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Saturday, 17 December 2011

At least 256 dead after storm pummels Philippines


Manila, Philippines (CNN) -- At least 256 people are dead after Tropical Storm Washi pummeled the Philippines, the Red Cross said Saturday.

The vast majority of the bodies were found in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, according to military officials and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Five people were killed in a landslide, but all others died in flash flooding.

The provinces of Compostela Valley and Zamboanga del Norte were also hit, said Benito Ramos, chairman of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.      Read More

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