Eastern cities and towns in the Philippines were hit by torrential rain as a tropical storm approached, causing widespread flooding that left people stranded, some even on their rooftops. The government took precautionary measures by shutting down public schools and non-essential government offices across the main island of Luzon to ensure the safety of millions of residents.
The tropical storm, named Trami, was located about 310 kilometers east of Baler in the province of Aurora, with sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 105 kph. Thousands of villagers in northeastern provinces have been evacuated to emergency shelters, and storm warnings have been issued in over two dozen provinces, including the capital city of Manila.
