MANILA, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The Philippines' disaster agency
on Monday reported that death toll from typhoon Goni, the
world's most powerful cyclone this year, has increased to 20.
Albay and Catanduanes, provinces located south of the
capital Manila, took the brunt of Goni's gusts of up to 310 kph
(190 mph) on Sunday and accounted for all deaths.
The disaster agency earlier on Monday reported 16 casualties
from the 18th storm to hit the Philippines this year.