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Nika may bring moderate to torrential rainfall to Northern Luzon
Signal No. 1 has been raised over Catanduanes as Tropical Depression Nika approaches, located 1,145 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon.
Nika, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gusts of up to 70 kph, is moving westward at 30 kph.
Moderate to heavy rains are expected over Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes starting Sunday, November 10.
From Monday noon to Tuesday noon, intense to torrential rainfall is forecast for Cagayan, Apayao, and Isabela, with heavy to intense rains in Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Aurora.
Moderate to heavy rains may also affect Ifugao and Quirino during this period, with higher amounts possible in mountainous areas.
Nika is forecast to intensify and may make landfall over Isabela or Aurora on Monday, potentially reaching Signal No. 3.
The tropical depression is expected to cross Northern Luzon and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
PAGASA is also monitoring another Low-Pressure Area outside the PAR, east of Northeastern Mindanao, with a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression.
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