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3 dead, 400,000 evacuated as Opong batters Bicol
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) has caused the deaths of at least three people in the Bicol region of the Philippines.
The storm brought sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour, leading to collapsed walls, uprooted trees, and damaged houses.
In Masbate province, the roof of a church where evacuees sought shelter was ripped off by the strong winds, injuring some children.
Around 400,000 people have been evacuated due to the severity of the storm.
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