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Tropical Storm Penha Kills 4 in Philippines, Displaces Thousands as It Crosses Central Islands

Forecasters say flooding remains the key risk as the system weakens this weekend.

Overview

  • Penha made initial landfall in Surigao del Sur late Thursday before crossing Mindanao and emerging over the Bohol Sea.
  • By Friday noon, forecasters tracked the center off Bohol with sustained winds near 55 km/h and gusts up to 70 km/h.
  • A landslide in Cagayan de Oro killed a couple and two children, while rescuers evacuated residents from flooded villages in Iligan.
  • More than 6,000 people were displaced, classes were suspended in several areas, and nearly 5,000 travelers were stranded at 94 seaports as dozens of flights were canceled.
  • PAGASA kept wind signals and gale warnings in effect and projected weakening to a tropical depression by Saturday and a low-pressure area by Sunday.