MANILA, Philippines — International aid has started pouring in as the Philippines recovers from the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong, the strongest storm to hit in 2018. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the typhoon affected more than 250,000 people. The number of casualties might still rise as recovery operations, especially in areas hit by landslides, continue. Australia has also fielded humanitarian experts, including a disaster risk reduction specialist from the Australia Assists program. "Ompong" left the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 9 p.m. on Saturday as it headed towards southern China.

Source: Philippine Star September 16, 2018 07:07 UTC