Philippines: Storm Nokaen Triggers Severe Flooding in Bicol Region

Storm Nokaen, known locally as Ada in the Philippines, caused severe flooding due to persistent rains and a fatal landslide that killed two people in Matnog, Sorsogon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Monday, January 19, prompting authorities to lift all tropical cyclone wind signals.

At least 1 dead as Typhoon Doksuri pummels Philippines

STORY: At least 1 dead as Typhoon Doksuri pummels Philippines DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of typhoon-affected Occidental Mindoro (courtesy: LGU San Jose, Occidental Mindoro) 2. Philippine Coast Guard rescuing residents amid typhoon Doksuri in Ilocos Norte (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard) 3. Typhoon Doksuri hitting Port of Romblon (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard) 4. various of the typhoon-hit Pamplona city, Cagayan province (courtesy: Jinson Batersal Manzano) STORYLINE: The Philippines' national disaster agency on Wednesday said it has so far tallied at least one dead as Typhoon Doksuri continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds. In a preliminary report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the victim drowned in a flood that inundated a province east of Metro Manila. At least two others were injured in typhoon-related incidents in Luzon island and central Philippines. D

Tropical storm Megi leaves 24 dead in Philippines

STORY: Tropical storm Megi leaves 24 dead in Philippines DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooded sites in Leyte STORYLINE: A tropical storm triggered floods and landslides in the Philippines over the weekend, leaving at least 24 dead and several others missing, officials said on Monday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported three dead and at least one missing in the southern Philippines. The council is verifying deaths reported in the central Philippines. The emergency response unit of Baybay City in the central Leyte province said rescuers have dug up at least 21 bodies from 10 villages buried in massive mudslides. A spokesman for the rescue team told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that the retrieval operation is ongoing, adding that more people were believed still buried under the mud. Landslide survivors were recuperating in a city hospital. A government disaster agency said Trop