Latest news Tropical storm "Trami" devastates the Philippines - More than 80 dead

The severe tropical storm "Trami" has claimed at least 81 lives in the Philippines and almost half a million people have had to leave their homes. Almost all affected areas were flooded, said Edgar Posadas, a spokesman for the disaster management authority. In total, more than 4.2 million people were affected by the storm.

The main island of Luzon, which is also home to the capital Manila, with the province of Batangas southwest of Manila and the Bicol region, were the worst affected. In the city of Naga City, in Bicol, many streets are still flooded and in some areas the water is up to people's necks, said Nelson Legacion, the mayor.

Another storm expected

The authorities are already expecting another storm on Sunday, which could be upgraded to a typhoon on Monday and could particularly affect the north of the Philippines. The authorities are also warning of the possibility that "Trami" could make an anti-clockwise loop on Sunday and Monday and then move eastwards across the Philippines again.

Although "Trami" is not classified as a full-blown typhoon, the devastation is still enormous. Typhoon "Krathon" ravaged the island state 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