Tropical Depression Aghon makes landfall in Masbate, may hit Marinduque next

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Aghon slightly weakened as it made its fifth and sixth landfalls in the province of Masbate on Saturday, May 25.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 2 pm bulletin on Saturday that Aghon hit Ticao Island and Masbate City, both in Masbate province.

Aghon’s maximum sustained winds decreased from 55 km/h to 45 km/h, while its gustiness is now up to 70 km/h from the previous 85 km/h.