14 dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines
14 dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines

Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed 14 people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast. Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers, submerged entire villages and...

Storm “Trami” killed at least 82 people in Philippines
Storm “Trami” killed at least 82 people in Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 82 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding, reports AP. To tackle the situation and save thousands of terrified people, who were trapped, some on their roofs, authorities deployed more rescue...

Philippines races to assist stranded as storm death toll grows
Philippines races to assist stranded as storm death toll grows

On Thursday, rescuers in the Philippines rushed to reach residents stranded by flooding in the hard-hit Bicol region after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Trami submerged villages and resulted in more than 20 deaths. Schools and government offices were shuttered across the northern Philippines...