MANILA – Eleven people have died in floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, which has pummelled the capital Manila and nearby provinces since Sunday, local authorities reported on Monday.
Heavy rains flooded streets and homes in parts of the country, prompting the suspension of government work, schools, and ferry services. While 29 domestic flights have been cancelled.
Yagi brought winds of up to 85 kph (53 mph), with gusts reaching 105 kph (65 mph), as it continued to move northwest on Luzon, the Philippines’ biggest and most populous island.
Each year, the Philippines and its surrounding waters experience around twenty storms and typhoons, causing damage to homes and infrastructure, in addition to resulting in several deaths.
