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By Al Jazeera
Sep 3, 2024

Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.

A fierce tropical storm has caused floods and landslides that have killed up to 11 people in the Philippines.

Tropical Storm Yagi lashed the north of the country overnight into Monday. The heavy rains flooded many areas and set off landslides. Newswire reports say nine to 11 people have been killed.

About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year typically between late June and October, damaging homes and infrastructure and killing dozens.

Yagi brushed past the Bicol region southeast of the capital, Manila, overnight on Sunday and was expected later on Monday to make landfall on the northeast coast of the main island of Luzon.