Heavy flooding paralyses Philippine capital Manila

Name: Heavy flooding paralyses Philippine capital Manila
Uploaded: 2012-08-07T09:15:45.000Z
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Description: Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as torrential rain causes heavy flooding in parts of the Philippine capital Manila.

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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.

The BBC's Kate McGeown reports from Manila.

Asia

7 August 2012