Affected Development Case Study - Hurricane Mitch Flashcards
When did Hurricane Mitch occur?
1998
Which two countries were worst hit?
Honduras and Nicaragua
How many people were killed in Nicaragua?
3000
How many animals died in Nicaragua?
50,000
What percentage of roads were unusable in Nicaragua?
70%
How many houses in Nicaragua were destroyed?
23,9000, and 17,600 damaged
How many schools and health centres were damaged or destroyed?
340 schools and 90 health centres
How many people were killed in Honduras?
7000
What percentage of Honduras’ crops were destroyed?
70%
What percentage of transport infrastructure was severely damaged in Honduras?
70-80%
How many houses in Honduras were destroyed?
35,000 and 50,000 damaged
What percentage of schools were destroyed?
20%
How was healthcare in Honduras affected?
117 health centre and 6 hospitals were destroyed
How did the hurricane affect Nicaragua’s GDP?
It only grew by 4% in 1998, much less than expected, and its growth slowed after the hurricane
How were exports from Nicaragua affected?
Exports of rice and corn went don because crops had been damaged. Therefore, people earnt less money and the government had less to spend on development
How much did the damage in Nicaragua cost?
$1.2 billion, taking money away from development
How was the education of children in Nicaragua affected?
The number of children working increased by 8.1%, so they had a lower quality of life and a worse chance of getting a job in the future
How was Honduras’ GDP affected?
27% of the country’s GDP was from agriculture in 1998, which fell to just 18% after the hurricane, reducing the quality of life for those in agriculture
How much were repairs estimated to cost in Honduras?
$439 million, for homes, schools and infrastructure
How much development did the Honduran President claim had been destroyed?
50 years of progress
