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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Adrienne Martinez

Filipino Families Take Shelter In Caves and Drainage Canals To Seek Safety Amid Typhoon Tino

The Philippines endures an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually, with peak typhoon activity from July to October. (Credit: AFP News)

Filipino families — including one with a 3-month-old baby have sought shelter in drainage canals and caves to escape the wrath of Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Typhoon Kalmaegi.

As yet another typhoon batters the Philippines, bringing heavy floods, many residents are resorting to extraordinary measures to stay safe — even if it means finding refuge in unconventional places.

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