Typhoon Rammasun hits the Philippines

Authorities said at least 10 people had been killed by the storm.

Strong winds knocked out power and forced thousands of people to evacuate as Typhoon Rammasun hit the central Philippines.
The typhoon, also known as Glenda, struck the main island of Luzon with gusts of up to 185km/h (115 mph).

Millions without power
Town halls had been converted into shelters and evacuees had also been taken to schools and gymnasiums.
"Trees are starting to fall down and everything is just rain and wind," eyewitness Zhey Anzures told the BBC from a Manila suburb.
"We are also just beside a construction site and the cranes are really rotating because of the strong winds."
Manila Electric Company said 2.3 million of its customers were without electricity.

The Philippines is hit by around 20 major storms a year. Typhoon Rammasun is the first to make landfall this year after the rainy season began in June.
Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the country last year, killed more than 6,000 people and was said to be one of the worst storms on record.

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