The World : Typhoon Hits Philippines

Typhoon Angela roared through the northern part of the main island of Luzon in the Philippines, killing at least 26 people and leaving another 40 missing, relief officials said. The storm, with winds over 100 m.p.h., caused heavy damage to structures and crops, with about 8,500 people being forced from their homes. The 26 who were killed drowned when floodwaters swept through their homes in the coastal town of Gonzaga, 270 miles north of Manila. Detailed damage and casualty reports from remote areas may take days or weeks to reach Manila, the capital, because of ruptured communications.