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Nika weakens into severe tropical storm; Wind Signal No. 4 lifted
Typhoon Nika, internationally known as Toraji, has weakened into a severe tropical storm after making landfall in Aurora province.
As of Monday evening, it was over the coastal waters of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 185 kilometers per hour.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 has been lifted.
Signal No. 3 is now in effect over eight areas in Luzon, including Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, the southern portion of Apayao, Ifugao, the northern portion of Benguet, the southern portion of Ilocos Norte, and Ilocos Sur.
These areas are expected to experience heavy damage from winds ranging from 89 kph to 117 kph for at least 18 hours.
Signal No. 2 has been raised over several other areas in Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and La Union.
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