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TOKYO, <t1>April 15 , 1997</t1> (AFP)
Japan's Hitachi wins rolling mill order from China
Japan's Hitachi Ltd. has won a 16 billion yen (126.5 million dollar) order from a Chinese company to supply a rolling mill near Shanghai, a company spokesman said <t2>Tuesday</t2>.
Hitachi got the order from Baoshan Iron Corp. jointly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Marubeni Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp.
The mill aims to meet rising demand for cold rolled sheet steel in China for use in consumer electronics, automobiles and other products, the spokesman said.
Financing for the mill will be managed by the Export-Import Bank of Japan.
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TOKYO, <t1>April 15 , 1997</t1> (AFP)
Japan's Hitachi wins rolling mill order from China
Japan's Hitachi Ltd. has won a 16 billion yen (126.5 million dollar) order from a Chinese company to supply a rolling mill near Shanghai, a company spokesman said Tuesday.
Hitachi got the order from Baoshan Iron Corp. jointly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Marubeni Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp.
The mill aims to meet rising demand for cold rolled sheet steel in China for <e1>use</e1> in consumer electronics, automobiles and other products, the spokesman said.
Financing for the mill will be managed by the Export-Import Bank of Japan.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard <e1>said</e1> the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he <e1>said</e1>.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he <e1>said</e1>.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he <e1>told</e1> Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he <e1>said</e1>.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he <e1>said</e1>.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he <e1>said</e1>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he <e1>said</e1> in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" <e1>condemned</e1> the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on <t1>Thursday</t1> <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 <e2>wounded</e2>.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb <e2>attacks</e2> on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard <e2>said</e2> the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard <e1>said</e1> the <e2>attacks</e2> showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard <e1>said</e1> the attacks <e2>showed</e2> that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just <e1>shows</e1> that nobody can assume that they're immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" <e1>condemned</e1> the <e2>bombings</e2>, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was <e1>carried</e1> out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he <e2>said</e2>.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just <e1>shows</e1> that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday <e1>condemned</e1> the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were <e2>killed</e2> and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it <e1>underlines</e1> the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he <e2>said</e2>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I <e1>extend</e1> my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he <e2>said</e2>.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate <e1>attack</e1> on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he <e2>said</e2> in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate <e1>attack</e1> on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again <e1>remind</e1> ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism <e1>remains</e1> a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he <e1>said</e1>.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he <e2>said</e2>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It <e1>reminds</e1> us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he <e1>said</e1> in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international <e1>cooperation</e1> in the fight against terror," he <e2>said</e2>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the <e1>fight</e1> against terror," he <e2>said</e2>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he <e1>said</e1>.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he <e2>said</e2>.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those <e1>injured</e1> in this despicable act," he <e2>said</e2>.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those <e1>killed</e1> and to those injured in this despicable act," he <e2>said</e2>.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he <e1>told</e1> Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he <e2>said</e2>.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard <e1>said</e1> the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he <e2>told</e2> Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels <e1>frequented</e1> by westerners," he <e2>said</e2>.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he <e1>said</e1>.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can <e1>assume</e1> that they're immune," he <e2>said</e2>.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he <e1>said</e1>.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" <e2>condemned</e2> the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" <e1>condemned</e1> the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he <e2>said</e2> in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were <e1>going</e1> about their lives peacefully in Amman," he <e2>said</e2> in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, Nov. 10 , 2005 (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just <e1>shows</e1> that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the <e2>bombings</e2>, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on <t2>Thursday</t2> condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were killed and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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CANBERRA, <t1>Nov. 10 , 2005</t1> (Xinhua)
Australian PM condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Thursday condemned the bomb attacks on three hotels in Jordan in which at least 57 people were <e1>killed</e1> and up to 300 wounded.
Howard said the attacks showed that terrorists had no regard for their victims, in this case mainly Muslim Jordanians.
"We have to again remind ourselves that terrorism is the enemy of all civilized societies," he told Sky News television.
"This was carried out in an Islamic country, the target, albeit three hotels frequented by westerners," he said.
"It's indiscriminate. It just shows that nobody can assume that they're immune," he said.
Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer " unequivocally" condemned the bombings, which he described as " appalling."
"This was a cowardly and indiscriminate attack on innocent people as they were going about their lives peacefully in Amman," he said in a statement.
"It reminds us yet again that terrorism remains a serious threat,and that no country is immune," he said.
