typhoon haiyan

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  • Haiyan was a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of over 195 mph (315 km/h), making it one of the strongest storms on record.
  • 6000 deaths
  • 1 million homeless
  • The massive storm surge, combined with extreme winds, devastated coastal communities, flattening buildings and infrastructure.
  • International aid poured in to support relief efforts, but the scale of the disaster presented significant challenges in terms of rescue operations and rebuilding.
  • The recovery process was long and complex, highlighting the need for improved disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure in vulnerable regions.
  • Typhoon Haiyan remains a critical case study in the fields of meteorology, disaster management, and climate change. It demonstrated the devastating power of extreme weather events and underscored the importance of effective emergency planning and international cooperation in disaster response.