Luzon prepares for potential impact from Tropical Depression Nika
Tropical Depression Nika is currently located 1,145 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon and is moving west at 30 kilometers per hour. It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour. Luzon is preparing for potential heavy rain starting Sunday, November 10. The Philippine weather agency has issued rainfall advisories, predicting moderate to heavy rain in several provinces. Catanduanes is under Signal No. 1, indicating strong winds are expected within 36 hours. Nika may strengthen into a tropical storm by Sunday and could make landfall in Isabela or Aurora on Monday, November 11. The agency is also monitoring a low pressure area that may develop into another tropical depression.