Super typhoon in
the Hayan -
one of the strongest
typhoon in the world, perhaps even the
strongest hurricane ever, subjugate Piliphinan and
endanger millions of lives.
4 people were
reportedly killed and more than
100,000 victims sheltering
in evacuation centers and hundreds of flights are canceled, not only
that, this disaster also destroyed much of the city in the Philippines.
With sustained
winds of 315 kph (195 mph) and gusts as strong as 380 kph (235 mph), Haiyan was
probably the strongest tropical cyclone to hit land anywhere in the world in
recorded history. It will take further analysis after the storm passes to
establish whether it is a record.
Haiyan,
known in the Philippines as Yolanda, appeared to retain much of its terrifying
force as it moved west over the country, with sustained winds of 295 kph (185
mph), gusts as strong as 360 kph (225 mph). Haiyan's wind strength makes it
equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane
Haiyan was so
large in diameter that at one point, its clouds were affecting two-thirds of
the country, which stretches more than 1,850 kilometers (1,150 miles).
President Benigno S. Aquino
said, that this is
a huge disaster, and
we have to do is prepare
to face this
giant disaster.
Some of the most vulnerable people are those living in temporary
shelters on the central Philippine island of Bohol, which experienced heavy
wind and rain Friday but was spared a direct hit by Haiyan.
Another island near the storm's path is the popular beach resort of
Boracay. Some tourists there were cutting their vacations short Thursday to get
away from the possible danger.
Ross Evans, an aviation professional from Florida, said there was
"a definite urgency and panic" among the long lines of holidaymakers
waiting for boats to get off Boracay on Thursday.
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