Philippine death toll from its strongest typhoon of year tops 400
Manila, The PhilippinesReuters The Philippine death toll from Typhoon Rai has crossed the 400 mark, the disaster agency said on Friday, as officials in some hard-hit provinces appealed for more supplies of food, water and shelter materials about two weeks after the storm struck. Rai was the 15th and deadliest typhoon to hit the South-East […]
Philippine death toll from Typhoon Rai climbs to 208 – police
Manila, The PhilippinesReuters The death toll in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Rai has risen to 208, after the storm carved a trail of destruction in central and southern provinces late last week, the national police spokesperson said on Monday. There were 52 people still missing, according to police data, as relief efforts continued following […]
Philippines reports dozens more deaths from Typhoon Rai
Manila, The PhilippinesReuters At least 72 people died in the central Philippine province of Bohol in the wake of Typhoon Rai, the provincial governor said on Sunday, taking the total number of casualties across the country to above 100. Authorities ramped up relief operations on Sunday after Typhoon Rai hit on Thursday and Friday, the […]
Philippines’ feared death toll from Typhoon Rai rises to 31
Manila, The Philippines Reuters The feared death toll from a typhoon that battered the Philippines has risen to 31, officials said on Saturday, nearly triple the previous day’s number as rescue teams reach damaged areas and communication lines are restored. Aerial view showing damaged houses in Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte Province, Philippines, on 17th […]