Nika to trigger torrential rain in Aurora, several Northern Luzon provinces
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NIKA. Satellite image of Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji) as of November 10, 2024, 11 pm.
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Floods and landslides are likely in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji)
MANILA, Philippines – Aurora in Central Luzon and several provinces in Northern Luzon will see intense to torrential rain from Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji) in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said late Sunday evening, November 10.
Nika was last spotted 265 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, at 10 pm on Sunday. It continues to move west northwest at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h).
The severe tropical storm maintained its strength, with maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h. Its gustiness remains up to 135 km/h.
In a briefing past 11 pm on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Nika is now expected to intensify into a typhoon within 12 hours or by Monday morning, November 11, at the latest.
It could reach a peak intensity of 130 km/h — referring to maximum sustained winds — before making landfall in Isabela or Aurora on Monday morning or early afternoon.
Afterwards, it will cross mainland Luzon, where “a short period of weakening” is expected, then emerge over the West Philippine Sea on Monday evening, where it could re-intensify.
The following are the provinces most affected by rain from Nika, based on PAGASA’s updated rainfall advisory:
Sunday evening, November 10, to Monday evening, November 11
- Intense to torrential rain (more than 200 millimeters): Aurora, Isabela, Cagayan, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Apayao
- Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur
- Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Pangasinan
Monday evening, November 11, to Tuesday evening, November 12
- Heavy to intense rain (100-200 mm): Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur
