The rising waters of Marikina River brings floodwaters to riverside establishments in Marikina City, east of Manila, Philippines 27 September 2011. At the center is the statue of a woman called 'Marikitna,' which is 25 meters high and was restored in remembrance of the victims and rescuers in Marikina City from typhoon Ketsana on 26 September 2009. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes due to floods. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA explain white statue
A Filipino collects belongings as floodwaters enter his house in San Mateo town in Rizal province, east of Manila, Philippines, 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes due to floods. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
Filipinos evacuating from floods ride a makeshift raft in San Mateo town in Rizal province, east of Manila, Philippines 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes due to floods. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
A Filipino holds on to a plastic rain cover amidst strong winds in Marikina City, east of Manila, Philippines, 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes due to floods. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
Filipino rescuers pull a child under a bridge in Paranaque city, south of Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines on 27 September, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat‘s strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. School classes, government offices and trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange were suspended in the affected areas. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Filipino rescuers help evacuate a man carrying remains of a dead two-day old infant as floodwaters begin to rise around the house where the wake is being held in San Mateo town in Rizal province, east of Manila, Philippines 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes due to floods. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
Filipinos brave strong winds during an evacuation in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Filipinos brave strong winds in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines on 27 September, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. School classes, government offices and trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange were suspended in the affected areas. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Filipino rescuers rescue a baby at a flooded community in Paranaque city, south of Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines on 27 September, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat‘s strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. School classes, government offices and trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange were suspended in the affected areas. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
Filipinos brave strong winds in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines on 27 September, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat‘s strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. School classes, government offices and trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange were suspended in the affected areas. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG
A Filipino policeman assist a child during an evacuation in the slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipinos living along the coastline carry their children during an evacuation in the slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipinos negotiate in floodwaters brought by a storm surge due to Typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipinos living along the coastline clear debris brought by Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipinos walk through floodwaters brought by a storm surge due to Typhoon Nesat near the gates of the US embassy in Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino workers clear an uprooted tree in Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino residents living along the coastline are evacuated on a truck to escape Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino residents living along the coastline are evacuated on a truck to escape Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino residents on a tricycle during an evacuation in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Shanties along the coastline of Manila bay are hit by waves brought by Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern PhilippinesTuesday, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
A Filipino resident views his damaged house which was hit by a cargo ship that broke its anchor in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines , killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
A Filipino carries his daughter during an evacuation in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
A Filipino resident examines his damaged house which is hit by waves brought by Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino residents on a truck during an evacuation in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to fleetheir homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
Filipino policemen assist residents on a truck during an evacuation in a slum area of Baseco, Manila, Philippines on 27 September 2011. Typhoon Nesat slammed the northern PhilippinesTuesday, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. Nesat's strong winds toppled electric posts, uprooted trees and tore off roofs, including the tin roof of an evacuation centre housing about 500 people in Manila. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN
