Super Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in Philippines
Summary
Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the Northern Philippines, resulting in at least three deaths and forcing thousands to evacuate. The typhoon, with very high wind speeds, has closed schools and offices and caused damage to buildings. After impacting the Philippines, it is expected to continue towards southeastern China.Key Facts
- At least three people have died due to the typhoon in Northern Philippines.
- Thousands of people evacuated from their homes and schools in affected areas.
- Wind speeds reached up to 215 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 295 km/h.
- The typhoon made landfall on Panuitan Island in Cagayan province.
- Super typhoons are defined by the Philippines as storms with sustained winds of 185 km/h or more.
- On Calayan Island, the storm damaged a school roof, injuring one person slightly.
- More than 10,000 people across the Philippines evacuated, and schools and government offices closed.
- The Philippines faces about 20 storms and typhoons annually, partly due to its location in the Pacific cyclone belt.
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