India, Sept. 23 -- A total of 677 families composed of 1,257 individuals in Ilocos Norte were affected by Super Typhoon Nando, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said Tuesday.

Of the total number, 419 families or 589 individuals are temporarily housed in evacuation centers, mostly in Pagudpud, Nueva Era, Bangui, and Bacarra, the PDRRMO said in its latest report.

The strong winds and heavy rains brought by Nando have resulted in three totally damaged and 14 partially damaged houses in Marcos, Adams, and Currimao towns, it added.

Estimated agricultural damage across the province so far is pegged at PHP2.6 million. The amount is expected to increase as most local government units (LGUs) have yet to submi...