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Death toll from Phillipines typhoon climbs as recovery efforts continue
The Phillipines is continuing to recover from a massive typhoon which hit the country on Thursday, claiming 375 lives
Known as Super Typhoon Rai the extreme weather event saw gusts of winds at 195 km/h – and it sent some 400,000 people running for safety.
According to police on the ground 500 people have been injured and 56 are missing.
Rescue teams have described scenes of “complete carnage”.
There are fears widespread landslides and flooding may have claimed more lives.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency appeal seeking 20 million Swiss francs (£16m; $22m) to fund long-term relief efforts.
Thousands of military, coast guard and fire personnel have been deployed in the country’s worst-affected areas to assist with search and rescue efforts.
Military aircraft and naval vessels are bringing aid to the worst-hit areas.