Typhoon Usagi Causes Widespread Flooding in Philippines

Typhoon Usagi has caused extensive flooding, power outages, and the displacement of thousands in the northern Philippines, marking the fifth major storm to hit the region in less than a month. As the storm made landfall, it particularly impacted Cagayan province, where key infrastructure, including bridges, was heavily damaged. Despite no immediate reports of casualties, the aftermath of Usagi has left many residents in emergency shelters, following the previous typhoon, Toraji, which had already forced over 82,500 evacuations. The Philippine government has allocated over one billion pesos (US$17 million) for relief efforts and is seeking assistance from neighboring countries to bolster disaster response capabilities. Meanwhile, forecasters warn that another storm in the Pacific may soon strengthen and pose further threats to the region. The cumulative toll of these storms has resulted in at least 160 deaths and the displacement of more than nine million people, significantly affecting agriculture and infrastructure.