Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee

By Manuel Mogato and Rosemarie Francisco MANILA (Reuters) - The strongest typhoon in the world this year and possibly the most powerful ever to hit land battered the central Philippines on Friday, forcing millions of people to flee to safer ground, cutting power lines and blowing apart houses. Haiyan, a category-5 super typhoon, bore down on the northern tip of Cebu Province, a popular tourist ... More here: Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee

Philippines slammed by Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest ever recorded

(CNN) — With 25 million people in its path, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever observed, Super Typhoon Haiyan, made landfall Friday morning in the Philippines, the country’s weather service reported. At least three people, including a 1-year-old, were … More here: Philippines slammed by Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest ever recorded

A Guide to Travel Insurance in Malaysia – Types of Policies

By Balkish Rosly SaveMoney.my began our guide to travel insurance last week by explaining exactly what it is and what it entails. This week, we continue with an explanation of the types of travel insurance policies. Read on to learn … Continue reading More here: A Guide to Travel Insurance in Malaysia – Types of Policies

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One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded tore into the Philippines today, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddled indoors. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometres southeast of Manila, at 4:40am (2040 GMT Thursday) and was travelling quickly northwest,... More here: philippines-typhoon-AFP-081113.jpg

One of most intense typhoons ever recorded hits Philippines

One of the most intense typhoons ever recorded tore into the Philippines on Friday, triggering flash floods and ripping down buildings as millions of people huddled indoors. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometres southeast of Manila, at 4:40am (2040 GMT Thursday) and was travelling quickly northwest, state meteorologist Romeo Cajulis told AFP ... More here: One of most intense typhoons ever recorded hits Philippines

Philippines typhoon makes landfall with 195 m.p.h. winds

Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever observed, made landfall Friday morning in the Philippines, the country's weather service reported. More here: Philippines typhoon makes landfall with 195 m.p.h. winds

Philippines prepares for 'super typhoon'

Packing sustained winds of 174 mph and gusts as strong as 208 mph, Super Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, is churning across the Western Pacific toward the central Philippines. More here: Philippines prepares for 'super typhoon'

Philippines braces for one of the most powerful typhoons on record

Story by JIM GOMEZ / AP Posted by Scott T. Smith / CBS12 News MANILA, Philippines -- The strongest typhoon in the world this year bore down on the Philippines, sending thousands fleeing villages Thursday. The U.S. Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Hawaii said Typhoon Haiyan's maximum sustained winds were 314 kilometers per hour (195 mph), with gusts up to 379 kilometers per hour (235 mph ... More here: Philippines braces for one of the most powerful typhoons on record

AirAsia Zest and Philippines AirAsia cancelled flights due to Typhoon Yolanda

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PHILIPPINES’ AIRASIA AND AIRASIA ZEST as of 6PM, 7 November 2013 Air Asia Zest Travel Advisory FLIGHT ADVISORY: Because passengers safety is Air Asia’s most important concern, please be advised that the following Philippines’ AirAsia and AirAsia Zest flights will be cancelled tomorrow, Friday, 8 November 2013, due to the impending effects […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits ... More here: AirAsia Zest and Philippines AirAsia cancelled flights due to Typhoon Yolanda

Super Typhoon Haiyan, strongest storm of the year, heads for central Philippines

Thousands of people in vulnerable areas of the Philippines are being relocated as the strongest storm on the planet so far this year spins toward the country. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan, strongest storm of the year, heads for central Philippines

World’s strongest typhoon swirls towards Philippines

MANILA - The world's most powerful typhoon of the year gained strength on Thursday as it swirled towards the Philippines, forcing mass evacuations, flight cancellations and school suspensions across the disaster-weary nation. President Benigno Aquino called on his countrymen to make all possible preparations for Typhoon Haiyan, which was generating wind gusts exceeding 330 kilometres (200 miles ... More here: World’s strongest typhoon swirls towards Philippines

Super typhoon heads for Philippines

Thousands of people in vulnerable areas of the Philippines are being relocated as the strongest storm on the planet so far this year spins toward the country. More here: Super typhoon heads for Philippines