Tropical Storm Trami Devastates Luzon: 24 Dead, Thousands Displaced, and Widespread Flooding
October 24, 2024The 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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BBC News • Oct 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Trami: More than 20 dead in Philippine floodsTime • Oct 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Trami Leaves at Least 24 Dead in Philippines