A powerful typhoon has hit the southern province of Mindanao in the Philippines. Following this, various cities were inundated due to heavy rains. At least five people have been killed so far in storms, rains and floods.
Earlier, the roofs of houses collapsed and buildings collapsed due to the cyclone. More than 3 lakh people were rescued as a result of precautionary measures taken to escape the impact of the cyclone.
The meteorologists said the same storm was blowing westwards in Palawan province with winds of 155 kilometers (96 mph). The hurricane caused heavy rains and floods in various parts of the city. The hurricane damaged power lines, communications and roads in various parts of the country.
The Philippine Coast Guard is evacuating people to safety using rubber boats and ropes. Local emergency workers are engaged in clearing trees lying on the roads.
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