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Typhoon ‘Rosita’ : 15 dead, 6 missing, 50,000 in shelters

Strong waves pound the waterfront as weather patterns from Typhoon Yutu affect Manila Bay on October 30, 2018. - Typhoon Yutu slammed into the Philippines on October 30 with fierce winds that sheared off roofs and snapped trees in half, after thousands were evacuated ahead of the powerful storm's arrival. (Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP)

Typhoon “Rosita” (international name Yutu) has left at least 15 people dead in its aftermath, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday.

As of 6 a.m. Thursday, data from the NDRRMC showed 15 dead, six missing, and three injured from Central Luzon, Cordillera and Calabarzon.

Around 111,000 persons were affected by the typhoon. Some 50,000 persons still remain in shelters.

“Rosita” made landfall in Isabela early Tuesday and swamped Northern and Central Luzon before it left the Philippine area of responsibility the following day.  /muf

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