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Thursday, November 02, 2006
Typhoon leaves P80M damage on Cordillera agri, infra
By Jane Cadalig
BAGUIO CITY -- Damages brought about by Typhoon Paeng (international codename: Milenyo) on Cordillera's agriculture and infrastructure were estimated at P89 million, a report said.
While the typhoon left minimal damage in lives lost and properties, it wrought havoc on the region's agriculture and infrastructure.
The Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) said the storm ruined around P40.6 million worth of agriculture, fisheries, and livestock in various parts of the region, with Kalinga incurring the worst damage amounting to P32 million.
Damage in roads was estimated at P49 million, mostly due to landslides.
All major roads to and from Baguio and the region were declared passable except for some portions in Apayao and Mountain Province.
The provinces of Kalinga and Ifugao continue to be without electricity since Monday when the typhoon made landfall in the region.
Thousands of families were also adversely affected by the calamity.
A total of 1,139 families were evacuated to the different evacuation centers in various parts of the region when their houses were destroyed or damaged by the typhoon. (Sun.Star Baguio/Sunnex)
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(November 2, 2006 issue)
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