Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Typhoon Yolanda, made landfall in the central Philippines on Nov. 7, 2013. It was among the strongest storms in recorded history, with winds up to 199 miles per hour. The United Nations estimates that more than 11 million are affected and close to 700,000 are homeless. While many municipalities have yet to report, Philippines President Benigno Aquino estimated the death toll at 2,500 less than a week after the storm hit. Food and water are in short supply in the hardest hit areas and, looking ahead, providing relief and rebuilding in remote areas is a challenge.

a woman with her left leg amputated at the knee sits in a doorway
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Jing Geronimo, inmate Roberto Maanyo, and their son Robert James outside the small shack the family shares on the grounds of the Leyte Provincial Prison on the outskirts of Tacloban.
Development & Education
In typhoon-hit Tacloban, some families have moved into the local prison
Farmer Felipe Parado Jr., 59, has collected the sap of coconut palms, to make wine, since he was a child.
Development & Education
Typhoon Haiyan felled this man’s trees and uprooted his life
Delma Yerro, 53, and her granddaughter Heavenly at their sari-sari store in Tacloban, Philippines.
Business, Economics and Jobs
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storms
Environment
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David Guttenfelder photographs the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
Environment
Stunning photos document the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan
The Vergara family is rebuilding a home on the site of the one devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, using lumber and corrugated tin gathered from the wreckage.
Development & Education
This simple story shows what it means for survivors to rebuild their lives after Typhoon Haiyan
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Typhoon Haiyan
Development & Education
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Environment
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Tacloban devastation
Environment
Typhoon survivors struggle to get food and water
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