Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply on November 15 after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend. Philippines braces for incoming storm (Photo: philstar.com)Hanoi (VNA) – Typhoon Usagi weakened sharply on November 15 after bearing down on the Philippines' northern towns, blowing away houses in its path as authorities brace for another storm that could hit the capital Manila over the weekend. Usagi, known locally as Ofel, intensified into a super typhoon as it made landfall in the town of Baggao in Cagayan province on November 14 afternoon. Meanwhile, authorities are monitoring Typhoon Man-yi, forecasted to make landfall in eastern towns and the Manila region this weekend. Currently intensifying over the Western Pacific, Man-yi could escalate to super typhoon status by early November 17.

Source: Philippine Star November 15, 2024 12:19 UTC