Philippine Flooding Worsens

Flooding in the Philippines worsened on Tuesday, as torrential downpours continued. Rains are going to continue throughout Wednesday.

Manila saw around twenty inches come down through the day. A landslide in Quezon City killed nine and injuring for others.

Railroads and roads throughout the country are closed due to water being several feet above them, and dams have started to overflow.

Around 130,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and rescue requests continue to come in from trapped people. Fifty-three people are confirmed dead throughout the country.

President Benigno Aquino ordered all government and private offices to close and remain so until the flooding recedes.