Typhoon Nika weakens into severe tropical storm after crossing Luzon

Updated Mon, November 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM Published Mon, November 11, 2024 at 9:11 AM

Typhoon Nika, internationally known as Toraji, weakened into a severe tropical storm after making landfall in Dilasag, Aurora and crossing Luzon.

Nika left the landmass of Luzon via Ilocos Sur on Monday evening, November 11.

As of 7 p.m. on Monday, Nika was located over the coastal waters of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, moving northwest at 20 kph.

Its maximum sustained winds decreased to 110 kph with gusts up to 185 kph.

PAGASA stated that Nika will head west-northwest over the West Philippine Sea and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday morning.

While intense to torrential rains are no longer expected, heavy to intense rain will still affect Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, and La Union.

Moderate to heavy rain will persist in Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Pangasinan.

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