Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Death toll in S Philippines flash floods reaches 43
08:42, July 14, 2011
The death toll in flashfloods due to heavy rains in the southern Philippines reached 43, officials said Wednesday.
Dr. Marlowe Ninal, health administrator in the southern city of Cotabato, said at least 13 people displaced by flooding died at the evacuation camp due to severe diseases.
He said two of the fatalities were children, of which one died of severe cold.
Ninal said medicine supplies were sufficient but the problem lies in the evacuees themselves.
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Lawyer and city administrator of Cotabato Cynthia Sayadi said by phone over 2,000 families in the evacuation centre here are still at risk if they return to their flooded homes.
"We are thankful there was no outbreak of the disease. Even before they evacuated following the floods, some of them already have diarrhea," Sayadi said.
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http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7439355.html
08:42, July 14, 2011
The death toll in flashfloods due to heavy rains in the southern Philippines reached 43, officials said Wednesday.
Dr. Marlowe Ninal, health administrator in the southern city of Cotabato, said at least 13 people displaced by flooding died at the evacuation camp due to severe diseases.
He said two of the fatalities were children, of which one died of severe cold.
Ninal said medicine supplies were sufficient but the problem lies in the evacuees themselves.
confused: Ro)Lawyer and city administrator of Cotabato Cynthia Sayadi said by phone over 2,000 families in the evacuation centre here are still at risk if they return to their flooded homes.
"We are thankful there was no outbreak of the disease. Even before they evacuated following the floods, some of them already have diarrhea," Sayadi said.
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http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7439355.html