Philippine Floods Death Toll Jumps To Nearly 1,500

The death toll from flash floods that swept away entire villages in the southern Philippines climbed to nearly 1,500 on Tuesday, as authorities widened their search for bodies.

The Office of Civil Defense’s latest tally listed 891 dead in Cagayan de Oro and an additional 451 in nearby Iligan city. The rest came from several other provinces. Most of the dead are unidentified.

“The search will continue as long as we are recovering bodies,” said Civil Defense head Benito Ramos.


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