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CNN Philippines: Typhoon fatalities hit 326 in Philippines
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The number of victims of Typhoon Rai in the Philippines has reached 326. This is reported by CNN Philippines with reference to the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRRMC).
The NDRRMC also said that 661 people were injured during the typhoon, another 58 are missing.
Super Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines on December 16, with wind speeds of 54 meters per second. According to the official representatives of the country, there are about ten thousand settlements on the supposed route of the typhoon. It is known that almost all flights were canceled in the country, as well as maritime traffic was stopped.
