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What is the latest on the Philippines flooding?

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Severe flooding continues in the Philippines after Typhoon Kome, with many areas still submerged and at least 30 deaths reported. Floodwaters in Bulacan remain chest-deep or higher, complicating emergency response and daily life. The situation is worsened by high tides, dam releases, and rising sea levels.

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Entrepreneur sells online in waist-high Philippine floodwaters

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  • Micah Mendoza sells products online while standing in waist-high floodwaters.
  • She uses waders to stay dry and demonstrates them during her live sales. 7s
  • Mendoza has built a following of over 32,000 on TikTok. 27s
  • Her home in Bulacan is prone to flooding during typhoon and monsoon seasons. 33s
  • Typhoon Koh May recently made landfall, causing severe weather in the area. 40s
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Entrepreneur sells online in waist-high Philippine floodwaters
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Reuters
14 hours ago
Entrepreneur sells online in waist-high Philippine floodwaters

Bulacan remains prone to floods during typhoon and monsoon seasons, with recent heavy rains and Typhoon Koh May worsening conditions.

At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon

Many low-lying areas in Bulacan remain severely flooded, with water levels reaching chest height or higher.

At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon

Flooding is expected to last weeks due to high tide, intense rainfall, and dam releases, with climate change worsening the situation.

At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon
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Al Jazeera
15 hours ago
At least 30 killed in Philippines typhoon

Three people have died in Bulacan this week due to floodwaters, including from electrocution and drowning.

Philippines hit hard by Typhoon Co-May, dozens killed
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Philippines hit hard by Typhoon Co-May, dozens killed

Flooding from Typhoon Kome has submerged communities for days, displacing many and leaving them without basic necessities.

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