Super Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina) Makes Landfall in Philippines

Super Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina) Makes Landfall in Philippines  Super Typhoon Nock-ten made landfall on the eastern province of Philippines on Christmas Day.  Known in the Philippine  as “Nina”, Nock-Ten hit the coast near Catanduanes island at 18:30 local time with wind speed up to 255km/h (158mph). But there are no reports of damage or casualties yet.

About 100,000 people had been moved from areas at risk in the Bicol region amid fears of widespread flooding and possible landslides.

Dozens of ports have closed, with warnings of two-metre (6.6ft) waves.

Philippines

Capital: Manila

Currency: Philippine peso

President: Rodrigo Duterte