Storm warnings are in place in many parts of the northern island of Luzon, which is home to about half of the Philippines’ 110 million population. Authorities have warned of storm surges, landslides, and damage to infrastructure.
Doksuri, locally known as Egay, is the fifth storm to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year, which is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year. Scientists have warned that global warming will only make storms wetter, windier and more violent.
Categorised as a super typhoon on Tuesday, Doksuri had weakened slightly on Wednesday. It is expected to brush past Taiwan and make landfall in China’s Fujian province on Friday, according to the Philippines weather bureau.
Source: CNA
