typhoon hagibis

Question 1

when

Answer 1

October 2019

Question 2

category

Answer 2

reached category 5 over the pacific - category 2-3 at landfall

Question 3

wind speeds

Answer 3

up to 160mph

Question 4

storm surge

Answer 4

coastal flooding, especially in Tokyo bay

Question 5

deaths

Answer 5

98 people

Question 6

injuries

Answer 6

over 300

Question 7

evacuations

Answer 7

500,000 people

Question 8

power outages

Answer 8

around 270,000 homes

Question 9

economic cost

Answer 9

around 85,000 homes

Question 10

how many rivers overflowed

Answer 10

over 140 - it caused major inland flows

Question 11

immediate aid

Answer 11

evacuation orders and emergency alerts issued by Japan meteorological agency
Japan self defence forces aided in rescue operations
japan’s flood defences - eg flood tunnels - activated and helped protect parts of the city

Question 12

long term responses

Answer 12

rapid repair of infrastructure - especially rail lines and roads
- financial aid offered by the Japanese government for rebuilding homes and businesses
-review of flood management systems and dam operations
- improved evacuation protocols and warning systems reinforced after lesson from the storm
- stricter building regulations being considered for flood prone areas