Weather tracker: Philippines braced for landslides as fourth cyclone in three weeks hits

The northern Philippines is facing its fourth tropical cyclone in three weeks, Typhoon Toraji, which has left destruction in its wake, adding to prior fatalities and displacement.

With reports of 159 lives lost and more than 700,000 individuals displaced by recent cyclones, the ongoing recovery efforts are greatly hindered by the extreme weather conditions.

Authorities are particularly concerned about the heavy rainfall from Typhoon Toraji, which has led to saturated soil and full waterways, increasing the risk of devastating landslides.

A new tropical depression is forming in the Philippine Sea, expected to develop into another storm, indicating that the region may face yet another challenge soon.

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