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‘Emong’ weakens further, to pass Batanes, Babuyan Islands
Severe Tropical Storm Emong is weakening and is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning.
The storm was last observed near Calanasan, Apayao, moving north-northeast at 40 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts of up to 160 kph.
Emong is projected to pass near or over the Babuyan Islands and Batanes on Friday afternoon or evening.
As it crosses rugged terrain, the storm is encountering unfavorable conditions and is forecast to gradually weaken.
Six areas in northern Luzon are under a red rainfall warning due to torrential rain causing widespread floods and landslides.
Other areas in Luzon are under an orange warning for intense rain.
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