MANILA: Strong winds and rain lashed the northern Philippines as Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on Wednesday (Jul 26), causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
, which brought winds of up to 175kmh and is expected to sustain strength as it continues its course toward Taiwan and China.
More than 4,000 passengers were stranded at various ports in the country after sea travel was suspended, the Philippine coast guard said. Storm warnings are in place in many parts of the northern island of Luzon, which is home to about half of the Philippines' 110 million population. Authorities have warned of storm surges, landslides, and damage to infrastructure.
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