The Philippines is currently facing the brunt of Typhoon Yinxing, which made a fierce landfall in Luzon on Thursday afternoon. The tropical cyclone swept into the region with catastrophic winds reaching speeds of 144 miles per hour, classifying it as a Category 4 storm just before it struck near Santa Ana around 2 p.m., as reported by the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
In response to the looming disaster, more than 160,000 residents were evacuated across affected areas by the morning of the storm, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The authorities advised closures of schools and various workplaces in anticipation of the typhoon’s onslaught. Residents are being cautioned to prepare for risks associated with potential storm surges that could peak at around 10 feet.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a high alert across the nation and instructed government agencies responsible for public works and transportation to prepare for emergency road-clearing efforts. Furthermore, warnings regarding flash floods and landslides have been issued, urging those in vulnerable areas to evacuate or shelter safely.
Historically, the Philippines is no stranger to severe tropical weather, with an average of 20 storms impacting the country each year. Recent encounters include Typhoon Krathon, which brought flash flooding in September, and Tropical Storm Trami, which tragically resulted in 80 fatalities and displaced half a million individuals.
Jin Yu Young provides in-depth coverage of events across South Korea, the Asia Pacific, and international news from her base in Seoul.
In response to the looming disaster, more than 160,000 residents were evacuated across affected areas by the morning of the storm, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The authorities advised closures of schools and various workplaces in anticipation of the typhoon’s onslaught. Residents are being cautioned to prepare for risks associated with potential storm surges that could peak at around 10 feet.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a high alert across the nation and instructed government agencies responsible for public works and transportation to prepare for emergency road-clearing efforts. Furthermore, warnings regarding flash floods and landslides have been issued, urging those in vulnerable areas to evacuate or shelter safely.
Historically, the Philippines is no stranger to severe tropical weather, with an average of 20 storms impacting the country each year. Recent encounters include Typhoon Krathon, which brought flash flooding in September, and Tropical Storm Trami, which tragically resulted in 80 fatalities and displaced half a million individuals.
Jin Yu Young provides in-depth coverage of events across South Korea, the Asia Pacific, and international news from her base in Seoul.
