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December 28, 2019

Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm

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Typhoon Phanfone has killed at least 16 people in the Philippines, leaving a trail of devastation through the centre of the country. Gusts of up to 190km/h (118mph) struck, destroying homes and power lines, and flooding is severe in some provinces. Many people are missing. Thousands were left stranded as they tried to make their […]

December 4, 2019

Typhoon Kammuri kills 4 people, forces Manila airport closure as heavy rains hit the Philippines

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Policemen remove branches from a damaged tree following the passage of Typhoon Kammuri south of Manila. (CNN)A powerful typhoon killed four people in the Philippines and prompted authorities to close the country’s largest airport due to powerful winds and heavy rains. Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Tisoy, made landfall on the southeastern part of Luzon, […]