Northern Provinces – The Philippines have evacuated northern coastal villages and suspended ferry services as Typhoon Usagi, a category 5 storm approaches. Storm alerts issued for Batanes Island and 15 provinces on Luzon Island. Power and communications in the area have been cut off for safety reasons and hospitals were put on alert as disaster agencies stocked up on food and water. Troops put on standby. On its way to Hong Kong and China
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