Storm-triggered flash floods kill more than 120 people in southern Philippines, dozens missing

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from storm-triggered flash floods in the southern Philippines has risen to more than 120, with more than 100 people missing, officials said Saturday.

Mayor Lawrence Cruz of Iligan city said 79 bodies were recovered Saturday after more than 12 hours of continuous rain from Tropical Storm Washi swelled a river and sent muddy floodwaters cascading down to his city from nearby mountains.

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Rosalind S. Helderman, Paul Kane 17 Dec, 2011


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