Philippines: Typhoon “Noru” causes flooding and several deaths

Tropical storm Noru caused severe damage in the Philippines. At least five people were killed and many areas were flooded. Thousands of people had to get to safety from the water masses and leave their homes. Authorities distributed food, water and medicines on Monday. “This is the worst flooding that has ever happened here in San Miguel. My house is two stories and the water has reached the second floor. Even our local market is completely flooded. “The water is waist deep in the streets and mine A house. Our belongings are also under water and destroyed. The water rose at night when people slept. Many cars are also flooded.” According to the authorities, the dead were members of a rescue team. They were working in a flooded village north of the capital Manila when they were hit by a falling wall. “Noru” had wind speeds of almost 200 kilometers per hour and heavy rains raged in the Philippines. At times the storm was classified by the authorities as a super typhoon. Dozens of flights and ferry services were canceled. Power went out in some regions. The Philippines is hit by an average of about 20 typhoons every year. The worst storm to date, Haiyan, killed more than 6,300 people in November 2013.