Philippine death toll from typhoon-fuelled rains hits 20
A girl walks past the debris and mud following the floods brought by Typhoon Gaemi, in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Relentless rain fuelled by Typhoon Gaemi left at least 20 people dead in the northern Philippines, police said today, as clean-up efforts got under way
Relentless rain fuelled by Typhoon Gaemi left at least 20 people dead in the northern Philippines, police said today, as clean-up efforts got under way.
The fatalities in Manila and surrounding provinces were caused by drownings, landslides, electrocutions and a falling tree after rain drenched the most populous island of Luzon this week.
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