Georgian President saddened by tropical storm in the Philippines

Floods in Kabacan on Mindanao. Rescuers are yet to reach some areas. Photo: AFP
Agenda.ge, 24 Dec 2017 - 11:36, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has conveyed his deep sorrow to the Philippines after a tropical storm hit the country’s southern islands killing some 200.

Margvelashvili took to Twitter to express his sorrow.

Rescue teams have yet to reach some of the affected areas where 150 people are still missing and 70,000 have been displaced from their homes.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte plans to visit communities affected by the storm today.