The country's second storm in eight days cuts across the northeastern tip of the main island of Luzon and heads toward Taiwan. MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Parma slammed into the Philippines today, ripping off roofs, toppling power pylons and swelling rivers in the country's mountainous north. At least two people were killed, an official said.
Typhoon Slams Into Northern Philippines
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Sat, 10/03/2009 - 4:10am
Topics: asia luzon philippines storm taiwan typhoon typhoon parma weather
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