Tropical storm Trami triggers heavy rains and flooding in eastern Philippines – Times of India
Tropical storm Trami triggered heavy rains and flooding in eastern Philippines (Picture credit: AP) Heavy rains triggered by the approaching tropical storm Trami flooded cities and towns in eastern Philippines overnight, trapping people on rooftops and pushing calls for rescue, officials said Wednesday.The government closed public schools and offices across Luzon Island, anticipating the arrival of Trami. The storm, with winds of 85 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 105 km/h, was about 310 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora province.It is expected to make landfall Wednesday night.Thousands have moved to emergency shelters in northeastern provinces, with storm warnings issued for more than two dozen northern and central provinces, including Manila. No fatalities or major injuries have be...