1,000 feared dead in Philippines storm - Asia-Pacific - MSNBC.com

1,000 feared dead in Philippines storm - Asia-Pacific - MSNBC.com: "PADANG, Philippines - The top Red Cross official in the Philippines said Sunday that he thinks 1,000 people or more have been killed by Typhoon Durian.

“We’re estimating the casualties could reach 1,000, perhaps more,” said Sen. Richard Gordon, who heads the local Red Cross. His figure of 1,000 was based on reports from Red Cross officials on the ground in the devastated areas.

Gordon said at present his group has recorded a death toll of at least 406, with 398 others missing, based on figures provided by mayors of devastated towns in the eastern Philippines, where Durian hit with 139 mph winds and torrential rains on Thursday." Read complete post here.