Tropical Storm Nalgae has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, with 150 confirmed deaths and countless families displaced. The storm, which struck last weekend, triggered flash floods and landslides across multiple regions, overwhelming communities. 📉
A resident interviewed by CGTN Stringer shared their heartbreaking reality: “Everything in my house was damaged—nothing good is left.” The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council called it one of the year’s deadliest weather events, with rescue operations ongoing as of Thursday. 🚨
Emergency teams are racing to clear debris and deliver aid, but impassable roads and communication outages have slowed progress. Climate experts highlight the storm’s intensity as part of a worrying trend of extreme weather in Southeast Asia. 🌧️
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cgtn.com