Santiago, Isabela province, the Philippines (CNN) Rescue operations are underway in the Philippines as 49 people remain missing after Super Typhoon Mangkhut triggered a massive landslide in the country's north, destroying hundreds of homes. Fifty-four people have been confirmed dead so far as a result of the typhoon, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesperson said Monday. 'Losing our will to live'More than 24 hours after Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines, the full extent of the damage has still yet to be determined. Super Typhoon Mangkhut destroyed a gymnasium used by the community of Buguey in northern Luzon. Farmer Rodel Rieta says his yield during this current rice harvest has been more than halved because of flooding caused by Super Typhoon Mangkhut.

Source: CNN September 17, 2018 05:54 UTC