Widespread floods across the Philippines inundate cities and towns as Tropical Storm Trami strikes.
Torrential rain from an approaching tropical storm inundated cities and towns across eastern Philippines overnight, triggering widespread floods.People became trapped, many on rooftops, as urgent rescue requests poured in.Public schools and government offices across Luzon, the largest island, were shut down to safeguard millions as Tropical Storm Trami approached from the Pacific.
'Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced that military aircraft and ships were on standby for evacuation and disaster response. He also mentioned that additional airlift capacity could be provided by countries like Singapore if necessary.Former Vice President Leni Robredo, who resides in Naga City, posted on Facebook about the escalating situation.'People have been stuck on roofs of their houses for several hours now,' Robredo said.
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