- Strike the Philippines
- The overall economic impact of Typhoon Rai is estimated at around $550 million (£435 million)
Crops and food supplies were washed away, affecting the country's international trade and farmers' incomes
Many flights were canceled and dozens of ports were closed, affecting business and tourism
The fishing industry was severely affected with the storm, destroying boats and associated equipment worth over $58 million.
Social impacts
By January 2022, 407 people were killed, 78 people were still missing and nearly 1,150 people had been injured by the storm
The storm affected 11 of the Philippines’ 17 regions. The lives of more than seven million people were disrupted
36 million homes were damaged or destroyed. More than half a million people were left homeless over the Christmas period
There were outbreaks of diarrhea and other diseases due to the lack of sanitation, food, water, shelter, and medication
Thousands of people were housed in temporary shelters, many without running water or sanitation
Environmental impacts
Widespread floods damaged and in many cases destroyed homes and businesses in coastal areas
Farmland was damaged by strong winds and flooding
Thousands of trees were uprooted leading to a massive release of carbon dioxide and loss of habitat with resulting effects on wildlife
Protected areas, including Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) and El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, were damaged
Major roads were blocked by trees, and were impassable.
Reference: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9whg82/revision/4
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