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Typhoon Yinxing made landfall in the Philippines, leading to mass evacuations and severe weather warnings.
Typhoon Yinxing landed in the Philippines on Thursday afternoon, unleashing powerful winds and torrential rain across Luzon, the country's largest island. With winds reaching up to 144 miles per hour, Yinxing has been classified as a Category 4 storm by the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center.On Thursday morning, over 160,000 people had already evacuated, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense. This led to school and workplace closures to keep everyone safe. Authorities highlighted the risk of storm surges rising to 10 feet, signaling a serious threat to coastal areas.Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued a high alert and directed public works and transportation departments to prepare for clearing operations post-storm. With a history of frequent typhoons, the Philippines faced a similar situation recently when Tropical Storm Trami caused extensive damage and loss of life. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops!
