Typhoon Haiyan
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- Typhoon Haiyan
- Key Facts
- Formed on 2 November 2013 in the South Pacific Ocean, close to the Federated States of Micronesia
- When the typhoon reached land, wind speeds of over 300 km/h were recorded.
- Most of the damage caused by the typhoon was on the islands of Samar and Leyte.
- Flooding and landslides were reported across the Phillipines
- What was the impact of Typhoon Haiyan?
- Social
- An estimated 6000 people killed and many more missing and presumed dead.
- Significant loss of power
- An estimated 600000 people displaced from their homes
- Many homes left destroyed
- Economic
- Estimated damage of US$2 billion
- Damage and disruption to infrastructure blocked transport across islands, making provision of aid and support difficult and expensive.
- Environmental
- Mangroves damaged across the islands
- Trees uprooted
- Oil spills from a tanker caused sea pollution
- Social
- What was the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
- Individuals: people in countries such as the UK and Canada gave money towards the relief efforts
- Organisations: the World Health Organisation coordinated the international response to help the Philippine government meet the acute need for healthcare services.
- Governments: in order to direct funds to help support the aftermath, the Philippines were put in a 'state of national calamity'. Aid in the form of loans and grants was provided by countries like the UK, which gave a £10 million package including emergency shelter, water and houshold items.
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