Zambales towns on high alert; classes canceled as Nika intensifies

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Zambales towns on high alert; classes canceled as Nika intensifies

Zambales. INQUIRER FILES

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — As Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) intensified on Monday, Nov. 11, several towns in this province have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents.

San Marcelino Mayor Elmer Soria has activated the Municipal and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for possible preemptive evacuations, especially in areas prone to landslides and flooding.

Food and non-food supplies have been stocked for evacuees.

Classes have been canceled in San Marcelino and neighboring towns, including San Antonio, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba, and Sta. Cruz.

Nika made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, on Monday morning, intensifying as it moved inland. INQ

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