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Typhoon Rai: Death toll in the Philippines climbs to at least 208

Updated On Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

Rai, the 15th typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, engulfed villages in floods, trapped residents on roofs, toppled trees and knocked out power in southern and central island provinces, where more than 300,000 villagers had fled to safety before the onslaught, officials said.

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Typhoon Rai, which made landfall in the Philippines last week, has killed at least 208 and around 52 people still remain missing, the national police spokesperson said on Monday.(AP)

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

Typhoon Rai, which made landfall in the Philippines last week, has killed at least 208 and around 52 people still remain missing, the national police spokesperson said on Monday.(AP)

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According to the newspaper, typhoon-related deaths have also been reported in the Philippine regions of Caraga, Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga.(AP)

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

According to the newspaper, typhoon-related deaths have also been reported in the Philippine regions of Caraga, Northern Mindanao and Zamboanga.(AP)

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More than 180,800 people remain displaced and power outages have been reported in over 3,000 different areas in the Philippines.(AP)

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

More than 180,800 people remain displaced and power outages have been reported in over 3,000 different areas in the Philippines.(AP)

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Relief operations have been accelerating but remain hampered by damage caused to communication and power lines, which have yet to be restored in many devastated areas.(REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

Relief operations have been accelerating but remain hampered by damage caused to communication and power lines, which have yet to be restored in many devastated areas.(REUTERS)

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Residents stand next to a destroyed market building in General Luna town, Siargao island, Surigao del norte province, a day after super Typhoon Rai devastated the island. (AFP)

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Residents stand next to a destroyed market building in General Luna town, Siargao island, Surigao del norte province, a day after super Typhoon Rai devastated the island. (AFP)

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Aviation personnel assist in unloading packs of relief goods for victims of typhoon Rai, in Surigao del Norte province, Philippines.(REUTERS)

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Aviation personnel assist in unloading packs of relief goods for victims of typhoon Rai, in Surigao del Norte province, Philippines.(REUTERS)

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A man fixes the roof of his damaged house after Typhoon Rai ripped roofs, toppled trees and knocked out power in southern and central island provinces.(AP)

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A man fixes the roof of his damaged house after Typhoon Rai ripped roofs, toppled trees and knocked out power in southern and central island provinces.(AP)

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President Rodrigo Duterte has committed to release around 2 billion pesos ($40 million) in funds to typhoon-hit provinces to help in recovery efforts.(AP)

Updated on Dec 20, 2021 10:10 AM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte has committed to release around 2 billion pesos ($40 million) in funds to typhoon-hit provinces to help in recovery efforts.(AP)

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