Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41

Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41

The number of deaths from a powerful storm that hit the Philippines on Christmas has climbed to 41, authorities said Sunday (Dec 29), with tens of thousands still in evacuation centres.
Typhoon Phanfone enters East Sea

Typhoon Phanfone enters East Sea

Typhoon Phanfone, with winds near its eye reaching 135 km per hour, entered the East Sea on Thursday morning.
Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day

Typhoon misery for Philippines on Christmas Day

Typhoon Phanfone pummelled the central Philippines on Christmas Day, bringing a wet, miserable and terrifying holiday to millions in the mainly Catholic nation.