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1
Q

On which day did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?

A

7th November 2013

2
Q

What was the highest wind speed recorded?

A

195 mph

3
Q

What was the lowest pressure recorded?

A

895mb

4
Q

What was the force of the hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

A

Category 5

5
Q

How tall was the storm surge?

A

5.2m

6
Q

How many deaths did Typhoon Haiyan cause?

A

6340

7
Q

How many people were made homeless?

A

Almost 5 million

8
Q

How much in relief aid did Britain donate?

A

$131 million

9
Q

How were the most prone areas prepared for the hurricane?

A

Classes were cancelled & people were evacuated