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 similarities are drawn between the current storm and Typhoon Haiyan?

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