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Severe flooding expected in parts of N. Luzon as Nika roars toward landmass
Severe Tropical Storm Nika is nearing the Philippine landmass, prompting PAGASA to issue heavy rainfall alerts for Luzon and the Visayas.
Areas including Aurora, Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Northern Samar can expect moderate to heavy rainfall from Sunday to Monday noon, with risks of localized flooding and landslides.
More severe rainfall warnings, ranging from heavy to intense, are in effect for Kalinga, Mountain Province, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Abra from Monday to Tuesday noon.
The most intense rainfall, potentially exceeding 200 mm, is forecast for Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, and Aurora, with state forecasters warning of widespread flooding and landslides in these areas.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents in affected areas to heed evacuation orders from local governments.
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Signal No. 1 has been raised over Catanduanes as Tropical Depression Nika approaches, located 1,145 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon.
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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has ordered local government units in Regions 1, 2, and the Cordillera Administrative Region to conduct mandatory evacuations for residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
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Typhoon Nika, internationally known as Toraji, weakened into a severe tropical storm after making landfall in Dilasag, Aurora and crossing Luzon.
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Severe Tropical Storm Nika, internationally known as Toraji, is moving west at 20 kph and maintaining maximum sustained winds of 110 kph with gustiness up to 135 kph, nearing typhoon strength.
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Severe Tropical Storm Nika, internationally named Toraji, has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Tuesday afternoon.
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