Overall Situation

• On November 02, TY Rolly continued to weaken over the West Philippine Sea. It was last estimated to be at 100 km West Southwest of Subic, Zambales. It had a strength of maximum sustained winds of 65km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h as it moved West North Westward at 20 km/h.

• Though TY Rolly weakened, some areas are still under Tropical Wind signal no.1: The north western portion of Occidental Mindoro (Paluan, Mamburao, Abra de Ilog) including Lubang Island, the western portion of Batangas (Tingloy, Mabini, Bauan, San Luis, Taal, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay, Laurel, Lemery, Calaca, Balayan, Calataga, Tuy, Lian, Nasugbu), the extreme western portion of Laguna (San Pedro City, Binan City). Cavite, Metro Manila, the western portion of Bulacan (San Jose Del Monte City, Santa Maria, Pandi, Bustos, Baliuag, Marilao, Meycuayan City, Obando, Bocaue, Bulacan, Balagtas, Guiginto, Pulilan, Plaridel,Malolos City, Paombong, Hagonoy, Calumpit), the western portion of Pampanga, (San Luis, Mexico, Masantol, Sasmuan, Floridablanca, Luao, Porac, Guagua, Santa Rita, Bacolor, Angeles City, Santo Tomas, San Fernando City, San Simon, Macabebe, Minalin, Apalit), Bataan, and the southern portion of Zambales (San Marcelino, San Felipe, San Narciso, San Antonio, Castillejos, Subic, Olangapo City).

• At 11:00 AM, TY Rolly maintained its strength while moving Westward over the West Philippine Sea. On the forecast, TY Rolly was expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It is forecasted to remain as a tropical storm throughout the forecast period.
• Areas under Tropical cyclone wind signal no.1 were lifted. However, occasional gusts were experienced over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and the northern portions of mainland Cagayan and Zambales.

(Source: DOST –PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin)

Reports on Affected Populations

• As TY Rolly swept across Luzon hitting multiple regions in its path, fatalities has climb up to at least 20 persons and estimates indicate that around 2.3 million of those affected, most of them were from poor and vulnerable sectors.
• The confirmed fatalities were reported from Albay and Catanduanes – two of the hardest-hit areas in Bicol (Region 5). This region have become even more vulnerable as they are still reeling from the effects of Typhoon Pepito.
• TY Rolly rapidly turned into a typhoon right after it entered Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). At its peak, TY Rolly, turned into a Super Typhoon as it slammed Catanduanes, causing wide spread damage to communication networks, houses, and other infrastructures. Around 15,000 families in the said Island Province were devastated and remained isolated a day after the onslaught of TY Rolly. Damaged power lines also hindered ferries from leaving on the island worsening its isolation. It was also reported that at least half of the houses in Catanduanes have been destroyed. The storm also left almost 150 municipalities without power and disrupted water supplies elsewhere.
• In some other parts of Bicol Region, particularly in Camarines Sur, a total of 54,407 families with 220, 637 individuals forcibly left their houses as they were threatened by flooding, landslides and storm surges. Power outage was also experienced in 35 municipalities under Camarines Sur including 1 City, while 7 municipalities (Cabusao, Preentacion, Garchitorena, Caramoan, San Jose, Tigaon and Goa) are still struggling with water interruptions. Around 10,000 small houses were totally washed out along the coastline while around 3,000 larger house were damaged.

(Houses in Busay, Daraga, Albay were obliberated by boulders and debris flow.)
Photo Courtesy by: Roderick Murillo

• The province of Albay also witnessed the destructive tropical cyclone. It was still a when it made landfall in Tiwi, Albay, with its ferocious winds that toppled houses, trees and damaged livelihoods, hitting Albay the hardest. An estimated 300 houses were buried under armor rocks in Purok 6 and 17, San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay due the overflowing of lahar from Mt. Mayon.
• In a report from The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office , P 694,366,305.89 worth of value loss and damage in the region due to TY Rolly.

• .A total of 11 municipalities in Bicol Region are currently impassable due to debris and other damages, which has impacted the emergency response.

(Flood hits Brgy. Bolboc, In Batangas City as TY Rolly made its landfall over Lobo Batangas)
Photo courtesy by: STPRC

• Meanwhile, in the recent data gathered by our regional center, about 90% of the population in Brgy. Talisay, San Andres, Quezon were affected by the typhoon. Of which 850 families or 4,250 individuals were displaced in their homes. Around 207 house were totally damaged and 1,325 were partially damaged. Power outage were also experience starting on the onslaught of Typhoon Quinta on October 25 in the said area. The typhoon has also left damages in 4 schools and 1 evacuation center in Brgy. Talisay.
• Aside from Bicol Region, the typhoon has affected the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Cordillera ADMINISTRATIVE Region (CAR) and National Capital Region.
• A total of 108,555 families, or equivalent to 389, 867 persons living in NCR, CAR, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol and Eastern Visayas were pre-emptively evacuated due to TY Rolly.
• An an approximately, 361,700 individuals are in the evacuation centers while 54,500 individuals are outside the evacuation centers. These affected individuals face risk as they are expose to current pandemic situation and other diseases due to crowding evacuations.

(Source: NRRMC, STPRC, PDRMMC /Camarines Sur, Rappler)
Emergency Response Efforts
• On October 31, CDRC started releasing its Situation Reports.
• On October 31, CDRC dispatched Rapid Assessment Teams to Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon.
• CDRC started raising funds and donations for the affected communities.
Resources Available
• Standby emergency funds
• Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse
Expressed Needs
• Immediate needs of the survivors include food, water, clothes, hygiene kits, medicines, masks, and sleeping materials.
Coordination
Regional Center
• Southern Tagalog People’s Response (STPRC)
• Tarabang Para sa Bicol (TABI)•
Contacts
• Sharlene Lopez, Executive Director, (0920-553-4000), info@cdrc-phil.com
• Malen Serato, Field Operations Department, 0916-499-1410, fod@cdrc-phil.com
• Hanna Fiel, Research and Public Information Department, 0945-8355589, hanna.fiel.cdrc2019@gmail.com
• Cora Jazmines, Local Partnerships Department, 0949-845-1271, lpd@cdrc-phil.com