Typhoon Odette kills at least 108 in Philippines

At least 108 people have died due to Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai), making it one of the deadliest typhoons in recent years.

The storm caused widespread damage across central and southern Philippines, knocking out communications and electricity, damaging hospitals, toppling power poles, and flooding villages.

More than 300,000 people were displaced as they fled their homes and resorts to escape the powerful typhoon.

Bohol Governor Arthur Yap reported 72 deaths in his province alone, while ten more fatalities occurred on Dinagat Islands.