Super Typhoon Man-yi Hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi, also known as Pepito, made landfall in the Philippines on November 16, packing winds of up to 195 kilometers per hour (121 mph) and causing significant destruction, particularly on Catanduanes island. Over 650,000 people evacuated their homes, with authorities warning of potentially catastrophic impacts, including waves reaching 46 feet. Despite the storm's ferocity, no casualties have been reported so far, which officials attribute to successful evacuation efforts. Man-yi is the sixth powerful storm to hit the Philippines in just a month, following a series of typhoons that have already claimed at least 163 lives and displaced millions. Meteorologists noted that the storm intensified rapidly, escalating from tropical storm to super typhoon status within 24 hours. The Philippines continues to grapple with the compounded effects of climate change, which is believed to be increasing the intensity and frequency of such storms.