Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue boats and trucks.

Heavy rains from tropical storm Trami caused severe flooding in eastern Philippines, leading to rescues from rooftops. With storm warnings issued and thousands in emergency shelters, President Marcos Jr.

Thousands of people across the Philippines have been evacuated from their homes as Tropical Storm Trami inches closer to making landfall.

MANILA - Flash floods have hit several regions in the Philippines as Tropical storm Trami brought heavy rains and plunged many areas without power, affecting over 380,000 people, authorities said Wednesday.

MANILA: Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters on Wednesday (Oct 23) to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast.

Schools and government offices closed on Luzon island, while thousands of passengers were stranded in several seaports.

Tropical Storm Trami has caused severe flooding in the eastern Philippines, leading to widespread evacuations and urgent rescue efforts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has shifted focus to search and rescue operations.

Torrential rain set off by an approaching tropical storm swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns overnight in

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.