ZAMBOANGA CITY: More than 200 houses were destroyed following a storm surge on the coastal town of Jolo in the southern Filipino province of Sulu, officials said.

Officials said at least 236 families were affected by the storm surge brought about by a low-pressure area over much of the region. There was no immediate report of casualties, but the surge also damaged a portion of the Port of Jolo.

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