At least 126 people are dead or missing in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Trami unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides, with rescue teams racing to reach isolated communities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned Saturday that many areas remain cut off, urging urgent aid for survivors.
The storm, one of the deadliest this year, battered the northwest Philippines before moving away Friday. Government reports confirm 85 fatalities and 41 missing, but numbers are expected to rise as remote villages regain communication. 🚨
Emergency crews in Batangas province worked tirelessly Saturday, using backhoes and sniffer dogs to dig through debris in Talisay town. 'Every second counts,' said a local firefighter, highlighting the desperate search for survivors.
Trami's destruction underscores the Philippines' vulnerability to climate-driven disasters. With global warming intensifying storms, experts warn such tragedies may become more frequent. 🌍🔍
