Typhoon hits into central part of Philippines

In Philippines, a typhoon slammed into central part of the country today, bringing strong winds and heavy rains and cutting off power, but there were no immediate reports of casualties, weather officials and radio reports said.

Typhoon Nock-ten was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph with gusts up to 255 kph when



it made landfall over Catanduanes province, which was under the highest storm alert. 

Communication lines have been cut in some areas, radio reports said. Around 218,000 people fled to evacuation centres after authorities warned of storm surges and flooding in coastal villages and low-lying areas.