Typhoon deaths in Philippines hit 79
Thursday, 22 July 2010
MANILA, July 21(AFP): The death toll from Typhoon Conson in the Philippines rose to 79 Wednesday as more drowned bodies were recovered, authorities said.
Seventy-four people also remained missing a week after the typhoon hit, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said on its website. The tally was up from 76 dead and 72 missing recorded Tuesday.
Seventy-four people also remained missing a week after the typhoon hit, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said on its website. The tally was up from 76 dead and 72 missing recorded Tuesday.