Thousands flee as storm hits southern Philippines

Tropical Storm Jelawat hits the Philippines, causing thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of floods and landslides. The storm made landfall on the southern island of Mindanao with sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, but precautionary measures have been taken, including the evacuation of over 11,000 residents. The storm is expected to continue moving northwest, bringing heavy rain and the possibility of flooding and landslides in susceptible areas. Shipping has been disrupted and many areas of the country remain vulnerable to such natural disasters.