Philippines: Ominous Skies Loom Over Bicol Region As Super Typhoon Man-Yi Approaches
Yi, known locally as Pepito, made landfall on Saturday night, November 16, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 195 km/h (121 mph) along the coast of eastern Catanduanes Island. Ominous skies loomed over Masbate in the Bicol region ahead of Man-Yi's arrival.
Philippines evacuates half a million people as Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall
A super typhoon barreled toward the Philippines’ largest island on Sunday, as more than half a million people sought shelter from the latest in a string of powerful storms to threaten the country.
Super Typhoon Man-yi Barrels Toward the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi neared the Philippines on Saturday, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain to a nation still recovering from a series of powerful storms that have killed more than 160 people and caused widespread damage.
Philippines urges residents to flee as super typhoon Man-Yi strengthens on approach
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine authorities issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to move to safety as super typhoon Man-Yi gained strength on its approach towards the country's main Luzon island.
Super Typhoon Man-Yi triggers ‘forced evacuations’ in Philippines’ coastal regions
Yi, has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 5 Super Typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h and gusts reaching up to 240 km/h. This morning, it escalated to Super Typhoon status and is now poised to bring life-threatening conditions to the northeastern Bicol Region.
Philippines warns of 'potentially catastrophic' Super Typhoon Man-yi
A super typhoon sweeping towards the Philippines on Saturday was intensifying and could have a "potentially catastrophic" impact, the state weather forecaster warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.
Philippines evacuates tens of thousands as super typhoon Man-Yi nears
The Philippines evacuated tens of thousands of people from their homes and cancelled dozens of flights on Saturday, as a super typhoon threatened to unleash heavy rains and powerful winds that could trigger floods and storm surges.
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MANILA – Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) continues to threaten the northeastern Bicol Region, the weather ...
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2 areas under Signal No. 5 as 'Pepito' menaces Bicol with 'life-threatening' impacts
Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) has strengthened as it approaches the northeastern Bicol Region, with ...
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended bus trips going to and from the Bicol Region ...
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In Bicol, weather lores aid in disaster preparedness
When Encheca Aguilar saw the blood-red skies hovering over the fishing village in Toytoy, Caramoran town in the province of ...
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On Pepito’s lane: Bicol locals take shelter in Albay mall
Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was anticipated to hit the Bicol Region over the weekend, prompting locals to ...
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Pepito to bring intense rain in Bicol, heavy in other areas until Sunday
Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is expected to bring intense to torrential rainfall, pouring more than 200 ...
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Churches in Bicol open doors to possible 'Pepito' evacuees
MANILA - Bishops in the Bicol region are opening their churches to possible evacuees of Super Typhoon Pepito (international ...