Super Typhoon Man-Yi strikes Philippines, displacing over 650,000 people

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Super Typhoon Man-yi struck the Philippines on Saturday, prompting over 650,000 people to evacuate. The storm made landfall on Catanduanes with winds reaching 195 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 325 kilometers per hour, causing significant damage. The typhoon brought massive waves and storm surges, threatening coastal areas, including Manila. Power was cut in affected regions, and evacuation centers reported strong winds causing damage. No casualties have been confirmed so far. Man-yi is the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in a month, following a series of deadly storms that killed at least 163 people. The government has urged residents to evacuate to ensure safety as the storm continues to move northward.


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