Philippines storm kills 31 in floods and landslides

Flash floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Jangmi have left at least 31 people dead and seven missing in the Philippines, including in areas still recovering from last year’s Typhoon Haiyan.

Philippines storm kills 31 in floods and landslides

Flash floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Jangmi have left at least 31 people dead and seven missing in the Philippines, including in areas still recovering from last year’s Typhoon Haiyan.

Jangmi, packing winds of 40mph and gusts up to 50mph, dumped heavy rain on southern Mindanao Island, where floods destroyed bridges and roads, forcing thousands of residents into evacuation centres.

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