Tropical Storm Bualoi (Opong) Batters Philippines following Typhoon Ragasa, Leaving Trail of Destruction
Manila, Philippines - Just days after the devastating impact of Typhoon Ragasa, the Philippines is once again grappling with a major weather event as tropical Storm Bualoi – known locally as Opong – slammed into the eastern province of Samar yesterday evening. packing sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers per hour, the storm has swept across several provinces, including Bicol on the main island of Luzon and the Romblon archipelago, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
Initial reports from civil protection authorities indicate at least four fatalities attributed to the storm, with most deaths caused by falling debris. Over a dozen injuries have been reported, and concerns are mounting for the safety of five fishermen currently missing. Authorities have evacuated approximately 430,000 people across the Southeast Asian nation, moving them to safety as Bualoi unleashed its fury.
The storm brought torrential rainfall and hurricane-force winds, causing widespread damage. Power outages are affecting numerous communities as electricity masts and trees were toppled, and roofs ripped from buildings.
Storm warnings are currently in effect for 30 provinces, including the capital region of Metro Manila. As a precautionary measure, schools and government offices have been closed, and the Philippine Coast Guard has largely suspended ferry operations to prevent maritime accidents.
This latest disaster comes on the heels of Typhoon Ragasa, wich claimed at least twelve lives in the Philippines and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes in recent days. Agricultural damage from Ragasa is already critically important, and the full extent of the impact from Bualoi is still being assessed.
The Philippines is particularly vulnerable to typhoons and tropical storms, experiencing an average of 20 such events annually.authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and heed evacuation orders as the country continues to recover from these successive weather calamities.
(Image Credit: AP/Philippine Coast Guard)
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