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Over P145-M initial cost of damage to infra by ‘Agaton’
MANILA – Over PHP145 million was reported damaged caused by Tropical Depression Agaton to infrastructure in Region 13, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Wednesday.
Based on the DPWH data, some PHP145.390 million — roads (PHP118.390 million) and bridges (PHP27 million) — was just partial.
The DPWH also reported that eight of the 37 road sections affected by “Agaton” have been so far reopened to traffic.
DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said engineers, maintenance crew and equipment of the department are on the ground to monitor road conditions and carry out clearing and restoration activities.
He said efforts are in full swing with men and machinery deployed at various points to clear roadblocks, specifically in the Visayas.
On the other hand, the DPWH said as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, some 29 road sections are still closed to traffic due to flooding, soil slope collapse, soil erosion, landslide, and rockslide.
Of the affected roads, 13 are in Region 6; two in Region 7; and 14 in Region 8.
Mercado also reported there are 29 road sections with limited access due to soil slope collapse, flooding, landslide, road slip, soil erosion, fallen trees/debris.
Some roads were also damaged due to sinking/damaged paved road, scouring of shoulder, settled foundation, and damaged bridge approach.
The roads are located in the following regions: one each in Regions IV-A, 10, 11; two each in Region 12; seven in Region 6; and 17 in Region 8.
Maria Teresa Belmin
April 13, 2022 at 7:32 PM
Sobrang laki ng pinsala na idinulot ni “Agaton” lalo sa mga apektadong lugar kung saan hindi lang sa Infrastructure ang naapektohan kundi ang kanilang pamumuhay lalo sa agrikultura.Madami ang nasawi dahil sa mga pagbaha at landslide sanhi ng ilang araw na walang tigil na pag ulan.Hindi madali ang bumangon sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo lalo karamihan sa mga bahay at ari arian ay halos nilamon ng baha.Malaking problema din ang pagkasira ng mga tulay na siyang daanan ng mga residente sa pagtawid papuntang karatig na mga bayan at lugar.Pahirapan din ang pagpapa abot ng mga tulong at relief operations dahil ang mga tulay na nasira ay hindi madaanan.Sana paglaanan ng kaukulang budget ng ating gobyerno ang pagpapatayo at pagsasaayos ng mga nasabing tulay para hindi mahirapan ang mga tao na pumunta sa mga lugar kung saan pwede sila makahingi ng tulong at makapagsimula ulit ng bagong pamumuhay.
Nicole Angeles
April 14, 2022 at 5:59 AM
What a sad news? I hope the government would pay attention to the affected areas, give them relief goods and shelter and rescue the people and also the animals. I think it’s time for the aspiring/ running for president of the Philippines to act and show support to the people who are affected by the typhoon. But do not use your name for campaign.
Climate change is real, imagine still a summer season but a typhoon (bagyo) came?. Let’s pray for them and help even small things.
Ivan Cris Ongco
April 14, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Sending prayers to those victims and hoping for faster recovery of our nation. Bangon Pinas!
Janice Ian
April 14, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Disaster hits so hard. Sana mabigyan ng agarang tulong ang mga nasalanta dito lalo na ang pagkain at tubig.
Jay Mark Hernandez
April 14, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Nakakalungkot na isipin ang ganitong sakuna sa ating bansa. Hindi kasi naisip na ganto ang magiging ganti ng ating kalikasan. Kaya bilang tayo ay nakikinabang sa kalikasan, marapat lamang na aalagaan at gagamitin ng tama. Iba gumanti ang inang kalikasan. Let’s give care and love for our mother Earth.