A mere tropical storm on Wednesday, Goni grew into the most powerful cyclone of the year on Friday. Goni arrived days after Typhoon Molave killed at least 22 people, mostly just south of Manila, according to Reuters. Before it exited the Philippines, Serrano heard back from his brother, who was back in the command center. It took two days after Typhoon Molave for power and signal to be restored in their area. With a stronger storm, Serrano said, it might take a month or more.

Source: Washington Post November 01, 2020 07:37 UTC