Tropical storm ‘Usman’ kills 86 in Philippines
Over 308,000 people affected after storm hits Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Eastern Visayas regions
By Ahmet Salih Alacaci
ANKARA
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The council reported more than 22,000 people were evacuated in Eastern Visayas, with states of calamity declared in various parts of Mimaropa and Bicol.
Rainfall alerts were issued across the central islands of the country, particularly in the east, where the storm caused widespread flooding and landslides.
Transportation was affected by the storm and dozens of flights to and from the region were
The council reported an estimated $7 million in agricultural damages caused by the storm.
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