The death toll rises after Tropical Storm Trami hits the Philippines

Video released by Natonin police shows a vehicle going backwards as mud flows down a hillside along a closed section of road in Banawal, Natonin Municipality, Philippines.

At least 46 people have died and dozens are believed to have been injured or missing as tropical storm Trami hit the Philippines on Friday, government officials said.

Trami, locally known as Cyclone Kristine, made landfall early Thursday morning in the town of Divilican in the northeastern province of Isabela.

All along its way west through the Philippine crown, some parts of the archipelago on Trami received approximately 8-55 inches of rain or more.

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A woman uses a cellphone to take photos of a bridge that collapsed during heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Laurel, Batangas province, south of Manila, Oct. 25, 2024. Filipino rescuers battled flooding on Oct. 25 to still reach residents trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami spilled into the sea, killing at least 40 people. (Photo: Ted ALJIBE/AFP) (Photo: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)
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This aerial photo shows an area flooded by heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Tuguegarao city, Cagayan province, October 25, 2024. Filipino rescuers battled flooding on October 25 to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami surfaced into the sea after killing at least 40 people. (Photo: John Dimain/AFP) (Photo: JOHN DIMAIN/AFP, Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT – People pass by damaged vehicles swept away along with debris from logs in heavy rains unleashed by Tropical Storm Trami in Laurel, Batangas province, south of Manila, October 25, 2024. Filipino rescuers battled floods on October 25 to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami spilled into the sea, killing at least 40 people. (Photo: Ted ALJIBE/AFP) (Photo: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)
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An aerial photo shows flooded houses caused by heavy rains triggered by Tropical Storm Trami in the city of Bato in Camarines Sur province, October 24, 2024. (Photo: Zalrian SAYAT/AFP) (Photo: ZALRIAN SAYAT/AFP via Getty Images)
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An aerial photo shows flooded houses and rice fields near a swollen river after a nearby dam released water due to heavy rains triggered by Tropical Storm Trami in Tuguegarao city, Cagayan province, north of Manila, October 24, 2024. (Photo by John DIMAIN / AFP) (Photo: JOHN DIMAIN/AFP via Getty Images)
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For comparison, the capital city of Manila, which is located in Luzon, typically receives about 30 inches of rainfall per year.

This downpour caused devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes and leaving many Filipinos displaced across the country.

The deaths occurred mainly in the northern region of the Philippines, with 28 from Bicol province, 15 from Calabarzon, one from Ilocos and one from central Luzon. One death was reported in the southern region of the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Another seven are reportedly injured, and additional reports say 20 people are missing.

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“I promise our people: help is on the way. It will come by land, air and even sea,” said Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Another round Kristine?

Trami’s predicted path.

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Trami is currently located in the West Philippine Sea.

However, according to PAGASA, Trami is expected to return counterclockwise on Sunday and Monday towards the Philippines.

It may continue east, possibly returning to the Philippines, but that depends on the behavior of another storm, tropical cyclone KONG-REY.