Typhoon Aghon intensifies over Tayabas Bay, affecting Quezon and nearby provinces

Typhoon Aghon intensified over Tayabas Bay, affecting parts of Quezon Province under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2.

As of Monday morning, TCWS No. 2 covers the southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Palanan) and northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran), while a larger region including northeastern and southern portions of Isabela, eastern Quirino, southern Nueva Vizcaya, rest of Aurora, northern Quezon, and parts of Camarines Norte are under Signal No. 1.

Aghon has maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near the center with gustiness up to 170 km/h and is moving north-northeast at 10 km/h.

Forecasters predict that Aghon will exit the Philippines on Wednesday afternoon or evening, potentially further intensifying before weakening mid-Wednesday as it interacts with the mid-latitude environment.

Local government units have suspended classes for Monday due to Typhoon Aghon, which also caused flooding in Calabarzon Region on Sunday, obstructing motorists and stranding commuters in several provinces. The typhoon has injured seven people so far.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced that the government has distributed more than P1.2 million worth of humanitarian assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Aghon.