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Victims of flood in Cagayan De Oro

As the days go after major flooding, the need for housing, food, money and jobs increase. Most people have lost all of their belongings, money and...

by Alexander Widding in Philippines on 29/12/2011

Environment

Flood aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines

Flood aftermath, a large number of people are without a home, money, food or a job. Deathtoll has reached more than 1250, and hundreds are still...

by Alexander Widding in Philippines on 28/12/2011

Environment

Flood aftermath in Iligan City

Flooding in Iligan City leave hundreds dead and missing. Big areas along Iligan river are devastated and covered in mud and debris from houses and...

by Alexander Widding in Philippines on 26/12/2011

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29/12/2011 - Victims of flood in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - As the days go after major flooding,...
28/12/2011 - Flood aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - Philippines - Flood aftermath, a large number of...
26/12/2011 - Flood aftermath in Iligan City - Philippines - Flooding in Iligan City leave hundreds...
25/12/2011 - Victims of flooding in Cayagan De Oro - Philippines - Philippines - Victims of major flood in Cayagan De...
24/12/2011 - Flooding aftermath in Cagayan De Oro on Christmas Eve - Philippines - Typhoon Washi has killed more than 1,...
23/12/2011 - Typhoon Washi aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - Typhoon Washi has killed more than 1,...
22/12/2011 - Typhoon Washi aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - Typhoon Washi in the Philippines has...
21/12/2011 - Flood and mudslide aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - Typhoon Washi has so far killed more...
03/12/2011 - London Climate Change rally to pressure UN Climate talks at Durban - United Kingdom - The rally coincides with the UN Climate...
27/11/2011 - Clear visibility after a week of London Fog - United Kingdom - The skyline was clear as temperatures...

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As the days go after major flooding, the need for housing, food, money and jobs increase. Most people have lost all of their belongings, money and important documents after the flood. C...
Flood aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines
Flood aftermath, a large number of people are without a home, money, food or a job. Deathtoll has reached more than 1250, and hundreds are still missing. Cagayan De Oro, Philippines. 28...
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