In Pics | 70,000 displaced, 17 killed by floods in Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to evacuate residents who are trapped in their homes due to the rain that continues to pound on Zamboanga City. As the PCG is monitoring the situation and several government response groups are also on standby, the heavy downpour has reportedly displaced over 70,000 people and has killed 17 people. Meanwhile,

At least 17 people have died in storms across the Philippines in the past week, with more heavy rain expected in already sodden regions of the disaster-prone country. Credit: AFP Photo

Bad weather has plagued the country's southern and central islands since the Christmas weekend when downpours had triggered flooding and landslides. Credit: Reuters Photo

The flash floods have killed 17 and forced nearly 70000 thousands to flee their homes. Credit: Reuters Photo

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard carried those affected by floods during their rescue operation, in Lamitan City, Basilan province, Philippines. Credit: Reuters Photo

The country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports that storms and flood have affected 5,23,991 people across several regions since the start of the year. Credit: AFP Photo

Children are being evacuated by rescue workers from the flooded areas in Zamboanga. Credit: AFP Photo

At least 192 homes have been destroyed across the country and over 70,000 people are staying in 123 evacuation centres. Credit: Reuters Photo

Residents had to wade through chest-deep water on the flooded roads in Jipapad town, Eastern Samar province, Philippines. Credit: AFP Photo

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard are working tirelessly to ensure safety of children and others amid the flood in Zamboanga City. Credit: Reuters Photo