Storm kills 51, strands thousands on rooftops in Philippines

Deseret News Sunday 27th September, 2009

MANILA, Philippines — More than a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours Saturday as Tropical Storm Ketsana slammed ashore in the Philippines, killing at least 51 people and stranding thous...

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