Typhoon Man-yi strikes northern Philippines, displacing 400,000 people

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A powerful typhoon, Man-yi, struck the northern Philippines, displacing about 400,000 people and causing significant damage. The storm brought winds of up to 195 kilometers per hour and triggered tidal surges over 7 meters high in some areas. The typhoon hit Catanduanes on Saturday night, leaving the entire province without power. Emergency shelters, including churches and a shopping mall, are housing nearly half of Catanduanes' 80,000 residents. This storm is the sixth major weather event to impact the Philippines in less than a month, affecting over 9 million people. The government has received aid from the U.S. and other countries to assist with disaster response efforts.


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