Storm Khanun becomes typhoon, leaving parts of the Philippines flooded

People wade through a flooded street in Dagupan City of Pangasinan on July 30, 2023.- AFP

MANILA (Bloomberg): Storm Khanun developed into a typhoon, flooding parts of the Philippines and its capital city amid forecasts from the weather office for it to strength further.

As a result, heavy rains, floods and landslides are expected in the mountainous areas of the country, Pagasa said in its advisory at 5am local time. Khanun, which intensified and became a typhoon Sunday (July 30) night, "may reach its peak intensity” Tuesday or on Wednesday.