Super typhoon Rai is lashing southern Philippines, forcing thousands of people to take shelter amid warnings of widespread flooding and destruction. Rai hit the Philippines late in the typhoon season - most cyclones typically develop between July and October. At least 33 people were killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official tallies showed on Saturday, with a charity reporting "alarming" destruction on islands that bore the brunt of the storm. "Siargao, Surigao and Dinagat island all suffered the same fate - we are appealing for help." Rai hit the Philippines late in the typhoon season - most cyclones typically develop between July and October.

Source: News 24 December 18, 2021 18:33 UTC