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Typhoon Man-yi Hits the Philippines, Causing Deaths and Displacement

Typhoon Man-yi struck the Philippines on November 17, bringing winds of up to 185 km/h and causing at least eight fatalities. A landslide in Nueva Vizcaya claimed seven lives, while another man died in an accident related to downed power lines. Over 1.2 million residents were forced to evacuate as the typhoon swept through Luzon. President Ferdinand Marcos noted the damage was not as severe as initially feared, but ongoing rescue efforts are needed. This marks the sixth major storm to hit the region in a month, highlighting the impact of climate change on storm intensity.

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