Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 24 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers,

Most of the deaths were reported in the Bicol region, south-east of Manila, where at least 20 people died, including seven residents in Naga city.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, rescuers assist residents as they navigate floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami inundate their village at Nabua, Camarines Sur province, Philippines on Oct 24. (AP)