BBC News reports on the situation in the Philippines as Vietnam braces for impact.
“Around 10,000 people may have died in just one area of the Philippines hit by Typhoon Haiyan, according to officials.
“One of the worst storms on record, it destroyed homes, schools and an airport in the eastern city of Tacloban.” – YT
“Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas described damage similar to a tsunami in Tacloban, a city of 220,000 on Leyte island 580 kilometres southeast of Manila, which bore the brunt of the storm.
‘‘From the shore and moving a kilometre inland, there are no structures standing. It’s like a tsunami,’’ Mr Roxas said after flying over the area in a helicopter.
‘‘I don’t know how to describe what I saw. It’s horrific,’’ he said.” – Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/typhoon-haiyan-death-toll-may-reach-10000-20131109-2x8ib.html#ixzz2kHnaS5ru
