Cyone Ayla Flashcards
What year was cyclone Ayla in?
2009
Where was cyclone Ayla
Bangladesh
What physical factors made cyclone Aila severe
Intensity of rain
Wind strength = 360kmph
Storm surge- very low pressure 967mb
80% of country <10m above sea level
What human factors increased cyclone Ayla vulnerability?
High population density at coastline
Lower incomes and education so less ability to prepare
How many people died because of cyclone Ayla?
190
How many people were made homeless because of cyclone Ayla?
750,000 people made homeless
Mid 2010 200,000 still homeless many living in temporary shacks
Increased migration to cities like Dhaka and growth of slums
What were some environmental impacts of cyclone Ayla?
Loss of 59,000 animal led to a loss of cow dung fuel.
This led to increased deforestation for firewood, an alternative source of energy
How many cyclone shelters are there?
3500
How many people could cyclone shelters hold
5000 each
Was cyclone Ayla in an emerging or developed country?
Emerging
Positives for weather forecasting in Bangladesh?
Issues weather forecasts on TV and radio
Those with radios had lower death rate
Still developing
Negatives for weather forecasting in Bangladesh?
Outside capital city few people have access to it
It is slow outside cities
Positives for satellite technology in Bangladesh?
Three radar stations transmit live weather updates that come out quickly and accurately
In 2012 announced it was spend $150 million on developing its own space satellite
Positives for satellite forecasting in Bangladesh?
