Typhoon Nika now stronger, prompts Signal No. 4 in 7 areas

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) further intensified as it approached the boundary of Isabela and Aurora provinces. Now, seven Northern Luzon areas are placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 8 a.m. typhoon bulletin that Nika was last