In Pictures: Typhoon Koppu's trail of devastation in the Philippines

Typhoon Koppu hit the Philippines on Sunday (Oct 18), wreaking havoc as it made its way slowly across the northern tip of country toward the South China Sea. At least 16 people have been killed in its wake.

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Oct 20, 2015, 11:06 AM

Residents crossing a swelling dam, due to rising waters brought about by Typhoon Koppu, in Las Pinas city on Oct 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

Fire volunteers and workers clearing a fallen tree in Manila on Oct 19, 2015, after it toppled on Oct 18 and crushed a house, killing a 14-year-old boy, and injuring four others. PHOTO: AFP

A resident standing with his rescued sow and suckling piglets as people wade through a flooded highway in Santa Rosa town on Oct 19. PHOTO: AFP

An inundated house is seen amid floodwaters in Santa Rosa town on Oct 19. PHOTO: AFP

Houses, partially submerged in floodwaters, are seen in City Camp Lagoon at Baguio city on Oct 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

A seawall project that protects residents along the shore is destroyed by a strong waves brought by Typhoon Koppu in Ilocanos Norte town on Oct 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

Typhoon victims taking shelter at a public school's gymnasium turned evacuation centre in Cabanatuan city on Oct 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

Residents caught in Typhoon Koppu forced to escape floodwaters with their animals on the roof of their home in Cabanatuan city on Oct 19. PHOTO: EPA

Vehicles driving past a fallen signboard in Cabanatuan city on Oct 19. PHOTO: EPA

A man holding an umbrella blown by strong winds in the town of Munoz on Oct 18. PHOTO: EPA

Bride Madel Ortega arrives at her wedding ceremony amidst the storm at a church in San Jose city on Oct 18. PHOTO: EPA

Children playing in floodwaters in San Jose city on Oct 18.
PHOTO: EPA

A boy buying snacks at a flooded store in San Jose city on Oct 18, 2015. PHOTO: EPA

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