Typhoon Hagupit Bears Down on the Philippines

A major Category 5 storm is expected to hit areas previously affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated, and authorities are taking measures to ensure safety, including forced evacuations and closures of schools and offices. Panic buying is reported as people prepare for the storm. The government is securing essential supplies and ensuring critical infrastructure remains operational. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Eastern Samar, following a similar path to Typhoon Haiyan.

What category is Typhoon Hug Pete classified as?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 6

What measures have been taken by authorities in response to the storm?

• Building new shelters

• Evacuating people and closing schools

• Organizing community events

• Increasing public transportation

How have people in the provinces reacted to the storm warnings?

• Organizing community clean-ups

• Ignoring the warnings

• Stockpiling food and essentials

• Celebrating with festivals

What did President Aquino instruct his officials to do?

• Build new roads

• Organize a national holiday

• Secure essential items and maintain critical infrastructure

• Increase taxes

Which area is expected to be first hit by the storm?

• Eastern Samar

• Cebu

• Davao

• Manila