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Russian President Putin condoles with Philippines after Odette devastation
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to President Rodrigo Duterte for the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette, expressing solidarity with those who lost loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
As of noon of December 21, at least 156 were reported dead, 37 missing, and 275 injured due to Odette, though the NDRRMC is coordinating with the PNP to verify a higher tally of 375 deaths.
Typhoon Odette caused widespread destruction, toppling electric poles and trees, and flooding numerous areas, with Regions 4B, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 13 particularly affected.
President Duterte declared a state of calamity over these affected regions to hasten relief and rehabilitation efforts.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his condolences to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte following the devastation caused by Typhoon Rai, locally known as Odette.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 375 deaths and 56 missing persons due to Typhoon Odette.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 211 deaths due to Typhoon Odette, with 22 of these verified in Negros Occidental.
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Typhoon Odette has resulted in at least 14 confirmed deaths and seven missing persons, with over 338,000 individuals evacuated as it impacted parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
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President Rodrigo Duterte committed to release funds from the Office of the President by Friday to aid communities affected by Typhoon Odette.
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