At least 10 people have died and one remains missing after Tropical Storm Yagi unleashed torrential rains across the Philippines, causing devastating floods and landslides. Authorities confirmed the casualties on Monday as the storm approached Luzon Island – home to Metro Manila and nearly 60 million residents. 🚨
Hardest-hit areas include:
Cebu City (Central Philippines): 2 deaths
Antipolo City (East of Manila): 6 deaths
Naga City (Southeast Manila): 2 fatalities
Local emergency teams report victims either drowned in flash floods or were buried by sudden landslides. With Yagi expected to make landfall later today, officials warn of continued dangerous conditions. \"We’re urging everyone in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately,\" a disaster response coordinator told reporters via Zoom. 📉
🛑 Travel Alert: Luzon’s major highways and Manila’s public transit systems are experiencing significant disruptions. Climate scientists note this storm adds to 2024’s record-breaking typhoon season in Southeast Asia – a trend linked to warming ocean temperatures.
