Typhoon Goni hits Philippines with nearly one million evacuated from its path

With winds of 225 km/h, authorities say storm surges could inundate coastal villages, including in Manila Bay

Super typhoon Goni has hit the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds, with about one million people evacuated from its projected path, including in the capital, Manila, where the main international airport was ordered closed.

“There are so many people who are really in vulnerable areas,” said Ricardo Jalad, who heads the government’s disaster-response agency. “We’re expecting major damage.”

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