Super Typhoon “Man-Yi” is approaching the Philippines, expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains, leading to floods and storm surges. On Saturday (November 16), the Philippine government ordered the emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of people and canceled dozens of flights.
According to Reuters, Super Typhoon Man-Yi is moving towards the eastern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines at a speed of 185 kilometers per hour (115 miles per hour).
This is the sixth super strong tropical storm to hit the Philippines in a month. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a level 2 storm warning for Catanduanes and Camarines Sur provinces.
PAGASA stated that Super Typhoon Man-Yi is approaching its peak intensity and may make landfall near Catanduanes Island on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Data from the Philippine emergency relief agency shows that nearly 180,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the central part of the Bicol region.
Ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Man-Yi, several flights have been canceled in the eastern Visayas region of the Philippines facing the Pacific.
The weather department has warned of the possibility of dangerous storm surges over 3 meters (10 feet) along the coast of Luzon Island.
It is expected that the intensity of Typhoon Man-Yi will weaken as it moves over the Philippines but may still maintain typhoon levels before reaching the South China Sea.
On average, about 20 tropical storms hit the Philippines each year, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and deadly landslides.
Philippine government data shows that in the past month of October, floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Trami and Super Typhoon Kong-rey have resulted in 162 deaths and 22 missing persons.
The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that four storms were simultaneously formed in the western Pacific Ocean this month, marking the first time since records began in 1951.