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In Pictures: Typhoon Hagupit

The storm has landed in the Philippines, destroying homes, downing trees and forcing thousands to flee from villages.

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Volcanic rocks are washed onto a main road during a flash flood brought on by Typhoon Hagupit in Guinobatan, Albay province southern Luzon.
Published On 7 Dec 2014
The powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and cut off communications.
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There were no early reports of casualties, but authorities said they were still gathering information on the ground.
Filipino residents wade on floodwater in Borongan city, Samar island.
A Filipino resident collects belongings on a damged house in Borongan city, Samar island.
Typhoon Hagupit has torn apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities.
Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan(***)s massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled villages and the military went on full alert on Saturday to brace for a powerful storm.
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Filipino residents walk in a flooded street after Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall, in Borongan city, Samar island.
Motorist pass fallen electrical posts in Camalig, Albay province, eastern Philippines.