Super Typhoon Rai Aftermath in Surigao, Mindanao

Houses have been damaged after super typhoon Rai made its landfall in Surigao, province of Mindanao, South of the Philippines. Residents of Surigao city are busy cleaning and salvaging their homes after super typhoon Rai, (locally named Odette) turned the city into rubble. Residents are asking for basic necessities as they are in dire need of food and clean water. It’s been now 4 days with no communication outside the city.

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Shoot date: 19/12/2021

Locations: Asia, Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Angeli Cantillana

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Super Typhoon Rai Aftermath in Mindanao

Surigao City reels from Odette impact; Greenpeace renews call for climate emergency declaration

Residents of Surigao City today (Dec. 18) are still reeling from the destruction in their communities following Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). The city was one of the first and worst hit by the typhoon, which made its landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Greenpeace stands with victims, their families, and the Filipinos still trying to get in touch with their loved ones. As the organization calls for immediate relief and recovery efforts, Greenpeace is also renewing its call for the declaration of a national climate emergency.

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