‘Nika’ strengthens into typhoon; Signal No. 4 up in North Luzon

“Nika” has intensified into a typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in its 5:00 a.m. bulletin on Monday, November 11. The typhoon was tracked at 100 kilometers east-southeast of Casiguran, Aurora…

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‘Deadly’ storm surge threatens Northern Luzon; Signal No. 4 up

Typhoon Marce continues to threaten northern Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands, bringing strong winds and heavy rains across Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday. In its 5:00 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported Marce with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts up to 190 kph….

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