Eastern Samar governor warns of challenges from Ambo, dengue, COVID-19

Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone expressed concern over the simultaneous challenges of Typhoon Ambo, a dengue outbreak, and the threat of COVID-19.

Typhoon Ambo caused an estimated P928 million in damage to infrastructure and agriculture, with most of it affecting agricultural stocks stored after harvest.

The typhoon left at least 4 dead, spawned floods reaching second-floor levels, and damaged relief supplies in Arteche town.

Evardone emphasized the need for food and housing materials as the province faces a 'double whammy' of natural disaster and pandemic restrictions.