Typhoon Rai

Asia Pacific Dec 22, 2021

Typhoon Rai's deadly path through Philippines 'exceeded all predictions,' forecaster says

by Kanupriya Kapoor

A lack of real-time data and case studies of similar storms in the region made it difficult for forecasters to predict just how much the storm would intensify.

Asia Pacific Dec 19, 2021

More than 90 dead in Philippines typhoon: officials

Deadly Typhoon Rai also forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes, knocked out communications and electricity in many areas and caused widespread flooding.