16 Sep 2018 | 05:21 AM UTC
Philippines: Typhoon death toll rises to 25 September 16 /update 7
Authorities confirm 25 deaths from Typhoon Mangkhut on September 16, with at least 13 others missing; government warns of threat of rain and mudslides through September 17
Event
Filipino authorities confirmed the deaths of 25 people from Typhoon Mangkhut, known locally as Ompong, on Sunday, September 16. An additional 13 people have been reported as missing. Of the fatalities, 20 were from Cordillera Administrative Region, four from Nueva Vizcaya, and one from Ilocos Region. The Philippines government weather agency warned that heavy rain is expected to continue through Monday, September 17, maintaining a threat of flooding and mudslides. Continued power, telecommunications, and ground transportation disruptions are expected to continue through the coming hours and days as recovery efforts continue.
Context
Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall at 01:40 (local time) on Saturday, September 15 in Cagayan province with 193 km/h (120 mph) winds and 1.8 m (6 ft) of storm surge, causing widespread damage to Luzon.
Advice
Individuals present in the abovementioned regions are advised to monitor local weather reports, anticipate transportation and power disruptions, follow instructions issued by the local authorities, and avoid flood-prone areas until the situation stabilizes. Remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult - and that floodwater may contain wastewater or chemical products; all items having come into contact with the water should be disinfected and all foodstuffs discarded.
