Typhoon hiayan

• What is a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  14 million people affected
• What caused the severe effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Very low atmospheric pressure and strong winds
• What was one of the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Setting up evacuation centres
• What was a long-term response to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Rebuilding roads and bridges
• Why is it important to have plans for dealing with tropical storms?

  To avoid chaos and ensure safety
• What are the consequences of looting and violence after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Aggravated shortages of resources
• What is the role of aid agencies after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Support rebuilding and provide resources
• What is the role of international aid after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Provides food, water, and shelter
• What is the role of international aid after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Provides food, water, and shelter
• What is the primary effect of Typhoon Halayan?

  Most 6,300 people killed
• How many fishing boats were destroyed by Typhoon Halayan?

  30,000 fishing boats destroyed
• What caused widespread flooding during Typhoon Halayan?

  Over 400 mm of rain
• What was the immediate response to Typhoon Halayan?

  • International government and aid agencies responded quickly
  • Provided food aid, water, and temporary shelter
  • Over 1,200 evacuation centers set up for the homeless
  • Field hospitals established for the injured
• Why were the effects of Typhoon Halayan so severe?

  Very low atmospheric pressure associated with the typhoon
• What did the strong winds during Typhoon Halayan cause?

  Water to form a wall of water several meters high
• What was the economic impact on the poor country affected by Typhoon Halayan?

  Poor country couldn't afford prevention methods
• What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Halayan?

  • 14 million people affected
  • Many left homeless
  • 6 million lost their source of income
  • Increased violence and disease outbreaks
• How many homes were built away from flood-risk areas after Typhoon Halayan?

  Thousands of homes built away from flood-risk
• What did aid agencies do to help after Typhoon Halayan?

  Supported the replacement of fishing boats
• What planning measures were taken to deal with tropical storms after Typhoon Halayan?

  • Plans created to manage storm impacts
  • Families advised to make their own plans
  • Emphasis on safety and preparedness
• What did families advise to do in response to Typhoon Halayan?

  Families advised to make their own plans
• What was the role of storm drainage systems after Typhoon Halayan?

  Storm drainage systems constructed to prevent flooding
• How did the Typhoon Halayan impact the local economy?

  Many people lost their source of income
• What was a significant health concern after Typhoon Halayan?

  Increased outbreaks of diseases
• What did the storm surge during Typhoon Halayan lead to?

  Destruction of infrastructure and homes
• What was the effect of Typhoon Halayan on the fishing industry?

  Fishing boats were a vital source of income
• What strategies were implemented to improve disaster preparedness after Typhoon Halayan?

  • Enhanced monitoring and prediction systems
  • Community education on disaster response
  • Infrastructure improvements for storm resilience