'Aghon' injures 4 in Bicol, affects over 2,700 peopleThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Field Office provided hot meals to 2,313 stranded passengers at the various ports of the region today, May 25, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals in Bicol region were reportedly injured, and over 2,700 people were affected by Tropical Storm Aghon, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday. Of the affected population, 523 people sought temporary shelter in evacuation centers, while 2,146 people stayed with their relatives. The NDRRMC reported that Aghon has affected three airports in Bicol region and 48 seaports across the country. Aghon, the country's first cyclone this year, continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Luzon on Sunday.

Source: Philippine Star May 26, 2024 18:36 UTC