Typhoon Yinxing Leaves Northern Philippines Grappling with Floods and Damage
The storm, the 13th to hit the disaster-prone nation this year, has caused significant infrastructure damage but no reported casualties.
- Typhoon Yinxing struck the northern Philippines, causing severe flooding and landslides, before moving into the South China Sea.
- Over 40,000 residents were evacuated from Cagayan province, where the typhoon made landfall, damaging homes, power lines, and infrastructure.
- Two domestic airports and seaports in the northernmost province of Batanes suffered significant damage from the storm's strong winds and rain.
- Recent storms, including Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Kong-rey, have left over 630,000 people displaced, complicating recovery efforts.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has canceled his attendance at an international summit to focus on the ongoing recovery and relief operations.