PHOTO: Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines

Tropical storm Trami has caused torrential rains, swamped entire neighborhoods, and buried several automobiles in volcanic debris.

Officials say at least 14 people were killed in the Philippines when Tropical Storm Trami destroyed areas, overflowed rivers, and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes as it approached the eastern coast.

Rescuers in the Philippines waded through chest-deep floodwaters on Wednesday to rescue residents stranded by the tropical storm. "Unexpectedly high" floods in Bicol province, around 400 kilometers (249 miles) southeast of Manila, hampered rescue efforts, police said.

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Residents stand on the rooftops of their inundated houses

Residents look at a car covered in volcanic ash due to heavy rains

The storm has turned streets in the Philippines into rivers

A youngster in a styrofoam box being pushed through the floodwaters

Residents shovel volcanic ash from the neighboring Mayon volcano

Residents cross a bridge filled with debris following heavy rains

Rescuers carry a resident to safer grounds in Guinobatan, Albay province

A resident swims in strong waves caused by Trami in Manila