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Philippines tropical storm: More than 130 dead after flooding
Dozens of people are said to be missing, while power and communication lines are down, complicating rescue efforts.
Mudslides and flooding triggered by a tropical storm in the Philippines have killed 133 people, officials have said. [...]
Most of the deaths were in the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, and on the Zamboanga Peninsula, Romina Marasigan from the government's disaster response agency said.
In the fishing village of Anungan, more than 30 people were swept away by flash floods. Sibuco town mayor Bong Edding said five bodies had been recovered so far.
"The floodwaters from the mountain came down so fast and swept away people and houses," Mr Edding said.
"It's really sad because Christmas is just a few days away. But these things happen beyond our control."
Mr Edding blamed the tragedy on years of logging in the mountains near Anungan.
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