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Philippines hit by powerful Typhoon Man-yi

Craig Crowther
November 17, 2024

The sixth storm to hit the Philippines in a month, Typhoon Man-yi made landfall on Catanduanes Island in the northeastern part of the archipelago. Massive tidal surges and high winds damaged buildings, downed power lines and uprooted trees.

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