Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, was an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone that devastated portions of Southeast Asia,
particularly the Philippines, in early November 2013. Typhoon Haiyan called typhoon "Yolanda" in the Phillipines
caused catastrophic damage throughout much of Leyte and Samar islands, where cities and towns were largely destroyed.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, has announced that the Britain is contributing £10m and HMS Daring, currently
deployed near Singapore, will shortly be heading at full speed towards the
disaster zone with further support from an RAF C-17 which will be a powerful
help to the relief operation.
Up to
10,000 people are feared to have been killed. Millions of survivors of
the typhoon are waiting for aid with food shortages increasing. The
additional support announced by the prime minister will provide aid flights to
Cebu in the eastern Philippines, the delivery of temporary shelters, blankets
and water purification tablets to 300,000 people, and household goods for water
treatment and storage.
In my opinion, the article is very
interesting and worth to read. I consider the UK does a great thing – they help
another country to cope with the appalling
devastation wrought
by Typhoon Haiyan. I sincerely regret the inhabitants of the Philippines
and I hope that with the help of other countries they will be able to withstand.
What
do you think about UK aid? Do you suppose they have done all they could do?
This article does not leave anyone indifferent. In addition to this information, BBC reported that not only UK give a hand to Philippines, but also Australia contributed 20 million Australian dollars and aircraft from Russia tried to contact with the area. Besides, USA sent an aircraft military risky teams, medical supplies, shelter and food.
ОтветитьУдалитьI support Dasha's point of view that UK does a great thing – they help another country to cope with the appalling devastation. I think that the human not indifference gives a strength to overcome any difficulties.
This artical shows us that kindness and mutual support can save a massive amount of lives. It is very important that the whole world has united to help the injured people in the Philippines.
ОтветитьУдалитьI believe it's great that the UK helps the Philippines to cope with the appalling devastation of the typhoon. Everybody should remember that trouble can come to everywhere and your country will be allowed to require the help.
This horrible disaster that befell on the Philippines rivet the attention of many countries all over the world. As it was already mentioned many governments gave the humanitarian help to people in the disaster area.
ОтветитьУдалитьOf course, the help of England is inestimable. Moreover the British press has announced the information that the Queen of UK Elizabeth II has expressed sincere condolences to the families of victims of supertyphoon "Haiyang". Monarchs also sent to help Filipinos personal means , but how much, the press service did not specify.