Biggest storm in history: 1,200 dead!

[karl]

Warning: graphic content.

One of the most powerful storms on record, Typhoon Haiyan, has killed 1,200 people and left many more injured, it has been reported today.
According to the Red Cross, 1,200 have been left dead - 1,000 of those in the city of Tacloban, on the island of Leyte.
About four million people are believed to have been affected by the category five storm, according to the country's national disaster agency. This figure includes 800,000 people who had to be evacuated before the storm struck.
Winds of up to 235mph and gusts of 170mph left a trail of destruction - triggering major landslides, knocking out power and communications and causing catastrophic widespread damage. Hundreds of homes have been flattened and scores of streets flooded.


Full story and photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2494635/Philippines-super-typhoon-Haiyan-powerful-storm-history.html#ixzz2kA8ZpH2J

[Fractured Silhouette]

The title is a tad misleading, but I suppose that's how you get these stories noticed.

On another note, nature sure is a harsh mistress.

[sqishy]

Warning: graphic content.

One of the most powerful storms on record, Typhoon Haiyan, has killed 1,200 people and left many more injured, it has been reported today.
According to the Red Cross, 1,200 have been left dead - 1,000 of those in the city of Tacloban, on the island of Leyte.
About four million people are believed to have been affected by the category five storm, according to the country's national disaster agency. This figure includes 800,000 people who had to be evacuated before the storm struck.
Winds of up to 235mph and gusts of 170mph left a trail of destruction - triggering major landslides, knocking out power and communications and causing catastrophic widespread damage. Hundreds of homes have been flattened and scores of streets flooded.


Full story and photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2494635/Philippines-super-typhoon-Haiyan-powerful-storm-history.html#ixzz2kA8ZpH2J

Maybe not he biggest storm in history, but certainly a exceptionally severe one. Climate change in action.

[karl]

'Biggest ever storm' devastates Philippines as death toll hits 1,200

A STORM thought to be the biggest in history has taken up to 1,200 lives in its trail of destruction through the Philippines today with up to four million people being affected.

Full story and photos: http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/442083/Biggest-storm-ever-devastates-Philippines-as-death-toll-hits-1-200

[ksdnfkfr]

That is sad to hear about.

[NeuroTiger]

It's so sad...

[roadwarrior]

yes, mostly central Philippines were totally devastated by the typhoon, but thanks to God because Manila wasn't mostly affected and only light rainshowers and mild breezy winds occured. But it too sad to those who are affected, many facilities and other business establishments were destroyed.. and condolence to those who lost their lives.. That's too sad.. Still god bless to them and stay strong to my fellow countrymen..