Footage shows floodwater pouring into shops inside a mall in Quezon City in Manila, the Philippines on October 12, as tropical storm Ofel hit the country.

Onlooker Rain Saguid said the water came from the ceiling's portion above a clothing store that collapsed after heavy rains started to pour outside.

He said: "They really should take a look at their building maintenance. It could have been dangerous if someone was standing under the broken ceiling."

The mall did not close for the day and continued operation with customers being seen walking around the water-logged areas.

Ofel is expected to exit the country on Friday (October 16), leaving a trail of destruction in its path after a series of flash floods and landslides.