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TYPHOON HAIYAN: DEATH AND DEVASTATION

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11:00 pm | < 1 Minute Read

Typhoon Haiyan slammed the Philippines with a storm surge two stories high and some of the fastest winds ever measured in a tropical cyclone - 195 mph as clocked by U.S. satellites. The death toll is estimated at 10,000 and continues to rise. Cities and towns along the coast have been devastated. The destruction of infrastructure has prevented the delivery of medical supplies, clean water and needed aid. More than 11 million people are estimated to have been affected by the storm. (Copyright 2013 JMA/EUMETSAT) — Typhoon Haiyan slammed the Philippines with a storm surge two stories high and some of the fastest winds ever measured in a tropical cyclone – 195 mph as clocked by U.S. satellites. The death toll is estimated at 10,000 and continues to rise. Cities and towns along the coast have been devastated. The destruction of infrastructure has prevented the delivery of medical supplies, clean water and needed aid. More than 11 million people are estimated to have been affected by the storm. (Copyright 2013 JMA/EUMETSAT)

This article appeared in print on page 4 of the November 13th, 2013 edition of Hamodia.

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