Death Toll from Typhoon Trami in the Philippines Reaches 81 as New Storm Approaches

MANILA: The death toll from Typhoon Trami, known locally as Tropical Storm Kristine, has risen to 81, impacting thousands across the Philippines. The storm has caused significant devastation in several regions, prompting mass evacuations and a nationwide response effort.

According to Anadolu Agency, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that 81 individuals have died, with 66 injured and 34 missing across different areas of the country. The fatalities include 47 in Batangas province and 28 in the Bicol region. The country is also bracing for a new tropical storm, named Leon or Pagasa, expected to make landfall this weekend.

Local authorities have evacuated approximately 24,988 people from regions including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Mimaropa, Eastern Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula, and Caraga to safer locations. The typhoon has battered the Southeast Asian nation with torrential rains and strong winds since Wednesday.

In response to the disaster, President Ferdin
and Marcos Jr. has directed the Philippines armed forces to mobilize resources for relief operations. Presidential helicopters have been deployed to assist the victims, and the Philippines National Police, Fire Brigades, and the Philippine Coast Guard remain on high alert to provide aid and ensure public safety.