PHOTO: Tropical Storm Trami Causes Flooding & Kills 14 in Philippines

Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers, flooded entire communities, and buried some vehicles in volcanic sediment due to the tropical storm Trami.

Officials say at least 14 people have been killed in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Trami devastated communities, overflowed rivers, and drove tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes as it reached the eastern shore.

Rescuers in the Philippines plunged through chest-deep floodwaters on Wednesday to reach residents trapped by the tropical storm.

"Unexpectedly high" flooding in the Bicol province, approximately 400 kilometers (249 miles) southeast of the capital, Manila, was hindering rescue attempts, police said.

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Residents stand on the roof of their submerged houses

Residents look at a vehicle blanketed in volcanic ash caused by heavy rains

The storm has turned streets in the Philippines into rivers

A youngster in a styrofoam box being pushed through the floodwaters

Residents shovel volcanic ash from the adjacent Mayon volcano

Residents cross a bridge loaded with debris after heavy rains

Rescuers carry a resident to safer grounds in Guinobatan, Albay province

A resident swims in strong waves caused by Trami in Manila