The super typhoon "Olysu" approaches the Philippines, and the Philippines releases extreme emergency alerts

Jimu Journalist Song Qingying

According to CNN, on September 25, local time, the super typhoon "Olysu" approached the main island of the Philippines, and the Philippines issued extreme emergency alerts. Meteorological officials warn that storms will cause "extreme threats" to life and property.

Prepare disaster relief materials (picture source CNN)

Joint Typhoon Early Warning Center said that in the early morning of the 25th local time, the typhoon "Olysu" became a super typhoon after a period of explosiveness. In just 6 hours, its continuous wind speed has been strengthened from 140 km/h to 250 km/h.

According to reports, the "Olympic" wind is equivalent to the US -level Hurricane. It is expected that in the next 24 hours, it will bring a large wave and storm of more than 200 kilometers/hstage wind speed to Luzon Island.

The Meteorological Bureau also predicts that the low -lying and exposed coastal areas (including the Polilo Islands and Orola) in the northern Kuiusong will occur about 10 feet or higher, and the risk level is "high risk to very high risk."

The National Disaster Speed ​​and Management Commission stated: "Manila's metropolis, central Luzon, Kalabatsatsu, Mimroda and Billin have started the highest level of emergency preparation and response agreement."

The Philippine atmosphere, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) TV briefing stated that typhoons are expected to land in northern Kuisong or southern Orola in the evening.

Earlier on the 25th, Pagasa has issued a level 4 signal warning for the Polilo Islands. It is expected that the storm may cause extensive damage, and most of the regions (including Manila) of Luzon Island issued a second and third -level warnings.

Prepare rubber boats (picture source Agencelet)

In the capital Manila, rescuers are preparing for rubber boats and life jackets, and the typhoon is expected to land later that day. Authorities began to evacuate from coastal areas. The Philippine Coast Guard stated that more than 1,200 passengers and 28 ships stayed in port south of Manila.

As the storm is coming, many urban schools, including Montelun and Orola, will be suspended on September 26.

The Philippines is an islands consisting of more than 7,600 islands. Average tropical storms occur each year. The Philippines suffered a hurricane last month, causing floods and landslides in Manila and northern provinces, causing three people to die.

According to the Washington Post, scientists said that global warming is increasing the intensity of storms, making more serious weather events worldwide more frequent.

On September 24, the hurricane "Fiona" attacked the coastline of New Scotic Province, Canada, so that most of the provinces and almost all areas of Prince Edward Island were disconnected.

At the same time, a tropical storm called "Ian" swept the central part of the Caribbean Sea. The Japanese authorities also said on the 25th that two people were killed in the landslide caused by the tropical storm "Tallas".

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