Typhoon death toll in Mindanao hits 18; 14 persons missing
Typhoon Inday has caused at least 18 deaths and left 14 people missing across Mindanao in the Philippines. Heavy rains and the southwest monsoon triggered widespread landslides and flash floods, severely impacting infrastructure and rescue operations.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Southeast Asian regions to extreme weather events exacerbated by seasonal monsoons.
DAVAO CITY - The death toll in Mindanao due to the fury of Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) has risen to 18 on Saturday with 14 persons still missing.
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