November 14, 2013

At least 2,300 people are reported dead following the onslaught of Haiyan, the super typhoon that swept through the Philippines Friday.

As more media outlets deploy reporters to the scene, the scale of the devastation in Leyte and Samar provinces is coming into sharper focus. Help is slowly arriving, but many remain without food, water and medical supplies, journalists and aid organizations report.

We’re monitoring the social media posts of reporters, bloggers and aid officials on the ground in the hard-hit regions. Add your suggestions for others to follow in the comments below.

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