More than 430 killed in flash floods in the Philippines

[Meatpie]

Over 430 people were killed by devastating floods which swept the Philippines last night.

A tropical storm struck the island country and carried people away as they slept, sweeping some straight out to sea.

Hundreds more are believed to be missing as aid workers try to rebuild the villages destroyed by flooding.

The disaster came after Tropical Storm Washi made landfall and triggered 12 hours of non-stop rain in southern cities including Iligan and Cagayan de Oro.

Those killed while trapped in their homes included children and pensioners who were unable to retreat in time.

A girl searches for salvageable items in Cagayan De Oro, one of the worst-hit areas

 

[sorcererriven]

I know this place... I have pics of the people who died... people covered in mud.... you want them?

 

[Meatpie]

Yes, please share. We are deeply sorry for the victims.

 

[gibing]

Thats truly sad.

 

[kkakatayin]

So sad. Hope they will recover soon.

 

[nmb123]

Hope they will recover soon.

 

[exhibsm]

Poor people, ...

 

[naxinax]

poor people

 

[yiukeis]

Hope they will recover soon

 

[sputnikoi]

but no matter what calamities happen to us, we are always smiling and willing to move on for a brighter future.

 

[guadao]

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