The death toll from the typhoon Manghut in the Philippines increased to 59 people.

This is reported by the publication Rappler referring to the statement of the authorities.

The typhoon caused a shift in the Cordillera administrative region, in the north of the Philippines, so at least 24 people died.

In addition, another 5 people were killed in the province of Cagayan and one - in the region of Ilokos, notes NV.

According to authorities, in the province of Bengeth killed 16 people, dozens more were missing. In addition, another 13 deaths were recorded in Loakani.

Residents of Hong Kong and southern China have already been warned, the level of anxiety is "red". Nearly half a million people were evacuated from seven cities in Guangdong.

The National Meteorological Center reported that southern China "will face a severe test caused by wind and rain," and urged officials to prepare for a possible disaster.

Also, hundreds of flights were canceled. All high-speed and some standard rail services in the provinces of Guangdong and Hainan are also canceled on Sunday, September 16.