Ahead of Goni's landfall, the Philippines was still reeling from typhoon Molave that killed 22 people, mostly through drowning in provinces south of the capital Manila. "The goal should be zero casualties but since people were forcibly evacuated our casualties were reduced," Harry Roque, spokesman for Duterte, told a news conference. UPDATE 3-Ten dead, three missing as 2020's strongest typhoon slams Philippines * More 390,000 people displaced by super typhoon * Typhoon Goni is world's strongest storm so far this year MANILA — The Philippines is bracing for a harrowing Halloween night as Typhoon Goni, the strongest storm in the world this year, is set to pass over its largest island. Goni comes a week after Typhoon Molave hit the same region of the natural disaster-prone archipelago and killed 22 people. "Several people believed to be buried alive," the party list said in a statement accompanying photos of the destruction. In Quezon province, Governor Danilo Suarez said power supplies were cut in 10 towns as Goni toppled trees. We want to hear from you. Storm surges hit some coastal towns, while rivers overflowed and dikes were destroyed, submerging several villages in Bicol. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. The dead and missing were all in Bicol, including nine in Albay, the Office of Civil Defence said. Duterte will fly to Manila from his home town of Davao on Monday and conduct an aerial inspection of some of the worst hit areas, Roque said. Storm surges hit some coastal towns, while rivers overflowed and dikes were destroyed, submerging several villages in Bicol. Over 390,000 people had fled to safer ground, including more than 345,000 to evacuation centres, raising concerns about compliance with coronavirus-related health protocols. The disaster management agency was still validating the reports. Approximately twenty tropical cyclones enter the Philippine area of responsibility yearly, an area which incorporates parts of the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, and the Philippine Archipelago (with the exception of Tawi-Tawi province). They had carried with them a portable stove, tinned meat, instant noodles, coffee, bread, blankets and pillows. Loud alarms blared from mobile phones as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued an emergency alert warning of "very destructive to devastating" winds for Manila and surrounding provinces in the coming hours. The world's strongest storm this year, which had reached a super typhoon category and brought violent winds and intense rainfall, further weakened with 125 kph (78 miles per hour) sustained winds and gusts of up to 170 kph, the weather bureau said. Calls for climate justice emanated from within and beyond the Philippines throughout the weekend as super Typhoon Goni, known locally as Rolly, barreled toward the archipelagic nation as the "strongest landfalling tropical cyclone on record"—ultimately killing 10 people and causing destructive volcanic mudflows. MANILA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - At least 10 people died and three others were missing after Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest typhoon this year, barrelled through the south of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday, an initial government report showed. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. * More 390,000 people displaced by super typhoon, * Typhoon Goni is world's strongest storm so far this year, * Typhoon makes landfall four times, heads to South China Sea (Updates number of fatalities and with latest weather advisory). The world's strongest storm this year, which had reached a super typhoon category and brought violent winds and intense rainfall, further weakened with 125 kph (78 miles per hour) sustained winds and gusts of up to 170 kph, the weather bureau said. Over 390,000 people had fled to safer ground, including more than 345,000 to evacuation centres, raising concerns about compliance with coronavirus-related health protocols. Earlier in the day, Albay Governor Al Francis Bichara reported that a five-year-old had been washed away in flash floods in his province. Residents clear a road from fallen trees as Typhoon Goni enters the country on Nov. 1, 2020 in Tagkawayan, Philippines. In Guinobatan municipality, Representative Zaldy Co of the Ako Bicol party list said more than 300 houses were buried under volcanic debris. Goni weakened further after making landfall for a third time in Quezon province and a fourth time in Batangas before heading towards the South China Sea. Goni was one of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines since 2013's Haiyan, which killed more than 6,300 people. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Catanduanes, a province of 275,000 people, was cut off, with communication and power lines down, said Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. At least 10 people died and three others were missing after Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest typhoon … Hurricane Irma: The 2017 catastrophic Hurricane Irma which hit the Leeward Islands on September 7 is the second most powerful hurricane ever recorded. A Filipino villager repairs a damaged home in the typhoon-hit country, 1 November 2020. Rescuers bring animals to safety after Turkey quake, Philippines marks one year anniversary of deadly Typhoon Haiyan. "Our roads have a lot of debris from the mountains such as branches and sand, some which came from Mayon (volcano). "Several people believed to be buried alive," the party list said in a statement accompanying photos of the destruction. The roofs of two evacuation centres were torn off by the force of the wind and the occupants moved to the ground floors, the provincial public safety chief Cedric Daep told DZBB radio station. SBS acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Got a confidential news tip? In Manila, residents were being evacuated from low-lying slum areas at risk of being inundated by several metres high storm surges. Super Typhoon Yutu: The 2018 Super Typhoon Yutu had hit the Northern Mariana Islands, Caroline Islands, Philippines and China.Known as Typhoon Rosita in Philippines, the storm was the strongest to have hit Mariana Islands causing 30 deaths. Goni affected 2.1 million residents in Luzon, which accounts for more than two thirds of the economy, and over 50,000 homes were without power on Monday. The city's airport has been closed as the typhoon approaches. Residents stand next to cars damaged after a gymnasium collapsed at the height of super Typhoon Goni after it hit Tabaco, Albay province, south of Manila on Nov. 1, 2020. President Rodrigo Duterte was monitoring the government's disaster response from his southern hometown of Davao city, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said. Source: AAP Just in the last 5 years, the Philippines experienced 3 out of the 10 worst typhoons to ever hit the region. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app.

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