Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

MANILA: Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said on Monday (Aug 10).The rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to school and government office closures a

The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.

Britain is bracing for its sixth heatwave of the summer with temperatures forecast to hit 36°C in East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday, before heavy rain arrives

Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead  thenationalnews.com

With the mercury expected to hit 36C in East Anglia and the south east this week, the Met Office is warning there will be a 'north south split' with the weather