Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers,

A severe tropical storm in the Philippines has left over 20 people dead as it triggers widespread floods and landslides across the nation. Over 150,000 people have fled their homes as Tropical Storm Trami continues to wreak havoc.

While thousands of villagers trapped in floodwaters have been rescued by government forces, more need to be saved.