Super typhoon in Philippines leaves four dead, thousands stranded

The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines since 1945 slammed the island country late Christmas Day brought death, destruction, stranding thousands and killing 4.


Although Typhoon Nock-ten has weakened since making landfall"  last night, the storm still packs heavy winds and rain and could cause massive damage to Manila, capital of the Philippines, when it gets there Monday night.

Four people are reported to have died as a result of events tied to the storm, including a couple swept away during a flood and an elderly man who died when a wall collapsed.

More than 11,000 passengers, 1,000 cargo ships and a dozen other ships were stranded in the Philippines until the storm has completely passed, with officials saying the think ports will start opening again in the next several hours.
  [upi.com]
26/12/16

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