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The island of Itbayat sustained a direct hit from the super typhoon near its peak intensity, severing communications from the island for several days. No fatalities were reported on the island from the island. The typhoon caused [[Philippine peso|₱]]244.99 million (US$5.16 million) in damage on the island. However, the most costly and direct impacts were felt in [[eastern China]], where 45 people were killed from floods. Total economic cost in China reached [[Renminbi|¥]]31.78 billion (US$4.76 billion). In total, Meranti caused US$4.79 billion in damage and killed 47 people.
During its lifetime, Meranti broke or tied several meteorological records. With JTWC-estimated 1-minute sustained winds of 315 km/h (195 mph), Meranti is tied with [[Typhoon Haiyan|Haiyan]] in 2013
==Meteorological history==
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