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Dozens killed after tropical storm hits Philippines

The Municipality of Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the southern island of Mindanao is flooded on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island.The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Dec. 23, as rescuers pulled dozens of bodies from a swollen river, police said.

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Dozens killed after tropical storm hits Philippines

The Municipality of Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the

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The Municipality of Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the southern island of Mindanao is flooded on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island.The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Dec. 23, as rescuers pulled dozens of bodies from a swollen river, police said. Ferdinandh Cabrera, AFP/Getty Images
Rescue workers evacuate flood-affected residents in

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Rescue workers evacuate flood-affected residents in Davao on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao early on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island. Manman Dejeto, AFP/Getty Images
Residents wade through a flooded street in Cagayan

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Residents wade through a flooded street in Cagayan City on Dec. 22, 2017, after the Cagayan River swelled caused by heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Tembin. Josep Deveza, AFP/Getty Images
Policemen evacuate a baby in Cagayan City on Dec. 22,

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Policemen evacuate a baby in Cagayan City on Dec. 22, 2017, after the Cagayan River swelled caused by heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Tembin. Messan Annam, AFP/Getty Images
Residents evacuate to a safer place in Kabacan, North

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Residents evacuate to a safer place in Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the southern island of Mindanao on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island. The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Dec. 23, as rescuers pulled dozens of bodies from a swollen river, police said. Ferdinandh Cabrera, AFP/Getty Images
Residents wait in front of a store as it floods in

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Residents wait in front of a store as it floods in Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the southern island of Mindanao on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island. Ferdinandh Cabrera, AFP/Getty Images
In this photo made from video by Aclimah Disumala on

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In this photo made from video by Aclimah Disumala on Dec. 22, 2017, villagers carry cross raging flood waters in Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga Pennisula, southern Philippines. A tropical storm has unleashed flash floods and set off landslides in the southern Philippines leaving dozens of people dead. Aclimah Disumala via the AP
A Filipino government troop conducts patrol as villagers

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A Filipino government troop conducts patrol as villagers wade on floodwater in flood hit town of Salvador, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines on Dec. 23, 2017. Jeoffrey Maitem, EPA-EFE
Filipino villagers cross a river on makeshift rafts

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Filipino villagers cross a river on makeshift rafts in flood hit town of Salvador, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines on Dec. 23, 2017. Jeoffrey Maitem, EPA-EFE
A Filipino villager carries belongings in flood hit

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A Filipino villager carries belongings in flood hit town of Salvador, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines on Dec. 23, 2017. Jeoffrey Maitem, EPA-EFE
Filipino villagers walk amongst debris in flood hit

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Filipino villagers walk amongst debris in flood hit town of Salvador, Lanao del Norte province, Philippines on Dec. 23, 2017. Jeoffrey Maitem, EPA-EFE

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    The Municipality of Kabacan, North Cotabato, on the southern island of Mindanao is flooded on Dec. 23, 2017, after Tropical Storm Tembin dumped torrential rains across the island.The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Dec. 23, as rescuers pulled dozens of bodies from a swollen river, police said.