Latest news Many dead from landslides after tropical storm in the Philippines

Heavy rain and flooding caused by tropical storm "Trami" continue to cause problems for people in the Philippines. The authorities report 90 deaths and warn that the number could rise further. The number of people who have lost their homes as a result of the storm has risen to 560,000.

The main island of Luzon, which is also home to the capital Manila, was hit the hardest: Landslides and flooding killed the most people there, especially in the province of Batangas southwest of Manila and the Bicol region. Rescue workers are trying to provide more than five million people affected with relief supplies.

In the coming days, the foothills of another storm called "Kong-Rey" could hamper the rescue work. The storm is expected to intensify on Monday and could be upgraded to a typhoon on Tuesday. They are on high alert, said Edgar Posadas, a spokesman for the Civil Protection Agency. The authorities are also warning of the possibility that "Trami" could loop around on Monday and then move over the Philippines again.

Typhoon "Krathon" ravaged the island nation just a few weeks ago. At the beginning of September, "Yagi" swept across the islands, killing around 20 people. Tens of thousands had to leave their homes.

The Philippines are hit by strong storms and an average of around 20 typhoons every year. The worst storm to date, "Haiyan", claimed more than 6,300 lives in November 2013.

SDA