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CITY OF CALAPAN—Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) had left Oriental Mindoro reeling from devastation, with agricultural losses now totaling P223.29 million, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO).
PDRRMO head Vinscent Gahol noted that further damage reports from local government units are still expected.
Article continues after this advertisementActing Gov. Roland Ruga confirmed that the province enacted Resolution No. 7276-2024, declaring a state of calamity in eight towns: Puerto Galera, Naujan, Victoria, Socorro, Pola, Pinamalayan, Mansalay, and Bulalacao.
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PDRRMO data showed that 128 villages across these towns were significantly affected, impacting 8,248 families, or 34,769 individuals.
Article continues after this advertisementIn Calapan and nearby areas, agricultural losses alone were estimated at P135.72 million.
The storm also resulted in crop yield reductions – 50.85 percent for rice, 31.66 percent for corn, and 67.24 percent for high-value crops.
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