Dozens killed in Philippines landslides and floods as tropical storm Megi hits

More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the storm pounded the region on Sunday

At least 24 people have been killed in landslides and flooding across central and southern Philippines, authorities said Monday, after tropical storm Megi dumped heavy rain and disrupted travel ahead of the Easter holidays.

More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the storm pounded the region on Sunday, the national disaster agency said, flooding houses, inundating fields, cutting off roads and knocking out power.

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