A tropical storm named Yagi has caused devastation in the northern Philippines, resulting in at least 14 fatalities due to landslides, floods, and swollen rivers. The storm swept past Paoay town in Ilocos Norte province with sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 125 kph before moving into the South China Sea. Weather officials have forecasted that Yagi may strengthen into a typhoon as it heads northwestward towards southern China.
Storm warnings are still in effect in most northern Philippine provinces, cautioning residents about the ongoing risks of landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying regions of Luzon. The storm, locally known as Enteng, has intensified the seasonal monsoon rains across Luzon, including metropolitan Manila where classes and government operations have been suspended.
