Super Typhoon Uwan Batters Aurora Province
Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed destructive forces across Aurora province on Sunday, November 9, 2025, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and forcing thousands of residents to seek safety. The powerful storm made landfall in Dinalungan town at 9:10 p.m., bringing heavy rains, flooding, and severe road damage throughout the region.
Mass Evacuation and Immediate Impact
The typhoon's intensity prompted the evacuation of 30,899 individuals from vulnerable areas across Aurora. Fortunately, the Aurora Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported no casualties as of Monday, November 10, though damage assessments continue.
In San Luis town, coastal communities experienced dangerous storm surges reaching 10 to 15 feet high, threatening seaside properties and infrastructure. The situation became particularly dire when a massive acacia tree collapsed in Barangay Poblacion 3, completely blocking a major roadway until emergency crews could clear the obstruction.
Infrastructure Damage and Service Disruptions
Several critical transportation routes remain compromised following the typhoon's passage. The Bale-Casiguran Road in Dipaculao shows severe damage from storm surges and is closed due to debris flow. Similarly, the Castañeda-San Luis Road remains inaccessible because of multiple fallen trees, while in Dianawan, Maria Aurora, only one lane is passable following significant soil collapse.
Power restoration efforts continue in multiple municipalities, including Dinalungan, Casiguran, Dilasag, and Dingalan, where electricity has been unavailable since Sunday. While water supply remains stable in most affected areas, communication signals have become intermittent in several towns, complicating coordination efforts.
Proactive Disaster Response
Local authorities demonstrated proactive measures ahead of the typhoon's arrival. The San Luis Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office activated emergency sirens on Sunday evening, warning residents to remain indoors or seek immediate shelter hours before Uwan made landfall.
This preventive action likely contributed to the zero casualty report despite the typhoon's significant strength and destructive capacity. Emergency response teams continue working to restore normalcy to the province while assessing the full extent of damage caused by one of the most powerful storms to hit Aurora this year.
