Highlights
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According to the Government’s most recent estimates between 9 to 13 million people have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) across nine regions. About 18 per cent (2.3 million people) of the total affected population is concentrated in Eastern, Western and Central Visayas regions.
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The number of displaced people increased to 3 million. Over 70 per cent are displaced in six adjacent provinces.
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About 375,000 people received food assistance. Logistical support is needed to extend the food distribution to mountain areas.
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Partners provide fuel to sustain the humanitarian relief operations in Tacloban City.
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As of 16 November, the Action Plan is 24 per cent funded ($74 million). Most funding has been provided for life-saving activities in Food, Health, Logistics, Water, Sanitat ion and Hygiene (WASH), as well as Emergency Telecommunications.
Disclaimer
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.