Koppu: typhoon devastates northern Philippines
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Typhoon Koppu is continuing its deadly path across the northern Philippines.
At least 16 people have died, seven of whom perished when a ferry sank. It is feared the death toll will rise, as many are still missing.
.UNICEF</a> launches $2.8million appeal in typhoon-hit Philippines <a href="http://t.co/wgho3Dv0zr">http://t.co/wgho3Dv0zr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Koppu?src=hash">#Koppu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LandoPH?src=hash">#LandoPH</a> <a href="http://t.co/8JqE09jqDu">pic.twitter.com/8JqE09jqDu</a></p>— Thomson Reuters Fdn (TR_Foundation) October 19, 2015
More than 60 thousand people have left their homes and sought refuge elsewhere.
Philippines Ravaged by Typhoon Koppu: 1 . Filipino typhoon victims wade in flood water in… http://t.co/VpqxKN6×1Ipic.twitter.com/sbrxQ1XysJ
— globalfloods (@globalfloods_eu) October 19, 2015Army personnel have been joined by volunteer rescue teams.
Koppu to last “until Wednesday”
Super #TyphoonKoppu#TyphoonLando a severe threat to #Philippineshttp://t.co/hRwKCK5jzw#reinsurance#insurancepic.twitter.com/Qhb2xIQkRs
— Artemis.bm (@artemisbm) October 17, 2015The wind has been recorded at gusts of 210 kilometres an hour. Flood water has risen to roof level in many places.
The storm, which has also brought drenching rain, is not due to ease until Wednesday, according to meteorologists.