Death toll from ‘Juaning’ reaches 41; P1-B infra, crops destroyed By Mario J. Mallari 07/30/2011

Death toll from ‘Juaning’ reaches 41; P1-B infra, crops destroyed

By Mario J. Mallari 07/30/2011

Damages brought about by tropical storm “Juaning” was initially estimated at more than P1 billion, most of which was in Albay province, as the death toll increased to 41 persons yesterday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) reported.

Initial damage assessment reported by the NDRRMC showed that a total of P110,913,913.31 worth of agricultural products and an estimated P1,021,927,899.66 in infrastructure were destroyed by the havoc wrought by “Juaning.”

The province of Albay, which was placed under the state of calamity, recorded the highest damages both in agriculture and livestock sector and infrastructure with P799,000 and P967,886,899.66, respectively.
The figures could still go up as official reports coming from other affected provinces are expected to come in..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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