Philippines: Storm Kai-Tak's heavy rains hamper rescue efforts
2,372 views · Published 19 December 2017 · 2:50 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2017 · News & Politics
Tropical Storm Kai-Tak has caused heavy flooding and landslides in the Philippines, killing at least 40 people. Bodies are still being retrieved from the rubble in some areas. President Rodrigo Duterte has promised a quick recovery, but rescue operations have been hampered by relentless rains. Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Biliran province. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
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