typhoon Panfone hits central Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone kills 16 in Phillipines

typhoon Panfone hits central Philippines
Typhoon Phanfone devastates central Philippines
Omoc in Leyte province was one of the worst-affected by typhoon Phanfone
Omoc in Leyte province was one of the worst-affected by typhoon Phanfone

Typhoon Phanfone has killed 16 people already in Philippines, leaving a trail of devastation through the centre of the country with gusts of up to 190km/h ( 118mph) struck, destroying homes and power lines, and flooding is severe in some provinces.

With several missing thousands were left stranded as they tried to make their way home for Christmas.

The shipping has been suspended by the coastguard as a precaution

 Phanfone struck close to regions hit by typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm ever to make landfall in 2013 when over 6, 000 people were killed in November that year.

More than 58, 000 people had been evacuated in advance and 15, 000 others were stranded at port where ferry services were suspended.

Omoc in Leyte province was one of the worst-affected by typhoon Phanfone