The passage of Typhoon Megi "fifth, the highest category in the Philippines began on Monday. Typhoon hit the north of the country where the most important from the standpoint of agricultural areas. Typhoon hit the north of the country where the most important from the standpoint of agricultural areas. On Sunday, residents of 19 provinces had been evacuated because of the risk of landslides. On Sunday, residents of 19 provinces had been evacuated because of the risk of landslides. According to experts, the speed of wind gusts in the range of the "Mega" at times exceeded 225 kilometers per hour. According to experts, the speed of wind gusts in the range of the "Mega" at times exceeded 225 kilometers per hour. The victims of Typhoon Megi in the Philippines were seven people. The victims of Typhoon Megi in the Philippines were seven people.
1. To the north of the Philippines on the morning of Monday, Oct. 18, hit a powerful typhoon Megi with torrential rains and wind speeds up to 280 km / h. To the north of the Philippines on the morning of Monday, Oct. 18, hit a powerful typhoon Megi with torrential rains and wind speeds up to 280 km / h. In the photo: Living in a poor district, located under a bridge in the Philippine capital, rushing for 18 October. In the photo: Living in a poor district, located under a bridge in the Philippine capital, rushing for 18 October.
2. Father with his daughters at home, which is located under a bridge in Manila. Father with his daughters at home, which is located under a bridge in Manila
3. Typhoon Megi shot from space, as at 2.30 (Coordinated Universal Time) on October 18. Typhoon Megi shot from space, as at 2.30 (Coordinated Universal Time) on October 18.
4. The passage of Typhoon Megi "the fifth, the highest category (on its own Philippine system -" Juan ") on the Philippines began with landslides in mountainous areas and huge waves on the coast of north-east of the country. The passage of Typhoon Megi "the fifth, the highest category (on its own Philippine system -" Juan ") on the Philippines began with landslides in mountainous areas and huge waves on the coast of north-east of the country. Photo: Strong rainfall in the north of the Philippine capital on October 18. In the photo: Heavy rain in the north of the Philippine capital on October 18.
5. Wheelchair rides in pouring rain, caused by the typhoon, among the cars in the city Bagyo, Benguet Province. Wheelchair rides in pouring rain, caused by the typhoon, among the cars in the city Bagyo, Benguet Province.
6. Even in anticipation of the hurricane, thousands of people fled their homes, closed schools, banned navigation, people stocked up with food and medicines. Even in anticipation of the hurricane, thousands of people fled their homes, closed schools, banned navigation, people stocked up with food and medicines. In the photo: roof of the house, torn Typhoon Megi, hanging from a tree. In the photo: roof of the house, torn Typhoon Megi, hanging from a tree.
7. Typhoon passed through the most agriculturally developed region of the country. Typhoon passed through the most agriculturally developed region of the country. Destroyed rice crops and forests. Destroyed rice crops and forests
8. Each year during the rainy season from June to December for the second-largest Philippine archipelago falls about 20 storms and typhoons. Each year during the rainy season from June to December for the second-largest Philippine archipelago falls about 20 storms and typhoons.
9. Passer-by jumping over a huge puddle on the flooded streets of Manila. Passer-by jumping over a huge puddle on the flooded streets of Manila. It was expected that Mega is almost not affect the country's capital, but part of Manila still flooded. It was expected that Mega is almost not affect the country's capital, but part of Manila still flooded.
10. A woman walks along the road in Manila, littered break trees. A woman walks along the road in Manila, littered break trees. By the arrival of a typhoon in the capital were prepared in advance - to 12-million city dismantled billboards and banners. By the arrival of a typhoon in the capital were prepared in advance - to 12-million city dismantled billboards and banners.
11. Top view of a flooded house in the city Bagyo, which is located in the province of Benguet. Top view of a flooded house in the city Bagyo, which is located in the province of Benguet.
12. Mega - the tenth in this year and most powerful struck the Philippines in the last four years, the typhoon. Mega - the tenth in this year and most powerful struck the Philippines in the last four years, the typhoon.
13. Felled poles of power lines in San Jose in the Philippines. Felled poles of power lines in San Jose in the Philippines. The country has interrupted power supply, the airlines have canceled some flights. The country has interrupted power supply, the airlines have canceled some flights.
14. In September and October last year, tropical storm "Ketsana" and typhoon "Parma" swept through Manila, leading to the deaths of more than 1100 people and flooding up to 80% of the city. In September and October last year, tropical storm "Ketsana" and typhoon "Parma" swept through Manila, leading to the deaths of more than 1,100 people and flooding up to 80% of the city. ghts.
15. Local residents in Medzhiin Ilagan (Megiin Ilagan), Isabela Province, look at destroyed buildings. Local residents in Medzhiin Ilagan (Megiin Ilagan), Isabela Province, look at destroyed buildings.
16. Destroyed and flooded the school building in San Jose in the Philippines. Destroyed and flooded the school building in San Jose in the Philippines.
17. Brought "Mega" torrential rains caused landslides and flooding in some areas were evacuated for more than four thousand people. Brought "Mega" torrential rains caused landslides and flooding in some areas were evacuated for more than four thousand people.
18. Police help to remove a tree that collapsed on a house in San Jose. Police help to remove a tree that collapsed on a house in San Jose.
19. Children play next to debris and fallen trees after the passage of Typhoon Megi. Children play next to debris and fallen trees after the passage of Typhoon Megi.
20. The entire province of Isabela declared a disaster zone, 90% of the neighboring province of Cagayan and the Philippine Cordilleras in general have lost respect. The entire province of Isabela declared a disaster zone, 90% of the neighboring province of Cagayan and the Philippine Cordilleras in general have lost respect.
21. Four major roads in northern Luzon overwhelmed by landslides, in many mountain areas disrupted power supply. Four major roads in northern Luzon overwhelmed by landslides, in many mountain areas disrupted power supply.
Roof collapsed at a petrol station on the main highway in the province of Isabela, north of Manila.
23.Rescuers and the military in preparation for the rescue operation in Manila Camp Aguinaldo on 17 October, during the approach of Typhoon Megi to the Philippine capital.