A spectacular rain microburst moved towards a beach, covering the shore with a hazy storm.

Footage shows the weather phenomenon approaching an island in tourist destination El Nido in Palawan, the Philippines, on September 9.

The sudden rain storm battered the area where there were boats docked and tourists roaming the shallows.

Beachgoer Ginio Marmeto said: ‘It was an awesome experience to watch.'

A rain microburst is a sudden, powerful burst of wind and rain that happens when cool, heavy air from the storm quickly falls to the ground and spreads out in all directions.

The Philippines and neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia are at the start of their annual monsoon rainy season which sees soaring temperatures followed by powerful rain storms. The rudimentary infrastructure often struggles with the deluge, leading to widespread flash floods.