Philippines: UN Boosts Relief Effort for Typhoon Haiyan

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09 Nov 2013 - 18 Jan 2016
This morning, the UN Disaster Coordination Team (UNDAC) arrived in the city of Tacloban, one of the areas most affected by typhoon Haiyan, and reported scenes of total devastation, with all roads from the airport to the town blocked. The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have also mobilized their in-country teams to reach those affected. The Philippines Red Cross said it has received reports of 1,200 deaths in two areas hit by the typhoon, a drastic increase from the three reported yesterday. Image: Reuters

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