Typhoon Frank Leaves The Philippines

Typhoon "Frank" (international codename: Fengshen) moved towards China Sea Sunday night after almost two days of battering provinces from south to north with rains, wind and high surf. If “Frank” will not change course, Luzon will still experience rains Monday, while the Visayas regions will have clearer skies, the weather bureau said. There will be general improvement in weather all over the country starting Tuesday. It left a trail of hundreds dead, more than 80,000 families displaced, and millions worth of damaged infrastructure. With gusts of up to 170 kph, “Frank” was difficult to forecast as it changed course several times. It was expected to batter the Bicol region after hitting the Visayas region but it changed directions Saturday when it barreled its way towards southern Luzon. Domestic and some international flights were delayed, many roads were blocked and power cuts were widespread. Various parts of the country—from Cavite City to Iloilo City to central Maguindanao—reported extensive flooding, resulting in massive evacuations in safer areas, such as schools. Classes in all levels in 13 affected provinces were called off Monday. “Frank” exited the country through Pangasinan province Sunday night.

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