As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on the day Nika made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, Ofel (international name: Usagi) will enter PAR on Tuesday (November 12). READ: Pepito enters PAR, may become a typhoonSo how much more can the Philippines, or Luzon, take? Article continues after this advertisementTyphoon’s wayAccording to the website Science Direct, an average of 20 typhoons, or 25 percent of typhoons worldwide, barrel their way into the Philippines every year. Some years back, the ADB shared, too, that typhoons cost the Philippines some $20 billion in 1990 to 2020. These included some of the strongest typhoons that hit the country: Rolly, Yolanda, Ferdie, Juan, and Iliang.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 15, 2024 04:49 UTC