Tropical Storm “Yagi” (Enteng) strikes Philippines, floods and landslides claim 11 lives

Tropical Storm “Yagi” struck Luzon Island, Philippines on Monday, September 2, 2024. It brought heavy rainfall across the country that led to floods and landslides causing 11 casualties so far. Schools and government offices were shut down and 29 domestic flights were canceled due to the severe weather conditions. After moving over the Philippines, Yagi is expected to rapidly intensify into a typhoon and head toward Hainan Island, China.

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