Typhoon Goni bears down on the Philippines with 180 mph winds
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A mere tropical storm on Wednesday, Typhoon Goni is now 2020's most powerful cyclone on the planet, with winds peaking at 297 km/h.
Manila: Philippine officials on Saturday ordered evacuation of thousands of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island..
The storm in the western Pacific saw its peak winds increase 80 mph in 24 hours, to more than 175 mph.