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

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A powerful typhoon, Man-yi, has struck the northern Philippines, displacing about 400,000 people and causing significant damage. It made landfall in Catanduanes with winds reaching 195 kilometers per hour, leading to tidal surges over 7 meters high. The typhoon is the sixth major storm to hit the country in less than a month, following previous storms that have already caused extensive damage and left over 160 people dead. Many residents are still recovering from earlier storms. Emergency shelters have been set up in various locations, including churches and malls. The government has received aid from the U.S. and other countries to assist with disaster response efforts.


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