The sixth typhoon in a month. It is to attack the capital

Typhoon Usagi hit Caygan province on the northern coast of the Philippines on Thursday, causing flooding and widespread destruction. Buildings and infrastructure were damaged in many places. More than 20,000 people evacuated. There is no information about injured people or victims. At its peak, the element was described as a super typhoon with winds reaching speeds of 185 kilometers per hour.

Currently, this element is circulating off the southern coast of Taiwan, and another typhoon is approaching the Philippines.

According to forecasts storm named Man-yi, it will reach the central part of the country on Saturday. First, it is to disembark in the province of Catanduanes located on the island.

The typhoon gained strength on the night from Thursday to Friday. Currently, it generates winds gusting up to 185 km/h. The weather service warned of storm waves reaching three meters high. The heaviest rainfall, leading to flash flooding, is likely to occur in eastern provinces and the central region including the capital, Manila.

The authorities announced the mandatory evacuation of people living in endangered areas.

Man-yi is the sixth tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in a month. In October, typhoons Trami and Kong-rey hit the main island of Luzon, killing more than 160 people. 22 people are still missing, according to data from the national disaster agency.

On average, about 20 tropical storms hit the Philippines every year.

Four tropical cyclones hit the western Pacific Ocean simultaneously this month, the first time since 1951, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.