24 dead as Tropical Storm Trami makes landfall in Philippines

24 dead as Tropical Storm Trami makes landfall in Philippines The island of Luzon bore the brunt of Trami - known as Kristine locally - as it brought more hefty landslides and flooding and forced schools to close for a second day. Rescue workers have managed to evacuate thousands of stranded villagers with 1,500 police officers drafted in to assist efforts, but officials admitted the death toll is likely to rise further. #Philippines - Boost Source: RT News