50 dead and dozens feared missing as storm lashes Philippines

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, rescuers use ropes as they evacuate residents from flooded areas due to Tropical Storm Nalgae at Parang, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Friday Oct. 28, 2022. Floodwaters rapidly rose in many low-lying villages, forcing some villagers to climb to their roofs, where they were rescued by army troops, police and volunteers, officials said. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)

Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rain have left at least 50 people dead in the Philippines.

Dozens of people are feared missing, including 60 in Maguindanao province after homes were buried in a huge mudslide laden with rocks, trees and debris, officials said.