Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
When did Typhoon Haiyan strike the Philippines?
On the 7th/8th of November 2013; it formed from a low pressure system in the 2nd of November.
How does it rank compared to other tropical storms?
It was the 4th most intense tropical cyclone ever - it unofficially holds the 2nd highest wind speed.
How developed is the Philippines?
Around 27% of the population live on under $2 a day and literacy rate is only 49%. $4700 is the average yearly earnings.
How many died in the Philippines?
7500 dead.
How many were affected, and of this how many were made homeless?
9 million were affected and 1.9 million were made homeless.
How much was the total cost of the damage?
$14billion.
How were crops affected?
Over 50000 tons of sugar was lost and 131611 tons of rice were lost.
How many boats were destroyed?
30000.
How many farms were given fertiliser and seeds?
80000 farms were given fertiliser and a further 44000 were given seeds.
How many Filipinos were given food?
4 million received food aid of some kind.
How many foreign medical teams were sent to the crisis? And what did they accomplish?
150 foreign medical teams visited the Philippines and performed surgery on 5000 victims as well as 107000 consultations.
____________ animals were saved by World Animal Protection.
70000 animals.
