Tropical storm leaves 8 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and landslide
Summary
A tropical storm called Penha caused flooding and a landslide in the southern Philippines, resulting in eight deaths and displaced over 28,000 people. The storm damaged homes, disrupted transport, and forced many into emergency shelters.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Penha hit the southeastern Philippines, causing a landslide and flooding.
- At least eight people died, including a couple and two children in a landslide.
- More than 28,000 people had to leave their homes and move to emergency shelters.
- The storm impacted the provinces of Surigao del Sur, Cebu, and other southern areas.
- Strong winds reached up to 55 kilometers per hour (34 miles per hour).
- Over 7,400 passengers and workers were stuck at seaports due to the storm.
- Classes were canceled in many areas because of the bad weather.
- The Philippines experiences about 20 typhoons or storms each year.
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