Typhoon Leon weakens as Batanes issues Signal No. 3

gmanetwork.com — October 31, 2024 at 05:01 AM UTC

Tropical Cyclone Leon has weakened into a typhoon, prompting Batanes to be placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3. The storm is currently 155 kilometers north of Itbayat, moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour. Signal No. 2 is in effect for Babuyan Islands, while Signal No. 1 covers several areas in Luzon. Leon is expected to make landfall in Taiwan later today and may exit the Philippine area by Thursday evening. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 150 fatalities linked to Leon and Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Evacuations are underway in Batanes, with food packs distributed to residents.

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[4.1]

Typhoon Leon continues to impact Luzon as it approaches Taiwan (rappler.com)

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[4.2]

Batanes recovers from Typhoon Leon as storm signals downgrade (gmanetwork.com)

133d 22h

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Philippines prepares for Typhoon Leon as evacuation efforts begin in Batanes (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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Typhoon Leon weakens as Batanes issues Signal No. 3 (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC directs power firms to suspend disconnections and offer flexible payment plans in storm-hit areas (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC calls on power firms in Philippines to stagger bill payments after storm damage (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

134d 12h

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Marcos directs study on flexible electricity bill payments for storm-hit areas (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

135d 14h

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