Typhoon Bavi and heavy monsoon rains that hit the Philippines have caused a serious humanitarian crisis. At least 17 people have died as a result of floods and landslides.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) told the Manila Inquirer that the death toll had reached 17. The statement said more than 514,000 people were affected by the disaster, and verification efforts regarding the number of missing and injured were ongoing.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that Typhoon Bavi had left the country's territory as of 8:20 a.m. local time on Sunday and was no longer having an impact.