In the Philippines, at least 16 people were killed by the typhoon „Phanfone“ at Christmas. This was announced by employees of the rescue services today. Several towns were flooded and numerous houses were destroyed. More than 25,000 people were stuck in closed ports due to failed ferry connections.
The typhoon swept across the Philippines with gusts of up to 195 km / h. Tens of thousands spent Christmas Eve in emergency shelters or were stuck in ferry ports, train stations and airports. “Phanfone” was already the 21st cyclone this year.
