MANILA—The death toll from landslides and floods in the eastern Philippines has climbed to 122 as emergency teams reach isolated areas and recover more bodies, officials said Thursday. Nearly 30 people were still reported missing in the affected areas in the eastern regions of Bicol and Eastern Visayas, civil defense and disaster risk reduction officials said. Article Continued BelowRead more: Christmas storm becomes second deadliest to hit Philippines in 2018 The tropical depression was the last and deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2018. Nearly 25,000 people were displaced by the landslides and floods, the national disaster risk reduction office said. Each year the Philippines is hit by an average of 20 cyclones, causing floods, landslides and other accidents.

Source: thestar January 03, 2019 05:48 UTC