Typhoon Egay survivors receive relief from MSC Missions Office Phillipines

The MSC Mission Office Philippines took part in the distribution of relief goods to the families who were affected by Typhoon Egay in Sitio Nalasin, Camanggaan, Vigan City last August 18, 2023.

Super Typhoon Egay, was a highly destructive tropical cyclone that had significant impacts on several countries. It became the costliest typhoon to hit China, and the strongest and most powerful typhoon to strike the Fujian province in China since records began in 1950. The typhoon caused extensive damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam in late July 2023.

The typhoon led to 137 fatalities and 285 injuries, with a notable incident involving the capsizing of the MB Aya Express, causing 27 deaths. Widespread floods affected 9 out of 17 regions in the Philippines, impacting over 2 million people and prompting the evacuation of more than 300,000 individuals.

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