At least 1 113 373 million people have been affected, 481 196 displaced and 28 000 homes damaged in the Philippines after the country was hit by Super Typhoon "Rai" (Odette) on December 16 and 17, 2021.1 The number of affected people in need, including displaced people, and damaged houses and infrastructure is expected to rise significantly in the coming days/weeks, as access to the affected areas is still very limited, DG ECHO reports.
The typhoon made a total of 8 landfalls on December 16 and 17 - in Siargao Island, Cagdianao, Liloan, Padre Burgos, Pres Carlos Garcia, Bien Unido, Carcar, La Libertad and Roxas.
While NDRRMC is officially reporting 156 casualties, 37 missing, and 275 injured, as of December 212, the police and media are reporting at least 375 fatalities and 56 people missing.
A total of 75 areas in Region 5, Region 6, Region 12, CARAGA, and BARMM experienced flash flooding and flooding, NDRRMC reports.
A total of 55 road and 4 bridge sections have been affected.
122 ports were reported non-operational or have suspended trips. Of which, 55 ports resumed operations in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Region 5, Region 7, Region 10.
No comments:
Post a Comment