Residents salvage what's left of their damaged homes caused by Typhoon Rai in Cebu city, central Philippines. Witnesses described ferocious winds that ripped off roofs and forced down trees, while others experienced severe flooding that trapped residents on their roofs. Officials were confirming at least two other typhoon-related deaths in central Guimaras province. Coast guard personnel rescued residents trapped in chest-deep waters on Thursday in a southern province, where torrential rains swamped villages in brownish water. At least 62 cities and towns either lost power entirely or were experiencing disruptions in their electricity services.

Source: The Standard December 17, 2021 08:25 UTC