Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 1, 2019 · Tropical Cyclones. Tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are among the most destructive weather phenomena. They are intense circular storms that originate over warm tropical oceans, and have maximum sustained wind speeds exceeding 119 kilometres per hour and heavy rains. However, the greatest damage to life and property is ...
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 6, 2013 · On 8 November 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept across the Philippines affecting 16 million people. More than 28 000 were injured and 6 300 died. As international assistance began to pour in, the World Health Organization (WHO) was one of the first agencies on the ground. WHO worked with the Philippine Department of ...
Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) in the Philippines
Sep 28, 2018 · Typhoon Mangkhut (known locally as Ompong) made landfall in the north-eastern Philippines in the early hours of 15 September 2018. With sustained wind speeds of more than 205 km/h and gusts of 255 km/h, the typhoon was the strongest storm to hit the Philippines since Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) in 2013. WHO supported the ...
Typhoon Odette One Month On - World Health Organization (WHO)
MANILA, 16 January 2022 — One month ago on 16 December 2021, Typhoon Odette (known internationally as Rai) made landfall several times on different islands in Visayas and Mindanao. It brought torrential rains, violent winds, landslides, and storm surges, and affected over 7.8 million people across 11 regions. Typhoon Odette brought destruction to homes, properties, and …
Narrowing mental health gaps one year after Typhoon Yolanda
Jul 12, 2017 · Narrowing mental health gaps one year after Typhoon Yolanda. 12 July 2017. WHO/F. Guerrero. Mental health and psychosocial support are essential components of any health system. Typhoon Yolanda devastated communities, damaging or destroying mental health facilities and services. WHO is working with the Department of Health (DOH) to rehabilitate ...
WHO responding to health needs caused by Typhoon Haiyan …
Nov 11, 2013 · The typhoon – locally known as Yolanda – ravaged the central part of the archipelago Friday morning with winds reaching speeds of more than 250 km per hour causing storm surges of up to 5 metres. Many people living in these affected areas were injured and the devastating effects of this typhoon left already vulnerable health facilities ...
Typhoon Yolanda One Year On: Putting health at the heart of …
Jul 12, 2017 · On 8 November 2013 Super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept across the Philippines affecting millions of lives. As international assistance began to pour in, the World Health Organization was one of the first agencies on the ground. The WHO worked with the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) as co-leads for the health cluster. Together the …
Typhoon Ruby aftermath: homeless left most vulnerable to health …
Dec 19, 2014 · Nicomedes’ family is just one of the thousands whose homes were totally damaged by Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). According to the data of the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRMMC), as of 14 December 2014 the year’s most intense tropical cyclone affected over 3 million people in all typhoon affected regions.
typhoon caused flash flooding, storm surges and landslides, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. It is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year and the strongest since Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) in 2013. Nearly 193,000 people are taking shelter in 1,900 evacuation centers in five regions:
Bohol Earthquake: One year on - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 12, 2017 · On this day last year, 15 October 2013, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale shook the Philippines. The epicenter was located in the island province of Bohol in Central Visayas but was felt as far as Southern Mindanao. Less than a month later, Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept through central Visayas. Although it did not cause …