Typhoon Rammasun wreaks Manila mayhem

A boy hugs an electric post while other people take cover under a tree as strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila. (REUTERS)

A fisherman secures his fishpen from strong winds and rain brought by Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) as it hit the coastal town of Bacoor, Cavite southwest of Manila. (REUTERS)

A fisherman retrieves debris from his fishpen destroyed by strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) as it hit the coastal town of Bacoor, Cavite southwest of Manila. (REUTERS)

A boy hugs a tree as he takes cover after strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called  Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila. (REUTERS)

A man hugs a post as he takes cover after strong winds out balance his motorcycle brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila. (REUTERS)

Fishing boats are pictured amid heavy winds and rain brought by Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) as it hit the town of Imus, Cavite southwest of Manila. (REUTERS)

Residents carry their belongings as Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) hit the town of Imus, Cavite southwest of Manil. (REUTERS)

Motorists speed past fallen trees along a highway as Typhoon Rammasun barrels across Manila. (AFP)

A resident stands near waves in Legazpi City, southeast of Manila. (AFP)

Thousands of people fled their homes and ships sheltered from heavy seas in the Philippines on July 15, as the first major storm of the rainy season strengthened into a typhoon. (AFP)

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