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Philippines storm death toll 'kills 53'
Source: BBC
At least 53 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by tropical storm Jangmi in the Philippines, disaster officials say.
More than 80,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in a number of central and southern provinces.
Weather warnings had been issued, but officials say some people may have underestimated the situation.
The deaths follow severe flooding in Malaysia, where more than 145,000 people sought refuge in shelters.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30645210
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