Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines

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MANILA: Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Friday (Oct 25) while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76. Tens of thousands of people were displaced by floods fueled by a torrential downpour that dumped two months' worth of rain over just two days in some areas. "Many are still trapped on the roofs of their homes and asking for help," Andre Dizon, police director for the

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