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Typhoon kills 36 in Philippines Typhoon kills 108 in Philippines
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At least 36 people have been killed in the Philippines by a big mudslide triggered by a typhoon. At least 108 people have been killed in the Philippines by a big mudslide triggered by a typhoon.
The heavy rains of Typhoon Durian caused mud and rocks to bury two villages in the foothills of the Mayon volcano, south-east of Manila.The heavy rains of Typhoon Durian caused mud and rocks to bury two villages in the foothills of the Mayon volcano, south-east of Manila.
The number of people killed was expected to rise, as rescuers searched for a number of missing people. Five other villages were also affected, and as the search for the survivors continues, the death toll may rise.
In September, nearly 200 people were killed when Typhoon Xangsane hit the north and centre of the country.In September, nearly 200 people were killed when Typhoon Xangsane hit the north and centre of the country.
Provincial Governor Fernando Gonzales confirmed the death toll, and said that at least another 13 people were missing in the area, 350km (220 miles) from the capital. The 108 bodies were retrieved in the towns and villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo, provincial relief official Cedric Daep told the news agency AFP.
The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital.
The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year.The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons every year.