Philippines evacuates thousands in floods

Updated July 24 2021 - 8:45pm, first published 8:42pm
Monsoons have flooded Manila as the Philippines grapples with one of Asia's worst COVID outbreaks.
Monsoons have flooded Manila as the Philippines grapples with one of Asia's worst COVID outbreaks.

Philippine authorities have moved thousands of residents in the capital, Manila, out of low-lying communities as heavy monsoon rains, compounded by a tropical storm, flooded the city and nearby provinces.

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