PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

2024-10-24 16:26 Last Updated At：16:30

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Residents use a boat to recover items from their flooded homes caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks along floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A submerged vehicle is seen in floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents ride a boat as they pass by a house submerged in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry their pig to safer grounds after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, continue to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Evacuees lie on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Young evacuees perform prayers being taught by a catechist inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

An evacuee rests on a pew inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A resident swims despite the strong waves caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Residents negotiate a road covered with volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents pose beside a delivery van buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents collect mud as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, hit in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Debris from a damaged road and electric posts caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents stay beside a car partially buried by volcanic mud that had flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents walk along a muddied road as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks beside a truck buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man wades in floods outside his house caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A boy stands outside a flooded house on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents bring down a motorcycle which was recovered at a flooded area on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry drinking water along a flooded road as rains continue on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, caused heavy flooding at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man crosses a flooded rice field during rains on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

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Residents use a boat to recover items from their flooded homes caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks along floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A submerged vehicle is seen in floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents ride a boat as they pass by a house submerged in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry their pig to safer grounds after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, continue to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Evacuees lie on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Young evacuees perform prayers being taught by a catechist inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

An evacuee rests on a pew inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A resident swims despite the strong waves caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Residents negotiate a road covered with volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents pose beside a delivery van buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents collect mud as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, hit in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Debris from a damaged road and electric posts caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents stay beside a car partially buried by volcanic mud that had flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents walk along a muddied road as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks beside a truck buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man wades in floods outside his house caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A boy stands outside a flooded house on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents bring down a motorcycle which was recovered at a flooded area on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry drinking water along a flooded road as rains continue on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, caused heavy flooding at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man crosses a flooded rice field during rains on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Paris conference aims to rally military and humanitarian support for Lebanon

2024-10-24 16:06 Last Updated At：16:10

PARIS (AP) — France on Thursday hosts an international conference for Lebanon to rally military and humanitarian aid for the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500 and deepened an economic crisis.

Paris also seeks to help restore Lebanon's sovereignty and strengthen its institutions. The country, where Hezbollah effectively operates as a state within a state, has been without a president for two years while political factions fail to agree on a new one.

But the international conference comes as critics say French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic approach in the Middle East has been blurred by his apparent evolving approach and sometimes chaotic communication.

Still, France's historic links with Lebanon, a former colony, and its influential diplomacy give Paris momentum to coordinate “a proper response to the massive challenge that the war in Lebanon now poses,” said Middle East expert Rym Montaz, editor in chief of Carnegie Europe’s blog Strategic Europe.

The French "are trying to make sure that international donors get to hear firsthand from the actors on the ground in Lebanon who can best describe the most immediate needs caused by the Israeli aggression that has forcibly displaced 20% of the Lebanese population over the course of two weeks,” she said.

Israel in the past month has launched a major aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon as it targets Hezbollah, with strikes hitting the capital, Beirut, and elsewhere.

The International Organization for Migration has said about 800,000 people are displaced, with many now in overcrowded shelters, while others have fled across the border into Syria.

The cash-strapped Lebanese government is ill-prepared to deal with the crisis or the increased demands on its health system. A number of hospitals have been evacuated because of nearby airstrikes and fears that they might be targeted.

In recent weeks, Macron appeared to toughen his stance against Israel while repeatedly calling for a cease-fire in both Lebanon and Gaza, condemning the “unbearable human toll.” He reiterated his call on Monday while speaking by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said.

There have been recent tensions between the French and Israeli leaders, especially after Macron called for a halt to arms exports for use in Gaza.

Macron has also strongly condemned the “deliberate” targeting by Israel of U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which Israel has denied.

Thursday's conference will include ministers and officials from over 70 countries and international organizations, including the European Union and regional partners, Macron’s office said. Acting Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who met with Macron on Wednesday, will attend.

French organizers said they hope the expected financial pledges of humanitarian aid will meet the United Nations’ call for the $426 million it says is urgently needed in Lebanon. Italy this week announced new aid of 10 million euros ($10.8 million) and Germany on Wednesday pledged an additional 60 million euros ($64.7 million) for people in Lebanon.

France also aims at coordinating international support to strengthen Lebanon’s armed forces so they can “deploy more broadly and efficiently” in the country's south as part of a potential deal to end the war. Such a deal could see Hezbollah withdraw its forces from the border.

International support may include equipment, training and financial aid to hire troops and ensure the army's daily needs, Macron’s office said.

Lebanon's army has been hit hard by five years of economic crisis. It has an aging arsenal and no air defenses, leaving it in no position to defend against Israeli incursions or confront Hezbollah.

The Lebanese army has about 80,000 troops, around 5,000 of them deployed in the south. Hezbollah has more than 100,000 fighters, according to the militant group’s late leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The militant group's arsenal — built with support from Iran — is more advanced.

Conference participants also will discuss how to support the 10,500-soldier-strong U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL. European nations including France, Italy and Spain provide a third of its troops.

Italy, which has over 1,000 troops in the UNIFIL, is notably pushing for the peacekeeping force to be strengthened to “be able to face the new situation” on the ground, an Italian diplomat said, speaking anonymously to discuss ongoing talks.

“What we do know is that without a strengthened Lebanese armed forces and UNIFIL, there can be no sustainable peace and stability at the border between Lebanon and Israel,” Montaz said. “As such, the French efforts are important and crucial for the way forward.”

AP writer Abby Sewell in Beirut, Lebanon, contributed.

PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm

Residents use a boat to recover items from their flooded homes caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks along floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A submerged vehicle is seen in floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents ride a boat as they pass by a house submerged in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry their pig to safer grounds after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, continue to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Evacuees lie on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

An evacuee rests on a pew inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A resident swims despite the strong waves caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Residents negotiate a road covered with volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents pose beside a delivery van buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents collect mud as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, hit in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Debris from a damaged road and electric posts caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents stay beside a car partially buried by volcanic mud that had flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents walk along a muddied road as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks beside a truck buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man wades in floods outside his house caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A boy stands outside a flooded house on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents bring down a motorcycle which was recovered at a flooded area on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry drinking water along a flooded road as rains continue on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, caused heavy flooding at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man crosses a flooded rice field during rains on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents use a boat to recover items from their flooded homes caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks along floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A submerged vehicle is seen in floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents ride a boat as they pass by a house submerged in floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, as it continues to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry their pig to safer grounds after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, continue to inundate Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Evacuees lie on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

An evacuee rests on a pew inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest on pews inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Evacuees rest inside the Holy Family Parish that is used as a temporary evacuation center after floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, inundate their village on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Quezon city, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A resident swims despite the strong waves caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Residents negotiate a road covered with volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents pose beside a delivery van buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents collect mud as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, hit in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Debris from a damaged road and electric posts caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents stay beside a car partially buried by volcanic mud that had flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents walk along a muddied road as they start cleaning their area after floods caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A resident walks beside a truck buried by volcanic mud that flowed down from Mayon volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Trami hit Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man wades in floods outside his house caused by Tropical Trami, locally named Kristine, in Polangui, Albay province, Philippines on Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A boy stands outside a flooded house on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man walks past damages caused by flash floods on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents bring down a motorcycle which was recovered at a flooded area on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

Residents carry drinking water along a flooded road as rains continue on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, caused heavy flooding at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

A man crosses a flooded rice field during rains on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024 after Tropical Storm Trami, locally named Kristine, dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines. (AP Photo/John Michael Magdasoc)

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