Typhoon Haiyan 2013 Flashcards
When was the typhoon?
3rd of November 2013
What country did the Typhoon hit?
Phillippines
Where was the Typhoon at peak strength?
In Yolanda (destroyed 90% of town)
Quote from Yolanda local…
“It was like whistling. Then, it became deafening.”
What were the record speeds of the Typhoon?
313 km/h
How much was the economic impact?
$5.8 billion
How many people became unemployed?
6 million
How many people died?
7,000
How many people were left homeless?
1.9 million
How much farmland was affected by flooding?
71,000 hectares
How many coconut trees were destroyed?
33 million - huge source of livelihood for the Phillipines
How many people were evacuated by the govt. warning 2 days prior?
750,000
For how many people did UK aid cover?
800,000 (60% of effected people)
How many people were effected in the Phillipines?
14 million
How much did the UN raise to help the Phillipines recover?
£480 million
