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Storm Trami makes landfall in Philippines' main island

By AAP Newswire

Oct 24, 2024

Philippines Asia Storm — Tropical Storm Trami has already killed at least 14 people as it barrells towards the Philippines. -AP

Tropical Storm Trami has made landfall in the northeastern portion of the Philippines' main Luzon island, forcing schools and government offices to shut for a second consecutive Â day as disaster agencies brace for more rains and floods.

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Trami, with maximum sustained winds of 95km/h and gusts of up to 160km/h, is moving westward across Isabela province towards the South China Sea, the state weather agency said in its Thursday morning weather bulletin.

It warned of heavy to intense rainfall, flooding, landslides, and storm surge for some northern provinces.

Rescuers carry a Philippines resident to safety after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami. (AP PHOTO)

Locally known as Kristine, the storm has already killed at least 14 people as it barrelled towards the Philippines, including 12 in central Naga city, officials said on Wednesday.

Thousands of residents have fled from their homes in central Bicol region as floodwaters reached as high as the roofs of bungalow houses.

The central bank cancelled foreign exchange trading and monetary operations.

The Philippines typically records an average of 20 tropical storms annually, often resulting in heavy rains, strong winds, and deadly landslides.

By AAP Newswire

Australian Associated Press