Philippine typhoon death toll up to 14

A woman hikes up a mountain overlooking a landslide caused by Typhoon Goni, that damaged a portion of a road, in Baguio city in northern Philippines, on Sunday. The death toll in the Philippine typhooni has risen to 14, the state disaster management agency said.

The death toll in Philippine typhoon Goni has risen to 14, the state disaster management agency said on Sunday.

At least 11 others were injured and three remained missing, Xinhua quoted the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as saying.

Over 33,000 evacuated

Over 33,000 were evacuated in five regions in Philippines due to the rough weather.

The state weather forecasting agency said typhoon Goni, with maximum sustained winds of 140 km per hour near the centre and gusts of up to 170 kmph, has maintained its strength as it moved away from the country.

Locally known as Ineng, the typhoon is expected to leave the country by Tuesday.