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240 Dead, 375K in Shelters After Philippines Floods

Minister appeals for more international help as toll continues to rise

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(Newser) – At least 240 people are now confirmed dead in flooding in the Philippines after more than 90 new deaths were reported in Manila. Moreover, 375,000 have been displaced by the disaster, more than double earlier official figures. As government officials appeal for international help, a BBC correspondent says getting supplies to the refugees has taken priority over search-and-rescue operations.

Rescuers and police carry bodies recovered in a Manila suburb yesterday.
Rescuers and police carry bodies recovered in a Manila suburb yesterday.   (AP Photo)
Residents receive relief goods east of Manila yesterday.
Residents receive relief goods east of Manila yesterday.   (AP Photo)
A medical patient trapped during the flooding is evacuated by navy personnel yesterday in the Philippines.
A medical patient trapped during the flooding is evacuated by navy personnel yesterday in the Philippines.   (AP Photo)
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Jayster999
Sep 28, 09 9:21 PM CDT
I spoke to a Filipino woman today who was very worried about family there. She sold me two bushels of apples for 12 bucks and told me about a local fishing hole where she and her husband catch 10"-12" bass. She was overjoyed when I have her a big plastic paint bucket to put her fish in. That human interaction stuff can be pretty rewarding. She got a nice fish bucket and I got a bunch of Gala and Jonathan apples CHEAP. Reply
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I_hate_to_say
Sep 29, 09 5:25 AM CDT
So, Jester took the time to interact humanly with a Filipino person and now all's right with the world. Boy, I'll sleep better tonight. How do we repay you?
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DontLikeYou
Sep 29, 09 12:33 AM CDT
I'm pretty sure this is GW Bush's fault too. Reply
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Jayster999
Sep 29, 09 12:56 AM CDT
Yes, he and Cheney can control the weather to attack and destroy "people of color."
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yoeydude
Sep 29, 09 3:10 AM CDT
we are going to be reading alot more about this stuff , flooding kills more humans than any natural disaster , it can effect such large swathes of area and the next decade is said to be filled with human displacment due to flooding Reply
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