Storm Trami lands in Vietnam; death toll rises in Philippines

Tropical storm Trami continued to wreak havoc across parts of South-east Asia on Oct 27, making landfall in central Vietnam as the authorities there warn the heavy rain it triggers could cause dangerous floods.

Trami has already left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, with the death toll rising to at least 90, as the country braces itself for a new cyclone and Trami's possible return.

As many as 41 people were reported missing following the storm that also displaced more than half a million people, the Philippines' disaster risk reduction agency said on Oct 26. Most of the deaths occurred on the main Luzon island.

Mr Ariel Nepomuceno, head of the Office of Civil Defence, said many of the reported deaths were still being validated to confirm the cause was directly related to the storm.

Food, water, hygiene and medical supplies are sufficient. However, extensive flooding was hindering relief efforts, with many areas accessible only by boats, he said.