Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

When did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?

Answer 1

7th November 2013.

Question 2

How strong was Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 2

Category 5 super typhoon.

Question 3

What were the sustained (10 minute) wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan at its peak intensity?

Answer 3

230 km/h (145 mph).

Question 4

What were the sustained (1 minute) wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan at its peak intensity?

Answer 4

315 km/h (195 mph).

Question 5

How many people died in Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 5

6,300.

Question 6

On average, how large were the storm surges caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 6

Over 5 metres

Question 7

How many fishing boats were destroyed?

Answer 7

30,000.

Question 8

How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 8

Over 600,000.

Question 9

How many homes were damaged or destroyed in Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 9

40,000.

Question 10

How much of the city of Tacloban was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 10

90% of the city.

Question 11

As well as the storm surge, what were the other primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 11

• Heavy winds damaging infrastructure.
• Heavy rain (over 400mm) causing flooding.

Question 12

How many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 12

14 million people.

Question 13

How many people lost their source of income due to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 13

6 million.

Question 14

How did Typhoon Haiyan affect health?

Answer 14

There were major shortages of food, water and shelter. The outbreak of disease was feared due to poor sanitation conditions in shelters and overwhelming amounts of dead bodies.

Question 15

How long was power out in some places after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 15

Up to a month after the typhoon.

Question 16

What other effects did flooding have after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 16

Triggered landslides, which blocked roads and slowed relief efforts.

Question 17

What slowed the distribution of aid after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 17

Major disruptions to flights and ferry services, making it difficult to reach remote communities.

Question 18

How did Typhoon Haiyan affect crime?

Answer 18

Looting and violence broke out in Tacloban.

Question 19

How did international aid organisations respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 19

They brought food, water, aid supplies and temporary shelters to support those affected.

Question 20

How did the Philippines Red Cross prepare for Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 20

They pre-positioned emergency supplies ahead of the typhoon which meant they could be distributed quickly after the typhoon hit.

Question 21

How many people did the Red Cross supply clean water to after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 21

1.1 million

Question 22

How did Canada and the US respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 22

Deployed military aircrafts to assist with search and rescue and supply distribution.

Question 23

How did France, Belgium and Israel immediately respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 23

They set up field hospitals to help the injured.

Question 24

How many evacuation centres were set up after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 24

1,200.

Question 25

How did the UNDP support locals whilst also funding the clean-up process after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 25

Set up cash-for-work schemes which paid villagers to clear debris and medical waste.

Question 26

How was the risk of disease outbreaks limited in the long-term?

Answer 26

Polio and measles vaccines were given to children in a mass immunisation program.

Question 27

What was the ‘build back better’ strategy implemented by the Philippines government and how successful has it been?

Answer 27

A scheme for 205,000 homes to be rebuilt away from high risk coastal areas. In 2016, only 1% of the target had been achieved.

Question 28

How have fishing and agricultural sectors recovered from Typhoon Haiyan in the long term?

Answer 28

Fishing boats donated by organisations like Oxfam supported the fishing sector. Rice farming was quickly re-established but coconut farming is taking longer as trees take years to grow.

Question 29

What have environmental organisations been doing in the long-term after Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 29

Protecting and replanting mangrove forests, which are important for fishing and act as a barrier against storm surges.