Super typhoon Ragasa unleashed its fury on northern Philippines, drenching towns with torrential rains and unleashing tree-snapping winds. In recent days, local communities have battled floods, deadly landslides, and widespread power outages. 😢⚡
"It felt like a real-life disaster movie," said one resident—though the seconds before the boat capsized off Cagayan province were anything but cinematic for those on board. On Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered four bodies from that overturned fishing boat, bringing the toll to six. 🚤🌧️
Six survivors are now safe, but crews are still searching for three missing at sea. Meanwhile, in La Union province, PCG teams found a 67-year-old man’s body on the shoreline of Agoo town. He’d slipped into a swollen river during the storm. 🌊
Further inland in Benguet province, a landslide hit a vehicle on the highway in Tuba town, claiming the life of a 74-year-old man and injuring several others. 🚗💥 These tragedies highlight how even landlocked areas felt Ragasa’s wrath.
Relief efforts are underway: search-and-rescue teams, local volunteers, and community groups are joining forces to clear debris, deliver food, and restore power. 🙌💪 Filipino resiliency shines as people lean on each other—reminding us why communities can overcome the toughest storms. 🌈🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
