After enduring three storms in just three weeks, northern Luzon and nearby provinces were dealt with another blow as Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) struck with powerful winds and relentless rains on Monday,

Tropical cyclone Nika has intensified into a severe tropical storm early Sunday. PAGASA raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over parts of Isabela and Aurora.

TYPHOON Nika made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora and is now cutting across Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday. Pagasa said in its 11 a.

Typhoon Nika Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) has forced the evacuation of 1,834 families—totaling 5,244 individuals—in Aurora Province as of 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. Heavy rains and powerful winds brought by the storm have left residents seeking shelter in safer areas.