Hurricane "Buffy" 5 people are killed in the Philippines and thousands are evacuated in Taiwan

Five people died as a result of landslides in the Philippines, while more were evacuated A thousand people in Taiwan, as the typhoon approaches "Buffy" Which is expected to be the strongest in the region in decades.
It is expected to hit Hurricane "Buffy" Which had previously swept islands in the Pacific Ocean, north and east of Taiwan, on Friday and Saturday, before spreading to islands in southern Japan and then heading towards China.

Casualties and intense preparations

The police in the Philippines said that a landslide resulted from rains that became heavy due to the passage of… "Buffy"resulting in the death of at least five people and the loss of six on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines.
In Taiwan, residents of the coastal city of Keelung, located in the far north of the island, stored food supplies, installed adhesive tapes on the windows, and placed sandbags in front of shops, in compliance with With the recommendations of the authorities.

After the hurricane caused massive destruction in the islands of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands when it was classified as a super-strong hurricane, its classification was reduced to a regular hurricane. The wind speed associated with it currently reached 198 kilometers per hour, according to the Taiwan Meteorological Agency. The agency explained that "Buffy" It is the largest hurricane to hit Taiwan since 1995.

Strict precautionary measures

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tei urged residents of areas most vulnerable to the effects "Buffy" To stay on high alert.
He said via Facebook "Although the hurricane has weakened slightly and is now classified as a moderate hurricane, its wide range of winds may cause strong winds and heavy rain in different areas."

More than a thousand people were evacuated from their homes, including almost all residents of eastern Hualien County, where authorities monitor two dam lakes in mountainous areas.
The government announced the cancellation of school and work on Friday in eight provinces and cities in northern and eastern Taiwan, including Taipei.

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