A delivery truck negotiates flooded roads as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Residents carry their belongings as Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) hit the town of Imus, Cavite southwest of Manila, July 16, 2014. Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools on Wednesday as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. The typhoon, the strongest to hit the country this year, has already torn through eastern islands, toppling trees and power lines and causing blackouts. On Wednesday, it brought storm surges to the Manila Bay area and prompted disaster officials to evacuate slum-dwellers on the capital's outskirts. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Residents wade along flooded roads as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun knocked out power in many areas but it spared the Philippine capital, Manila, and densely-populated northern provinces from being directly battered Wednesday when its fierce wind shifted slightly away, officials said. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

A motorcyclist falls down along a main road after strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila July 16, 2014. Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools on Wednesday as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. (Photo by Romeo Ranoco/Reuters)

A man assisted a motorcyclist after he fell along a main road after strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila July 16, 2014. (Photo by Romeo Ranoco/Reuters)

Vehicle traverse a road littered by debris from fallen trees brought by strong winds as Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) hit Paranaque, Metro Manila, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A fisherman's house in the middle of a fish pen leans to one side as it is pounded by waves, strong winds and rain brought by Typhoon Rammasun (known locally as Glenda) in the coastal town of Bacoor, Cavite, southwest of Manila, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Residents look at a boat destroyed by strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun that battered the coastal bay of Baseco compound, metro Manila July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun 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. (Photo by Romeo Ranoco/Reuters)

A huge tree crushes a car during the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) that hit Makati city in Manila July 16, 2014. (Photo by Mark DeMayo/Reuters)

Residents gather salvageable items amidst debris brought at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) along the seashore of the coastal town of Rosario, Cavite southwest of Manila, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Residents cut the branches of a huge tree that fell along a road at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) at a subdivision in Paranaque, Metro Manila, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Residents stand on the edge of a road next to a bridge destroyed during the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) in Batangas city south of Manila, July 17, 2014. The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, was heading towards China after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, shutting down the capital and knocking down trees and power lines, causing widespread blackouts. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

Residents gather near a bridge destroyed during the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) in Batangas city south of Manila, July 17, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A man salvages what is left of his makeshift house as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Residents at the slum community of Baseco evacuate to safer grounds at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) which battered Manila Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. Typhoon Rammasun left at least seven people dead and knocked out power in many areas but it spared the Philippine capital, Manila, and densely populated northern provinces from being directly battered Wednesday when its fierce wind shifted slightly away, officials said. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

Fishing boats are pictured amid heavy winds and rain brought by Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) as it hit the town of Imus, Cavite southwest of Manila, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A man walks through heavy wind and rain as Typhoon Rammasun barrels across Manila on July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun shut down the Philippine capital on July 16 as authorities said the first major storm of the country's brutal rainy season claimed at least one life and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. (Photo by Jay Directo/AFP Photo)

An ice cream vendor cycles past a huge fallen tree after an onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun, (locally named Glenda) in Batangas city south of Manila, July 17, 2014. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A Filipino woman keeps herself warm by using a blanket as she looks from inside her makeshift home while Typhoon Rammasun nears suburban Navotas, Philippines, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Rammasun knocked out power in many areas but it spared the Philippine capital, Manila, and densely-populated northern provinces from being directly battered Wednesday when its fierce wind shifted slightly away, officials said. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Young residents look at the remains of damaged homes as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

People take cover under a tree after strong winds brought by Typhoon Rammasun, locally called Glenda, battered the capital, metro Manila July 16, 2014. Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools on Wednesday as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. (Photo by Romeo Ranoco/Reuters)

A man holds a large umbrella at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) which battered Taguig city east of Manila, Philippines Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A father and his son evacuate to safer grounds as Typhoon Rammasun battered Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

The umbrella of a Filipino boy is broken by strong winds as he crosses a street while Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Workers at a nearby fishing port brave strong rains as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Residents of the slum community of Baseco fix the electrical wiring of their topple house following the onslaught of typhoon Rammasun Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. Typhoon Rammasun left at least seven people dead and knocked out power in many areas Wednesday but the Philippine capital and densely populated northern provinces were spared a direct battering when its fierce winds shifted slightly. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

