Addis Ababa, November 1, 2020 (FBC) – Typhoon Goni is barrelling across the Philippines, bringing with it “catastrophic” 225km/h (140mph) winds and torrential rainfall.
At least four people are reported to have died. Homes have been damaged and roads inundated with flash flooding.
Goni made landfall as a super typhoon at Catanduanes island on Sunday at 04:50 local time (19:50 GMT Saturday).
It has since weakened as it crosses the main island of Luzon, where the capital Manila is located.
Goni – known as Rolly in the Philippines – is the most powerful storm to hit the country since Typhoon Haiyan killed more than 6,000 people in 2013.
Source: BBC