Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines, shuts Manila, prompts mass evacuations

Fishermen secure their boat and fishpens from strong winds and rain brought by Typhoon Rammasun [courtesy]

A typhoon killed at least 10 people as it churned across the Philippines and hit the capital, prompting the evacuation of almost more than 370,000 people and shutting financial markets, offices and schools, rescue officials said on Wednesday.

The eye of Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the country this year, passed to the south of Manila on Wednesday after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, toppling trees and power lines and causing electrocutions and widespread blackouts.