Flood leaves at least 30,000 on rooftops in central Philippines: "At least 30,000 people were Saturday marooned on their rooftops after Typhoon Fengshen caused a dam to overflow in the central Philippine province of Iloilo, officials said.
'At least 30,000 residents of Iloilo city are stranded on their rooftops because of the flood,' said Iloilo city acting mayor Jed Mabilog.
He said rescuers have reported that many could be missing or killed, but this could not be independently confirmed.
Iloilo congressman Serg Biron said telecommunication lines and electricity have been cut in many areas, making it difficult to coordinate rescue operations."
'At least 30,000 residents of Iloilo city are stranded on their rooftops because of the flood,' said Iloilo city acting mayor Jed Mabilog.
He said rescuers have reported that many could be missing or killed, but this could not be independently confirmed.
Iloilo congressman Serg Biron said telecommunication lines and electricity have been cut in many areas, making it difficult to coordinate rescue operations."
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