Philippines typhoon deaths climb into thousands

Photos: Typhoon Haiyan leaves path of destruction As many as 10,000 people are believed dead in one Philippine city alone after one of the worst storms ever recorded unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools. Corpses hung from tree branches and were scattered along sidewalks and among flattened buildings, while looters raided grocery stores and gas stations in ... More here: Philippines typhoon deaths climb into thousands

Philippines Buffeted by Regular Storms

While Typhoon Haiyan appears to be the deadliest natural disaster on record to hit the Philippines, the country is no stranger to major storms. Doomed by geography and hobbled by poverty, the Philippines has long tried to minimize the damage caused by the 20 or so typhoons that hit the sprawling archipelago every year. But despite a combination of preparation and mitigation measures, high death ... More here: Philippines Buffeted by Regular Storms

Devastation and death in Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan

As many as 10,000 people are believed dead in one Philippine city alone after one of the worst storms ever recorded unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools. More here: Devastation and death in Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan

Lawmakers to Aquino: Declare Philippines under state of calamity

Typhoon Haiyan, 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 destination with the country's second-largest ... More here: Lawmakers to Aquino: Declare Philippines under state of calamity

Super Typhoon Haiyan: UK Commits £6m In Aid And Sends Out Experts To The Philippines

Britain has committed almost £6 million of emergency help and sent additional experts to the Philippines to help with the aftermath of one of the most powerful storms on record. The Red Cross believes that 1,200 people may have lost their lives in the trail of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan when it slammed into six islands at speeds of up to 170mph (274kph). The body count from the havoc ... More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan: UK Commits £6m In Aid And Sends Out Experts To The Philippines

Mass Devastation, 10,000 Feared Dead in the Philippines

Officials say the typhoon that ravaged the country has likely left tens of thousands dead in one city alone More here: Mass Devastation, 10,000 Feared Dead in the Philippines

Philippines destruction ‘a great human tragedy’ as more than 10,000 feared killed

TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES—As many as 10,000 people are believed dead in one Philippine city alone after one of the worst storms ever recorded unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools. Corpses hung from tree branches and were scattered along sidewalks and among flattened buildings, while looters raided grocery stores and gas stations in search of food, fuel and ... More here: Philippines destruction ‘a great human tragedy’ as more than 10,000 feared killed