Cyclone Trami, which originated in the sea, has caused great destruction in the South East Asian country of the Philippines. The storm brought heavy rains, leading to flooding in many parts of the country, while around 130 people have died and more than 100 are missing in landslides triggered by the rains. About 42 lakh people have been affected by the storm, of which about 5 lakh have taken shelter in different cities.
The country's president, Ferdinand Marcos, told the media that the search for the missing people is ongoing. Police, fire brigade and army personnel are searching for people buried under the landslide debris with the help of sniffer dogs. Currently, Typhoon Trami has moved away from the northwestern Philippines. Typhoon Trami has become the deadliest and most destructive storm in the Southeast Asian archipelago this year.
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Heavy water makes rescue difficult According to media reports, President Ferdinand Marcos said he visited the landslide-hit city southeast of Manila. There, many houses were found buried in the debris of the landslide. With plenty of water came mud and debris. The storm has caused more than normal rainfall in the area. 60 days of rain fell in 24 hours, disrupting public life. As there was a lot of water there was a lot of difficulty in the rescue operation.
The biggest challenge is that many areas are still flooded and even big trucks cannot reach them. The storm has not yet reached the northern island of Luzon, but schools, colleges and universities have been closed to ensure the safety of the millions living there. Government offices have also been closed. People have been given work from home. It is difficult to save people from there.
Planning to start flood control project According to media reports, Marcos President called an emergency meeting and directed that such threats arise due to climate change and the need to initiate flood control projects to combat these threats. Typhoon Trami is the 11th typhoon to hit the Philippines this year. Due to high pressure winds in the South China Sea, the storm may take a U-turn next week and wreak havoc in Vietnam as well.
The weather department of the country has given this kind of alert. About 20 typhoons hit the country every year as the country lies between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan claimed nearly 7000 lives.
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