Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building …
WHO and partners respond to recent tropical storms, typhoons …
Jan 12, 2025 · In early September 2024, Typhoon Yagi impacted several countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, leaving a trail of destruction with its …
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 6, 2013 · Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda, devasted portions of South Est Asia, particularly the Philippines in early November 2013. This feature shows how WHO match 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 …
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 …
Disaster - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 15, 2017 · Disaster Disaster in Viet Nam Disasters can be natural (e.g. typhoon or flooding) or man-made (e.g. chemical spills). Regardless of the type of disaster, there are always …
WHO emergency support to protect thousands of lives in northern …
Sep 13, 2024 · On 12 September, the World Health Organization (WHO) donated one million water purification tablets to protect the health of hundreds of thousands of people across …
What part of the Philippines is not visited by the typhoons?
May 25, 2024 · Davao Region is typhoon free because it is not part of the typhoon belt that visits the country. Typhoons are developed 500km above the equator from the Pacific Ocean.
WHO support for health sector needs in the aftermath of Typhoon …
Sep 20, 2024 · The typhoon also damaged 130,000 homes and over 550 health care facilities. In many places, the storm has disrupted essential water supplies to many households and health …
Start of the cyclone season in the South Pacific: Tips on how to …
Oct 16, 2024 · Tropical cyclones, known for their powerful winds, heavy rains, and potential to cause significant destruction, frequently affect the Pacific, posing serious threats to both public …