120 killed in Philippines flooding

The death toll from storm-triggered flash floods in the southern Philippines has risen to more than 120, with over 100 people missing.

120 killed in Philippines flooding

The death toll from storm-triggered flash floods in the southern Philippines has risen to more than 120, with over 100 people missing.

Lawrence Cruz, mayor of Iligan, said 79 bodies were recovered today after more than 12 hours of continuous rain from Tropical Storm Washi swelled a river and sent muddy floodwaters cascading down to his city from nearby mountains.

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