Super Typhoon Julian causes floods, landslides, evacuations
Super Typhoon Julian brought strong winds and heavy rains to northern Luzon on Sunday, causing flooding and landslides in various areas.
In Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, floods affected multiple barangays and forced 200 people into evacuation centers; Buwaya River overflowed, prompting warnings of flashfloods.
A total of 13,000 families were impacted by the typhoon across Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Benguet due to damaged houses, toppled trees, and flooded roads.
In Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, a 16-year-old teenager drowned in strong currents; rescuers continue searching for his father who was also swept away by the flood.
Local authorities in affected areas like Calayan, Cagayan, held meetings to warn residents about potential storm surge threats and prepositioned rescue equipment for emergencies.
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