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Typhoon Uwan Wrecks Portions of Catbalogan Market and Port Area

Several structures in the port area and public market of Catbalogan City sustained heavy damage as Typhoon Uwan unleashed strong winds and rain over the weekend.

Typhoon Uwan Wrecks Portions of Catbalogan Market and Port Area
Typhoon Uwan Wrecks Portions of Catbalogan Market and Port Area

Several structures in the port area and public market of Catbalogan City sustained heavy damage as Typhoon Uwan unleashed strong winds and rain over the weekend.

Stores made of light materials were torn apart, while the roof of the fish section was partially ripped off.

The vegetable stalls also lost their roofing, and several casa of fish traders fronting the sea were destroyed.

Debris, including metal sheets and wooden planks, scattered across the market area.

Clearing operations are ongoing as local authorities assess the extent of the damage.

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