Impact of Super Typhoon Man-yi on the Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi, also known as Pepito, struck the Philippines with devastating force, making landfall on Catanduanes with winds reaching 195 km/h. This powerful storm endangered approximately 7.6 million people, triggering widespread evacuations and raising concerns about catastrophic flooding and landslides. In the aftermath, over 750,000 individuals sought refuge in shelters as Man-yi uprooted trees and downed power lines across various provinces. The country, already reeling from previous storms that caused 163 fatalities in just four weeks, faced further challenges with this latest cyclone.

Civil defense officials reported significant damage, yet fortunately, no casualties were recorded during the storm's passage. As the typhoon approached Luzon, it was projected to weaken, but its impact on infrastructure and agriculture could be severe. The Philippines, which experiences around 20 major storms annually, now confronts the possibility of rice shortages due to the destruction of crops. As Man-yi continues to affect the region, the resilience of the Filipino people and the capacity of disaster relief efforts will be put to the test.