40 Dead, Thousands Stranded on Rooftops, Towns Submerged as Tropical Storm Hits Philippines

• Tropical Storm Trami has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with at least 40 lives lost and tens of thousands displaced in the Philippines
• Heavy rainfall poured two months' worth of water in just 48 hours, triggering widespread flooding and landslides that have cut off access to many areas
• Rescuers continue to face critical challenges, especially in hard-hit regions like Bicol, where residents are still trapped on rooftops

People were stranded on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami moved out to sea, leaving at least 40 people dead in the Philippines.

Tens of thousands of others remained displaced after seeking refuge from the floods caused by heavy rainfall, which dumped the equivalent of two months' worth of rain in just 48 hours in some areas.

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40 killed after deadly storm

“Many are still trapped on the roofs of their homes and asking for help. We are hoping that the floods will subside today, since the rain has stopped,” Andre Dizon, police director for Bicol region was quoted to have said.

President Ferdinand Marcos said at a press briefing that accessibility remained a significant challenge for rescuers on Friday, particularly in Bicol.

“There were landslides in areas that didn’t have landslides before … so I guess the soil is completely saturated, the water has nowhere to go,” he said.

President Marcos added that the cities of Naga and Legazpi have reported numerous casualties but have yet to access many areas.

As the storm moved away from the Philippines in the early hours, heading west over the South China Sea, the death toll continued to rise as new reports of victims surfaced.

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In Batangas province, south of the capital, Manila, Police Staff Sergeant Nelson Cabuso informed AFP that six unidentified bodies had been discovered in Sampaloc village.

4 deaths recorded as heavy downpour hits Bauchi state

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that no fewer than four traders died after a heavy rainfall happened in Bauchi state on Sunday, June 2.

Severe rainstorms accompanied strong winds at the IBB Square in Bauchi state, where the recently concluded northeast trade fair was held.

Source: Legit.ng