The national disaster agency also confirmed that at least three people had died in the Davao region in the south. It was the worst storm to hit the Philippines that year and experts said it had grown stronger far quicker than anticipated. Scientists say human-caused climate change has led to a greater intensity and power in tropical storms. The Philippines has experienced some of its most deadly storms since 2006. It's been ranked as one of the nations most vulnerable to climate disasters due to its geography.

Source: Daily Nation April 12, 2022 16:38 UTC