Flooded car in Philippines The Philippines' disaster agency said on Aug. 13 massive floods in Luzon brought by a tropical depression have displaced 380,000 residents and killed at least two. (YouTube screenshot: United News International)

(Bloomberg) – At least six people died and tens of thousands fled their homes as monsoon rain triggered flooding in the Philippine capital and nearby areas, reminiscent of the deadly Typhoon Ketsana nine years ago.

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