Typhoon Ambo makes landfall in the Philippines battering coastal homes

Typhoon Ambo makes landfall in the Philippines battering coastal homes

Typhoon Ambo made landfall in the Philippines today (May 14) as it battered homes with heavy rain and winds of 150 km/h.

The storm, with international name Vongfong, made landfall over Eastern Samar at 12:15 p.m, bringing gusts of up to 180 km/h.

Footage shows strong waves battering a coastal area in Eastern Samar province.

Typhoon Ambo is the first typhoon to hit the country this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of locals are still reeling from the economic problems caused by the coronavirus .

Many now face being evacuated into shelters amid fears the storm could inflict severe damage.

Eastern Samar and nearby provinces earlier suspended public and private work due to the typhoon that is expected to bring violent winds and heavy rains.