The death toll from Super Typhoon Man-yi, which battered the Philippines last weekend, has risen to nine, according to the country's Department of National Defense. 💔
Ariel Nepomuceno of the Office of Civil Defense credited forced evacuations in high-risk areas with preventing greater loss of life: \"The number could have been higher if not for proactive measures,\" he stated, highlighting the \"Game of Thrones-level warnings\" issued ahead of the storm.
Catanduanes island province—southeast of Manila—bore the brunt of the typhoon, with 4,000 homes damaged and 500 completely destroyed. Survivors now face rebuilding efforts as photos of flooded villages and snapped power lines flood social media. 📱⚡
Experts warn such extreme weather events could intensify due to climate change, putting vulnerable coastal regions at greater risk. 🌍🔬 Relief organizations are mobilizing aid to affected communities, while travelers are advised to avoid impacted areas.
