Philippines on High Alert as Super Typhoon Man-yi Approaches

Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, has made landfall in the Philippines, bringing sustained winds of 195 km/h and threatening severe impacts, including life-threatening storm surges and potential lahars from nearby volcanoes. Over half a million people have evacuated, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has urged preparations as the storm moves west, affecting populous areas including near Manila. This marks the sixth major storm in a month, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather events linked to climate change.