This is a composite image incorporating data captured by the geostationary satellites of the Japan Meteorological Agency (MTSat 2) and EUMETSAT (Meteosat-7), overlaying NASA's 'Black Marble' imagery. |
Five days after the onslaught of Super typhoon Yolanda
(International Code: HAIYAN) had made a great devastation in the 21 provinces in
the Visayas Region including some parts of Northern Mindanao and Bicol Region
(Southern Luzon) were hit by this catastrophe.
The aftermath is extensive with forms of communication and power was
cut-off, basic goods and necessities such as food and water are gone and some of the people have
resorted to looting out of desperation.