In the Philippine archipelago, the passage of typhoon Rai at the end of the week killed at least 375 people, according to a latest report drawn up, Monday, December 20, by the national police. This powerful weather phenomenon is one of the deadliest in recent years in the country.
Meanwhile, at least 239 people were injured and several dozen are still missing, police added. A previous report reported around 200 dead, but the latter is increasing as relief reaches the disaster areas.
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