Philippine News Agency
2.6K families evacuate in Aurora due to 'Nika'
Around 7,535 individuals from 2,651 families in Aurora Province have been displaced due to Severe Tropical Storm Nika.
These individuals are either staying in evacuation centers or with relatives and friends.
The province was under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as of Monday evening.
Strong winds caused a felled electric post, blocking a road in San Luis town.
Flooded areas were reported in Casiguran, with water levels ranging from 0.5 to 2 meters deep.
Agricultural damage has reached PHP7.4 million for rice crops and PHP80,000 for corn and cassava in Maria Aurora town.
Provincial officials facilitated the prepositioning of 5,100 family food packs for evacuees.
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