Floods caused by tropical storm "your" on the south coast of the Philippines claimed the lives of more than 655 people are missing about a thousand people, reports Associated Press.
Torrential rains caused by the storm caused massive flooding, Mindanao and some parts of several islands.
Experts say that such a large number of deaths due to the fact that the flooding started at night when the Islanders were asleep. To panic and resulted in power outages due to bad weather.
Torrential rains that brought a typhoon instantly flooded lowlands and caused numerous landslides. Even in large cities, the storm system can not cope with the volume of rainfall.
According to weather forecasters, the wind in the center of the storm reach 90 km / h. December 18 element may collapse on the southern coast of China.
Today, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed his condolences to President of the Republic of the Philippines Ninoy Aquino in connection with the tragedy.
In a telegram of condolence, in particular, notes: "With deep compassion took the news of your country come upon disaster, which caused numerous casualties and major destruction. I express to you and the Filipino people, my sincere condolences. Please convey my sympathy and support to families of the victims and wishes speedy recovery all victims. "
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