(VOVWORLD) -The death toll from Typhoon Trami has risen to 65 as of Friday in the aftermath of severe flooding and landslides in the northwestern Philippines.
 Rescuers evacuate people from flooded areas caused by Typhoon Trami in Camarines Sur province, Philippines, October 24, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/VNA
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The typhoon brought unprecedented rainfall, submerging large areas. When it hit Luzon island on Thursday, 24-hour rainfall reached the level equivalent to an accumulative amount in two months.
According to the Philippines' disasters mitigation agency, the flooding has affected over 2.6 million people, with nearly 320,000 evacuated from their homes.
In response, the Philippine government has closed schools and state offices across Luzon, while inter-island ferry services have been suspended, leaving thousands stranded. Initial estimates indicated that over 7,500 passengers have been stuck at ports, and 36 flights were canceled on Friday.
On social media platform X, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announced that all resources are being mobilized to support affected areas.