海燕造成海南12死2失踪

To typhoon Haiyan, 12 people are confirmed dead and 2 missing in Hainan province after the storm grazed the southern coast of China.

Heavy rain and strong winds caused massive damage to houses and farmland over the past three days, affecting millions of people. Flights and road traffic were disrupted, while schools were forced to close.

Seven crewmembers of a cargo vessel registered in Guangxi disappeared on Sunday afternoon near the city of Sanya and their bodies were later retrieved.

Four sand pumping vessels near Sanya disappeared during the storm. Four of the six missing crewmembers were saved, one was found dead and one remains missing. Search and rescue work continues.