The storm made landfall late Saturday after packing winds of 161 miles per hour. Forecasters warned of a “potentially catastrophic” situation.

Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Super Typhoon Man-yi had sustained wind speeds of 160 mph as it made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday. The massive storm has forced over 500,000 people out of their homes in the country's Bicol Region, which constitutes six provinces.

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito has made a landfall in Panganiban, Catanduanes on Saturday evening, November 16. In its Facebook post, state weather bureau PAGASA said Pepito made landfall at 9:40 p.m. As of 8 p.m., Pepito was located over the coastal waters of Viga, Catanduanes.