MANILA — Aurora province declared a state of calamity on Tuesday due to the combined effects of typhoons Nika, Ofel, and Pepito. 

The streak of cyclones affected 130 barangays and displaced around 61,000 people, said the province’s disaster office. 

No casualties have been officially confirmed, but 978 homes were damaged, and losses in agriculture, infrastructure, and small businesses have already reached P410 million. 

These estimates were based primarily on the damage caused by Nika, with data from Pepito still being processed.

The hardest-hit areas include the towns of Baler and Casiguran, while some areas in Dipaculao and Dinalungan remained inaccessible due to landslides and damaged roads. 

"Napakaraming damage niyan (Pepito sa) infrastructure, yung mga roads… flood control kasi may nasira. Yung linya nung supposed to be doon sa bridge lumipat sa kabila yung mismong tubig kaya damaged kaya plus yung mga kabahayan," Governor Reynante Tolentino said. 

Super Typhoon Pepito makes landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora

He assured residents that relief efforts were underway, with food, water, and hygiene kits already being distributed.

Construction materials have been requested from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for rebuilding efforts.