Torrential rains following Typhoon Saola have flooded the Philippine capital, displacing up to 20,000 residents and raising last week’s death toll to 51, according to the Associated Press. As overflowing dams and rivers submerged nine provinces in the region, the government suspended classes and work.
Manila Floods, Displacing Tens of Thousands
Torrential rains following Typhoon Saola have flooded the Philippine capital, displacing up to 20,000 residents and raising last week's death toll to 51, according to the Associated Press.
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A pedicab driver peaks out from a plastic cover as monsoon rains fall August 10, 2012 in Manila, Philippines.
