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Death toll from typhoon Aere rises to 24

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-05-11 14:08
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MANILA - The Philippine death toll from tropical storm Aere rose to 24 following the recovery of four more bodies, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.

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The NDRRMC said 6 others were wounded, while two remained missing.

More than 70,000 families were affected by the heavy rains and floods that swept northern Philippines over the weekend. Aere also damaged several roads and bridges.

A state of calamity was declared in the provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur.

Death toll from typhoon Aere rises to 24

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