Philippines supertyphoon Mangkhut death toll rises to 49: Police

PHOTO: Cagayan Provincial Information Office
PHOTO: Cagayan Provincial Information Office

The number of people killed by Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines jumped to 49 on Sunday, police said, as more landslide victims were discovered.

Police spokesman Benigno Durana released updated figures showing the number of dead had risen from the previous reported toll of 30.

This is a developing story. More details to follow.



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