Typhoon Man-yi strikes northern Philippines, displacing hundreds of thousands

A powerful typhoon, named Man-yi, struck the northern Philippines on Sunday, causing significant damage and displacing hundreds of thousands. This storm is the sixth major weather event to hit the country in less than a month. Man-yi made landfall in Catanduanes with winds reaching 195 km/h (125 mph) and caused tidal surges over seven meters (23 feet). The storm left the entire province without power and forced nearly half of its 80,000 residents into evacuation centers. In total, over 750,000 people sought refuge in emergency shelters due to Man-yi and previous storms. The recent severe weather has resulted in over 160 deaths and widespread destruction, prompting concerns about food shortages, particularly rice.