26-7-2023 (MANILA) Typhoon Doksuri struck the northern Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rainfall on Wednesday (Jul 26), causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without electricity.
Prior to the typhoon’s arrival, residents in coastal areas were evacuated to safer locations. With wind speeds reaching up to 175km/h, the storm is projected to maintain its strength as it moves towards Taiwan and China.
Manuel Mamba, governor of northern Cagayan province, reported that the region was facing the brunt of the storm, but so far, there have been no reports of casualties.
The typhoon disrupted sea travel, resulting in over 4,000 passengers being stranded at various ports across the country, as stated by the Philippine coast guard.
Storm warnings remain in effect for several parts of the northern island of Luzon, which is home to approximately half of the Philippines’ 110 million population. Authorities have issued alerts for storm surges, landslides, and potential damage to infrastructure.
Doksuri, also known as Egay locally, marks the fifth storm to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year, with an average of 20 typhoons affecting the country annually. Scientists have cautioned that the impact of global warming may intensify storms, making them wetter, more powerful, and windier.
Although categorized as a super typhoon on Tuesday, Doksuri slightly weakened on Wednesday. The storm is anticipated to pass near Taiwan before making landfall in China’s Fujian province on Friday, according to the Philippines weather bureau.
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