Typhoon Haiyan, Phillipines Flashcards
When did typhoon Haiyan happen?
8th November 2013
What category storm was typhoon Haiyan?
Category 5
How many people died in typhoon Haiyan?
6190
How many houses were destroyed or damaged in typhoon Haiyan?
1.1 million
How much farming land was destroyed in typhoon Haiyan?
600,000
Which city experienced damage and how much damage in typhoon Haiyan?
Tacloban, 90%
How many people were made homeless from typhoon Haiyan?
4.1 million
What do storm surges cause?
Flooding
What % of fishermen and farmers lost their income in typhoon Haiyan?
75%
By how much did rice prices rise by in 2014 due to the loss of crops in typhoon Haiyan?
11.9% rise
How many people were evacuated due to warning before typhoon Haiyan?
800,000
How much money was pledged in foreign aid and what did it buy in typhoon Haiyan?
$1.5 billion. 1 million food packs and 250,000 litres of water
What was put in place to stop logging in typhoon Haiyan?
A curfew
In typhoon Haiyan buildings were rebuilt, but what did they do to them?
Upgraded to protect against future events in the ‘build back better’ scheme
What new warning was put in place in typhoon Haiyan?
A storm surge warning
