Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

Rescue teams are heading to the most remote parts of the Philippines after the country was hit by one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

Typhoon Haiyan battered the islands with winds of more than 200 miles an hour.

Buildings have been destroyed, there were landslides, and whole streets have been left underwater.

Aid agencies are offering as much help as they can to those in need.

We know at least 100 people have died and it's feared that number will rise.

The central Philippines in South East Asia has been hit by a gigantic storm with winds of up to nearly 200mph.

Typhoon Haiyan is so powerful it has been graded a level five storm - the highest category - and experts say it could break records.

Weather experts say it's one of the most powerful storms ever to hit land.

Philippines hit by gigantic storm called the Typhoon Haiyan.

Millions of people have had to flee their homes to find shelter away from the high risk areas.

The storm ripped apart buildings and triggered landslides as it ploughed across the country's central islands.

 

Authorities say more than 12 million people could be affected, but it'll be some days before the full impact is known.

These storms aren't unusual in the area and people there are used to having to deal with extreme weather - but this storm is far more powerful than most.