Typhoon Ulysses leaves 39 dead, 22 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Ulysses caused severe flooding in Manila and nearby provinces, resulting in at least 39 fatalities and prompting a search for 22 missing individuals.

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered swift relief operations and personally assessed the damage caused by the typhoon.

The typhoon, the 21st and deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, tore through Luzon and caused some of the worst flooding in years.

Fatalities included drowning victims, a child killed in a landslide in Camarines province, and three workers deceased due to a warehouse collapse in Cavite province.

Tens of thousands of homes were submerged, though water levels began to recede in some areas, allowing residents to start cleanups.

The affected areas were still recovering from Super Typhoon Rolly, which previously caused significant damage and loss of life.