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Typhoon makes Philippine landfall, government work suspended | Reuters.
Typhoon Rai slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, 16 December ravaging islands and coastal communities in the eastern Philippines and carving a path of devastation, flooding towns and cities across the country. Homes, hospitals, school and community buildings have been ripped to shreds. Typhoon Rai is one of the most powerful storms on record to hit the southern Philippines.
The super storm has caused widespread flooding for millions of people hit hard by the social and economic impacts of the COVID pandemic. We need to be ready to urgently increase support as the full extent of the disaster becomes clear. The Philippines is struck by around 20 typhoons a year, with climate change intensifying the risk of more powerful and frequent storms.
Noru, which is moving westward over rice-producing provinces in Luzon, is likely to emerge over the South China Sea by early Monday. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation may need to turn to Russia to fulfil its fuel needs amid rising global energy prices, bucking pressure from Western allies for countries to shun Moscow.
Skip to main content. No classes, government work, stock trading on Monday Heavy rain, strong winds on main Luzon island Power supply cut, flights cancelled Energy assets on high alert – President Marcos. You May Also Like. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. Go here to connect your wallet. Already have a digital account? In addition, WFP has donated portable satellite communication devices to help the authorities coordinate its response from remote areas; along with mobile storage units and generator for establishing logistics hubs.
WFP is concerned about the typhoon’s impact on food security as it hit when the rice crop was about to be harvested. Crop loss will compound the problems for the poorest households.
– Typhoon Noru smashes into the Philippines, killing 5 and leaving villages in tatters | CNN
After Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines in , the International Rescue Committee helped Started working in: , responding to Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Rai slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, Homes, hospitals, school and community buildings have been ripped to. The storm has caused floods and power outages and forced officials to suspend schools and government work in Manila and outlying provinces.
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