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Super typhoon “Man-yi” has reached the Philippines. According to the weather service, the hurricane hit the Philippine coast on the island of Catanduanes on Saturday with wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists warned of “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening” consequences of the storm, including waves up to 14 meters high.
“Man-yi,” also known as ‘Pepito’ in the Philippines, is the sixth strong storm to hit the Philippines in a month. Hundreds of thousands of people were brought to safety.
The worst storm surge was forecast to hit the sparsely populated island province of Catanduanes off the coast of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon. Waves of one to three meters threatened the coastal region of Bicol on Luzon. Meteorologists also warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall that could cause “widespread flooding and landslides.” According to the information, more than 7.6 million people are in danger.
In the past four weeks, the Philippines have been hit by five tropical storms, some of which also reached typhoon strength. At least 163 people have lost their lives, and tens of thousands have lost their homes. There has been massive destruction, including farmland and pasture.
The Philippines is hit by around 20 major storms every year, with most typhoons forming between July and October. These storms repeatedly cause numerous deaths and plunge millions of people into poverty. Climate change is contributing to storms forming closer and closer to the coasts, increasing in strength faster, and staying over land longer.
source: APA/picture: krone.at
