The storm made landfall in Siargao, a popular tourist island, packing winds of about 175km/h (110mph). Power and communication lines are currently down on parts of Siargao, and the UN says 13 million people could be affected by the typhoon. Flights were cancelled and ports closed because of possible storm surges. Rai is one of the strongest typhoons to hit the South-East Asian country this year. The authorities have reported no deaths or injuries so far.