Storm’s damage to infra: P2.66b

Abra, Mt. Province in calamity state too; Death toll now 13, agri losses at P512m

By Maricel V. Cruz

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Butch Gunio

THE provinces of Abra and Mountain Province were placed under a state of calamity on Friday after the onslaught of Typhoon "Egay," which ravaged many parts of northern Luzon, killing 13 people and displacing half a million residents across 12 regions.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday Egay has caused an estimated P2.66 billion worth of damage to road infrastructure.

In an advisory, the DPWH said the amount is comprised of P887.1 million in damage to roads, P48.20 million in dam dam- to bridges, and P1.73 billion in flood- control structures.

The department also said it reopened a total of 25 roads that were closed due to Egay. However, 21 are still impassable due to soil collapse, eroded carriageways, damaged bridges, landslides, and flooding.

The provincial boards of Abra and

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