Posts Tagged ‘philippines’

Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana leaves Manila in chaos

September 30, 2009 - 7:44 pm 7 Comments

France 24 looks at the chaotic situation in Manila after tropical storm Ketsana hit the Philippine capital bringing with it the heaviest rain in more than four decades. At least 140 people have been reported dead, officials say.

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Flooding in Philippines Leaves Dozens Dead

September 30, 2009 - 7:44 pm 25 Comments

More than 13 inches of rain fell in just 12 hours as Tropical Storm Ketsana slammed ashore in the Philippines, killing dozens of people in Manila’s worst flooding in decades. (Sept. 26)

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