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Unprecedented flooding caught unawares Philippines
Worst flooding caused by heavy rains of tropical storms, almost paralyzed life in the Philippine Islands.
Storm came to the Philippines after a month of dry weather and 12 hours turned the island into the disaster zone.
From the storm affected more than 430,000 people. Nearly 8,000 people were on the verge of death - the rescuers removed them from the trees, utility poles, rooftops and other high places.
Storm came to the Philippines after a month of dry weather and 12 hours turned the island into the disaster zone.
From the storm affected more than 430,000 people. Nearly 8,000 people were on the verge of death - the rescuers removed them from the trees, utility poles, rooftops and other high places.
