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Typhoon Hagupit downgraded to 'tropical storm'

Typhoon Hagupit has been downgraded to the status of 'tropical storm' as it continues to make its way across the country.

Known locally as Ruby the storm made landfall on Saturday leaving in its wake flooded streets, fallen trees, and entire regions without any means of communication.

More than one million people continued to shelter in makeshift evacuation centres across the Philippines today as it was reported at least 27 people had died in the storm.

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Flooding and power cuts as Typhoon Hagupit hits

Streets were flooded and entire regions lost all means of communication in the Philippines today as Typhoon Hagupit swept across the country.

Strong winds and waves brought by Typhoon Hagupit pound the seawall in Legazpi City Credit: REUTERS/Stringer

More than a million people fled to shelters away from the coastline and landslide-prone villages and sought refuge in local evacuation centres.

According to Reuters, local radio had reported that at least four people were killed in Eastern Samar and Iloilo but this was unconfirmed by officials.

Volcanic rocks are washed onto a main road during a flash flood brought by Typhoon Hagupit Credit: REUTERS/Stringer

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