The fifth major storm in three weeks has hit the northeastern Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight of

Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines' already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of people from flood-prone areas.- 'Forced evacuations' - Elsewhere in Cagayan,

Mapped: Typhoon Usagi weakens over Philippines but Taiwan braces for severe weather - Heavy rains accompanying storm may cause flash flooding in low-lying and inland areas