Typhoon Juan Leaves the country
Typhoon Juan hits the Philippines
Typhoon Juan (International name Megi) has left 17 people dead and P5 billion worth of damages to agriculture, fisheries and infrastructure. Around 63,000 families have been affected by the typhoon. 332,000 people mostly from the northern Luzon area had to be relocated.
Most of the fatalities came from Pangasinan. Out of the 9 fatalities, 3 died because of drowning in Barangay Tamayo, San Carlos. Other fatalities came from Ilocos Sur, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Kalinga, Benguet and Baguio.
As 11pm of October 2010, Typhoon Juan was 340 km west of Laoag City and is moving at 7 kph according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The US state department has made plans to donate $100,000 to help those who were affected by the typhoon. As Juan Leaves, there is a possibility that a new storm may enter the country this weekend.
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