Tropical storm Megi which hit the Philippines, causing gigantic landslides, killed at least 42 people, according to the latest official reports released on Tuesday.
Searches for missing people around Baybay, the hardest hit area in southern Leyte province, were halted in the early evening as it was "too dangerous" to pursue them in the dark, Marissa said. Miguel Cano, spokesperson for the municipality.
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