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Yolanda

Cat 5

HAIYAN · 2013

HAIYAN was a Category 5 tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines in 2013.

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Overall Impact

Casualties

6,352

Est. Damage

₱95.5 Billion

Affected Regions
VisayasPalawan

Affected Provinces

Eastern SamarLeyteSouthern LeyteSamarNorthern SamarBiliranCebuIloiloCapizAklanPalawan

PAGASA Signals

Eastern Samar
TCWS #5
Leyte
TCWS #5
Samar
TCWS #5
Cebu
TCWS #4
Iloilo
TCWS #4
Capiz
TCWS #4
Aklan
TCWS #3
Palawan
TCWS #3
Biliran
TCWS #3

Notable Impacts

  • Storm surge up to 7.5 meters in Tacloban
  • Over 1.1 million houses damaged or destroyed
  • Among the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded (315 km/h winds)
  • Over 16 million people affected across 9 regions
  • 4 million people displaced
  • Most destructive typhoon in Philippine history at the time
  • First use of PAGASA TCWS Signal No. 5