Typhoon Xangsane crossed over Manila and the northern and southern provinces today causing some flooding and wind damage in the city. The Manila airport was closed down due to power failures, and severe flooding was reported in downtown Manila.
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The typhoon packed maximum winds of 130 kilometers (81 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 160 kph (100 mph) when it made landfall overnight in the central Bicol region. It weakened into a storm with 110 kph winds (69 mph) but picked up speed from 17 kph (11 mph) to 19 kph (12 mph) as it passed over Manila.
It was the strongest typhoon to directly hit Manila in 11 years. In November 1995, the 260-kph (163-mph) Super typhoon Angela battered the Philippine capital after slicing through central provinces, leaving 936 people dead.
It was the strongest typhoon to directly hit Manila in 11 years. In November 1995, the 260-kph (163-mph) Super typhoon Angela battered the Philippine capital after slicing through central provinces, leaving 936 people dead.
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