Typhoon Haiyan in pictures

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Eryl David
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As we all know, on November 8 typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, killing as many as 4,000 and leaving millions displaced from homes and without food or water. Aid has slowly been coming in, however damage complications in rural areas are complicating recovery. Although the typhoon has passed, the worst is yet to be over as many survivors are still lacking their basic needs and many who are dead have yet to be identified, along with many still missing. Below, I selected a few photographs of the aftermath in the Philippines since the typhoon nearly two weeks ago.

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This aerial view picture in the coastal town of Tanawan hit by the typhoon shows a sign asking for help amidst the destruction.
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This woman is praying in Santo Nino church in Tacloban with an umbrella to protect her from the rain of the damaged roof.

After the typhoon, people sought out the church as a way of solace and refuge along with comfort, turning to God in their time of need as this woman is doing.

An aerial view of what's left of the countryside near Tacloban.
An aerial view of what’s left of the countryside near Tacloban.
This Filipino family is trying to use a ceiling fan to generate electricity, in hopes of charging mobile phones to search for family and friends in wake of the typhoon.
This Filipino family is trying to use a ceiling fan to generate electricity, in hopes of charging mobile phones to search for family and friends in wake of the typhoon.
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People search a list of missing persons posted in Tacloban.
Left: List of people who are dead
Right: List of people still missing
Search and rescue teams are joined by soliders collecting bodies of vicitms in Tanuan , the Philippines.
Search and rescue teams are joined by soldiers collecting bodies of victims in Tanuan, the Philippines.

 

People march during a procession to call for courage and resilience among Typhoon Haiyan survivors in Tacloban, Philippines despite the rain.

People march during a procession to call for courage and resilience among Typhoon Haiyan survivors in Tacloban, Philippines despite the rain.

For many, the road to recovery will be a long one, however the Filipino spirit holds strong in the midst of disaster.

To donate to Typhoon Haiyan victims, please refer to my article about how to help here.