- 8th November 2012
- 5 Saffir-Simpson scale
- Caused by strong winds & low pressure
Primary Effects:
Economic Effects:
- Rice & seed stocks lost
- Rice damage = $53 million
- Tacloban airport damaged
Social Effects:
- 6300 deaths
- 90% of Tacloban destroyed
Environmental Effects:
- Widespread flooding
- 400 mm of rain fell
Secondary Effects:
Economic Effects:
- Total damage = $12 billion
- Decrease in tourism
Social Effects:
- Looting & Violence in Tacloban
- 14 million affected
- 3 million displaced
Environmental Effects:
- Landslides caused by flooding
- Infections & diseases spread
Short Term Responses