Typhoon Conson blows downs trees as it lashes eastern Philippines

Typhoon Conson knocked down trees and lamp-posts as it lashed eastern Philippines Tuesday afternoon.

Resident Raul Velarde filmed the damage wrought by the storm on Catbalogan City in the eastern province of Samar on September 7. Footage shows trees, street lamps, and electric posts toppled over by strong winds. Roadside shanties were also heavily damaged.