13 lifeless in floods, landslides in Philippines

The dying toll from Christmas day rains and flooding within the southern Philippines has risen to 13, in response to the nation’s catastrophe administration council, with an additional 23 individuals nonetheless lacking.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 28, 2022 09:57 IST

A rescuer helps individuals affected by floods in Gingoog metropolis, Philippines (Photo: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: As many as 13 individuals died and over 20 are nonetheless lacking in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in southern elements of the Philippines on Christmas day.

Heavy rain triggered flash floods and landslides on Sunday. Homes had been swept away and roads flooded resulting from overflowing rivers, the Independent reported.

Ph Red Cross deploys its water search and rescue (wasar) groups to rescue residents of 10 Gingoog City barangays affected by flash floods on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/k1mkafPNXZ
— Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) December 25, 2022

The seek for 23 lacking individuals from the floods, that led to almost 46,000 evacuations, continues to be ongoing, reported native media.

Nearly 46,000 persons are in evacuation centres as photographs and movies on social media confirmed the extent of the harm brought on by the floods.

“We need food. Our house and animals were carried away by floods,” a Philippines resident was quoted as saying by native media.

Most of the 13 reported deaths had been brought on by drowning and flash floods, the report mentioned, including that rehabilitation work is ongoing.

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Dec 28, 2022