Typhoon Goni, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Rolly, was an extremely powerful tropical cyclone that made landfall in the Philippines in the province of Catanduanes, and affected the Bicol region and Southern Luzon. It was thus far the strongest tropical cyclone observed worldwide in 2020 and was one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record.
In the aftermath of typhoon Rolly/Goni, a total of 230, 834 families, or 906,146 persons were affected by the typhoon of which 61,912 families or 228, 559 individuals are served inside and outside of evacuation centers. Likewise, a total of 418 passengers, 183 rolling cargoes, and seven motorbancas (boats) are stranded in various ports in the regions of Calabarzon and MIMAROPA. In terms of casualties, 20 persons died, 165 were injured, and three people are reported missing.
In as far as damage to roads and connectivity is concerned, a total of 60 road sections and seven bridges were affected by flooding, landslides, and uprooted trees/fallen utility posts. Also, a total of 151 cities/municipalities experienced power interruption, while around 85 cities/municipalities have experienced water interruption. Communication wise, a total of 68 cities/municipalities have experienced network interruption.
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Typhoon Goni, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Rolly, was an extremely powerful tropical cyclone that made landfall in the Philippines in the province of Catanduanes, and affected the Bicol region and Southern Luzon. It was thus far the strongest tropical cyclone observed worldwide in 2020 and was one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record.
In the aftermath of typhoon Rolly/Goni, a total of 230, 834 families, or 906,146 persons were affected by the typhoon of which 61,912 families or 228, 559 individuals are served inside and outside of evacuation centers. Likewise, a total of 418 passengers, 183 rolling cargoes, and seven motorbancas (boats) are stranded in various ports in the regions of Calabarzon and MIMAROPA. In terms of casualties, 20 persons died, 165 were injured, and three people are reported missing.
In as far as damage to roads and connectivity is concerned, a total of 60 road sections and seven bridges were affected by flooding, landslides, and uprooted trees/fallen utility posts. Also, a total of 151 cities/municipalities experienced power interruption, while around 85 cities/municipalities have experienced water interruption. Communication wise, a total of 68 cities/municipalities have experienced network interruption.