The number of deaths from a powerful storm that hit the Philippines on Christmas has climbed to 41, authorities said Sunday, with tens of thousands still in evacuation centres.

Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41

The typhoon with gusts reaching 235 kilometres per hour slammed the island nation; no reports of casualties

Typhoon Nock-Ten pounds eastern Philippines

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Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41

Typhoon Nock-Ten pounds eastern Philippines