Death toll from heavy rains in Mindanao, Visayas now at 20
The death toll from Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon in the Philippines has risen to 20, with 13 people still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing in Mindanao and the Visayas as authorities work to clear roads and assist affected communities.
Why it matters
This is a significant humanitarian and environmental event impacting regional safety and infrastructure in the Philippines.
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines - The death toll from Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon ("habagat") in Mindanao and the Visayas has risen to 20, as authorities continued search operations on Sunday for 13 people still missing following widespread flooding and landslides.
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