Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
When was typhoon haiyan
8th November 2013
What were the two worst affected areas
Tacloban and cebu
How much rainfall was there
280 mm
What was the maximum wind speeds
314 km/hour
How high were the waves that hit Tacloban
5m
How many died
8000
How many homes were destroyed
1 million
What was damaged by winds
Electricity lines
Water supplies were contaminated by salt water
How much farmland was flooded
600,000 hectares
What was the estimated cost of the damage
$13 million
What did the flooding trigger
Landslides
What were the effects of the landslides
Blocked roads and delayed the arrival of aid
How many workers lost their jobs ?
5.6 million
What did the lack of clean water cause
Diseases such as dysentery
Immediate responses
Philippines meteorology broadcasted warnings two days before which allowed 800000 to evacuate
Fishermen were warned not to go to sea
Many charities offered food,shelter and clean water
100000people had access to pit latrines for prevention of disease