Dozens killed as 160-mph typhoon hits Philippines
"The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year pounded the southern island of Mindanao on Tuesday, killing dozens as it destroyed homes and brought down power and communication lines.
At least 81 people died in Mindanao, ABS-CBNnews.com cited officials as saying.
Typhoon Bopha made landfall at dawn, uprooting trees and tearing off roofs. The Weather Channel said the storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and was the equivalent of a category five hurricane.
At least 43 people were killed in flash floods and landslides near a mining area on Mindanao, ABS-CBN reported, saying waters and mudslides had swept through an army post.
A television reporter said she saw numerous bodies lined up near the army base.
Disaster official Liza Mazo, said more casualties were expected to be discovered as search and rescue teams fanned out."
"The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year pounded the southern island of Mindanao on Tuesday, killing dozens as it destroyed homes and brought down power and communication lines.
At least 81 people died in Mindanao, ABS-CBNnews.com cited officials as saying.
Typhoon Bopha made landfall at dawn, uprooting trees and tearing off roofs. The Weather Channel said the storm was packing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and was the equivalent of a category five hurricane.
At least 43 people were killed in flash floods and landslides near a mining area on Mindanao, ABS-CBN reported, saying waters and mudslides had swept through an army post.
A television reporter said she saw numerous bodies lined up near the army base.
Disaster official Liza Mazo, said more casualties were expected to be discovered as search and rescue teams fanned out."
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