UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines over deadly typhoon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines.
The typhoon, named Co-may or "Emong" in the Philippines, blew through Luzon Island and Agno with gusts of up to 102 kph, killing at least 25 people. Combined with previous storms and typhoons, a total of 31 people have died and seven remain missing over the last week, according to the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
The storm is headed towards China, with the country activating emergency protocols as it approaches. It is make landfall over the eastern coast of Zhejiang Province on Wednesday as a tropical storm.
Moderate to very heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast over northern Philippines, Taiwan, southern Ryukyu Islands, southern Japan, and eastern China are expected over the coming days.
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