An exceptionally powerful Typhoon Haiyan, a tropical cyclone hit the mid-section of the Philippines in early November 2013. The scale of the disaster it caused is at such a scale that it will take the country several years to rebuild. Sadly, Philippines and many other nations in the region are familiar with disasters that typhoons bring. Many believe that climate changes taking place at this time may exacerbate the countries vulnerability for such disasters. Sea levels are rising faster threatening many islands that makes the country. Global warming is making typhoons stronger and their impacts more difficult to bear.

Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5-equivalent super typhoon is the deadliest typhoon in the Philippines history killing 6,183 people. Developed over several days, Typhoon Haiyan goes on the record book as having the strongest wind speeds exceeding over 196 miles per hour by some estimates. The United Nations estimates that over 11 million people have been affected by the cyclone causing many to lose their homes. Philippines also lie in one of world’s highest natural disaster areas with earthquakes and volcanic eruption zone that experience landslides, flood damage and wind damage. Hope Philippines never have to endure such a disaster again.