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Motorists pass by a car which was washed downstream as they negotiate a flooded road Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Legazpi city, Albay province in northeastern Philippines. AP Photo
Philippines
41 people die after storms hit the Philippines
The storms hit the Philippines for three days, causing landslides and knocking down trees and buildings.
FORTY ONE people died and 26 fishermen are still missing after storms hit the Philippines for three days this week.
Half a million people had their homes flooded and residents had to seek shelter in churches and village halls after tropical storm Nock-ten set off the pounding rains on Monday.
At least 20 people died in the Bicol region. Eight people were buried in landslides and one mother was bitten by a poisonous snake that was swept into her home by a flash flood.
Most of the missing people are poor fishermen who, despite the stormy weather, set out to sea to work.
BBC news reports that the storm reached gusts of 90kmph when it hit the Camarines Norte province.
Power outages struck some areas but electricity was restored on Wednesday.
Workers are now removing debris and toppled trees from areas, including blocked roads.
The storm has caused about €20million in damage.
The video below shows the extent of the damage in part of Brgy Barretto.
- Additional reporting AP
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