Tropical storm kills at least 20 in Philippines

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-04-2009 19:22

At least 20 people have died and three others are still missing after tropical storm "Kujira" hit the Philippines.

File photo shows Filipino children playing in floodwaters near the the shores of Manila Bay. Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains have left 20 people dead in the eastern Philippines, officials said.(AFP/File/Luis Liwanag)

Rescuers have found more bodies in a remote village in northeastern Philippines, where a landslide buried a dozen houses on Saturday. Volunteers and officials are conducting search and rescue operations in the area.

The storm caused several flash floods, destroying bridges and swamping main roads and motorways. Thousands of families were affected by the tropical storm. Nine evacuation centers are still open and are sheltering three thousand people.

Weather forecasters say the tropical storm is continuing to move away from the Philippines.

Editor:Zhang Ning