The death toll from the typhoon in the Philippines has risen to 208

A total number of 208 people have died in the Philippines’ strongest typhoon of the year, according to the country’s national police, making it one of the worst storms in recent years.

Typhoon Rai destroyed the southern and central parts of the island, injuring at least 239 people with 52 individuals reportedly missing.

As a super typhoon, Rai stormed into the nation on Thursday, forcing more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and beachside resorts.

There has been “complete carnage” in coastal regions, according to the Red Cross of the Philippines.

Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon lamented the devastation caused by the calamity to homes, hospitals and community buildings.

Philippines | The death toll from the typhoon has risen to 208