Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) might cause a storm surge within the next 48 hours in the low-lying coastal areas of 13 Luzon provinces, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned on Sunday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Nika” (international name: Toraji) rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a severe tropical storm while over the Philippine Sea at 2 a.

Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it likewise undergoes rapid intensification, according to the state weather bureau. This means Nika may reach the typhoon category within the day,

State weather bureau PAGASA has hoisted Signal No. 2 over two areas in Luzon as Nika (international name: Toraji) has intensified into a severe tropical storm on early Sunday.

Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji) is expected to intensify further into a typhoon on Sunday, November 10. Signal No. 2 is raised for the first time.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, Nov. 9, that “Nika” has intensified into a tropical storm.

The low pressure area that entered the Philippines on Saturday has intensified into a tropical depression which will be called "Nika," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.