As dawn broke in Cagayan, residents saw the full extent of Typhoon #KristinePH’s wrath, with roofs torn off, buildings damaged, and floods sweeping through vast farmlands.

Drone footage captured scenes of houses with roofs torn off, downed trees blocking roads, and street signs brought down by powerful winds.

In Calayan, Cagayan, nearly a thousand families from 12 barangays were evacuated due to rising waters and severe weather.

Meanwhile, families in Santa Praxedes were also relocated for safety as heavy rain and wind struck the area.

Severe flooding was reported in Gattaran, Cagayan, where overflowing rivers turned roads into rivers.

Santa Ana, the first town struck by the typhoon, suffered extensive damage, including the collapse of the ceiling of the Santa Ana Commercial Center.

Metal sheets from roofs were ripped off and thrown into power lines, while some structures, like the Buguey North Central School, lost entire roofs.

FLOODED FARMLANDS

Massive flooding also hit agricultural lands, leaving many farmers in despair over crops lost.

In Santa Teresita, rice fields turned into rivers, dashing hopes of a December harvest.

"Dismayado kasi imbes may pakinabangan kami, wala din," Christopher Domingo, a farmer, said.

THE LONG NIGHT

As #MarcePH battered the province overnight, residents recount their struggles as they battled the elements.

In a video from Sanchez Mira, a man was seen struggling to tie his roof down before it was blown away by strong winds.

Another video from Santa Ana captured relentless winds pounding the area overnight.

Roads were soon blocked by fallen trees and dangling wires, creating additional hazards.

In Barangay San Jose, Gonzaga, the strong winds demolished homes one after another.

"Kinakabahan ako sa takot, umiiyak na lang ako," Maria Talledo, a resident, said.

"Sa lakas ng hangin nasira na ang bahay namin," Odezza Mendoza, another resident, added.

Even newly constructed buildings, like the Santa Ana Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, could not withstand the storm.

"Bagong-bago itong building namin pero sa lakas ng hangin at ulan, wala po talaga," Santa Ana DRRM Officer Marion Miranda said.

"Ang dasal ko na lang na sana walang mamatay," he added.

As the typhoon moved near Cagayan, it toppled power poles, leaving 13 towns in the dark, including Sta. Ana, Abulug, and Buguey.

As of November 8, 2024, emergency crews are now racing to restore electricity and communication lines across affected areas.

Around 13,000 families sought refuge in evacuation centers in the whole province of Cagayan, while many roads and bridges remain impassable due to rising river level.