Typhoon Nari left a trail of destruction in the northern Philippines, triggering landslides and flash floods that killed at least 13 people, disaster officials said on Sunday (October 13).<br/> <br />The typhoon made landfall in the eastern coastline of Aurora province early Saturday (October 12) morning, uprooting trees and causing severe flooding as it crossed the northern provinces.<br/> <br />Cleanup operations have started in order to remove chunks of rocks blocking roads in several villages.<br/> <br />Typhoon Nari, with winds packing 130 kph (81mph) and gusts up to 150 kph (99mph), has slightly strengthened as it exited the Philippines Sunday and headed towards Vietnam.<br/> <br />Another tropical storm is expected to enter the Philippine territory on Monday (October 14), but the state weather bureau said it will not directly affect the country.<br/> <br />An average of 20 typhoons hit the Philippines each year.
