Typhoon Leaves 7 Dead, 2 Missing in Philippines

A deadly typhoon that struck the northern Philippines has claimed the lives of at least seven people while two went missing, local officials said Saturday.

BALI (Sputnik) — The typhoon entered the northern Philippine province of Cagayan early in the day.

The number of Filipinos who were evacuated to temporary shelters has risen to nearly 5,500, local media reported, citing police sources and local authorities. The typhoon has damaged more than 150 houses and broke the power supply in some settlements.

The typhoon is expected to turn away from the country on Sunday, passing east of Taiwan and heading toward Japanese Okinawa on Monday or later, according to the NDRRMC.