LPA is now Tropical Depression Nika inside PAR

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) that entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) after midnight Saturday developed into a tropical depression given the local name Nika. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the LPA entered the PAR at 2 a.m. and then became a tropical depression by 8 a.m.