Typhoon “Ewiniar” (Aghon) hits the Philippines, causing deaths and widespread damage

Typhoon “Ewiniar” (Aghon) hits the Philippines, causing deaths and widespread damage

Typhoon “Ewiniar” — known as Aghon in the Philippines, formed on May 25, 2024, northeast of Davao City, Philippines as the first named storm of the 2024 Pacific typhoon season. The system made multiple landfalls, causing three fatalities, injuries to seven individuals, and impacting approximately 19 000 people across various regions. Heavy rain, landslides, and widespread damage were reported as the storm progressed.