Philippines: Death toll from Typhoon Trami rises to 65
Friday, 25/10/2024 22:00 (GMT+7)
The death toll from Typhoon Trami has risen to 65 as of October 25 in the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides in the northwestern Philippines.
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| Rescuers evacuate residents from flooded areas due to Typhoon Trami in Camarines Sur province, the Philippines. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
The typhoon brought unprecedented rainfall, submerging large areas. When it hit Luzon island on October 24, 24-hour rainfall reached the level equivalent to an accumulative amount in two months.
According to the Philippines' disasters mitigation agency, the flooding has affected over 2.6 million people, with nearly 320,000 evacuated from their homes.
In response, the Philippine government has closed schools and state offices across Luzon, while inter-island ferry services have been suspended, leaving thousands stranded. Initial estimates indicated that over 7,500 passengers have been stuck at ports, and 36 flights were canceled on October 25.
On social media platform X, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announced that all resources are being mobilised to support affected areas.
In early October 25, the storm entered the East Sea, approximately 125 km west of the coastal town of Bacnotan in the Philippines’ La Union province, with sustained winds of 95 km per hour and gusts reaching 115 km per hour.
The Philippine weather agency has warned that high winds and other weather conditions in the East Sea could potentially push the typhoon back toward the country, but this scenario remains unlikely./.
CPV (Source: VNA)