As of 4:00 AM on November 12, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its latest advisory on Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” (international name: TORAJI). The storm, now located approximately 185 km west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.3°N, 118.8°E), is gradually weakening as it moves northwestward over the West Philippine … Read more
As Typhoon Nika continues to affect parts of Luzon, local government units have announced class suspensions across several areas for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to ensure student safety amid potential flooding, heavy rains, and landslides. In San Mateo, Isabela, classes at all levels in both public and private schools will remain suspended. The local government … Read more
Residents of San Fernando in Alicia, Isabela, are grappling with the severe impacts of Typhoon Nika as it swept through the area, causing widespread destruction early Monday morning. Power poles partially collapsed, wires were tangled and damaged, and many homes sustained significant structural damage as the typhoon’s strong winds and intense rainfall battered the region. … Read more
November 10, 2024—The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has reported that severe tropical storm Nika (internationally named Toraji) has intensified significantly and is currently undergoing rapid intensification as it moves closer to the eastern coast of Luzon. With maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts reaching up to … Read more