The number of deaths in the tropical storm “Kompasu” in the Philippines continues to rise: At least 30 people were killed in landslides and flash floods, the national disaster control announced on Thursday.
At least 13 others would be missing.
The provinces of Ilocos Sur and Benguet on the main island of Luzon were particularly hard hit.
Most of the victims were reportedly buried in landslides or drowned.
“Kompasu”, called “Maring” in the Philippines, had moved over the north of the Southeast Asian island state with heavy rain and strong winds since last weekend.
More than 14,900 people had to leave their homes, the authorities said.
Agriculture was also badly hit.
The tropical storm left the Philippines on Wednesday and weakened towards China and Vietnam.
The Philippines is hit by an average of around 20 typhoons each year.
In November 2020, the tropical storm "Vamco" killed almost 70 people.
The worst typhoon so far, "Haiyan", killed more than 6,300 people in November 2013.
More than four million people had to flee.