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/ Updated as of: 02:27 PM November 12, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) further intensified as it approached the boundary of Isabela and Aurora provinces. Now, seven Northern Luzon areas are placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4.

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Nika to exit PAR soon; only 4 areas remain under Signal No. 1

November 12 , 2024 – 11:55 AM
Nika to exit PAR soon; only 4 areas remain under Signal No. 1
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) is expected to soon leave PAR as it continues to move away from the landmass.

Nika to trigger storm surge at Ilocos Region; warning up

November 12 , 2024 – 09:59 AM
Nika to trigger storm surge at Ilocos Region; warning up
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) is predicted to generate a storm surge in low-lying areas of the Ilocos Region.

LIST: Nika prompts class suspensions for Nov 12

November 12 , 2024 – 07:45 AM
LIST: Nika prompts class suspensions for Nov 12
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) prompted class suspensions in various parts of the country on Tuesday, November 12.

Nika weakens as it crosses WPS; Signal No. 2 lifted

November 12 , 2024 – 05:26 AM
Nika weakens as it crosses WPS; Signal No. 2 lifted
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) continues to weaken as it moves northwestward over the West Philippine Sea.

Nika devastates Isabela, Aurora

November 12 , 2024 – 04:40 AM
Nika devastates Isabela, Aurora
After enduring three storms in just three weeks, northern Luzon and nearby provinces were dealt with another blow by Typhoon Nika.

Nika moving away from PH landmass; Wind Signal No. 3 lifted

November 11 , 2024 – 11:34 PM
Nika moving away from PH landmass; Wind Signal No. 3 lifted
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) is moving further away from the country’s landmass as it maintains its strength.

Nika weakens into severe tropical storm; Wind Signal No. 4 lifted

November 11 , 2024 – 09:15 PM
Nika weakens into severe tropical storm; Wind Signal No. 4 lifted
Typhoon Nika weakened from a typhoon to a severe tropical storm on Monday evening, according to state meteorologists.

Typhoon Nika now over Cordillera Administrative Region

November 11 , 2024 – 06:34 PM
Typhoon Nika now over Cordillera Administrative Region
Typhoon Nika continues to move over the Cordillera Administrative Region, maintaining its west-northwestward movement on Monday afternoon.

typhoon nika warning signals 5pm update on november 11, 2024

typhoon nika warning signals 5pm update on november 11, 2024

GRAPHIC: Ed Lustan

156 rescued as passenger ship runs aground in Romblon

November 11 , 2024 – 03:32 PM
156 rescued as passenger ship runs aground in Romblon
A roll-on-roll-off passenger ship ran aground in the waters off Romblon, Romblon, on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported.

San Roque Dam in Pangasinan opens 1 gate

November 11 , 2024 – 03:02 PM
San Roque Dam in Pangasinan opens 1 gate
The San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan opened one of its gates at 0.5 meters and released water starting noon Monday.

Nika forces over 5,000 Isabela villagers to flee homes

November 11 , 2024 – 02:50 PM
Nika forces over 5,000 Isabela villagers to flee homes
Intense winds and torrential rains from Typhoon Nika forced at least 5,220 residents to evacuate to safety in Isabela on Monday.

Nika hovers over Ifugao, may weaken into storm by evening Nov 11

November 11 , 2024 – 02:45 PM
Nika hovers over Ifugao, may weaken into storm by evening Nov 11
The center of Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) was located in the vicinity of Lagawe, Ifugao on Monday afternoon, Pagasa said.

Over 1,700 families in Isabela evacuated as typhoon rages

November 11 , 2024 – 02:14 PM
Over 1,700 families in Isabela evacuated as typhoon rages
More than 1,700 families in Isabela province have been evacuated on Monday due to the onslaught of Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji)

typhoon nika warning signals 2pm update on november 11, 2024

typhoon nika warning signals 2pm update on november 11, 2024

GRAPHIC: Ed Lustan

DPWH advises public to avoid Kennon Road

November 11 , 2024 – 01:57 PM
DPWH advises public to avoid Kennon Road
DPWH-Cordillera advised motorists to avoid Kennon Road and instead use alternate roads going to and from Baguio

After Nika, another typhoon may enter PAR and make landfall over Luzon

November 11 , 2024 – 01:45 PM
After Nika, another typhoon may enter PAR and make landfall over Luzon
The tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is seen to develop into a typhoon and make landfall over Luzon.

