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In Pictures: 'Philippines Typhoon Mirinae'

By James Wray Oct 31, 2009, 16:26 GMT

A Filipino boy braves strong winds during typhoon in the town of Bacoor, Cavite province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents evacuate during typhoon in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino resident gestures as she wades through flood waters in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino recuers maneuver to reach a flooded house in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino woman braves strong winds during typhoon in the town of Bacoor, Cavite province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents hold a python that was caught from flood waters in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino resident collects what is left from his house that was hit by strong waves in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino and his children wade in floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

A Filipino father and his child make their way through floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos make their way through floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos at a flooded cemetery in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos view a damaged bridge in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipino residents collect what is left from their houses that was hit by strong waves in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipinos cross an overflowing creek in Calauan town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos struggle with floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos cross an overflowing creek in Calauan town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos wade through floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon on Saturday hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos struggle with floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon hit several provinces in the Philippines earlier in the day, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

Filipinos wade through floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon hit several provinces in the Philippines earlier in the day, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

A Filipino and his children manuever in floodwaters in Santa Cruz town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines on 31 October 2009. At least five people were killed as a powerful typhoon hit several provinces in the Philippines earlier in the day, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Hundreds of houses in shore areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN

A view of a Filipino family inside a destroyed house that was hit by strong waves in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents riding in a raft, evacuate during typhoon in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents sit on a boat that was hit by strong waves in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents salvage a refrigirator washed by strong waves in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino resident collect what is left from his house that was hit by strong waves in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipinos brave strong winds as they evacuate during typhoon in the town of Bacoor, Cavite province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino resident collect her belongings as strong waves hit many houses in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents collect what is left from their houses which were washed away by strong waves during typhoon in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Filipino residents view a python that was caught from flood waters in the town of Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A Filipino resident collect what is left from his house after it was hit by strong waves in the town of Cardona, Rizal province, Philippines on 31 October 2009. A child drowned as a powerful typhoon on 31 October hit several provinces in the Philippines, triggering flashfloods, landslides and widespread power outages, officials said. Dozens of houses in coastal areas were swept away by huge waves when Typhoon Mirinae hit land. Mirinae pummelled the country three weeks after back-to-back storms wreaked havoc in Manila and the northern provinces, killing nearly 1,000 people and affecting more than 8 million. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG