Cyclone Nargis Flashcards
1
Q
Date:
A
May 2008
2
Q
Location:
A
South-West of Bangladesh
3
Q
Causes:
A
It developed from a low pressure system to a tropical depression on 27th April.
Peak winds of 217 km/h.
4
Q
Impacts:
A
138,000 deaths. $10 billion damage. 75% buildings collapsed. Rice fields flooded. 7.6 metre storm surge. Huge spreading of disease.
5
Q
Responses:
A
Government did not want foreigners entering, so international aid was only allowed in a month after the cyclone hit - many had died by this point.
6
Q
Preparation:
A
Storm was unexpected - no time to prepare.
Emergency services not prepared.
Houses not designed to withstand pressure.
