Super typhoon Man-yi has been battering the Philippines, reaching the main island Luzon, with tidal surges and winds of more than 200 kilometers an hour. The storm has caused widespread damage to buildings and powerlines. More than a million people have been forced to leave their homes, seeking shelter in schools, sports halls, and public buildings. Authorities are urging people to take cover in emergency shelters. Typhoon Man-yi is the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in the past month.
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0:00 Typhoon Man-yi hits main island of Luzon
1:46 Ella Mage, Journalist in Manila, reports on the unprecedented number of typhoons hitting the Philippines in recent weeks
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