NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / World News / Super Typhoon Mangkhut could cause damages worth $120bn in Asia
    Next Article
    Super Typhoon Mangkhut could cause damages worth $120bn in Asia

    Super Typhoon Mangkhut could cause damages worth $120bn in Asia

    By Shiladitya Ray
    Sep 15, 2018
    04:46 pm

    What's the story

    On Saturday, Super Typhoon Mangkhut ripped through the Philippines causing floods, triggering landslides, disrupting electricity and travel services.

    However, no casualties have been reported so far.

    Now, Mangkhut, which happens to be 2018's most powerful storm yet, is headed towards China's Guangdong coastline and Hong Kong.

    If it stays its course, Mangkhut could cause damages worth $120bn in China and Hong Kong.

    Here's more.

    Philippines

    Typhoon Mangkhut has left the Philippines paralyzed in its wake

    Early on Saturday morning, Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines' northeastern coast with 269kmph winds.

    The typhoon triggered landslides across the island nation, while gales shattered glass windows, and collapsed an airport roof in the Cagayan province.

    Government authorities are yet to get a bearing on the extent of damage as the worst-affected areas remain unreachable as of now.

    Earlier, 56,000 people had been evacuated.

    Disruption

    Almost 500,000 people don't have electricity in the Philippines

    Currently, authorities are releasing water from several dams, and the move is expected to lead to more floods in the Philippines, especially on the main Luzon island.

    Communication lines have been disrupted, rendering the government incapable of contacting far-flung areas that have also been hit by Mangkhut.

    430,000 people in the capital and neighboring regions are without electricity, and 128 flights have been canceled.

    Path

    Mangkhut could affect as many as 30 million people

    With Mangkhut now lumbering towards China and Hong Kong, as many as 500 flights could be cancelled, disrupting air travel from Hong Kong up to Japan.

    Mangkhut, should it stay on course, is also set to affect as many as 30.5 million people in its path through Asia.

    However, there's a chance that Mangkhut might weaken after crossing through the Philippines.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Philippines
    Hong Kong
    China

    Latest

    KL Rahul slams his 5th century in IPL: Key stats KL Rahul
    F1 2025, Max Verstappen wins Emilia Romagna GP: Key stats Lewis Hamilton
    IPL 2025: RR's Jurel, Jaiswal slam valiant fifties against PBKS Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Bayern Munich: Decoding their Bundesliga 2024/25 season in stats Bayern Munich

    Philippines

    Former hitman claims Philippine President ordered extrajudicial killings United Nations (UN)
    Philippines to hold military drills with the US Donald Trump
    'I'll eat his liver': Philippines President Duterte on terrorists Donald Trump
    China installs rocket-launchers on disputed SCS reef South China Sea

    Hong Kong

    Delhi's Khan Market is World's 24th most expensive retail hotspot India
    United Airlines flight diverted after passenger messes lavatories up United Airlines
    Hong Kong: Man brutally kills wife, child at Ritz-Carlton South Korea
    Varun Dhawan unveils his wax statue at Madame Tussauds Celebrity

    China

    Odisha Police launches drive to bust pangolin smuggling racket Odisha
    China: Tibetan students banned from taking part in religious activities Dalai Lama
    China's defense expenditure 3 times more than India last year India
    Blast near US, Indian embassies in China, no casualties Beijing
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025