At least 26 people were killed while several residents were missing in an island province in central Philippines after tropical storm Kai-tak brought heavy rains that triggered landslides Bobby Orr Jersey , local authorities and media said on Sunday.


Kai-tak cut power supplies in many areas, forced the cancellation of several flights, stranded more than 15,000 people in various ports in the region and prompted nearly 88,000 people to seek shelter in evacuation centres.

Tropical Storm Kai-Tak tore across the major islands of Samar and Leyte on Saturday, toppling power lines in 39 towns or cities and damaging roads and bridges (AFP PhotoALREN BERONIO) The storm forced some 87,700 people from their homes in the region (AFP PhotoALREN