(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Odette” (international name Rai) has slightly intensified and is now nearing typhoon category in strength, according to PAGASA in its 5 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday, December 15. The storm was estimated based on all available data at 735 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (8.8?N, 133.0?E) and is affecting at least 15 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao which have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal […]