A devastating weekend typhoon has left communities reeling as the death toll climbs to five in the Philippines. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed Friday that one person remains missing after Typhoon Krathon battered the archipelago nation with winds surpassing 120 km/h 🌬️.
The storm triggered flash floods and landslides across Luzon and Visayas islands, forcing over 8,000 residents into evacuation centers. Search teams continue combing through debris in hard-hit Batangas province, where three of the fatalities occurred 🚑.
🇵🇭 Local officials warn the true impact might not be known for days as crews restore communication lines to isolated villages. 'We're racing against time to deliver food packs and medical supplies,' said Batangas disaster response coordinator Maria Cruz in a televised briefing.
This marks the 12th major storm to hit the Philippines this year – a sobering reminder of climate change's intensifying effects on vulnerable nations. Stay tuned for updates as recovery efforts continue ⚡🌧️.
