Typhoon Carina damages coastal roads, slope protection in Zambales

Local authorities inspect a road in Zambales province after the onslaught of Typhoon Carina  (international name: Gaemi). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard)

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon caused significant damage to roads and slope protection meant to shield coastal communities from flooding on Wednesday, July 24.

Reports from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) showed that the slope protection in Barangay San Miguel in this town and Barangay Linasin in nearby San Marcelino town were damaged.

The PDRRMC said a portion of the coastal road in Sitio Tektek, Barangay Sindol in San Felipe town, and the road leading to a coastal area in Barangay Lomboy in Cabangan were also damaged.

Also damaged were the Sta. Fe dike and bridge approach in Sitio I-long, San Marcelino, and the hanging bridge in Barangay Babuyan, Sta. Cruz town.