Typhoon Aghon kills 6, injures 8; causes damage in Quezon

Typhoon Aghon caused six deaths and eight injuries in various parts of the Philippines by Tuesday morning.

The storm's center was estimated to be about 240 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or 250 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, with maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 170 kilometers per hour.

Aurora and the eastern portion of Isabela remain under Wind Signal No. 1, expecting wind speeds between 39 to 61 kilometers per hour.

Typhoon Aghon made landfalls in Quezon province, causing significant damage including roof removal, tree uprooting, power outages, crop destruction, and flooding.

Pagasa reports that the typhoon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a typhoon on Wednesday afternoon or evening.

As of Tuesday morning, all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals were lifted due to Aghon moving away from the Philippines.