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| Typhoon kills 146 in Philippines | Typhoon kills 146 in Philippines |
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| At least 146 people have been killed in the Philippines by a mudslide triggered by a typhoon, the Red Cross says. | At least 146 people have been killed in the Philippines by a mudslide triggered by a typhoon, the Red Cross says. |
| 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. | 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 mudslides hit Albay province, with main casualties occurring in the villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo. | The mudslides hit Albay province, with main casualties occurring in the villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo. |
| The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital, Manila. | The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital, Manila. |
| Disaster zone | Disaster zone |
| "Our initial reports showed a total of 146 people were killed in three areas buried by mudslides," the head of local Red Cross Richard Gordon told Reuters news agency. | "Our initial reports showed a total of 146 people were killed in three areas buried by mudslides," the head of local Red Cross Richard Gordon told Reuters news agency. |
| He said at least 75 people were still missing across Albay province. | He said at least 75 people were still missing across Albay province. |
| The head of the national office of civil defence, Glen Rabonza, warned that the death toll could be as high as 200. | The head of the national office of civil defence, Glen Rabonza, warned that the death toll could be as high as 200. |
| He said 200 body bags were being shipped to the disaster zone at the request of provincial officials. | He said 200 body bags were being shipped to the disaster zone at the request of provincial officials. |
| Helicopters carried out aerial surveillance in cut-off areas after mobile phone signals failed and power lines went down. | Helicopters carried out aerial surveillance in cut-off areas after mobile phone signals failed and power lines went down. |
| President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered the military to assist medical teams in reaching submerged villages. | President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered the military to assist medical teams in reaching submerged villages. |
| Typhoon Durian caused havoc across the central and northern Philippines after it hit the archipelago on Thursday. | Typhoon Durian caused havoc across the central and northern Philippines after it hit the archipelago on Thursday. |
| Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap said farmers in the coconut, rice and hemp-growing region had suffered around $10 million (£5 million) in losses. | Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap said farmers in the coconut, rice and hemp-growing region had suffered around $10 million (£5 million) in losses. |
| Illegal logging and mining raises the risk of mudslides during the typhoon season. | Illegal logging and mining raises the risk of mudslides during the typhoon season. |
| Durian - named after a spiky Asian fruit - is the fourth typhoon to hit the Philippines in as many months. | |
| It is expected to weaken into a tropical storm as it moves into the South China Sea. | |
| The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year. | The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year. |