UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that he was saddened by the "loss of life and extensive destruction" caused by the Typhoon Mangkhut, the year's most powerful tropical storm to hit the Philippines.
The storm smashed homes and flooded key agricultural regions in the northern Philippines before battering Hong Kong and southern China with fierce winds and heavy rain.
The super typhoon slammed into the northern Philippine province of Luzon on Saturday.
The statement issued by the UN Spokesperson, extends the UN chief's condolences to the families of the victims, while commending "the leadership of the national and provincial authorities, for their preparedness efforts and response to the needs of the affected communities."
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