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Typhoon Bopha makes unexpected turn, forecast to make landfall in the Philippines again Sunday!!! 647 DEATHS AND 780 MISSING IN THE FIRST PASSAGE
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Flashflood claims 34 lives in Compostela, including soldiers on disaster duty
At least 34 were reported dead Tuesday evening, including soldiers on board an army truck that overturned in New Bataan, Compostela Valley, after a flashflood triggered by strong rains brought by Typhoon Paul, according to Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy. The soldiers were reportedly enroute to assist in evacuation operations.
Hey Governor announced the details in a breaking report on 24 Hours Oras, citing information as of 5 pm
He said Drowning was the cause of the deaths.
"Drowning .. terrifying because your in flowing water, "Uy said.
However, Uy was Unable to give a breakdown of how many of the dead were soldiers and how many were civilians.
Uy also said the Conditions in the area were now somewhat stable. - HS / BM, GMA News [link to www.wunderground.com]
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