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Typhoon Vamco that landed in the Philippines killed at least two people and caused massive flooding in the capital, Manila.
According to Reuters, on November 12, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered government agencies to hurry up and provide relief to those affected by the Vamco, which killed at least two people and triggered the flood. worst flooding in the capital Manila in many years.
Tens of thousands of homes in lower suburbs were engulfed by the flooding, prompting residents to climb to rooftops awaiting rescue.
Typhoon Vamco, the 21st storm to hit the Philippines in 2020, crushed the country still reeling from Typhoon Goni, the world’s most powerful storm this year that killed 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes. beginnings of November.
“Rest assured that the government will not abandon anyone,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared in a national speech in which he pledged to provide shelter, relief items, financial aid and support. after the disaster for the people.
This latest storm also left four people missing, as the Philippines is still battling the COVID-19 pandemic wave and its economy is severely affected.
In some suburbs east of the capital Manila, people still have to take shelter in flooded houses.
Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said flooding has washed away about 40,000 houses in the city and the situation has become “overloaded,” worse since the 2009 storm flooded areas. in Manila.
“The local authorities cannot deal with this,” Teodoro said, asking for help with motor boats and planes.
Nearly 3 million homes in and around Manila suffer power outages as waist-deep floods wash away valuables and pets.
Coastguards swam through floodwaters that were as tall as poles, while rescuers used rubber canoes and temporary buoys to transport children and the elderly to safety.
Strong waves and high winds in Manila Bay tipped an oil tanker and damaged a bridge.
Flights and public transportation in Manila, along with seaport operations, have been suspended. Government agencies and financial markets were also temporarily closed.
Weather forecasts say Hurricane Vamco has weakened, currently with winds of 130 km / h and gusts of 160 km / h, after leaving the island of Luzon, home to half the population of the Philippines with 108 million people. .
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands that experiences around 20 tropical storms each year. These storms generally continue to move and advance. landing in Vietnam, China.
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