Massive Typhoon Slams Philippines

Sept. 27: Residents living beside a swollen river walk through floods in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines as Typhoon Nesat hits the country.  (AP)

Sept. 27: A resident approaches an oil tanker after it broke off its anchor and slammed a row of shanties at the height of typhoon Nesat in the Philippines.  (AP)

Sept. 27: A resident flees from strong winds as an oil tanker in background is battered by big waves after it broke off its anchor and slammed a row of shanties at the height of typhoon Nesat in the Philippines.  (AP)

Sept. 27: A family evacuate to safety with their pet dog at the height of typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines.  (AP)

Sept. 27: Women brave the strong winds and rain as they prepare to evacuate to safer grounds at the height of typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines.  (AP)

Sept. 27: Rescuers carry children to bring them to higher grounds as they evacuate in Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines as Typhoon Nesat hits the country.  (AP)

Sept. 27: Residents carry their belongings to safety as flooding continues at the height of typhoon Nesat in Manila, Philippines. (AP)

Sept. 27: Workers try to remove a fallen tree that blocked a road in Manila at the height of typhoon Nesat in the Philippines.  (AP)