Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall in Philippines prompting mass evacuations
Super Typhoon Man-yi made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday, impacting Catanduanes with strong winds and heavy rain. Over 850,000 people were evacuated as a precaution against the storm's severe conditions. Initially a Category 5 storm, Man-yi weakened to Category 4 after landfall. It caused power outages and stranded over 2,600 passengers in the Bicol region. Authorities warned of potential landslides and flooding, with significant rainfall expected. This typhoon follows a series of recent storms that have already strained disaster relief efforts in the country. Previous typhoons have resulted in over 160 deaths and widespread damage from flooding and landslides.