Severe flooding has left dozens of people stranded on rooftops after a powerful typhoon slammed into the Philippines, bringing torrential rain and destructive winds. The storm caused rivers to overflow, submerging entire neighbourhoods and cutting off access to several rural areas.
Emergency services are working around the clock to rescue trapped residents as floodwaters continue to rise. In many towns, boats and helicopters are being used to evacuate families to safety amid worsening weather conditions.
The typhoon, packing winds of over 150 km/h, has uprooted trees, destroyed homes, and knocked out power in several provinces. Officials say communication lines in some regions remain down, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage.
Authorities have issued evacuation orders for low-lying areas, urging residents to move to higher ground. Schools and government offices in affected provinces have been temporarily closed as a precaution.
Local disaster agencies report that thousands have been displaced, with shelters filling up rapidly. Food and medical supplies are being distributed, though access to remote areas remains a major challenge.
Weather experts warn that continued heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and further flooding in the coming days, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. Relief operations are being scaled up to cope with the growing emergency.
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