Torrential rains brought by tropical storm Trami triggered widespread flooding in eastern Philippines, leaving at least 14 people dead, authorities said on Wednesday. Thousands of people were marooned in their homes and on rooftops as emergency services struggled to respond to a deluge of rescue requests. The storm, locally called Kristine, was advancing towards the northeastern provinces, prompting the government to close public schools and offices on the island of Luzon, except those directly involved in disaster response.