Children swim on a flooded street, in suburban Makati, south of Manila, Philippines, as residents continue with their daily chores. Heavy downpour caused by Tropical Storm Pabuk and a new storm brewing off the country's northeast, flooded many streets in the metropolis, forcing schools to close and leaving commuters stranded.

First published in the August 08, 2007, 9:46 p.m. edition

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