In pictures: Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines in this weather satellite image, taken at 0200 UTC 8 November 2013

Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines early on Friday, with sustained winds of up to 320 km/h (199mph).

Building on coast damaged as Typhoon Haiyan strikes

Meteorologists say it is the strongest typhoon in the world this year and could potentially be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.

Debris float on a flooded road as strong winds and rain continue to batter buildings after Typhoon Haiyan hit Tacloban city, Leyte province, the Philippines, in this still image from video 8 November 2013

It is the 25th typhoon to enter Philippine territory this year.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III speaks about Typhoon Haiyan during a nationally televised address at the Malacanang palace in Manila, Philippines on 7 November 2013

Ahead of the typhoon's arrival, President Benigno Aquino asked local officials to do all they could to ensure the safety of their constituents.

Residents living near the slopes of Mayon volcano are evacuated to public schools by police in anticipation of the powerful typhoon Haiyan, 7 November 2013

Mass evacuations were ordered, with hundreds of thousands of people forced to seek shelter in at least 20 provinces.

Stranded passengers wait at the lobby of Ninoy Aquino International airport in Pasay city, metro Manila, 8 November 2013

Airports, schools and offices have been closed, along with ferry services.

Fishermen secure their boats in anticipation of the arrival of Typhoon Haiyan near Manila Bay in Bacoor, Cavite, 8 November 2013

Fishermen were warned to anchor their boats and stay put.

Volunteers pack relief goods in government warehouse

Volunteers packed relief goods that can be shipped out to provinces affected by the monster storm.

Winds hit Legaspi, Albay province

More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines - meaning it has plenty of exposed coast. In this picture, the city of Legaspi in Albay province, south of Manila, is hit by strong winds.

People clear trees

In the island province of Cebu, these residents try to clear roads of trees that have been toppled by the strong winds.

Farmer looks at damaged crops

This farmer in Cebu inspects his damaged cornfields.