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Philippines on high alert for typhoon Lupit

MANILA: The Philippine military deployed boats and helicopters to the north of the country yesterday, as officials warned Typhoon Lupit could cause more devastation after two storms claimed nearly 1,000 lives.

The typhoon was not due to hit the main island of Luzon until Thursday, but authorities were on full alert as the region was still struggling to recover from the twin storms that caused massive flooding and deadly landslides.

“We have been pre-positioning food and transportation assets in areas likely to be hit by the typhoon,” Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told reporters.

The navy said it had sent 18 rubber boats, as well as trucks, amphibious vehicles and helicopters to northern areas of Luzon.


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