Tropical Storm Trami Devastates Luzon: 24 Dead, Thousands Displaced, and Widespread Flooding

October 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Trami Devastates Luzon: 24 Dead, Thousands Displaced, and Widespread Flooding
  • The storm has particularly devastated the main island of Luzon, with the Bicol region suffering the most casualties, where landslides from Mayon Volcano buried homes and vehicles.

  • As of Thursday, around 193,000 individuals have been evacuated due to the flooding, with the government establishing approximately 2,500 evacuation centers to accommodate displaced families.

  • Tropical Storm Trami has wreaked havoc across the northeastern Philippines, leading to widespread flooding and landslides that have resulted in at least 24 fatalities as of October 24, 2024.

  • In many areas, floodwaters reached several meters high, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops for up to two nights while waiting for rescue teams that were unable to reach them.

  • In Quezon province, floodwaters have surged to nearly 10 feet, displacing at least 8,000 villagers from low-lying areas.

  • The storm's impact has led to the cancellation of at least a dozen flights, and warnings for continued heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides remain in effect.

  • In response to the disaster, over 1,500 police officers have been deployed for rescue and relief efforts, as many villagers remain stranded on rooftops awaiting assistance.

  • Preemptive evacuations were carried out in coastal towns due to warnings of life-threatening storm surges and high waves.

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos expressed deep concern during an emergency meeting, warning that 'the worst is yet to come' as the storm continues to impact the region.

  • The storm has caused significant infrastructure damage, affecting over 1,000 houses and rendering nearly 300 roads and bridges impassable.

  • Heavy rains have triggered lahar flows from Mayon Volcano, compounding the hazards in the already affected areas.

  • More than 54,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the severe flooding and landslides caused by the storm.

Summary based on 29 sources


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