Widespread floods, people trapped on roofs as tropical storm nears Philippines

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, rescuers carry a resident to safer grounds as they navigate floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)

Torrential rain set off by an approaching Tropical Storm Trami has swamped cities in the eastern Philippines, with widespread flooding trapping people in their homes and on roofs.

As a result, the Filipino government has shut down public schools and government offices on the entire main island of Luzon, except those urgently needed for disaster response to protect millions in the path of the storm and floodwaters.