Philippines Faces Sixth Storm as Typhoon Usagi Leaves Destruction
The nation grapples with the aftermath of five major storms in three weeks, with another typhoon expected to hit soon.
- Typhoon Usagi, the fifth storm in three weeks, has caused widespread damage and displacement in the northern Philippines.
- The government and international aid organizations are mobilizing resources, with the UN seeking $32.9 million for relief efforts.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for evacuations and distributed emergency aid, while urging improvements in infrastructure to mitigate future storm impacts.
- The upcoming Typhoon Man-yi is forecasted to hit the Philippines over the weekend, with potential impacts on the capital, Manila.
- The series of storms has damaged or destroyed over 207,000 homes and severely affected agriculture, complicating recovery efforts.