18 Questions
What percentage of the city of Tacloban was destroyed by the 5 metre high storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan?
90%
What was one of the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan on infrastructure?
Power lines and telephone poles were knocked down
How many people lost their source of income due to the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
6 million
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?
Mass migration out of affected areas
How much rainfall was reported over a few days during Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 400 mm
What was one of the impacts of Typhoon Haiyan on essential services?
All of the above
What was the primary effect that caused the highest number of casualties during Typhoon Haiyan?
Storm surges flattening coastal areas
Which of the following was a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?
Major shortages of food, water, and aid supplies
What was the most significant impact of the high mortality rate caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
All of the above
Which of the following was NOT a primary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?
30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
Which province was the worst affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Leyte
According to the information provided, approximately how many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?
14 million
What helped provide incomes to those who lost their livelihoods due to Typhoon Haiyan?
The rebuilding and recovery efforts
Which organizations vaccinated thousands of children against diseases like polio and measles?
World Health Organization and UNICEF
What was the purpose of the mass immunization scheme?
To prevent the spread of diseases in temporary shelters
How many homes were pledged to be built under the government's 'build back better' strategy?
205,000 homes
What did the government identify as too hazardous to live in?
Coastal areas of the Eastern Visayas
Which aid organization supported the replacement of fishing boats, helping the recovery of a vital sector?
Oxfam
Explore the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the city of Tacloban, with 90% of the city destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and causing massive casualties. Learn about the destruction caused by the storm surge, strong winds, heavy rain, and damage to infrastructure and crops.
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