Cyclone Winston 2016 (LIC case study)

• What was the name of the cyclone that affected Fiji in 2016?

  Cyclone Winston
• When was Cyclone Winston first noted?

  On the 7th of February 2016
• What direction did Cyclone Winston take after the 14th of February?

  It turned northeast towards the north of Tonga
• When did Cyclone Winston make landfall on Viti Levu, Fiji?

  On the 20th of February 2016
• What was the peak strength of Cyclone Winston?

  Category 5 on the Saffir Simpson hurricane wind scale
• What was the sea temperature that contributed to the formation of Cyclone Winston?

  31°C
• How much above average were some sea temperatures during Cyclone Winston's formation?

  1. 5°C
• What effect does wind shear have on cyclones?

  It can disrupt the circulation of cyclones
• How did the wind shear affect Cyclone Winston?

  It was moderate, allowing it to form into a Category 5 storm
• What was the population of Fiji at the time of Cyclone Winston?

  867,000 residents
• How many people were estimated to be affected by Cyclone Winston?

  Approximately 350,000 people
• What were the primary impacts of Cyclone Winston?

  40,000 homes damaged, 44 people killed, 80% lost power
• How many schools were damaged by Cyclone Winston?

  At least 495 schools
• What was the total estimated damage and losses from Cyclone Winston?

  $1.42 billion
• What secondary impact did Cyclone Winston have on health?

  Increased incidence of waterborne diseases
• How many people sought refuge in evacuation centres after Cyclone Winston?

  Around 55,000 people
• What was one challenge in providing aid after Cyclone Winston?

  The multitude of scattered islands and isolated populations
• What were the primary and secondary impacts of Cyclone Winston?

  Primary Impacts:

  • 40,000 homes damaged or destroyed
  • 44 people killed, 126 injured
  • 80% of the population lost power
  • 495 schools and 88 health facilities damaged

  
  

  Secondary Impacts:

  • Revised damage estimates to 23,000 houses
  • Increased waterborne diseases
  • Respiratory illnesses from overcrowded shelters
  • Severe food shortages affecting 60% of households
  • Long-term displacement of communities
• What response did the Fijian government implement after Cyclone Winston?

  They provided immediate assistance with food, shelter, and health services
• What was one method used to improve food security after Cyclone Winston?

  Using cash and vouchers for aid distribution
• What did the Fijian government do to assist lower-income families after the cyclone?

  Provided housing vouchers for rebuilding homes
• What emergency measures were activated before Cyclone Winston hit?

  Emergency Operations Centres and evacuation centres were established
• What was declared by the Fijian government on 21 February 2016?

  A country-wide state of natural disaster
• Who led the emergency response efforts after Cyclone Winston?

  The Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO)
• What was the role of the National Cluster System in the response to Cyclone Winston?

  Coordinated relief efforts through nine humanitarian sectors
• What types of organizations supported the emergency response efforts?

  United Nations agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations