Typhoon Xangsane case study (Tropical storm)

Question 1

Which countries experienced the effect of Typhoon Xangsane?

Answer 1

Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.

Question 2

When was the typhoon formed?

Answer 2

25th December 2006.

Question 3

Where did it first formed?

Answer 3

In the South China Sea off the east coast of the Philippines.

Question 4

When did the typhoon dissipate over to Vietnam?

Answer 4

October 1st 2006.

Question 5

Thailand?

Answer 5

Remnants of the storm hit Thailand.

Question 6

Strength of storm?

Answer 6

Category 4.

Question 7

How did the Philippines prepare for the storm?

Answer 7

• Closed all schools in the storm’s path
• Cancelled many flights in and out of Manilla.
• Suspended other forms of public transport.

Question 8

How did Vietnam prepare for the storm?

Answer 8

• 300,000 were evacuated from low lying areas.
• 2,400 boats ordered to return to port.
• Vietnam Airlines also cancelled or diverted flights.

Question 9

How did Thailand prepare for the storm?

Answer 9

Residents were warned about possible flooding and landslides.

Question 10

Responses in Philippines?

Answer 10

• Filipino Red Cross asked for $4.6 million.
• 3,000 workers + 3 rescue teams dispatched to the impacted area.
• The Red Cross provided food and essential supplies to 6,300 families.

Question 11

Responses in Vietnam?

Answer 11

• Red Cross released emergency funds.

- Vietnamese government released $6.2 million in aid money + donated 1,500 tonnes of rice.

Question 12

Responses in Thailand?

Answer 12

• Red Cross gave emergency kits to 16,000 flood affected families.

Question 13

Effect of the tropical storm?

Answer 13

• 279 deaths and $747 million in damages.