(BusinessWorld) MORE THAN 80 people have been reported to have died as of Dec. 19 from typhoon Odette, with international name Rai, which left unprecedented damage in southern and central parts of the Philippines.
The highest death toll so far was in the island province of Bohol, where the governor confirmed as of Sunday noon at least 63 deaths in 33 of 48 towns.
The national disaster management agency, meanwhile, recorded another 26 casualties in other areas, which are still subject to validation. At least one person has been reported missing while three were injured.
A total of 706,634 persons were affected, including almost 490,000 who were forced to flee their homes as typhoon Odette brought heavy rains and winds moving at 195 kilometers per hour, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Agency (NDRRMC).
Recovery and relief efforts by both government and the private sector are hampered by damaged infrastructure, including air and sea ports, as well as limited communication lines… Read More
