With the onset of Typhoon Yinxing, the Philippines is bracing for severe weather conditions following the storm's landfall on Thursday afternoon. The tropical cyclone, which reached maximum sustained winds of 144 miles per hour, touched down on Santa Ana in Luzon, the country's most populated island, around 2 p.m. local time, as reported by the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Currently classified as a Category 4 typhoon, Yinxing is moving west-northwest, generating concerns among residents and officials alike.
In response to the impending crisis, over 160,000 individuals had been evacuated by Thursday morning, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The preparations included the closure of educational institutions and workplaces, as authorities issued alerts for potential storm surges of up to 10 feet. The government has also activated emergency protocols, advising citizens on evacuation plans and shelter options.
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that the nation was placed on a “high alert” due to the storm. He directed both the public works and transportation departments to prepare for prompt road-clearing operations once the storm passes. The government has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides, urging residents in affected areas to heed evacuation or shelter directives.
The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons annually, underlining the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather. Recent storms, including September’s Typhoon Krathon and last month’s Tropical Storm Trami, which resulted in significant casualties and displacement, amplify the urgent need for preparedness in the face of Yinxing.
Jin Yu Young, who reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific region, and worldwide breaking news from Seoul, continues to monitor the situation's developments.
In response to the impending crisis, over 160,000 individuals had been evacuated by Thursday morning, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The preparations included the closure of educational institutions and workplaces, as authorities issued alerts for potential storm surges of up to 10 feet. The government has also activated emergency protocols, advising citizens on evacuation plans and shelter options.
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that the nation was placed on a “high alert” due to the storm. He directed both the public works and transportation departments to prepare for prompt road-clearing operations once the storm passes. The government has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides, urging residents in affected areas to heed evacuation or shelter directives.
The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons annually, underlining the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather. Recent storms, including September’s Typhoon Krathon and last month’s Tropical Storm Trami, which resulted in significant casualties and displacement, amplify the urgent need for preparedness in the face of Yinxing.
Jin Yu Young, who reports on South Korea, the Asia Pacific region, and worldwide breaking news from Seoul, continues to monitor the situation's developments.
