Trami, a powerful storm, caused devastation in the northwestern Philippines, resulting in at least 81 deaths and 34 missing persons, making it one of the deadliest storms of the year. Reports suggest the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue in isolated areas. The storm triggered landslides, leaving communities in despair.
The President expressed concerns over the alarming rainfall caused by the storm, leading to overflowing flood controls. An emergency meeting highlighted the possibility of the storm making a return, affecting more regions like Vietnam.
The storm’s impact led to closures of schools and offices, stranding many in Luzon. President Marcos aims to tackle future flood threats with a major project. The Philippines faces an annual struggle against numerous storms, with the memory of Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation in 2013 still fresh.