Heavy rains flood Philippine capital

Residents in the Philippine capital wade through flood water.<br/> <br />A tropical storm bought heavy rain to Manila, forcing residents in riverside communities to move to higher ground.<br/> <br />In Manila Bay around 400 houses were damaged when two barges dislodged from their anchors.<br/> <br />Strong winds and waves sent the boats crashing into a nearby poor district, destroying homes made of light materials.<br/> <br />Residents were left salvaging the wreckage for belongings.<br/> <br />Families living along the Marikina River sought refuge from the floods in a basketball court.<br/> <br />Nationwide, more than 2,000 people have headed to evacuation centres.<br/> <br />The storm has shut schools and cancelled domestic flights.<br/> <br />More heavy rain is expected as tropical storm Saola moves north.<br/> <br />Sarah Charlton, Reuters.