Huge storm batters Philippines

A very powerful storm has hit a group of islands in the Pacific ocean, causing damage and disruption.

Typhoon Cimaron brought 124 mph winds and flooding to the Philippines, meaning schools were shut and flights had to be cancelled.

A 28-year-old woman and her child were killed and there were reports of other casualties on the island of Luzon.

Cimaron has got weaker as it moves westwards, and it's thought the storm is heading for near-by Vietnam.

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Last month more than 200 people were killed by Typhoon Xangsane.

About 20 typhoons hit the Philippines every year, but Cimaron is the most powerful one since 1998.

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes to avoid flooding. And the strong winds are causing lots of damage to flimsy houses.

Schools were closed on Monday, and it's not clear when they'll re-open.