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UPDATE:Philippines flood death toll rises to 140: Worst in 42 years Over A Months Worth Of Rain In Only 12 Hours!
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[quote:TXGal4Truth:MV84ODg0MThfMTM3NjE2NjlfODY0RDZCRjk=] [quote:Aquarius 7] This is a terrible tragedy for those poor people! This story should be pinned for a day or two, so we can keep updated on this developing situation. :pinnthis1: . . . Yea, it is pretty saddening isn't? No matter where these types of tragedies take place, it's still hurts to see the suffering of other human beings. The deathtoll is now up to 140 or something like that. And who knows how many others are still missing. :peace: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/09/28/philippines-storm-deaths.html . . . Thanks for the update, Texas Truth. I've been off glp for the past several hours, and appreciate your update on this. I wish this thread would be pinned for a day or two. :Pin2: . . . [/quote] You're very welcome. :) [/quote]
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MANILA, Philippines – More than a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours Saturday as Tropical Storm Ketsana slammed ashore in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people and stranding thousands on rooftops in the capital's worst flooding in more than 42 years.
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:The death toll in the massive flooding that swept the Philippine capital of Manila and nearby provinces has reached 140, officials said Monday.
Army troops, police and civilian volunteers backed by U.S. troops continue the search and rescue effort in the country, according to Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro.
He said 32 villagers remain missing following the flooding, which was set off after tropical storm Ketsana hit the northern portion of the country on Saturday.
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