Deadly storm blows away from Philippines, but forecasters warn it may return

Tropical Storm Trami dumped heavy rains in northern areas, including Albay province (AP)

Tropical Storm Trami has blown away from the north-western Philippines, leaving at least 46 people dead after extensive flooding stranded thousands of people – with many of them trapped on their roofs.

However, the onslaught may not be over. State forecasters raised the rare possibility that the storm, the 11th and one of the deadliest to hit the Philippines this year, could make a U-turn next week as it is pushed back by high-pressure winds in the South China Sea.