Use a named example of a tropical storm to show its effects and responses: Typhoon Haiyan (2013) Causes: Typhoon Haiyan was a tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines in South East Asia in November 2013. It was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded with winds of 313 km/h. In some areas, 281.9 mm of rainfall was recorded, much of which fell in under 12 hours. Waves of up to 7 m in height battered the coast. The Philippines is a fairly poor part of the world with minimal investment in prediction, planning and protection schemes. Economic effects The overall economic impact of Typhoon Haiyan is estimated at $5.8 billion (£3.83 billion). Six million workers lost their sources of income. rice, corn and sugar-producing areas for the Philippines were destroyed affecting the country's international trade and farmers' incomes. Social effects More than 7,000 people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan. 1.9 million people were left homeless and more than 6,000,000 displaced. There were outbreaks of disease due to the lack of sanitation, food, water, shelter, and medication. In the city of Tacloban, widespread looting took place in the days following the typhoon. Environmental effects Widespread floods damaged and in many destroyed homes and businesses in coastal areas. Thousands of trees were uprooted leading to a massive release of carbon dioxide and loss of habitat with resulting effects on wildlife. Major roads were blocked by trees, and were impassable. Responses Even though the loss of life was significant, it could have been much worse if not for the efforts of the Philippines' meteorological agency. It broadcast warnings leading to the evacuation of approximately 750,000 residents. The UK government provided food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies for up to 800,000 victims. Several charities provided emergency aid such as water, food and shelter. The United Nations launched an international aid appeal in December 2013 for £480 million to finance the humanitarian relief effort for 2014.
Use a named example of a tropical storm to show its effects and responses: Typhoon Haiyan (2013) Causes: Typhoon Haiyan was a tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines in South East Asia in November 2013. It was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded with winds of 313 km/h. In some areas, 281.9 mm of rainfall was recorded, much of which fell in under 12 hours. Waves of up to 7 m in height battered the coast. The Philippines is a fairly poor part of the world with minimal investment in prediction, planning and protection schemes. Economic effects The overall economic impact of Typhoon Haiyan is estimated at $5.8 billion (£3.83 billion). Six million workers lost their sources of income. rice, corn and sugar-producing areas for the Philippines were destroyed affecting the country's international trade and farmers' incomes. Social effects More than 7,000 people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan. 1.9 million people were left homeless and more than 6,000,000 displaced. There were outbreaks of disease due to the lack of sanitation, food, water, shelter, and medication. In the city of Tacloban, widespread looting took place in the days following the typhoon. Environmental effects Widespread floods damaged and in many destroyed homes and businesses in coastal areas. Thousands of trees were uprooted leading to a massive release of carbon dioxide and loss of habitat with resulting effects on wildlife. Major roads were blocked by trees, and were impassable. Responses Even though the loss of life was significant, it could have been much worse if not for the efforts of the Philippines' meteorological agency. It broadcast warnings leading to the evacuation of approximately 750,000 residents. The UK government provided food, shelter, clean water, medicine and other supplies for up to 800,000 victims. Several charities provided emergency aid such as water, food and shelter. The United Nations launched an international aid appeal in December 2013 for £480 million to finance the humanitarian relief effort for 2014.
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