Manila: Typhoon Doksuri struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday, unleashing torrential rain and strong winds that caused rivers to overflow and left thousands without power.

The storm, which brought winds of up to 175 kilometres per hour (108 miles per hour) and is anticipated to maintain strength as it continues to move towards Taiwan and China, forced the evacuation of residents in coastal communities.

"We are being battered here," said Manual Mamba, governor of the northern Cagayan province, to Reuters, adding that no casualties had been reported as of yet.

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The Philippine coast guard reported that more than 4,000 passengers were left stranded at various ports across the nation after sea travel was halted.

About half of the 110 million people who live in the Philippines reside on the northern island of Luzon, where storm warnings are in effect in many areas. 
Authorities have issued warnings about storm surges, landslides, and infrastructure damage.

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Doksuri, also known as Egay locally, is the fifth storm to hit the Southeast Asian country this year. On average, 20 typhoons strike this region each year. Scientists have cautioned that storms will only become wettier, windier, and more violent as a result of global warming.

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Doksuri, which was classified as a super typhoon on Tuesday, had slightly lessened strength on Wednesday. The Philippines weather bureau predicts that it will miss Taiwan and land on Friday in China's Fujian province.