Another tropical storm, this one referred to as Usman has up to now killed at least 22 individuals as it handed through a number of provinces. The storm has triggered floods and landslides forcing villagers to flee to safer areas. The demise toll is anticipated to rise.
More than 6,600 folks have been stranded in various locations, while Cebu Air and national carrier Philippine Airlines have cancelled many flights from December 27 to 29.
Authorities report that the storm has pressured the evacuation of at least 17,000 individuals in the Bicol area within the southern areas of the primary Luzon island. Three are reported dead in Albay province as a outcome of a landslide. Another seven extra had been killed in Masbate, most of them drowning. Little-known have been reported from Sorsogon and Camarines Sur provinces.
Civil defence officials report a minimal of sixteen persons are reported bead in Bicol while six others have been killed in Eastern Visayas.
Government forecasters said Sunday that heavy rain would proceed over the next 24 hours within the northern Philippines..