12-17-2011, 09:05 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16229394
17 December 2011 Last updated at 07:29 GMT
Philippines storm triggers deadly flash floods
A tropical storm has killed at least 130 people in the Philippines, with flash floods leaving many others missing, officials say.
Most of the victims were on the southern island of Mindanao, around Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro.
Tens of thousands of people have fled to higher ground, the authorities say.
Benito Ramos, head of the national disaster rescue agency, said reports were still coming in and the casualty figures could rise.
Mr Ramos said the floodwaters had risen alarmingly fast overnight as people slept.
17 December 2011 Last updated at 07:29 GMT
Philippines storm triggers deadly flash floods
A tropical storm has killed at least 130 people in the Philippines, with flash floods leaving many others missing, officials say.
Most of the victims were on the southern island of Mindanao, around Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro.
Tens of thousands of people have fled to higher ground, the authorities say.
Benito Ramos, head of the national disaster rescue agency, said reports were still coming in and the casualty figures could rise.
Mr Ramos said the floodwaters had risen alarmingly fast overnight as people slept.
