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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on October 18, 2010, 00:06

Title: Super-Typhoon Megi heads for northern Philippines
Post by: Simon on October 18, 2010, 00:06

Thousands of people in the Philippines have fled from their homes ahead of a powerful storm, Super-Typhoon Megi, which is expected to reach the north of the country early on Monday.

Megi, which has winds of up to more than 280km/h (175mph), is then forecast to move towards the South China Sea.  It is the strongest storm the Philippines has faced this year.  In 2006, a storm with winds of 155km/h triggered mudslides, burying villages and killing about 1,000 people.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11562238

Crikey, and we thought 1987 was bad!  :horror:

Title: Re: Super-Typhoon Megi heads for northern Philippines
Post by: sam on October 18, 2010, 04:50

sounds pretty intense.