Rescue workers in the Philippines are struggling to evacuate tens of thousands of people trapped in their homes as more floods are forecast in the aftermath of Typhoon Nalgae.
Authorities deployed helicopters, inflatable boats and amphibious vehicles for the evacuation on Sunday but officials said it was close to impossible to pluck everyone to safety.
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