Residents evacuate as super typhoon Man-Yi approaches the Philippines

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Philippine authorities have ordered evacuations in low-lying and coastal areas as super typhoon Man-Yi approaches Luzon. Over 500,000 residents have already been moved from six provinces due to the storm's increasing strength. Man-Yi has maximum sustained winds of 195 kph (121 mph) and gusts up to 240 kph. The storm alert has been raised to the highest level for Catanduanes and Camarines Sur provinces. Officials warn of heavy rains, strong winds, and potential storm surges of up to 3 meters (10 feet). The typhoon is expected to make landfall late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.


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