Rescuers move in as Philippine flooding eases
Widespread flooding that killed at least 11 people and paralysed the Philippine capital began to ease today as rescue efforts focused on a large number of distressed residents, some still marooned on their roofs.
Government forecasters said the monsoon rains that overflowed major dams and rivers in Manila and surrounding provinces would gradually abate and lead to sunny weather tomorrow after 12 days of relentless downpours.
