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Typhoon Kammuri slams into Philippines, forcing thousands to flee | Typhoon Kammuri slams into Philippines, forcing thousands to flee |
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At least two people died when Typhoon Kammuri tore through the Philippines, forcing Manila airport to shut. | |
At least 200,000 residents were evacuated from coastal and mountainous areas over fears of flooding, storm surges and landslides. | |
The storm landed south of the capital Manila. The deaths were reported on the central island of Mindoro. | |
Some events at the Southeast Asian Games, which opened on Saturday, were cancelled or re-scheduled. | |
Operations at Manila airport were suspended for 12 hours starting 11:00 on Tuesday (03:00 GMT). | Operations at Manila airport were suspended for 12 hours starting 11:00 on Tuesday (03:00 GMT). |
One Canadian traveller who arrived in Manila from the central island of Cebu on Monday said it was "the most turbulent flight" she ever took. | One Canadian traveller who arrived in Manila from the central island of Cebu on Monday said it was "the most turbulent flight" she ever took. |
"I just discovered what airsickness is," Constance Benoit, 23, told the AFP news agency. | "I just discovered what airsickness is," Constance Benoit, 23, told the AFP news agency. |
Typhoon Kammuri, locally named Tisoy, made landfall in Sorsogon province, and is said to have sustained winds of up to 155km/h (96mph), with gusts of up to 235km/h. | Typhoon Kammuri, locally named Tisoy, made landfall in Sorsogon province, and is said to have sustained winds of up to 155km/h (96mph), with gusts of up to 235km/h. |
Storm surges of up to three metres (nearly 10ft) are expected, the weather service said. | Storm surges of up to three metres (nearly 10ft) are expected, the weather service said. |
Tens of thousands had already fled their homes in the east of the country, where the typhoon was expected to hit first. | Tens of thousands had already fled their homes in the east of the country, where the typhoon was expected to hit first. |
But some decided to stay despite the storm's impending arrival. | But some decided to stay despite the storm's impending arrival. |
"The wind is howling. Roofs are being torn off and I saw one roof flying," Gladys Castillo Vidal told AFP news agency. | "The wind is howling. Roofs are being torn off and I saw one roof flying," Gladys Castillo Vidal told AFP news agency. |
"We decided to stay because our house is a two-storey made of concrete... hopefully it can withstand the storm." | "We decided to stay because our house is a two-storey made of concrete... hopefully it can withstand the storm." |
Organisers of the Southeast Asian Games have suspended some competitions, including windsurfing, adding that other events would be delayed if necessary. | Organisers of the Southeast Asian Games have suspended some competitions, including windsurfing, adding that other events would be delayed if necessary. |
But there is no plan to extend the games, which are due to end on 11 December. | But there is no plan to extend the games, which are due to end on 11 December. |
The country is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year. | The country is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year. |