Haiyan kills 10,000 in Philippines: 'People are desperate'

The devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. The scenes have been described by those on the ground as 'apocalyptic'. Photo / AP

Nov 11, 2013: Corpses hung from trees, were scattered on sidewalks or buried in flattened buildings some of the 10,000 people believed killed in one Philippine city alone by ferocious Typhoon Haiyan that washed away homes and buildings with powerful winds and giant waves.

As the scale of devastation became clear from one of the worst storms ever recorded, officials projected the death toll could climb even higher when emergency crews reach parts of the archipelago cut off by flooding and landslides. Looters raided grocery stores and gas stations in search of food, fuel and water as the government began relief efforts and international aid operations got underway.

Residents walk past damaged structures caused by typhoon Haiyan. Photo / AP

Survivors pass by two large boats after they were washed ashore by strong waves caused by Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban city. Photo / AP

Source: The New Zealand Herald

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