A tropical storm named Trami wreaked havoc in the northeastern Philippines, leading to widespread flooding and landslides that resulted in at least 24 fatalities. The storm made landfall in the province of Isabela, triggering destructive forces that swept away cars and left many villagers stranded, some even seeking refuge on rooftops.
Authorities took swift action by closing down schools and non-essential offices across the main island of Luzon to ensure the safety of millions of residents. Trami, with sustained winds of up to 95 kph and gusts reaching 115 kph, began moving away from the coast towards the South China Sea, posing a potential threat of intensifying into a typhoon.
