Dramatic flood rescues ensue in Philippines, Taiwan following astronomical rainfall

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Rescuers fought against turbulent floodwaters to pull residents to safety.

, which was classified as a severe tropical storm at the time, tracked from the Philippine Sea into the South China Sea.

Video of dramatic rescue efforts emerged from the province of Cagayan, located in the far northeastern portion of Luzon, as rescuers fought against turbulent floodwaters to pull residents to safety. Rescuers were tied to a safety line and formed a human chain to prevent people from being swept away.This animated gif shows Typhoon Nesat passing between the Philippines and Taiwan from 8 p.m. Oct. 12 and 8 p.m. Oct. 17 China Standard Time.

Much of northern Luzon recorded a general 4-8 inches of rain over the weekend, and most of it arrived over a 24-hour period. Rainfall totals over the course of 72 hours reached astronomical levels as a result of Nesat, according to data from the Central Weather Bureau, Taiwan's weather service.One station in the Shilin District of Taipei City recorded a staggering 71.6 inches of rainfall from last Friday to Sunday. Dozens of other stations in the northern portion of Taiwan recorded rainfall amounts from 28-40 inches over the same time frame.

 

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