Millions affected as severe weather batters Philippines' Luzon for weeks

CNA3 hours ago4:42

More than 30 people have died this month in the Philippines from severe flooding caused by multiple weather systems. The country is dealing with the southwest monsoon, three cyclones and a low pressure area that could develop into a fourth cyclone within the next 24 hours. Officials say heavy rains and floods have affected some 2.5 million families. A state of calamity has been declared in several cities and municipalities in the northern island of Luzon. Farmers and fisherfolk have held a protest in Bulacan province, blaming chronic flooding in the province on corruption, anomalous flood control projects and environmental destruction. Jhesset Enano reports from Metro Manila.