🌪️ Super Typhoon Man-yi has struck the Philippines, bringing heavy devastation and raising the death toll to nine, according to the Philippines' Department of National Defense.
Ariel Nepomuceno, Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense, reported that the government's swift action in enforcing forced evacuations in disaster-prone areas prevented an even higher number of casualties. \"The number of deaths could have been higher if not for the government's imposition of forced evacuation of villagers,\" he noted.
The island province of Catanduanes, located in the Bicol region southeast of Manila, bore the brunt of Man-yi's fury. Approximately 4,000 houses were damaged, with 500 homes completely destroyed. \"Super Typhoon Man-yi was at its height when it lashed the villages in Catanduanes,\" Nepomuceno said.
This powerful storm is a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we salute the resilient spirit of the Filipino people. Stay safe and stay strong! 💙
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Super Typhoon Man-yi death toll rises to 9 in the Philippines
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