DOH activates emergency response in Aurora due to Nika

November 11 , 2024 – 01:44 PM
DOH activates emergency response in Aurora due to Nika
The Department of Health Central Luzon activated emergency response efforts in Aurora on Monday as Typhoon Nika intensified.

5,000 residents evacuated as Nika strikes Aurora

November 11 , 2024 – 01:26 PM
5,000 residents evacuated as Nika strikes Aurora
Typhoon Nika has forced the evacuation of 1,834 families—totaling 5,244 individuals—in Aurora Province as of 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11.

Zambales towns on high alert; classes canceled as Nika intensifies

November 11 , 2024 – 01:03 PM
Zambales towns on high alert; classes canceled as Nika intensifies
As Typhoon Nika intensified on Monday, several towns in Zambales have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents.

Pasig River Ferry ops suspended due to Typhoon Nika – MMDA

November 11 , 2024 – 12:09 PM
Pasig River Ferry ops suspended due to Typhoon Nika – MMDA
The operations of all Pasig River stations were suspended on Monday due to Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji), according to the MMDA.

Coast Guard: 196 stranded in Southern Tagalog, Bicol ports

November 11 , 2024 – 11:41 AM
Coast Guard: 196 stranded in Southern Tagalog, Bicol ports
196 individuals are stranded in several ports in the Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions die to the effects of typhoon Nika – PCG

TCWS Nika

TCWS Nika

Graphic: Ed Lustan

Nika forces evacuation in Aurora due to intense rains, winds 

November 11 , 2024 – 10:39 AM
Nika forces evacuation in Aurora due to intense rains, winds 
Aurora Gov. Rey Tolentino said Monday that intense rains and strong winds due to Nika had been battering Dilasag, in northern Aurora.

Classes in Rizal province suspended due to Typhoon Nika

November 11 , 2024 – 09:39 AM
Classes in Rizal province suspended due to Typhoon Nika
Classes in Rizal were suspended on Monday, Nov. 11, due to severe weather caused by Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji).

Typhoon Nika now stronger, prompts Signal No. 4 in 7 areas

November 11 , 2024 – 09:22 AM
Typhoon Nika now stronger, prompts Signal No. 4 in 7 areas
Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) further intensified as it approached the boundary of Isabela and Aurora provinces.

Some flights canceled due to typhoon Nika

November 11 , 2024 – 09:07 AM
Some flights canceled due to typhoon Nika
Some flights were canceled on Monday, November 11, due to the effects of Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji), the Caap announced.

Typhoon Nika prompts the suspension of number coding scheme on Monday

November 11 , 2024 – 07:21 AM
Typhoon Nika prompts the suspension of number coding scheme on Monday
The implementation of the expanded number coding scheme was suspended on Monday due to the anticipated effects of Typhoon Nika.

Aurora province goes on red alert to prepare for ‘Nika’

November 11 , 2024 – 06:31 AM
Aurora province goes on red alert to prepare for ‘Nika’
As part of its preparedness measures against Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji), the PDRRMC of Aurora raised the red alert status on Sunday.

Nika intensifies into a typhoon; 6 areas in Northern Luzon under Signal No. 4

November 11 , 2024 – 06:22 AM
Nika intensifies into a typhoon; 6 areas in Northern Luzon under Signal No. 4
Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) has intensified into a typhoon early Monday morning, Pagasa reported.

Aid assured as Nika nears storm-weary north Luzon

November 11 , 2024 – 05:55 AM
Aid assured as Nika nears storm-weary north Luzon
President Marcos pledged on Sunday that the national government would ensure the sustained delivery of aid.

Nika now a typhoon, Signal No. 4 up in several Luzon areas

November 10 , 2024 – 08:55 PM
Nika now a typhoon, Signal No. 4 up in several Luzon areas
Several parts of northern Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 as Nika intensifies into a typhoon.

Tropical Storm Nika nears typhoon strength

November 10 , 2024 – 05:46 PM
Tropical Storm Nika nears typhoon strength
Tropical Storm Nika was nearing typhoon strength as it moved westward on Sunday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.

Tropical Storm Nika may cause storm surge in 13 Luzon provinces

November 10 , 2024 – 04:33 PM
Tropical Storm Nika may cause storm surge in 13 Luzon provinces
Tropical Storm Nika might cause a storm surge within the next 48 hours in 13 Luzon provinces, the state weather bureau warned on Sunday.

