Cyclone Nargis 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyNatural hazardsGCSEAll boards Created by: Rhys CurtisCreated on: 04-05-16 10:26 The Weather Event Violent storms that form overseas above 27 degrees celsius. They are areas of low pressure around which very strong winds. Over 200km/hour and heavy rain rotate. 1 of 4 How it affected people 130,000 people died 800,000 homes destroyed. 260,000 people displaced. Shortage of food. High spread of disease 2 of 4 How it affected the environment Rice fields were flooded. 2008 & 2009 harvests or rice were destroyed. Winds of up to 135 mph. Storm surge of 7.6 m. Heavy rainfall & flooding. 3 of 4 Responses to the hazard. People were rescued. Clearing of flood debris. Giving people fresh water, tents and food. Building of a new flood levee. 4 of 4
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