Multi-Hazardous Area-droughts Flashcards
1
Q
When is Manila’s wet season?
A
Between May - October
2
Q
Why do droughts occur?
A
When the wet season hasn’t brought enough moisture
3
Q
When did the Luzon island drought occur?
A
2005
4
Q
What were some effects?
A
Reduction in water in rivers meant power production from hydroelectric power plants was limited- effecting supply of power to whole region
Economic and social activity was reduced due to the lack of power
