Typhoon Gaemi batters Philippines
Torrential rain from Typhoon Gaemi turned the streets of Manila into rivers, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.
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Rescuers paddling their boats in a flooded street in Manila on July 24, 2024, amid heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Gaemi.
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Passengers exiting a half-submerged bus and waving to rescuers in a flooded Manila street on July 24, 2024, amid heavy rain caused by Typhoon Gaemi.
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Residents walking in waist-high flood waters in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on July 24, 2024. The Philippines sees an average of 20 tropical storms annually, causing floods and deadly landslides.
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A man carrying a plastic container wading through a flooded street in Manila on July 24, 2024, amid heavy rain caused by Typhoon Gaemi.
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Rescuers assisting residents in a flooded street in Manila on July 24, 2024. A disaster official says there is an overwhelming number of people asking for help.
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Children sitting atop a tricycle to keep dry following heavy rain in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on July 24, 2024. Schools are shut and work is halted at most government offices.
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A resident carrying a dog while walking in flood waters, following heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Gaemi in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on July 24, 2024.
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Residents carrying a motorcycle in flood waters to save it from further damage in Manila on July 24, 2024.
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A car driving through a flooded road following heavy rain caused by the typhoon that submerged streets, homes, schools and hospitals in flood waters and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate to temporary shelters in Manila on July 24, 2024.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Residents using whatever floating devices they can get their hands on to navigate the flooded streets in a residential area in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on July 24, 2024.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE
