Typhoon Usagi strikes northern Philippines prompting mass evacuations

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Typhoon Usagi made landfall in the Philippines on Thursday, bringing winds of 175 kilometers per hour. Authorities evacuated thousands from coastal areas, with forced evacuations underway in Cagayan province. This is the fifth storm to hit the country in three weeks. The national weather agency downgraded its storm alert but warned of potential damage to structures and life-threatening coastal waves. Over 5,000 residents remain in shelters from previous storms, and local officials expect around 40,000 people to seek refuge due to Usagi. The United Nations reported significant damage from recent storms, with 207,000 homes affected and nearly 700,000 people needing temporary shelter. Another storm, Tropical Storm Man-yi, is expected to impact the region this weekend.


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