Authorities in the Philippines on November 14 ordered evacuations in northeastern cities as super typhoon Usagi approached.

At least 5,000 people have fled their homes as typhoon Kalmaegi was forecast to make landfall in the northern Philippines late November 19.

Super Typhoon Mangkhut hit Cagayan province on Luzon Island, north of the Philippines, at 1:40 am (local time) on September 15, sustaining wind speeds of over 200km per hour and causing power blackouts in some areas.

At least four people died after super Typhoon Haima swept over northern Philippines on October 19, said local authorities.