Philippines: Torn Roofs and Uprooted Trees Following Typhoon Yinxing
Residents in northern Philippines are assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Yinxing, which struck the northern part of Luzon Island on Thursday. Fortunately, emergency services have reported no casualties.
The storm hit Cagayan Province (northeast) late Thursday, with maximum winds reaching 175 km/h. It tore roofs off buildings, downed power lines, and uprooted trees. According to the national meteorological service, PAGASA, the region experienced 242.6 millimeters of rain within a 24-hour period.
Authorities indicated that nearly 30,000 residents evacuated their homes to seek shelter in government-managed facilities in the days leading up to Yinxing’s arrival.
“Many trees have been uprooted, and soil erosion has occurred in some areas. We are fortunate that there haven’t been any major landslides,” remarked Rueli Rapsing, a disaster response official in Cagayan province. He added that efforts are underway to restore power lines, while police, firefighters, and rescue services have been deployed along major roadways.
As of now, no casualties have been reported, according to the latest situation report from the provincial disaster agency. In the municipality of Pamplona, local residents reported that strong winds ripped roofs off houses and gymnasiums.
Photos shared on social media depict shattered storefronts of convenience stores, uprooted trees near roads and damaged roofs throughout various towns in Cagayan province.
The center of Typhoon Yinxing is currently estimated to be northwest of Laoag City in the South China Sea, moving west and southwest with winds of 150 km/h and gusts reaching up to 205 km/h, according to a PAGASA bulletin.
In October, Tropical Storm Trami followed by Super Typhoon Kong-rey resulted in at least 158 deaths in the Philippines, according to the national disaster management agency.
