Typhoon Haiyan has torn through the Philippines leaving thousands of people homeless Vietnam fishermen await the storm.jpgSaturday 9 NovemberFishing boats moor and prepare for fierce weather in Danang City, Vietnam. Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines, carried on heading towards Vietnam. By the time it reached Vietnam, the wind speed had dropped to around 85mph.Photo: Hau Dinh/PA Pics Survivors evacuated from philippines.jpgWednesday 13 NovemberA military ship arrives at Tacloban City to evacuate people from the typhoon-ravaged city. Typhoon Haiyan is thought to be the most powerful typhoon on record. Photo: AA/TT/PA Picsa police RIB ashore after the typhoon.jpgThursday 14 NovemberA police RIB is left stranded on land in Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan ripped apart the city. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed, with thousands of people missing or presumed dead. There is a huge international effort to raise money to help those injured or suffering from hunger and thirst as a result of the storm. Photo: AA/TT/ PA PicsTwo ships aground in Philippines.jpgThursday 14 NovemberTwo ships are left grounded on land as the clear up mission starts in Tacloban. Wind speeds reached a reported 235mph, moving anything in the way, no matter how large. Photo: AA/TT/ PA PicsHMS Illustrious.jpgFriday 15 NovemberBritish aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious leaves Portsmouth on its way to the Philippines. British people have raised £23m in just a few days, with the British government putting an extra £20m towards the aid mission. HMS Illustrious will take helicopters, which will help in the distribution of food and water to the many separate islands. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
