Death toll of typhoon 'Haiyan' in Philippines rises to 2,357

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-11-14 10:54:52

Rescuers carry the bodies of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


The death toll from the ravage of typhoon "Haiyan" (local name Yolanda) rose to 2,357, government agency announced Thursday morning.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ( DNRRMC) said in its morning report that 77 persons remained missing and the number of injured stood at 3,853.

More than 8 million Filipinos in 43 provinces have been affected by the most powerful typhoon in the country's history. About 534,340 individuals have been displaced and 359,570 people still live in 1,099 evacuation centers.

Up to Thursday, Philippine Civil Aviation Authority-controlled airports are now operational, but operations in Tacloban city, the worst-hit area, are still limited, the report said.

To date, power outage is still being experienced in some provinces in the central part of the country. Telecommunication services have been restored in 88 percent areas of Aklan province, 65 percent in Capiz province and 94 percent in Antique province.


Rescuers carry the bodies of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

Rescuers carry the bodies of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013.  (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

Bodies of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan are placed on an empty place in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

The city is seen after Typhoon Haiyan swept the area in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013.  (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

The city is seen after Typhoon Haiyan swept the area in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013.  (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

The city is seen after Typhoon Haiyan swept the area in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013.  (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)


 

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2013 shows the scene of the disaster in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines.  (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

A woman cries with a baby in her arms in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines, Nov. 13, 2013. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

People sit under a tree in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 13, 2013. People in Tacloban are suffering from the shortage of food, water and other living supplies after the strongest storm on record typhoon Haiyan destroyed this area. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)(zhf)


 

Bodies of victims are placed on roadside in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines, Nov. 13, 2013. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2013 shows the scene of the disaster in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai) 


 

Victims leave their hometown in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines, Nov. 13, 2013. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

A resident sits on the debris in Leyte Province, the Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Monday night declared the state of national calamity as death toll grew after the most powerful typhoon hit the country last Friday. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)


 

Children rest in a room in Tacloban, the Philippines, Nov. 13, 2013. People in Tacloban are suffering from the shortage of food, water and other living supplies after the strongest storm on record typhoon Haiyan destroyed this area. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai) 


 

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