Christmas Storm Becomes Second Deadliest to Hit Philippines in 2018
- Floods, landslides displaced thousands; flights canceled
- Authorities warn monsoon rains to continue, sea travel risky
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Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, emerged as the deadliest weather disaster for the country this year following Typhoon Mangkhut in September.
Usman, a slow-moving storm with winds of up to 55 kilometers (34 miles) an hour, killed at least 61 people as it triggered floods and landslides and forced thousands to flee to safer grounds.