Philippines: Tropical Storm Basyang leaves at least 12 dead and over 232,000 affected

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Tropical Storm Basyang has caused severe damage across several provinces of the Philippines, leaving at least 12 people dead and affecting more than 232,000 residents. Most of the victims were reported in Surigao del Sur, where landslides and flash floods followed heavy rains. Disaster management authorities continue rescue and damage assessment operations in the hardest‑hit areas of Mindanao. Nearly 54,000 residents have been relocated to 480 emergency evacuation centers as authorities work to provide relief and support to affected families.    #teleSUREnglish #Philippines #Basyang #Storm #Floods #ClimateCrisis #Solidarity

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00:00Tropical storms bust young leaves at least 12 deaths and more than 2,000 affected in

00:07several provinces of the Philippines. Most of the victims were recorded in the province

00:12of Surigao del Sur due to the landslides and flash floods caused by heavy rains. In this

00:18regard, disaster management authorities continue rescue and damage assessment work in the most

00:23affected areas of the Mingdao region. Also, Philippine authorities have confirmed that

00:28nearly 54,000 residents have been relocated to 480 emergency evacuation centers.

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