Overview
- The storm made landfall Sunday evening in Aurora province on Luzon with sustained winds near 185 km/h and gusts up to about 230 km/h, according to PAGASA.
- At least two deaths were confirmed in Catanduanes and Samar, with officials continuing to verify reports and assess damage.
- More than 1.4 million people were moved to safety, with schools and government offices closed, ports halted and over 400 flights canceled.
- Flooding and landslides damaged more than 1,000 homes, left over 150 cities and towns without power and cut water service in 13 areas, while several bridges and roads were impassable.
- The system has weakened over the South China Sea and is forecast to curve toward Taiwan, as relief and cleanup efforts scale up following last week’s deadly flooding from Typhoon Kalmaegi.