TYPHOON RAI IN THE PHILIPPINES
TYPHOON RAI IN THE PHILIPPINES
December 2021
Images courtesy of NASSA/Caritas Philippines
Images courtesy of NASSA/Caritas Philippines
Images courtesy of NASSA/Caritas Philippines
On 16th December 2021, Typhoon Rai (locally known as Odette) hit the Philippines and devastated the southern and central regions of the archipelago. Extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture was recorded, affecting houses, hospitals, and schools. As of Friday, 31st Dec 2021, officials in the Philippines have reported that the death toll has crossed 400.
People in the affected regions are in need of shelter, food, water, and sanitation facilities.