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Super Typhoon Man-yi Devastates the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi slams into the Philippines, causing widespread destruction and prompting mass evacuations as the country endures its sixth major storm in a month.
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Marlo Iringan
- What are the expected impacts of Super Typhoon Man-yi?
- The typhoon brought winds of 195 kilometers per hour and is expected to cause catastrophic flooding and landslides. Over 7.6 million people are at risk.
- What is the name of the super typhoon that recently hit the Philippines?
- Super Typhoon Man-yi, also known as Pepito, hit the Philippines on Saturday, causing widespread damage and prompting evacuations.
- How many people have been evacuated, and what is the government's plea to citizens?
- More than 650,000 people have already been evacuated from high-risk areas, with the government urging others to heed warnings to avoid endangering rescue workers.
- What is the usual typhoon season in the Philippines, and how is climate change affecting the situation?
- The Philippines is frequently hit by typhoons, particularly between July and October, and climate change is exacerbating the problem by causing storms to form closer to the coast and intensify more quickly.
- How many strong storms have hit the Philippines in the last month, and what has been the overall impact?
- This is the sixth strong storm to hit the Philippines in a month, following Typhoon Usagi which caused significant damage on Thursday. At least 163 people have died and tens of thousands have lost their homes in the past four weeks.