A powerful storm unleashed fatal floods and landslides in the Philippines` northern regions, killing at least nine people. Tropical Storm Yagi, also known as Enteng in the Philippines, has caused widespread devastation, forcing schools and government offices to close in Manila, reported the Associated Press. 

According to the AP report, as of Monday afternoon, the storm was located 115 kilometres northeast of Infanta in Quezon province, with sustained winds of up to 75 kilometres per hour and gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour. The storm`s northwestward path has placed the eastern coast of Luzon, the Philippines` largest and most populous island, on high alert for flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous areas.