MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities on Saturday afternoon said two people were reportedly killed in landslides triggered by typhoon Ompong’s (international name: Mangkhut) torrential rains. LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon OmpongAs of reporting, Jalad said there were 51 incidents recorded in typhoon-battered areas, 42 of which were landslides. Meanwhile, no casualties were reported in the coastal town of Baggao in Cagayan province, where “Ompong” made a landfall early Saturday, Jalad said. “As we go on, the number of reported casualties may go up,” he said in a mix of English and Filipino. Powerful winds and heavy rain brought by the powerful storm have set off landslides in areas it pounded.

Source: Philippine Star September 15, 2018 07:52 UTC