Philippines: Scores dead as officials assess Typhoon Rai damage
By DW
21 December 2021 |
10:36 am
Local officials are informing the public through social media posts about the extent of damage in their own regions, with one official saying at least 63 died in his province. Emergency rescue operations are under way.
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