One of the most powerful storms on record, Typhoon Haiyan, has
killed more than 100 people and left many more injured, it has been reported
today.About four million people are believed to have been affected by the
category five storm, according to the country's national disaster agency. This
figure includes 800,000 people who had to be evacuated before the storm struck.
Winds of up to 235mph and gusts of 170mph left a trail of
destruction - triggering major landslides, knocking out power and
communications and causing catastrophic widespread damage. Hundreds of homes
have been flattened and scores of streets flooded. More Photos after the cut
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