Typhoon Nika affects over 150k persons in 5 regions

Severe Tropical Storm Nika, now referred to as Typhoon Nika, has affected approximately 36,788 families or 153,643 persons across five regions in the Philippines.

These affected families are located in Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Region 5 reported the highest number of affected families with 32,796, primarily in Daet, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Naga, and Catanduanes.

In Aurora, where the typhoon made landfall, 1,843 families were affected across 59 barangays.

Currently, 4,593 families are taking shelter in 246 evacuation centers, while an additional 723 families are receiving assistance outside these centers.

As of Tuesday, the NDRRMC reported that P47,480 worth of assistance has been provided to affected families.

The NDRRMC also confirmed nearly P2.5 billion worth of standby funds and stockpiles are available from the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Office of Civil Defense.

Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility.