"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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Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears

President Marcos directs government to prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’, with millions at risk from storm surges.

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"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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New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc

Series of storms triggered flash floods and landslides, killing dozens, displacing thousands and destroying homes.

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