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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

Data Sources

NDRRMC Final Report
OCHA Situation Report No. 6
World Meteorological Organization Review
Wikipedia: Typhoon Xangsane

Data last updated May 19, 2026