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30 killed in Philippines storm

Posted on December 23, 2017 from Philippines ι Report #165403

Manila, Dec 23 (IANS) At least 30 people were killed after heavy rains due to tropical storm Tembin lashed southern Philippines, a disaster management official said on Saturday.

According to the official, 19 victims were from Lanao del Norte, three from Bukidnon and one from Iligan provinces, reports Xinhua news agency.

Last week, tropical storm Kai-Tak killed 41 people in central Philippines.

--IANS

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