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Super Typhoon Pepito Devastates Philippines
Super Typhoon Pepito is set to hit the Philippines, forcing over 650,000 evacuations and highlighting the impact of climate change.
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- How many ports have been closed due to the typhoon?
- The Philippine Coast Guard has closed 55 ports, stranding nearly 4,000 people. Scientists attribute the increased intensity of storms to climate change, leading to more intense rainfall and stronger gusts.
- What is the name of the super typhoon approaching the Philippines?
- Super Typhoon Pepito, with winds reaching 240 km/h, is expected to make landfall in the Philippines late Saturday or early Sunday. Over 650,000 people have already evacuated their homes.
- What are the long-term effects of these typhoons on the affected areas?
- The damage caused by the typhoon has been described as a return to the medieval age, as previous storms have caused poverty in the affected regions. The repeated occurrence of such strong typhoons is attributed to climate change.
- How many people have evacuated their homes in anticipation of the typhoon?
- The typhoon is the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in a month, following previous storms that killed at least 163 people and caused widespread damage. The government has urged people to heed warnings and evacuate if necessary.
- What measures have been taken by the government and local authorities to prepare for the typhoon?
- In Albay province, families are sheltering in classrooms, while in Catanduanes, evacuation centers are overflowing and authorities are enforcing evacuations in coastal villages. A curfew has been imposed in Naga City.