Overview
- The storm made landfall Sunday night in Dinalungan, Aurora, after rapidly intensifying to super typhoon strength with sustained winds near 185 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h.
- Authorities report at least two deaths and say more than 1.4 million people evacuated from high‑risk areas, with thousands sheltering in evacuation centers and power outages reported in eastern provinces.
- PAGASA said the system was downgraded to a typhoon as it crossed Luzon and is forecast to weaken further while tracking north toward the Taiwan Strait.
- Government measures include a nationwide state of emergency linked to the twin storms, closure of schools and many offices, over 300 flight cancellations, and restrictions at more than 100 seaports.
- Officials warned of peak storm surges exceeding three meters and around 200 mm of rain in many areas, prompting flood and landslide alerts and temporary suspension of some search-and-rescue operations.