Typhoon Weakens but Philippines Braces for Floods, Mudslides

A typhoon weakened as it cut across the Philippines on Monday with strong wind felling trees and power lines, and authorities warned of flash floods and mudslides but there were no official reports of casualties. Typhoon Nock-ten, locally known as Nina, weakened to 150 kph (93 mph) as it headed west towards provinces south of the capital Manila, picking up speed to 20 kph. A storm alert was in place and land, sea and air transport were all suspended as authorities told the public to...

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