According to some reports, the typhoon raging in the Philippines is called “Fanfon”, according to others - “Ursula”, but this does not change the essence. He hit the island nation on December 24 and moved at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Gust wind speed reached 54 meters per second. The result was broken trees, overturned cars, squeezed windows in buildings, destroyed buildings. To these troubles was added rainfall, which caused the formation of rivers on the streets and slopes of mountains, landslides. The misfortune was declared by the authorities of the city of Mindoro. This regime provides for special measures for the use of reserves, fixing the ceiling of prices for essential goods, and a whole series of measures. 58.4 thousand people had to be evacuated to evacuation centers. There they will celebrate the new year. More than 20 thousand people were blocked at airports and ports.

Due to the rampant disaster, 115 domestic flights and sea trips were canceled. More than 260 thousand houses, 55 schools were damaged by a hurricane, and power supply was cut off in 150 cities.

It is known about 41 dead, 28 injured and 12 missing.. Among the victims, the crews of three inverted boats. So the number of victims may increase..

Typhoon is currently leaving the islands.. Philippines begins recovery. So, measures are being taken to restore air traffic and power supply to Kalibo International Airport.