Storm surge in Gigmoto, Catanduanes reached 6 meters

Several houses and establishments in Barangay Dororian in Gigmoto, Cagayan were destroyed by a storm surge from Super Typhoon Rolly that reached six meters high.

According to Ian Cruz’s report on “24 Oras Weekend,” the storm surge may have also washed away a road in town.

One of those who lost their homes was Virginia Ocier, who returned to Catanduanes amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Ocier said the only items they saved were the clothes they took when they evacuated.

“Sana matulungan niyo po kami dito kasi wala po talaga kami. ‘Yung mga pamilya ng asawa ko sa Cebu ana po matulungan niyo po kami dito kasi wala po talaga kaming pampagawa ng bahay,” Ocier said.

“Ayan lang po ‘yung bahay namin puro tinakip lang po,” she added.

A barangay official said that the wind and rain had also caused a significant amount of destruction.

“‘Yung dagat po sobrang taas. Ang lalakas ng hangin, may kasamang ulan. Nung magsalubong na po ang ilog tsaka ‘yung dagat, sabay pa nung malalakas na hangin. Kaya lahat halos ng kabayan dito sa amin, tinangay,” Willie Trapago said. — DVM, GMA News