Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises to 14

At least 13 people were killed and 84 others were injured after typhoon Haiyan, packing winds of 117kph, ripped through north-central and northern provinces.

At least 14 people were killed and 84 others were injured after typhoon Haiyan, packing winds of 117kph, ripped through north-central and northern provinces.

Haiyan has headed towards China

According to the National Committee for Search and Rescue, most of the victims were reinforcing their houses or trimmed trees when Haiyan hit.

The storm was downgraded after making landfall and is currently striking China’s border provinces.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai is inspecting post-storm clean-up efforts in Haiphong which was battered by Haiyan early on November 11.

Initial reports showed Haiyan uprooted big trees and tore away large advertising boards, blocking major roads in the inner city. Relevant forces were mobilized to clear piles of debris to ensure smooth traffic.

Thanks to thorough preparations, the storm did not cause any human and property losses when it slammed into Haiphong’s Cat Hai island district.

Most houses and public works had been reinforced and fishing vessels had been called in before Haiyan made landfall.

In neighbouring Quang Ninh province, Haiyan peeled off dozens of houses, and knocked out power and communications. Many places in the province are living without electricity.

Elsewhere, the storm, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain, caused excessive property damage to north-central and northern provinces, including Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Quang Ngai.