Typhoon Basyang Caused A Massive Blackout

Typhoon Basyang international name Typhoon Conson hits Metro Manila. Much of Luzon had no electricity and damaged all the power transmission lines 12:41 a.m including Metro Manila. Nearly one hundred percent of Metro Manila experienced a massive blackout because of typhoon Basyang. Classes have been suspended in primary and secondary levels.

Typhoon Basyang unexpectedly hit Metro Manila because it was first forecast to hit Central Luzon without people expecting it to due to belief that the PAGASA weather forecast was dependable and reliable.


Commercial power has been out. There is power interruption, communication lines were cut. Aside from battery issues, all the networks were down, No internet connection.