By VOA News 27 September 2009
Officials in the Philippines said Sunday at least 51 people were killed and 21 are missing after a tropical storm tore through Manila and several northern provinces Saturday.
The Philippine government declared a "state of calamity" after Tropical Storm Ketsana dumped nearly a month's worth of rain in just nine hours on the capital and more than 20 provinces.
The storm swept houses away, and hundreds of vehicles were stalled in floodwaters around Manila.
Officials say 1,800 people were forced from their homes into shelters. Some residents were stranded on rooftops waiting for rescue.
There are also reports of widespread blackouts. Hundreds of travelers are stranded in airports and along water routes.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.
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