Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, has made a second landfall on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, bringing severe winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges. The powerful storm has caused widespread damage, particularly in Cantanduanes, where it uprooted trees, destroyed buildings, and disrupted power supplies.
Philippine Vulnerability to Natural Disasters
Ongoing Threat
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Typhoon Man-yi Wreaks Havoc in Northern Philippines |
Typhoon Name | Man-yi (Locally known as Pepito) |
Landfall | Second landfall on Luzon, Philippines |
Historical Context | Sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in less than a month |
Philippines’ Vulnerability | Typhoon-prone, with about 20 storms yearly, plus earthquakes and volcanoes |
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