"And it underlines the importance of strong international cooperation in the fight against terror," he said.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed and to those injured in this despicable act," he said.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she <e1>said</e1>.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially <e1>expected</e1> to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he <e1>said</e1>.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities <e1>said</e1>.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, <e1>said</e1> it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," <e1>said</e1> Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow <e1>struck</e1> shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok <e1>said</e1> in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he <e1>said</e1>.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, <e1>said</e1> that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He <e1>said</e1> rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were <e1>taken</e1> by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later <e1>said</e1> some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been <e1>evacuated</e1> from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had <e1>calmed</e1> down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were <e1>brought</e1> to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were <e1>stretched</e1> to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, <e1>said</e1> that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were <e2>brought</e2> to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines <t1>Friday</t1>, <e1>killing</e1> 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She <e1>added</e1> many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been <e1>evacuated</e1> from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had <e2>calmed</e2> down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been <e1>evacuated</e1> from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, <e2>raising</e2> fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been <e1>evacuated</e1> from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began <e2>belching</e2> ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been <e1>evacuated</e1> from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano <e2>began</e2> belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She <e1>added</e1> many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to <e2>check</e2> on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She <e1>added</e1> many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people <e2>wading</e2> through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She <e1>added</e1> many of Legaspi's streets were <e2>flooded</e2>, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were <e1>stretched</e1> to the limit <e2>trying</e2> to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were <e1>stretched</e1> to the limit trying to <e2>find</e2> survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were <e1>stretched</e1> to the limit trying to find survivors and <e2>investigating</e2> reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were <e1>stretched</e1> to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially <e2>expected</e2> to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially <e1>expected</e1> to <e2>hit</e2> Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially <e1>expected</e1> to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok <e2>said</e2> in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially <e1>expected</e1> to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before <e2>moving</e2> west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He <e1>said</e1> rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later <e2>said</e2> some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He <e1>said</e1> rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to <e2>save</e2> lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He <e1>said</e1> rescuers were <e2>concentrating</e2> their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later <e1>said</e1> some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, <e2>said</e2> that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later <e1>said</e1> some 388 were <e2>killed</e2> and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, <e1>said</e1> that a two-month old baby had been <e2>found</e2> alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had <e1>calmed</e1> down by September and the residents were allowed to <e2>go</e2> home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had <e1>calmed</e1> down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, <e2>thinking</e2> it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in <t1>mid-August</t1>, when the volcano <e1>began</e1> belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian <e1>caused</e1> mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, <t1>Dec 1 , 2006</t1>, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, <e1>knocked</e1> out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly <e1>rose</e1>," he <e2>said</e2>.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to <e1>rescue</e1> people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he <e2>said</e2>.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were <e1>taken</e1> by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by <e2>flooding</e2> before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, <e1>causing</e1> water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she <e2>said</e2>.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow <e1>struck</e1> shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and <e2>reaching</e2> the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain <e1>mixed</e1> with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities <e2>said</e2>.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn Thursday, packing maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 1 , 2006, 2006
Super-typhoon Durian ravages eastern Philippines
Heavy rain from super-typhoon Durian caused mudslides that smothered dozens of villages in the eastern Philippines Friday, killing 388 according to the Red Cross.
The rain mixed with volcanic ash on the slopes of the Mayon volcano, located some 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Manila, creating a thick brown sludge that swept down the mountainside, local authorities said.
The mudflow struck shortly after midnight, burying everything in its path and reaching the rooftops of the region's bamboo houses.
"We do not have exact figures, but we are looking at about 200 dead ... principally in the vicinity of Mayon volcano," said Glenn Rabonza, the executive officer of the national disaster coordinating council.
He said rescuers were concentrating their efforts on trying to save lives.
The Red Cross later said some 388 were killed and 96 missing following the mudflow.
Emmy Salgado, a local resident, said that a two-month old baby had been found alive on a buried hut's rooftop.
In Daraga town, just outside Legaspi city, over 20 mud-covered bodies were brought to the local basketball court for identification.
The typhoon, which hit the eastern region of Bicol before dawn <t1>Thursday</t1>, <e1>packing</e1> maximum winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, knocked out electrical services, telephone lines and water supply, further hampering rescue and relief efforts.
People could be seen wandering around many of the worst affected areas outside Legaspi, bewildered and confused, as they sifted through the debris looking for personal effects.
Some were seen repairing damaged roofs, ripped off by the typhoon during the night, with iron sheeting.
Relief services were stretched to the limit trying to find survivors and investigating reports of villages swept away.
The typhoon was initially expected to hit Manila but veered south and struck the Bicol region instead, before moving west towards the South China Sea.
Local resident Wally Magkatok said in a radio interview that "the rain was really hard and the volcanic materials mixed in with it" in his village of Tagas.
"It was only three minutes before the water level suddenly rose," he said.
"We had to rescue people in our village, especially those who had climbed onto the roofs, still hanging on to their children," he said.
They were taken by surprise as the area had rarely been hit by flooding before, he added.
Carolyn Wilson, an English examiner with the British Council who was in Legaspi when the storm hit, said it struck with incredible force, tearing off roofs, blowing in windows and uprooting trees.
The Pepperland Hotel where she was staying had roof damage, causing water to cascade in and flood most of the rooms, she said.
She added many of Legaspi's streets were flooded, with people wading through waist-deep water to check on relatives and friends.
Those living around Mayon had been evacuated from their homes only recently, in mid-August, when the volcano began belching ash and oozing lava, raising fears of a major eruption.
The volcano had calmed down by September and the residents were allowed to go home, thinking it was safe.
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