Typhoon Julian has caused flooding and damage in parts of northern Luzon as heavy rains and strong winds continue to batter the region. In Ilocos Norte, farmers in Laoag City are concerned for their near-harvest rice crops, while flooded streets in Batac have been reported after overflowing canals. In Quirino, Ilocos Sur, five barangays were cut off by rising river levels.

Tragically, a 16-year-old boy drowned in Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, after being swept out to sea with his father, who remains missing. In Sta. Ana, Cagayan, residents have been experiencing severe weather since Saturday night, with coastal areas at risk of storm surges. Authorities have restricted sea travel due to gale warnings, and rescue teams have been deployed to monitor affected areas.

Signal No. 4 is currently raised over Batanes, while Signal No. 3 covers the Babuyan Islands, and Signal No. 2 is in place over Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte.

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