Powerful Typhoon Goni Slams The Philippines, Leaving At Least 10 Dead And 3 Missing
The storm, with maximum wind speeds that made it the most powerful of the year, made landfall on the populous island of Luzon on Sunday and is weakening as it heads toward Vietnam.
Recovery efforts are underway in the Philippines after Super Typhoon Goni brought flooding, mudslides and strong winds to its largest island early Sunday morning.
The storm, whose maximum wind speeds earned it the distinction of the year's most powerful cyclone, left at least 10 people dead and three missing. Regional authorities said 345,000 people are being housed in evacuation centers, with another 50,000 staying with relatives.
Goni, which is referred to locally as "Rolly," to tropical storm status on Sunday evening local time. It is continuing to weaken over the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
