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Philippines hunts for 26 still missing after weekend weather disaster

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard carries a child affected by floods during a rescue operation, in Isabela, Basilan province, Philippines, December 27, 2022. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS

Rescue teams across nine provinces in the Philippines raced on Wednesday to try to locate 26 people missing after weekend rains, floods and landslides that have killed at least 25 people, in one of its deadliest weather events this year.

The national disaster agency on Wednesday said casualties reported so far had increased to 25 from 17 the previous day, with most deaths caused by drowning from flash floods.

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