Tropical Depression Maymay Causes Fatalities and Disruptions in Luzon

Tropical Depression Maymay, exacerbated by the southwest monsoon, has caused at least six deaths due to landslides and floods across Luzon, Philippines. The weather system led to widespread class suspensions and evacuations, with one road in Ilocos Sur closed by a rockslide.

6 Aug, 21:19 — 6 Aug, 23:00

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Typhoons frequently impact the Philippines, causing significant damage, displacement, and loss of life. Understanding the path and intensity of such storms is crucial for public safety and disaster preparedness.

Key entitiesMaymay Luzon Ilocos Sur Magsingal

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Tropical Storm Maymay made landfall in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is maintained over six areas in Northern Luzon
The storm has caused class and office closures

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Tropical Storm Maymay made landfall over Magsingal, Ilocos Sur early Thursday

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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was maintained over six areas in Northern Luzon

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Ilocos Sur, La Union and Benguet face the heaviest Maymay rainfall

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Specific provinces facing the heaviest rainfall (Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet)

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualstraightforward reporting of storm details and warnings

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and focused on reporting the storm's impact without significant political framing.

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inquirerMostly Factual25d ago

6 dead as Maymay triggers landslides, floods in Luzon

At least six people died as Tropical Depression Maymay (international name: Kujira) dumped heavy rains and triggered landslides as it crossed northern Luzon on Thursday, reports from the Philippine National Police and local disaster response units showed. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Col. Allen Rae Co, PNP public information chief, said that rockfall

By mmercado

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philstarMostly Factual25d ago

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 7 due to habagat, 'Maymay' effects

Several local government units have announced class suspensions for Friday, August 7, due to the continuing effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat and Tropical Depression Maymay (international name: Kujira).

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

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First report: newsbeast · 6 Aug, 08:15|Full coverage: 3 · 15h|Window: 15h

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newsbeast6 Aug, 08:15First to report

Σφοδρές καταιγίδες στις Φιλιππίνες: Τουλάχιστον τέσσερις άνθρωποι σκοτώθηκαν

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inquirer6 Aug, 21:19

6 dead as Maymay triggers landslides, floods in Luzon

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philstar6 Aug, 23:00Latest update

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 7 due to habagat, 'Maymay' effects

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Landfall and Initial WarningsAug 5 evening - Aug 6 early morning

Tropical Storm Maymay made landfall in Ilocos Sur, with Signal No. 2 maintained in several Northern Luzon areas.

Impact AssessmentAug 6 morning

Reports confirm class and office closures, with specific provinces identified for heavy rainfall.

Tropical Depression Maymay Causes Fatalities and Disruptions in Luzon

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6 dead as Maymay triggers landslides, floods in Luzon

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 7 due to habagat, 'Maymay' effects

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Σφοδρές καταιγίδες στις Φιλιππίνες: Τουλάχιστον τέσσερις άνθρωποι σκοτώθηκαν

6 dead as Maymay triggers landslides, floods in Luzon

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 7 due to habagat, 'Maymay' effects

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