Typhoon Vamco leaves 73 dead, 19 missing in Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Vamcoin in the Philippines has climbed to 73, the country's national disaster agency said on Tuesday.

A total of 24 people were injured and 19 others remain missing.

The typhoon, the 21st cyclone to hit the country this year, has affected over 3 million people and damaged nearly 40,000 houses.

(CGTN)