Typhoon Nika devastates Aurora, evacuating over 5,000 residents

Typhoon Nika brought strong winds and heavy rain to Aurora province on Monday, causing damage to trees, power lines, and roofs.

In Dilasag town, where the typhoon made landfall at 8 a.m., fallen trees blocked roads and damaged homes built with light materials, prompting residents to call for aid despite the storm being only a few hours in the area.

Casiguran Central School's covered court suffered roof damage, while residents in Barangay Marikit faced thigh-deep floods. Dilasag Mayor Joe Gorospe reported that three barangays were isolated due to swollen rivers and strong currents, preventing aid delivery.

Over 5,000 residents were evacuated from Casiguran and Dilasag to avoid potential storm surges and flooding. The Aurora Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has begun distributing family food packs and conducting cleaning operations to clear fallen debris.

Electricity and communication lines remain down in both towns, while the government remains on alert for other incoming typhoons that may hit the province.