The super storm Typhoon Haiyan has terribly devastated central Philippines. It is one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded in the history of the Philippines. About 10,000 people have died and several homes and businesses severely damaged. Evacuation of thousands has taken place and some 4 million people have been affected by the natural calamity. In the face of typhoon Haiyan, many Filipinos have experienced harrowing conditions and absolute chaos.

Magina Fernandez, one of the survivors, described her experience "worse than hell."

"Get international help to come here now -- not tomorrow, now," she said. "This is really, really like bad, bad, worse than hell, worse than hell," the CNN quoted her.

Philippine's Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon while speaking to the BBC reported it to be as "absolute bedlam."

"There's an awful lot of casualties, a lot of people dead all over the place, a lot of destruction," Gordon told the BBC.

"Its absolute bedlam right now, but hopefully it will turn out better as more and more supplies get into the area."

"It's only now that they were able to get in and we're beginning just to bring in the necessary food items... as well as water and other things that they need," he told the BBC.

Devastation Hinders Rescue Efforts

Rescuers have reported that they are struggling in their efforts to reach the affected towns as they are completely ravaged and torn down. According to United Nations, some survivors have no food, water or medicines.

In some areas, people are trying to survive without food whereas in other areas people are resorting to looting.

While the Philippines battles through one of the strongest storms, the relief teams have reported to be combating the blocked roads, airports and bridges to reach the affected areas. The airport is turned into a makeshift morgue to accommodate growing number of dead people. Though, the efforts are being made to clear the roads so that the relief workers can reach the hardest hit areas.

"More than 350,000 people are awaiting supplies in 1,220 evacuation centers across the country, with more than 4.3 million affected by Haiyan," Orla Fagan of UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Pledges $10 Million

In the face of destruction, the entire world has come together to support the typhoon Haiyan-affected areas. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has expressed his condolences to Philippine Pres. Benigno Aquino.

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described the destruction in the country as "disaster on a massive scale." Pledging assistance, Australia will give about $4 million to the United Nations to contribute in its efforts. About $3 million will be extended through Australian NGOs and a sum of $1 million will be spent in an effort to deploy Australian medical team.

Australia has pledged to donate $1 million to Red Cross while another $1 million will be used for supplying the essential items, like food.

Typhoon Haiyan is one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the history of the Philippines to make landfalls and destruction with a massive scale like this.