12 killed, thousands evacuated as typhoon strikes Philippines
Sunday, 22 June 2008
MANILA, June 21 (AFP): Flash floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Fengshen have left at least 12 people dead and forced the evacuation of thousands of others in the Philippines, officials said Saturday.
The Risao river in the town of Upi in southern Maguindanao province overflowed and washed away at least five houses, army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Julieto Ando said.Ten people drowned while at least eight others were missing, Ando said.
A landslide buried several houses at a slum area in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing two people, officials said.
Four farmers meanwhile were also reported missing nearby, officials said.
Roads connecting the southern cities of Cotabato and General Santos were flooded, while a concrete bridge also collapsed, isolating some villages and towns, Catholic-run radio station DXMS reported.
The Risao river in the town of Upi in southern Maguindanao province overflowed and washed away at least five houses, army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Julieto Ando said.Ten people drowned while at least eight others were missing, Ando said.
A landslide buried several houses at a slum area in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing two people, officials said.
Four farmers meanwhile were also reported missing nearby, officials said.
Roads connecting the southern cities of Cotabato and General Santos were flooded, while a concrete bridge also collapsed, isolating some villages and towns, Catholic-run radio station DXMS reported.