Philippines Typhoon Rai death toll reaches 375 as desperate survivors plead for supplies

Calls for urgent aid as some residents remain without drinking water and food in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai

The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has surged to 375 , as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food.

The Philippine Red Cross reported complete carnage" in coastal areas after Super Typhoon Rai left homes, hospitals and schools ripped to shreds".