An appeal by UK charities to help Philippines typhoon victims has raised £13m ($20m) in its first 24 hours.
The storm hit the Philippines on Friday, killing more than 2,000 people, and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launched its appeal on Tuesday.
The DEC, which brings together 14 major UK charities, said the response had been "overwhelming".
The UK government pledged to match donations up to a total of £5m, on top £10m it had already agreed to give.
DEC chief executive Saleh Saeed said much of the money donated would help emergency teams provide essentials such as food, water and temporary shelter.
"It's clear that people are getting desperate," he said.
"It's vital that we continue to respond to their needs, and that the UK public continues to give."
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