Typhoon in the Phillipines

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On top of torrential rain Typhoon Nesat hit shore near Manila on Tuesday creating widespread damage. It was raining at a rate of one inch per hour which is relatively little when compared to the 2009 storm that struck here years earlier. The storm surge was the main cause of flooding when it released a wave higher than palm tree's over the protective sea walls. The shanty housing in the area was at severe risk and many people watched as their homes were washed away. The recent heavy rains within the area were already saturated which didn't allow water to soak, instead it spilled out on to the streets adding to the massiving flooding. On top of rain the winds knocked over cars, billboards, and bent signs in half with a wind speed of 75-93 mph. Typhoon Nesat has already taken 16 lives but it's expected to grow as the waters take to the seas and open up the landscape for rescue efforts.