THE number of people killed by super typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) is still rising, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday.

Based on the latest tally, NDRRMC said that the number of deaths is already at 5,796— twice the estimated number of fatalities predicted by President Benigno Aquino 3rd almost a month ago.

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