Torrential rains brought by tropical storm Trami triggered widespread flooding in eastern Philippines, leaving at least 14 people dead, authorities said on Wednesday.Thousands of people were marooned in their homes and on rooftops as emergency services struggled to respond to a deluge of rescue requests.

The Philippines has suspended government work and shut schools, and its central bank halted foreign currency trading due to Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami), which was barreling in towards the east coast of the country’s main island of Luzon.