By Lily, 8 Asians
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan
The news from Talcoban in the Philippines and all along the coast continues to highlight the devastating effects of super typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda that hit the country last Friday, tearing through homes, infrastructure, and people’s lives.
With displacement estimates in the 600,000′s and death tolls rising to over 10,000 , the aftermath is grim. 150-180 mph (up to 230 mph) winds rushed through the country, followed by 40-50 foot storm surges that destroyed as much as 70-80% of anything in its path and caught many residents by surprise.
Photos splashing across the headlines tell the tale better than any numbers might.
Aid has been trickling in from countries across the world, though somewhat slow getting on the ground. In the early aftermath, the United States sent 90 Marines .
The U.N released $25 million in emergency funds . Families continue to search for their missing members .
Read the full article by Lily from 8 Asians.
