Floods in the Philippines

"At least 50 dead in Philippines floods"
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/09/26/philippines.floods/index.html

Most of the tragedies I post feature human made cruelty or injustices, but as seen in this article, nature can be just as brutal. When Tropical Storm Ketsana brought rainfall nearly equaling the average amount for the month, the Philippines had an emergency on their hands. After torrential rains and flooding, at least 50 have died with another 41,000 forced to seek refuge in evacuation centers. Fortunately, rescue efforts have saved over 8,000 people, with efforts continuing.