The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 46, with at least 20 other people still missing, authorities have announced.

Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Oct. 25 while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76.

The death toll in the Philippines from Tropical Storm Trami rose to 46 on Friday with another 20 people missing as officials warned the weather pattern could loop back and lash the country with heavy rain and winds again next week.