Cyclone Winston 2016 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Where is Fiji located and what is its population?
Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific with a population of approximately 860,000, mostly living on its two main islands.
What is Fiji’s global development rank?
It ranks 90th globally in development.
When did Cyclone Winston occur?
In February 2016.
What category was Cyclone Winston on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
It was a Category 5 cyclone.
What was the maximum wind speed during Cyclone Winston?
Winds reached up to 230 km/h.
What was the cyclone’s path?
It took a circuitous path across Fiji’s islands.
How much of the population was affected by Cyclone Winston?
40% of Fiji’s population was affected.
How many deaths were caused by the cyclone?
44 people died.
How many homes were damaged or destroyed?
Around 40,000 homes.
What percentage of the country lost power?
80% of the country.
How many people needed immediate shelter?
131,000 people.
How many schools were destroyed?
225 schools.
What was the financial loss to the agriculture sector?
$54 million.
What emergency action did the Fijian government take?
It declared a state of emergency.
What did NGOs and aid organisations provide?
Food, water, and shelter.
How quickly were airports and phone lines restored?
Airports reopened within two days, and telephone lines were quickly restored.
When did schools reopen?
Within a few weeks.
How much aid did the Fijian government distribute to families?
$9 million.
What was the “Help for Homes” programme?
A government initiative to support rebuilding efforts.
What mental health support was provided?
The organisation Empower Pacific offered mental health services.
How much aid did New Zealand and Australia contribute?
Each country contributed over $3 million in aid.
