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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