Philippine capital hit by floods

7 August 2012 Last updated at 00:55 ET


Authorities said half of Manila had been hit by flooding

Flooding caused by torrential rain has paralysed parts of the Philippine capital, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes and closing schools, offices and the stock exchange.
Authorities said half of Manila had been hit by floods, with water up to waist and neck levels in some areas.
There were no new reports of casualties from these floods.
But more than 50 people have been killed from eight days of heavy downpours in the north of the country.
It has now been raining in Manila almost constantly

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