Super Typhoon Mangkhut is hurling winds at speeds of 180 mph towards 37 million people across Asia

pulse 11:48 - 14 September 2018

Meteorologists have warned that the storm may have a "high humanitarian impact" based on the high wind speeds and the exposed population located in vulnerable areas.

Super Typhoon Mangkhut is hurling through the Pacific, boasting 180 mph winds threatening millions of people across Asia in what is estimated to be one of the strongest systems on record.
Nearly 37 million people are estimated to be in the storm's path, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
Mangkhut, which is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, has prompted mass evacuations in the Philippines and China.
Meteorologists have warned that the storm may have a "high humanitarian impact" based on the high wind speeds and the exposed population located in vulnerable areas.

Super Typhoon Mangkhut is hurtling through the Pacific, boasting 180 mph winds threatening millions of people across Asia in what is estimated to be one of the strongest systems on record.

The system is currently hovering some 280 miles (450 kilometers) from the Philippines, and is approaching fast.

According to the Global Disaster Alert and Coodination System (GDACS), the Philippines, Vietnam, the Chinese regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau would be affected.

It added that nearly 37 million people are estimated to be in Mangkhut's path. GDACS estimates that the typhoon will have a "high humanitarian impact" based on the high wind speeds and the exposed population located in vulnerable areas.

Mangkhut, which is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, has prompted mass evacuations in the Philippines.

The super typhoon is expected to touch down on the

Philippine Civil Defense chief Ricardo Jalad said during an emergency meeting that about 4.2 million people in the northeastern Cagayan province are vulnerable from the typhoon, which has an eye measuring 78 miles (125 kilometers) across.

“It’s extremely dangerous as it’s a very large system with very strong winds and a potential storm surge over a large distance. There will be very heavy rainfall associated with it which has potential to cause widespread damage.”