From the tisch studios at Lincoln Center in new york, hari sreenivasan. Good evening, thanks for joining us. The central philippines have been devastated by whats being described as one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall. Red cross officials estimate 1,200 people have been killed. Typhoon hayian ripped through the Eastern Islands of the philippines. Meteorologist said the storm had winds of 200 Miles Per Hour when it came ashore. It crushed buildings, brought down power lines and left roads impassable. Widespread flooding after a powerful storm surge. Devastation is i dont have the words for it. Its really horrific. Its great human tragedy. Theres no power. By the time the sunsets its dark and, you know, youre just going to have to make your way to where you can find some shelter. Filipino officials reported widespread looting in the aftermath of the storm. Hayian is now heading towards vietnam where emergency preparations are being made and several hundred,000 people have b
From the tisch studios at Lincoln Center in new york, hari sreenivasan. Good evening, thanks for joining us. The central philippines have been devastated by whats being described as one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall. Red cross officials estimate 1,200 people have been killed. Typhoon hayian ripped through the Eastern Islands of the philippines. Meteorologist said the storm had winds of 200 Miles Per Hour when it came ashore. It crushed buildings, brought down power lines and left roads impassable. Widespread flooding after a powerful storm surge. Devastation is i dont have the words for it. Its really horrific. Its great human tragedy. Theres no power. By the time the sunsets its dark and, you know, youre just going to have to make your way to where you can find some shelter. Filipino officials reported widespread looting in the aftermath of the storm. Hayian is now heading towards vietnam where emergency preparations are being made and several hundred,000 people have b
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