Severe floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Bavi (Inday) and the southwest monsoon rains in the Philippines have claimed lives. According to official statements, at least 17 people died in the disasters.
In a statement from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported by the Manila Inquirer, the death toll was announced to have reached 17. The statement noted that more than 514,000 people have been affected by the disaster, and that verification efforts regarding the number of missing and injured are ongoing.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that as of 8:20 a.m. local time on Sunday, Typhoon Bavi had left the country's territory and no longer had any effect.