Tropical Storm Trami, known in the Philippines as Christina, hit the country on the night of October 24, bringing heavy rains and winds of up to sixty miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to one hundred miles per hour.
The storm dealt a devastating blow to the central and northern provinces of the country. It affected around two million seventy thousand people in the Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Caraga, and Bangsamoro regions.
The massive floods and landslides have already resulted in at least eighty-two fatalities, with thirty-four individuals reported missing. In some areas, over twenty inches of rain fell within the first twenty-four hours, exceeding the monthly average. In certain cities, such as Naga, more than two months’ worth of rainfall was recorded, leading to flash floods that submerged entire villages.
The disaster forced thousands to seek refuge on the roofs of their homes. According to police representatives, approximately one thousand five hundred personnel were involved in rescue operations, but a lack of motorboats hindered evacuations. The regional police chief stated, "We are looking for ways to deliver food and water to those who are trapped but could not be evacuated immediately." About three hundred twenty thousand people were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter, many of which were already overcrowded.
The storm also severely impacted the transportation system in many regions, damaging over two hundred fifty roads and forty bridges. Additionally, it affected the power supply in several areas, and flights were canceled at two airports in Mimaropa. Authorities closed schools in some areas and declared a state of emergency in the region.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as of October 23, seventy-seven thousand nine hundred ten families have been affected by the consequences of Typhoon Trami.
On Friday, as the storm moved toward the South China Sea, rare forecasts emerged suggesting that winds could push it away, potentially allowing it to return to the shores of the Philippines.
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