Hundreds die as tropical storm Washi sweeps across Philippines

The major ports of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, on the north coast of the island of Mindanao, were worst hit by tropical storm Washi.

Many of the dead were swept out to sea. Others were buried alive as mud cascaded down mountain slopes.

Water levels rose three feet in less than an hour, forcing thousands to climb on to the roofs of their homes where they huddled against wind speeds reaching 55 miles per hour.        More Read