Tropical storm Trami has blown away from the northwestern Philippines, leaving at least 46 people dead mostly in extensive flooding that forced authorities to scramble for more rescue boats to save thousands of terrified people,

Philippine rescue workers battled floodwaters Friday to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Tropical Storm Trami moved out to sea after killing at least 40 people.

Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers,