Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines
Manila (AFP) Oct 18, 2015 - Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected to flee as the slow-moving storm grinds its way northwards across the main island of Luzon before it is ... more

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