The devastating storm in the Philippines has so far left at least 28 dead and displaced thousands from their homes. This storm passed through northern Philippines on Saturday and is moving towards Hong Kong. The super typhoon Mangkhut targeted Luzon Island at 1:40 AM local time on Saturday, September 15, with speeds of about 190 kilometers per hour. Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines, with a population of 105 million. The storm's extent has been reported at 885 kilometers, and Reuters states that its speed has at times reached 305 kilometers per hour. According to Reuters, on Saturday, two rescuers were killed while providing assistance in the mountainous area of Kordidilera in Luzon due to a landslide, and the police reported finding a body in a river in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Mauricio Domogan, the mayor of Baguio, a city in Luzon, also stated that three people were killed due to a landslide and six others are missing. Philippine officials have not yet had the opportunity to assess the extent of the damage caused by this storm, but it seems that the destruction is not as severe as that caused by Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines five years ago and left at least 10,000 dead. The Philippine weather agency has announced that the intensity of the storm has currently decreased. However, it has warned of heavy rainfall, the possibility of flooding, and landslides in Luzon. As a result of this storm, about 105,000 people in the Philippines have taken refuge in shelters. After passing through northern Philippines, the storm has moved towards Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China on Saturday afternoon. According to Reuters, it is expected that this storm will reach Hong Kong on Sunday at a speed of about 200 kilometers per hour. So far, hundreds of flights to Hong Kong have been canceled due to this storm, and all flights in this area are expected to be canceled on Sunday.
Increase in the Number of Victims of the Major Storm in the Philippines
A major storm in the Philippines has resulted in at least 28 deaths and displaced thousands, with the storm now moving towards Hong Kong. The storm's impact is significant but not as severe as Typhoon Haiyan from 2013. The situation remains critical as officials assess damage and prepare for further impacts in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A major storm, Typhoon Mangkhut, has hit the northern Philippines, resulting in at least 28 deaths and displacing thousands. The storm is now moving towards Hong Kong, prompting flight cancellations and warnings of further severe weather.
- The storm reached speeds of up to 305 kilometers per hour.
- About 105,000 people have sought refuge in shelters due to the storm.
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📚 Background
The Philippines is prone to typhoons, with Typhoon Haiyan being one of the deadliest in history. Understanding the frequency and impact of such storms is crucial for disaster preparedness.
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