Aurora sustains P754-M damage from'Uwan'
Province under state of calamity
BALER, Aurora – Typhoon ‘’Uwan’’ caused P754 million in damage in Aurora province, prompting officials to declare a state of calamity Wednesday.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported infrastructure suffered P349 million in damage, tourism lost P316 million, and agriculture sustained P86 million in losses.
Despite the extensive damage, no casualties were reported.
At least 3,974 houses were damaged – 687 completely destroyed and 3,287 partially damaged – primarily in coastal areas of Dipaculao, Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag.
Clearing operations continue on the Baler-Casiguran Road where debris and soil erosion have limited traffic to one lane in some sections.
Power remains interrupted in Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag since Sunday, though partial restoration has begun in Baler and San Luis.
The provincial government has distributed food packs to 926 families in the hardest-hit barangays and continues coordinating with national agencies for relief and rehabilitation. (PNA)