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Typhoon Co-may, monsoon rain pound Philippines NHK

A: Hey there! Heard anything interesting lately?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: Well, I heard about this typhoon named Co-may... It hit Luzon in the Philippines!
B: Oh no! Did it cause a lot of damage?

A: Yeah, they've been dealing with heavy rain for quite some time now. And with the typhoon, it got worse! At least 25 people died and eight are missing.
B: That sounds terrible! I hope everyone is safe.

A: More than 3.8 million residents have been affected by this. Some even had to find shelter. In Manila, homes were flooded and many schools and government offices had to close.
B: Wow, that's a lot of people affected... I hope they can get help quickly.

A: Co-may weakened after it left Luzon but rain continues across the country. The government is staying on high alert because of this.
B: They should definitely be careful. Let's hope for the best!
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Typhoon Co-may made landfall in the northern Philippine island of Luzon late Thursday, compounding more than a week of bad weather and causing dozens of deaths.



The Philippines, deep into the rainy season, is now dealing with widespread damage after days of relentless rain capped by the typhoon.



Officials say continuous downpours triggered landslides and flash floods, killing at least 25 people and leaving eight missing. More than 3.8 million residents have been affected, with some forced to seek shelter.



In the capital, Manila, some homes were flooded and many schools and government offices were closed.



Co-may weakened to a tropical storm as it moved away from Luzon. But rain continues across much of the country, and the government remains on high alert.
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Quiz 1:
Question text: In which Philippine island did Typhoon Co-may make landfall?
A. Visayas
B. Mindanao
C. Palawan
D. Luzon

Quiz 2:
Question text: How many people have been reported dead as a result of the typhoon and continuous downpours in the Philippines?
A. Less than 10
B. Between 10 and 50
C. More than 50 but less than 100
D. More than 100

Quiz 3:
Question text: Which of the following is not a correct statement about Co-may after it made landfall?
A. It caused widespread damage in the Philippines.
B. It weakened to a tropical storm as it moved away from Luzon.
C. It triggered landslides and flash floods, causing several deaths.
D. It didn't affect Manila at all.

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Answers:
Quiz 1: D
Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3: D
Summary
Typhoon Co-may made landfall on Luzon, Philippines, leading to numerous casualties and affecting over 3.8 million residents. At least 25 deaths have been reported with eight people missing. Heavy rain and floods caused widespread damage in Manila, closing schools and government offices. The storm
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ID: 568a64fa-9f91-4a9d-aca5-319cd1e3723c

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250725_29/

Date: July 25, 2025

Created: 2025/07/27 07:03

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:13

Last Read: 2025/07/27 08:31