Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 66 dead in Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami has claimed 66 lives in the Philippines after dumping two months’ worth of rain in just two days. The storm caused severe flooding and landslides, particularly in the Bicol region and Batangas province. Over 193,000 people were evacuated as floodwaters turned streets into rivers. President Ferdinand Marcos noted rescue efforts are hampered by accessibility issues, while many residents remain trapped on rooftops awaiting help.READ FULL