typhoon haiyan

• What category was Typhoon Haiyan?

  Category 5 super typhoon
• When did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?

  In November 2013
• What was Typhoon Haiyan known for?

  Being one of the most powerful storms
• When did Typhoon Haiyan begin as a tropical depression?

  On the 2nd of November
• How did Typhoon Haiyan travel before making landfall?

  It traveled westward
• When did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall in the Philippines?

  On the 7th of November
• What happened to Typhoon Haiyan after it hit the Philippines?

  It weakened while traveling northwest
• When did Typhoon Haiyan collapse?

  On the 10th of November
• What were the sustained wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan?

  230 km/h and 315 km/h
• How high did storm surges reach during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 5 metres above sea level
• What was the worst affected area by Typhoon Haiyan?

  The province of Leyte
• What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed after the storm surge?

  90%
• What caused the overwhelming of morgues after Typhoon Haiyan?

  The high mortality rate
• What was a significant secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Major shortages of food and water
• How many fishing boats were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  30,000 fishing boats
• What natural disaster caused landslides during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Flooding and heavy rain
• How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 600,000 people
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on hospitals and schools?

  They were damaged and destroyed
• How much rain fell during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Over 400mm
• What type of violence occurred in Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Looting and violence
• What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • International aid organizations provided food and water.
  • Philippines Red Cross pre-positioned emergency supplies.
  • Red Cross supplied clean water to limit disease.
  • Military aircrafts from Canada and USA assisted.
  • Field hospitals set up by France, Belgium, and Israel.
  • Over 1,200 evacuation centres established.
• What were the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • Financial aid and medical support from various countries.
  • UNDP set up cash-for-work programs.
  • UNICEF and WHO vaccinated children against diseases.
  • 'Build back better' strategy for housing.
  • Rebuilding of infrastructure with foreign aid.
  • Environmental restoration of mangrove forests.
• What did the 'build back better' strategy aim to achieve?

  To build 205,000 homes for displaced people
• What was the challenge faced by coconut farmers after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Coconut trees take years to grow
• Why are mangrove forests important after Typhoon Haiyan?

  They act as a barrier against storm surges
• What was the role of Oxfam after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Supported the replacement of fishing boats
• What was the main cause of disease outbreaks after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Poor sanitation and shortages of supplies
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on communication systems?

  Power supplies were cut off for a month
• How did the destruction of crops affect the local economy after Typhoon Haiyan?

  6 million people lost their source of income
• What was the effect of flooding on relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan?

  It blocked roads and slowed relief efforts
• What was the total number of people affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

  14 million people
• What was a significant challenge for aid distribution after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Disruption of flights and ferry services
• How did the international community respond to the declaration of national calamity?

  They provided quick aid and supplies
• What was the purpose of the mass immunization scheme set up by UNICEF and WHO?

  To prevent disease spread in shelters
• What type of supplies were pre-positioned by the Philippines Red Cross?

  Rice, canned food, cooking oil, salt, sugar
• What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on education?

  It disrupted education and livelihoods
• What was the significance of the cash-for-work programs set up by UNDP?

  They provided income while clearing debris
• What was the role of international military aid after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Assisted with search and rescue operations
• What was the main cause of the destruction of livelihoods in the area?

  Destruction of fishing boats
• What was the effect of storm surges on coastal areas?

  They flattened and destroyed coastal areas