President
of Philippines, Benigno Aquino on 11 November
2013 declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims
of Typhoon Haiyan. Leyte and Samar are the much suffered provinces of the
country as it suffered massive destruction and loss of life. About 10000 people
were killed in Philippines. Tacloban is one of the worst
affected cities, as more than thousands of people have been displaced after the
high winds and floodwaters.
About the Typhoon Haiyan
About the Typhoon Haiyan
Super Typhoon Haiyan is a category-5
super typhoon to hit Philippines on 8 November 2013 leaving behind many people
dead. It also injured many people in the city of Tacloban on Leyte Island. This
was one of the most powerful typhoons to hit Philippines. It pushed winds up to 300
kilometers an hour. The typhoon forced millions of people to flee to safe
places.