Flood Rescues in Manila as Typhoon Lashes Philippines

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Flood rescue operations were underway as Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Carina, lashed the Philippines on Wednesday, July 24.Footage released by Manila’s disaster management agency shows rescue operations in the capital.“Nobody gets left behind,” they wrote on Facebook.President Bongbong Marcos said about 4,500 personnel were conducting “search, rescue, and retrieval operations” and instructed all agencies to provide “swift assistance” to all those affected by the typhoon.The presidential office announced the suspension of classes at all educational levels, and halted work in most government offices in the capital region due to the typhoon.Eight people were reported dead, two injured, and one missing by the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council as of Tuesday. Credit: Manila DRRM Office via Storyful
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