PINILI, Ilocos Norte – A 24-meter bailey bridge was built to replace the 18-meter long Purok Riverside bridge in Barangay Badio here that collapsed as a result of non-stop rains from severe tropical storm “Florita” on Aug. 22.
The temporary bridge was erected through the combined efforts of the De
FLOODED. Rice farms in Barangay Bernabe, Laoag City remain submerged in floodwater on Wednesday (Aug. 24, 2022) due to the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Florita. Mayor Michael Keon said there is a need to dredge creeks, get rid of water lilies, and improve the city's drainage system to prevent flooding. (Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY - Strong winds and heavy rains brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Florita have left over PHP10 million worth of initial damage, the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) bared Wednesday. Based on its report, the PDRRMC said the biggest damage was to infrastructure which included an old bridge in Barangay Badio that collapsed on Monday afternoon due to raging waters. Other ongoing flood control projects and a temporary bridge in Nagrebcan, San Nicolas town were also washed out. "The damage could have been worst but we are thankful the storm did not directly hit us," said Marcel Tabije, head of the PDRRMC. As
COLLAPSED BRIDGE. A bridge in Barangay Badio, Pinili, Ilocos Norte collapses on Monday (Aug. 22, 2022) due to raging waters brought about by Severe Tropical Storm Florita. Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc suspended work and classes on Tuesday (Aug. 23, 2022) as he urged residents to brace for the storm. (Photo courtesy of Rod Sadian) LAOAG CITY - Ilocos Norte residents have been bracing all day for the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Florita as the weather disturbance continued to bring light to moderate rains in this part of Luzon. While inspecting typhoon damage in Batac City with several flooded homes due to the swelling of the Quiaoit River, Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc on Tuesday reiterated his call to all concerned residents, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, to prepare for the storm. "Please exercise caution and make preparations as this is only the calm before the storm," Manotoc said as his team left Batac and proceeded to neighboring Pi