The country’s first cyclone this year was last spotted over the coastal waters of Casiguran in Aurora, packing peak winds of 140 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 170 kph.
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of eastern Luzon were placed under Wind Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Aghon continued to move away from the Philippine landmass, PAGASA said Monday morning.
It warned that more rain is expected in mountainous areas. This could lead to flooding and landslides, especially in high-risk areas on hazard maps or places with recent heavy rain. The typhoon will also bring moderate to rough seas over the eastern coastal waters of Cagayan and the northern coastal waters of Bicol region.
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