Typhoon Haiyan 2013

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Where did it hit?
The Philippines (Tacloban)
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What was the height of the storm surge and the speed of it when it hit?
5.2m storm surge and it was 315kph (largest ever to be recorded)
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How many casualties?
6,000 casualties
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Total damage?
Estimated at $2.9 billion
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How long did it take for emergency aid to arrive
3 days
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What % of the people live below the poverty line?
13%
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How many tonnes of aid did the UK send?
They sent navy ships and there was 200,000 tonnes of aid
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Evacuations?
800,000 people evacuated
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What was the height of the storm surge and the speed of it when it hit?

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