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Typhoon kills 108 in Philippines Typhoon kills 146 in Philippines
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At least 108 people have been killed in the Philippines by a big mudslide triggered by a typhoon. At least 146 people have been killed in the Philippines by a mudslide triggered by a typhoon, the Red Cross says.
The heavy rains of Typhoon Durian caused mud and rocks to bury two villages in the foothills of the Mayon volcano, south-east of Manila. Rains caused by Typhoon Durian brought mud and rocks down hillsides, burying two villages in the foothills of the Mayon volcano, south-east of Manila.
Five other villages were also affected, and as the search for the survivors continues, the death toll may rise.Five other villages were also affected, and as the search for the survivors continues, the death toll may rise.
In September, nearly 200 people were killed when Typhoon Xangsane hit the north and centre of the country.In September, nearly 200 people were killed when Typhoon Xangsane hit the north and centre of the country.
The 108 bodies were retrieved in the towns and villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo, provincial relief official Cedric Daep told the news agency AFP. The mudslides hit Albay province, with main casualties occuring in the villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo.
The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital. The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital, Manila.
The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year.The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year.