New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc

Another dangerous storm is barrelling towards the Philippines, threatening an area where dozens of people were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said.

Typhoon Usagi blew out of the archipelago nation on Friday as rescuers worked to reach residents stranded on rooftops in northern Luzon island, where herds of livestock were devastated.

Thousands of people were displaced by Usagi, the fifth major storm to hit the country in less than a month.

It weakened as it headed towards Taiwan, after blowing away houses in its path.

The recent wave of disasters has killed at least 159 people and prompted the United Nations to request $32.9m in aid for the worst-affected regions.