Residents brave strong winds and rain as they evacuate from their homes at an informal settlers' area as Typhoon Rammasun barrels across Manila on July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun shut down the Philippine capital on July 16 as authorities said the first major storm of the country's brutal rainy season claimed at least one life and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. (Photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP Photo)

A boy evacuates to safer grounds at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) which battered the city Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

A village official leads a child as he is evacuated from their house at an informal settlers' area as Typhoon Rammasun barrels across Manila on July 16, 2014. (Photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP Photo)

A Filipino boy tries to sweep out floating debris from their flooded home as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Filipino residents view their flooded surrounding caused by strong winds and rain brought by typhoon Rammasun along the coastline of the Tondo slum area, in Manila, Philippines, 16 July 2014. At least 12 people have been killed as typhoon Rammasun batters the north-eastern Philippines, disaster relief officials and police say. Eight died after being hit by toppled trees, electric posts or collapsed concrete walls, while three drowned in swollen rivers and one died from a heart attack. Typhoon Rammasun pounded the Philippine capital on 16 July, cutting off power and forcing the Manila to shut down after leaving one person dead in an eastern province. The typhoon strengthened as it whipped Manila with maximum winds of 150 kilometres per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 185 kph, the weather bureau said. (Photo by Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA)

Residents wade through floods as they go back to their home while Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun knocked out power in many areas but it spared the Philippine capital, Manila, and densely-populated northern provinces from being directly battered Wednesday when its fierce wind shifted slightly away, officials said. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Abandoned homes are hit by waves after they were left behind by their Filipino resident in the strong winds and rain brought by typhoon Rammasun along the coastline of the Tondo slum area, in Manila, Philippines, 16 July 2014. (Photo by Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA)

Residents of the slum community of Baseco evacuate to safer grounds at the onslaught of typhoon Rammasun in Manila Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. Typhoon Rammasun left at least seven people dead and knocked out power in many areas Wednesday but the Philippine capital and densely populated northern provinces were spared a direct battering when its fierce winds shifted slightly. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

Firemen remove the branches from a fallen tree which fell on two cars at the onslaught of Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) which battered Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Bullit Marquez/AP Photo)

Vehicles drive along Roxas Boulevard as Typhoon Rammasun hit Metro Manila on July 16, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun shut down the Philippine capital on July 16 as authorities said the first major storm of the country's brutal rainy season claimed at least four lives and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. (Photo by Jay Directo/AFP Photo)

A fisherman secures his boat as Typhoon Rammasun hits the coastal town of Imus, Cavite southwest of Manila. Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. The typhoon, the strongest to hit the country this year, has already torn through eastern islands, toppling trees and power lines and causing blackouts. It brought storm surges to the Manila Bay area and prompted disaster officials to evacuate slum-dwellers on the capital's outskirts. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A Filipino sits on his tri-bike in a flooded area due to typhoon Rammasun in Manila, Philippines, 16 July 2014. Typhoon Rammasun pounded the Philippine capital on 16 July, cutting off power and forcing the Manila to shut down after leaving one person dead in an eastern province. Hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes as Rammasun, locally called Glenda, made landfall on 15 July in the eastern Philippines. The typhoon strengthened as it whipped Manila with maximum winds of 150 kilometres per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 185 kph, the weather bureau said. (Photo by Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA)

A Filipino rescue worker carries a child after an evacuation was implemented due to Typhoon Rammasun in Manila, Philippines, 16 July 2014. (Photo by Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA)

A resident carries a tank of liquified petroleum gas as he negotiates a flooded area while Typhoon Rammasun nears suburban Quezon city, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)

Residents walk amidst debris and mud brought by Typhoon Rammasun (locally named Glenda) in a coastal village of sea gypsies, also known as Badjaos, in Batangas city, south of Manila, July 17, 2014. The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after the typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. (Photo by Erik De Castro/Reuters)

A Filipino resident takes pictures using her smartphone outside a flooded village as Typhoon Rammasun batters suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. (Photo by Aaron Favila/AP Photo)