MANILA, Philippines — Five people were reported dead due to Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar), the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. Of these fatalities, OCD said four were from Calabarzon and the other one was from Northern Mindanao. Aghon tore off roofs, uprooted trees, toppled concrete electric posts, wiped out crops and flooded villages, particularly in Quezon province. These provinces are Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon and Camarines Norte. Aghon may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon or evening as a typhoon.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 27, 2024 21:50 UTC