Heavy rains from tropical storm Trami caused severe flooding in eastern Philippines, leading to rescues from rooftops. With storm warnings issued and thousands in emergency shelters, President Marcos Jr.

Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels towards the country's east coast.

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MANILA - Flash floods have hit several regions in the Philippines as Tropical storm Trami brought heavy rains and plunged many areas without power, affecting over 380,000 people, authorities said Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Trami has dumped heavy rain across the main island of the Philippines, triggering extensive flooding that’s affected around 150,000 people as the government shut most of its operations.

The Philippine central bank on Wednesday suspended currency trading and monetary operations for the day. Stock market trading operated as normal

Torrential rain set off by an approaching storm has swamped eastern Philippine cities and towns in widespread floods that trapped people, some on their roofs, and sparked frantic appeals for rescue boats and trucks.

Schools and government offices closed on Luzon island, while thousands of passengers were stranded in several seaports.

The Philippines halted government operations and closed schools as Tropical Storm Trami neared, with President Marcos mobilizing responders. Heavy rains caused floods in Bicol, displacing residents. The storm's potential landfall posed risks of strong winds and storm surges,