Manila: The death toll from heavy rains, floods and landslides in the Philippines has risen to 42. Efforts are underway to rescue those stranded on the east and south coasts of the country. On Sunday, it hit the Philippines at a speed of 65 kilometers per hour. The Philippines experiences about 20 hurricanes a year. Maggie is the strongest wind to blow in the country this year. More than 17,000 people have been evacuated so far.
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Heavy rains and winds caused power outages in various parts of the country. More than 25 bodies have been found in the town of Bebe in the province of Leyte alone. Authorities say the bodies of many are still buried. The bodies of three people were found in the Davao area. At least 375 people have been killed in a devastating typhoon in the Philippines last December.