Massive evacuation in the Philippines and two deaths due to Typhoon Vong Wong

Super-severe Typhoon Phong Wong arrived on the eastern coast of the Philippines on Sunday evening, killing at least two people and evacuating more than a million people, days after the devastating passage of Typhoon Kalmaigi.

Typhoon Phong Wong, whose range covers almost the entire territory of the archipelago, made landfall in Aurora province on the island of Greater Luzon at 21:10 (13:10 GMT), the office said. Meteorology, less than a week after the passage of Cyclone Kalmaigi, which claimed 224 people according to the latest toll issued by the government, and left behind massive destruction.

Violent winds and heavy rain

A large portion of the lands are expected to witness Kalmaji, which had the most violent and highest toll this year.

Closing some areas

Schools and official facilities will remain closed Monday in many areas of the country, including the capital, Manila, and about 300 flights have been cancelled, according to the authorities.

Residents on Saturday tried to secure their homes with ropes in the hope that they would withstand the winds, as shown by photos posted on social media.

200 millimeters of rain

Government meteorologist Bennison explained at a press conference that the hurricane could cause rainfall "200 millimeters or more of rain, which could lead to widespread flooding.

Typhoon Kalmai relief operations were suspended on Saturday due to the arrival of Vong Wong in Cebu province, the hardest-hit.

About 20 storms or typhoons hit or approach the Philippines every year, and poor areas are often the most affected.

Human activities

According to scientists, change makes Human-induced climate extreme weather events are more frequent, intense and destructive.

Rising ocean temperatures cause hurricanes to become more intense, while rising temperatures make the atmosphere wetter, leading to heavier rainfall.

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