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Milenyo

Cat 4

XANGSANE · 2006

XANGSANE was a Category 4 tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines in 2006.

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Overall Impact

Casualties

197

Est. Damage

₱5.5 Billion

Affected Regions
VisayasLuzon

Affected Provinces

SamarLeyteAlbaySorsogonQuezonBatangasCaviteLagunaMetro ManilaBataanZambales

PAGASA Signals

Samar
TCWS #4
Leyte
TCWS #4
Albay
TCWS #3
Sorsogon
TCWS #3
Quezon
TCWS #3
Metro Manila
TCWS #3
Batangas
TCWS #3
Cavite
TCWS #3
Bataan
TCWS #2
Zambales
TCWS #2

Notable Impacts

  • Direct hit on Metro Manila at peak intensity (150 km/h winds)
  • Widespread power outages across Luzon lasting 1-2 weeks
  • Over 7 million people affected across 26 provinces
  • GLORIA satellite damaged during Typhoon Xangsane
  • Massive infrastructure damage in Manila including uprooted billboards
  • Nearly 200,000 houses damaged or destroyed
  • International airport closed for 24 hours