Philippines Battered by Two Typhoons

On November tenth, the Philippines was battered by two powerful typhoons, causing widespread devastation and impacting millions of lives. Typhoon Kalmaegi claimed at least 224 lives, while Super Typhoon Fung-wong brought winds of up to 150 mph and gusts reaching 175 mph. Over 1.4 million people were evacuated, but some communities were cut off, with residents choosing to stay despite the danger. We spoke with survivors like Jennifer Amata and Marie Yukie Fronda, who shared their harrowing experiences of fleeing with their families and starting over. Despite Fung-wong weakening, the Philippines continues to face challenges from extreme weather events. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.