Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When was typhoon Haiyan
A
9th November 2013
2
Q
Where was typhoon Haiyan
A
The Philippines
3
Q
typhoon Haiyan was on what category and on what scale
A
Category 5 on the saffir-Simpson scale
4
Q
Primary effect from typhoon Haiyan
A
6300 people killed
26000 people injured
90% of the city destroyed
5
Q
Secondary effects from typhoon Haiyan
A
5 million people left homeless
6 million people lost their jobs
Contaminated water caused Cholera
6
Q
Typhoon Haiyan immediate responses
A
The RAF delivered over 200 tonnes of aid in the first ten days
Over 1200 evacuation shelters were put in place
French and Belgian relief workers set up temporary hospitals
7
Q
Typhoon Haiyan Long-term responses
A
Rebuilding of infrastructure cost £3.6 billion
Oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats
