Typhoon Haiyan: Ships Head to Philippines in Midst of Massive Destruction

According to a latest report, large scale destruction has been caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Due to this typhoon, the US and the British vessels are heading to the Philippines. These vessels are heading because of the UN's appeal for aid in the midst of this devastation.

According to sources, the US has already brought into action an aircraft carrier along with many navy ships. On the other hand the UK is going to send a naval destroyer in order to bring the situation under control.

The sources have revealed that about 10,000 people have been reported to be killed due to this natural calamity. Also, there is a requirement of aids for about thousand injured people. It has also been sighted by the reporters that, the correct quantity of aids are still not available for the victimized people.

A state of national calamity has been declared by the Philippine President Benigno Aquino, According to sources.

The president in a statement has claimed that two provinces who are badly affected from this natural calamity are Leyte and Samar. He said these provinces have suffered massive devastation and loss of life.

Bernard Kerblat, who is overseeing the UNHCR response to the crisis, said, "The rain is further complicating the effort for light vehicles, including trucks, to penetrate in areas wherever there's still a bridge left intact".

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