Typhoon Rolly damage to power facilities climbs to P405M

The estimated damage to power facilities caused by Typhoon Rolly has been increased to P404.969 million, primarily affecting electric cooperatives.

As of November 11, 2020, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported that electricity has been restored to 74.31% or 1,554,492 consumers of the 2.1 million affected households in the Bicol Region and other areas.

However, 537,304 households are still without power, particularly in Catanduanes and Camarines Sur.

In Catanduanes, approximately 57,218 households in 11 municipalities under FICELCO remain without electricity.

Restoration efforts are ongoing in Camarines Sur, with CASURECO I and CASURECO II partially re-energizing various municipalities and Naga City.

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) stated that its transmission lines and facilities in North Luzon are functioning normally and are monitoring the new storm, Tropical Depression Tonyo.