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
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.
President of Philippines declared state of National Calamity
By Jagranjosh
Nov 12, 2013, 12:06 IST
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