Typhoon Goni is the world's strongest storm so far this year, gaining further strength with 225 kph (140 miles per hour) sustained winds and gusts of up to 310 kph (190 mph). The capital Manila was also in the projected path of Goni, the 18th tropical storm in the country. Between 19 million and 31 million people could be affected, including those in danger zones, the disaster management agency said. Goni is among the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines since Haiyan, which killed more than 6,300 people in 2013. It follows Typhoon Molave, which hit the Philippines last month killing 22 people, mostly through drowning in provinces south of Manila.

Source: bd News24 November 01, 2020 01:30 UTC