Impacts of Tropical Cyclones & Mid-latitude Cyclones

• Strong winds and flooding in coastal areas can destroy homes and infrastructur.
• Infected water can cause the spread of diseases through the water supply.
• Bridges and roads can be destroyed, cutting off access to people and supplies.
• Power lines and water supplies may be cut off.
• Flooding can cause loss of crops and livestock.
• Water supplies can be contaminated when sewage systems are destroyed by flood.
• Large-scale soil erosion can occur because floods remove valuable topsoil.