Super Typhoon Man-yi causes power outages and tidal surges in the Philippines

aljazeera.com

Super Typhoon Man-yi is approaching its second landfall in the northern Aurora province of the Philippines, displacing tens of thousands. The storm has caused power outages and tidal surges, with maximum winds reaching 185 km/h (115 mph). Man-yi made landfall on Catanduanes with winds of 195 km/h (125 mph), leaving the island without power. Nearly half of Catanduanes' 80,000 residents are in evacuation centers, while over 750,000 people are sheltered across northern regions. The Philippines has faced six major storms in less than a month, resulting in over 160 deaths and significant damage. Airports and ferry services were suspended, stranding many travelers as the country prepares for further impacts from the storm.


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