Philippines authorities have confirmed that a typhoon that struck over Christmas killed at least 20 people.
Typhoon Phanfone, as it was named, struck late on Tuesday, bringing winds of up to 75mph, heavy rain and flooding.
Many people were left stranded as many flights were canceled, with more than 15,000 people left stranded at ports when ferries were suspended.
The deaths occurred in the central provinces of Capiz, Iloilo and Leyte.
Among those who died, was a 13-year-old boy who was electrocuted, a man killed by a tree branch and another killed in a car accident.
The typhoon left the Philippines on Wednesday night and was out over the South China Sea, moving west.
