Nesat, a Category 3 typhoon, hit the Philippines Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and causing heavy flooding that isolated parts of Manila.

It lashed crop-growing provinces and brought the capital to a near-standstill as it disrupted power supplies and closed financial markets, government offices, transport and schools. Most deaths occurred in and around metropolitan Manila.

Government offices, schools and universities were closed, as the authorities urged city residents to stay indoors.

The typhoon moved out of the Philippines Wednesday and is expected to hit China's Hainan Island Thursday.

Below are images of the storm's assault on the Philippines:

The main street of Roxas boulevard
The main street of Roxas boulevard is seen submerged under flood waters in metro Manila Reuters
Typhoon Nesat in San Mateo Rizal east of Manila
Residents carry a pig as they wade knee-deep in floodwaters brought on by Typhoon Nesat, locally known as Pedring, in San Mateo Rizal east of Manila Reuters
Typhoon Nesat that hit the Tanza town of Malabon city
Residents assist a woman as they wade in waist-deep floodwaters brought by Typhoon Nesat, locally known as Pedring, that hit the Tanza town of Malabon City. Now, a another storm, Nalgae, is heading toward the Philippines. Reuters
Typhoon Nesat hit Baseco
Children look out from the back of a delivery truck as they evacuate their shanties after floodwaters brought by Typhoon Nesat, locally known as Pedring, hit Baseco Reuters
Typhoon Nesat in San Mateo Rizal east of Manila
Residents are seen in a makeshift evacuation center after their homes were submerged by floodwaters brought by Typhoon Nesat, locally known as Pedringin in San Mateo Rizal east of Manila Reuters
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