"Four typhoons have been detected in the Pacific Ocean at the same time, making it the first time such a phenomenon has occurred in the month of November since observations began in 1951.
In total, at least 160 people have already been killed while 9 million have been displaced from multiple storms. "
Typhoon Yinxing, Typhoon Toraji, Tropical Storm Usagi, and Tropical Storm Man-Yi.
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4 typhoons churning in western Pacific at the same time, 3 have already hit the Philippines
The Philippines has been bearing the brunt of multiple storms.mothership.sg
CelloMom On Cars
in reply to CelloMom On Cars • • •"Usagi is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in just three weeks, with a sixth forecast for this weekend. At least 160 people have been killed and nine million displaced, while the unusual frequency has left people already struggling with the aftermath of previous heavy rains and flooding little time to prepare for the next strike."
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‘Shock of our lives’: Philippines reels as five major storms strike in three weeks
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in reply to CelloMom On Cars • • •"But the streak of violent weather was forecast to continue in the central Philippines, where Tropical Storm #ManYi is set to reach coastal waters by Sunday.
The weather service said it could potentially strike at or near the heavily populated capital, #Manila."
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#typhoon #Philippines
New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc
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in reply to CelloMom On Cars • • •"The #Philippines has ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and cancelled dozens of flights as a “potentially catastrophic” #typhoon – the sixth storm in a month – approaches the archipelago.
Packing winds of 240km/h (149mph), Man-yi [aka #Pepito] was upgraded to a super typhoon."
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#TyphoonManYi
Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears
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