Severe TS Enteng exits PAR, 10 dead, heavy rains continue

Severe Tropical Storm Enteng continues to affect parts of Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour and gustiness up to 125 kph.

As of Wednesday morning, September 4, PAGASA reported that Enteng has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility but slightly intensified as it moves over the West Philippine Sea.

PAGASA forecasts heavy rainfall of 50-100 mm in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, with moderate to intense rainfall expected in other parts of Luzon due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon over the next three days.

Enteng has caused at least 10 deaths from landslides and flooding, bringing strong winds and rains that tore off roofs, uprooted trees, toppled concrete electric posts, and turned streets into rivers across most parts of Luzon.

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over several areas in the Philippines until September 5.

Classes in several areas in Luzon remain suspended until Wednesday, while dozens of flights were canceled Tuesday due to the weather.