Locally known as Kristine, the storm brought sustained winds of up to 59mph (95kph) and gusts of up to 99mph (160kph).
At least 24 people have died after Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines. The storm caused widespread flooding and landslides on the main Luzon island. It forced schools and government offices to shut for a second day - except for those urgently needed for disaster response. Known locally as Kristine, the storm brought sustained winds of up to 59mph and gusts of up to 99mph . Most of those who died drowned in the hard-hit Bicol region and nearby Quezon province.
But many more remained in need of rescue, with around 1,500 police officers deployed for disaster-mitigation work, regional police chief Brigadier General Andre Dizon said. 'We can't rescue them all at once because there are so many and we need additional motorboats,' Brig Gen Dizon said. 'We're looking for ways to deliver food and water to those who were trapped but could not be evacuated right away.
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