The death toll climbed to more than 90, but many areas are inaccessible. Military, police, coast guard and fire personnel are being deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts. READ | Philippines typhoon: Death toll passes 30 amid alarming reports of destructionThe storm ripped off roofs and toppled concrete power poles while knocking out communications and electricity, making it difficult to receive updates from some areas. Only 21 mayors out of 48 have reached out to us," Yap wrote on social media, raising fears the death toll could rise in the flood-hit province. Thousands of military, police, coast guard and fire personnel are being deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts in the worst-affected areas.

Source: News 24 December 19, 2021 10:23 UTC