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When Typhoon Rai smashed into the Philippines in mid-December, the island of Siargao was among the hardest hit. The storm killed at least 405 people and left a trail of destruction in the eastern provinces of Surigao del Norte - which includes Siargao, a tourist hotspot - Bohol and Cebu. Among those affected have been James and Marja O'Donnell. When...
SURIGAO CITY, Philippines — The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food.The Philippine Red Cross reported "complete carnage" in coastal areas after Super Typhoon Rai left homes, hospitals and schools "ripped to shreds".The storm tore off roofs,
Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375
SURIGAO CITY, Philippines — The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food.The Philippine Red Cross reported "complete carnage" in coastal areas after Super Typhoon Rai left homes, hospitals and schools "ripped to shreds".The storm tore off roofs,
SURIGAO CITY: The death toll from the strongest typhoon that hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded...