Tropical Storm Trami Death Toll Rises in Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami has wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leaving at least 82 people dead and forcing nearly 320,000 to evacuate their homes due to landslides and flooding. As the storm moved westward toward Vietnam, authorities struggled with rescue operations, hampered by mudslides and inaccessible areas, particularly in the Bicol region and Batangas province. Many residents remain stranded on rooftops, with rescue operations ongoing amid fears of the storm potentially making a U-turn. The storm's impact has severely disrupted infrastructure and could affect the country's tourism sector, especially in hard-hit areas like Bicol. President Ferdinand Marcos acknowledged the extensive damage and emphasized the need for climate resilience measures. Despite the storm's departure, recovery efforts are expected to be prolonged given the extensive devastation.