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At least 14 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by a powerful typhoon that hit northern Philippines on Tuesday, disaster response officials said. According to the weather department, tropical storm 'Yagi' passed through Paoay town in Ilocos Norte province and hit the South China Sea with winds gusting up to 125 kilometers per hour and gusts of 75 kilometers per hour.
'Yagi' is expected to turn into a cyclonic storm
“Yagi” is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm as it moves northwestward from the sea towards South China. A storm warning has been issued for most provinces in the northern Philippines. Rain-hit mountainous villages in low-lying areas of Luzon, the country's most populous region, have been warned of the risk of landslides and floods.
14 people died in landslides and floods
Typhoon Yagi, known locally as Entang, has intensified monsoon rains in the Philippines. Schools and government offices were closed on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed densely populated Manila and Luzon. Antipolo disaster mitigation officer Enrilo Bernardo Jr. said at least 14 people were killed in landslides, floods and swollen rivers in northern and central provinces.
Passengers were stranded at the airport due to cancellation of 34 flights
Bernardo said four villagers were reported missing after floods swept away several homes. Thousands of travellers were stranded at ports and airports on Monday because of travel restrictions and 34 flight cancellations due to the storm's expected arrival.