14 meter high waves
Storm “Man-yi” strengthens into a super typhoon
The tropical storm "Man-yi" approaching the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday, according to the national weather service. Meteorologists warned of "significant to severe impacts" from the winds and "life-threatening" storm surges.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Swells of up to 14 meters were expected around the island of Catanduanes, where the super typhoon is expected to make landfall later on Saturday or early Sunday.
Sixth storm within a few weeks
"Man-yi" will be the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines within a few weeks. According to the authorities, around 255,000 people have already been evacuated from regions particularly at risk of landslides, flooding and storm surges in preparation for the storm.
The Philippines is hit by around 20 major storms every year, resulting in numerous deaths. The weather phenomena also plunge millions of people into poverty. Climate change is contributing to the fact that storms are forming ever closer to the coasts, increasing in strength more quickly and staying over land for longer.
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