An institution immersed by flooding waters in Leyte province, southerly Philippines, on April 11, adhering to hefty rains caused by tropical storm Megi.

Philippine authorities stated on Monday a minimum of 25 individuals had passed away in landslides and also floodings triggered by tropical storm Megi as it hit the eastern as well as southerly coastlines of the Southeast Asian country.

The storm – recognized in the Philippines as Agaton– made landfall on Sunday with continual winds of up to 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 80 kph (49 miles per hour). Megi is the initial tornado this year to hit the archipelago, which sees around 20 such tornados yearly.

In the eastern district of Leyte, the bodies of 22 people were recovered after being buried under a landslide, Joemen Collado, police principal of Baybay city, told reporters.

A freeway and also homes submerged by flooding waters in Abuyog town, Leyte province, southern Philippines, on April 11, adhering to hefty rains brought about by tropical storm Megi.

The national calamity firm, which has also claimed 3 people had actually died in the southern Davao area, stated the reported casualties are still based on confirmation.

“There were landslides in areas and afterwards some of the targets were brushed up by floods,” Collado claimed, adding that rescue operations are recurring as a minimum of 6 even more individuals are missing out on.

Photos shared by the local fire bureau on Monday revealed rescuers wading through near partly submerged homes and also excavating for survivors in a landslide-hit area.

Tropical storm Megi is anticipated to weaken to 45 kph as well as return out over sea on Tuesday, the state weather bureau stated.

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Last Updated: 12 April 2022