Typhoon Noru leaves a trail of destruction in the Philippines; millions left without power, six people confirmed dead

This handout photo taken and released by the Presidential Photographers' Division on Monday, September 26, 2022 shows an aerial view of a flooded area in Central Luzon in the aftermath of Typhoon Noru. - AFP

San Ildefonso, (Philippines), Sept 26 (AFP): The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year left at least six people dead, authorities said Monday, after heavy rain and fierce winds battered the country's most populous island.

Typhoon Noru toppled trees, knocked out power and flooded low-lying communities as it swept across Luzon on Sunday and Monday.