4.4 mln people become homeless in typhoon-hit C. Philippine region Aerial Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2013 shows the scene after Typhoon Haiyan hit Leyte Province, the Philippines. Philippine government disaster relief agency said Sunday about 4.4 million people have become homeless in areas hit by super typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda). Haiyan, the most powerful typhoon in the Philippines in its history, engulfed many areas in Leyte, Eastern Samar, Western and Central Visayas, Bicol and Northern Mindanao regions. (Xinhua/Ryan Lim) 4.4 mln people affected in typhoon-hit C. Philippine region 10,000 people in C. Philippines feared dead in typhoon "Haiyan" 300 confirmed dead, 2,000 missing in C. Philippine town 1.7 mln Philippine children may be affected by super typhoon: UN One killed, hundreds flee as floods batter S. Philippine city Video>> Haiyan slams central Philippines, millions seek shelter Haiyan as powerful as 2005 Hurricane Katrina UN chief mourns typhoon losses CCTV correspondent captures typhoon's destruction More Photos>> 10,000 people in Philippines feared dead in super typhoon Haiyan Typhoon Wipha causes deadly destruction onJapan Powerful typhoon Wipha hits Japan leaving casualties Damages caused by Typhoon Nari in Vietnam Backgrounder: What is hurricane?