LIST: Class suspensions on Nov. 11 due to Tropical Storm Nika

November 10 , 2024 – 04:07 PM
LIST: Class suspensions on Nov. 11 due to Tropical Storm Nika
Classes were suspended in many parts of the country on Monday, November 11, due to Tropical Storm Nika.

Signal no. 2 up in 9 areas as Nika nears typhoon strength

November 10 , 2024 – 03:00 PM
Signal no. 2 up in 9 areas as Nika nears typhoon strength
Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) further intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine sea, according to Pagasa.

About 140 passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Nika

November 10 , 2024 – 02:38 PM
About 140 passengers stranded in Bicol ports due to Nika
At least 143 passengers were stranded in various ports in the Bicol region on Sunday, November 10, after sea travel were suspended.

Over 1,200 persons evacuate in Albay town as ‘Nika’ threatens Bicol

November 10 , 2024 – 02:31 PM
Over 1,200 persons evacuate in Albay town as ‘Nika’ threatens Bicol
More than 1,200 persons were evacuated on Sunday, November 10, in Libon town in Albay in anticipation of heavy rains.

Teodoro tells DND regional directors to brace for impact of Nika

November 10 , 2024 – 01:27 PM
Teodoro tells DND regional directors to brace for impact of Nika
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has instructed all regional directors to prepare for the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Nika.

Heavy rainfall alert up in Luzon, Visayas due to Tropical Storm Nika

November 10 , 2024 – 01:26 PM
Heavy rainfall alert up in Luzon, Visayas due to Tropical Storm Nika
Pagasa on Sunday issued a heavy rainfall warning in some areas of Luzon and Visayas due to Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji).

Nika sustains strength over PH Sea, signal no. 2 up in many areas in Luzon

November 10 , 2024 – 11:46 AM
Nika sustains strength over PH Sea, signal no. 2 up in many areas in Luzon
Severe Tropical Storm Nika has kept its strength as it traverses over the Philippine Sea east of Quezon province.

PCG suspends sea travel in Quezon due to Nika

November 10 , 2024 – 09:15 AM
PCG suspends sea travel in Quezon due to Nika
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel Saturday afternoon, November 9, in Quezon province due to rough sea conditions.

Nika now a severe tropical storm, may become a typhoon within the day

November 10 , 2024 – 09:01 AM
Nika now a severe tropical storm, may become a typhoon within the day
Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it likewise undergoes rapid intensification.

Nika prompts Signal No. 1 in Luzon areas

November 10 , 2024 – 05:38 AM
Nika prompts Signal No. 1 in Luzon areas
Pagasa on Saturday raised Wind Signal No. 1 over seven provinces in Luzon after an LPA developed into a tropical storm locally named Nika.

Nika may reach peak intensity before landfall on Monday – Pagasa

November 10 , 2024 – 12:08 AM
Nika may reach peak intensity before landfall on Monday – Pagasa
Tropical Storm Nika further intensified on Saturday night and may reach its peak intensity before making a landfall on Monday.

Mandatory evac, class suspension ordered in Bicol as Nika moves closer

November 9 , 2024 – 09:47 PM
Mandatory evac, class suspension ordered in Bicol as Nika moves closer
Local government units in Camarines Sur and Albay on Saturday, November 9, ordered mandatory evacuations and suspension

Nika now a storm, Signal No. 1 up in Northern Luzon areas

November 9 , 2024 – 05:46 PM
Nika now a storm, Signal No. 1 up in Northern Luzon areas
Tropical Cyclone Nika (international name: Toraji) intensified into a Tropical Storm on Saturday afternoon with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal

Nika may bring moderate to torrential rainfall to Northern Luzon

November 9 , 2024 – 01:50 PM
Nika may bring moderate to torrential rainfall to Northern Luzon
Tropical Depression Nika was predicted to possibly dump moderate to torrential rains over Northern Luzon starting Sunday up to Tuesday.

Nika may become a severe storm by Nov 11; hit Isabela or Aurora

November 9 , 2024 – 12:16 PM
Nika may become a severe storm by Nov 11; hit Isabela or Aurora
Tropical Depression Nika may strengthen into a severe tropical storm and hit either Isabela or Aurora by Monday, Nov. 11, Pagasa said.

LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PAR

November 9 , 2024 – 10:43 AM
LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PAR
The LPA that entered the PAR after midnight Saturday developed into a tropical depression given the local name Nika.
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