Typhoon Rai, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Odette, was a powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone that struck the Philippines. Rai became the first Category 5-equivalent super typhoon to develop in the month of December since Nock-ten in 2016.
Rai caused severe and widespread damage throughout the Southern Philippines, killing at least 392. The typhoon was estimated to have caused at least ₱35.7 billion ($712 million) worth of damage across the Philippines.
The images are terrible.
Areas that are severely affected based on the initial impact of Typhoon Odette. (For further assessment and data gathering) 1. Surigao (especially Dinagat and Siargao Island) 2. Cagayan De Oro (heavy flooding) 3. Butuan (flashflood and landslides) 4. Tagbilaran ( experienced heavy rains and very strong winds) 5. Maasin, Southern Leyte (especially southern portion that experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall)
Together-Ensemble has rapidly taken action sending manual water filters (very needed for creating drinkable water in the crisis areas)
T-E donated 200kphp to Caritas headed by father Anton
Fr Anton quickly approved initial assistance for Typhoon odette financial assistance to moderate to severely affected dioceses: 1. Tagbilaran- 500k 2. Maasin-500k 3. Cebu-500k 4. Talibon-500k 5. Surigao-500k 6. Kabankalan -300k 7. CDO- 300k Total ₱3.1M
We pray for the displaced families and the souls of the departed.
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(The world is also now helping the Philippines and the gouvernement of France has lent 250M euros to help with crisis response)