Overview
- The storm made multiple landfalls in Southern Leyte and Cebu, bringing storm-force winds and torrential rain across the Visayas.
- PAGASA reported peak gusts up to 195 km/h, and warned of life‑threatening storm surges exceeding three meters in vulnerable coastal areas.
- Widespread flooding damaged homes, cut power and swamped streets; Cebu City officials said neighborhoods were underwater.
- More than 130 domestic flights were canceled as evacuations moved tens of thousands from coastal and low‑lying communities.
- Forecasts indicate a westward track toward Vietnam later this week, with Thailand’s meteorological agency cautioning of possible additional heavy rain.