Name: Jimenez, Sam Baiuxiene M.

Course & Section: BSMA - 1B

Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) (November 2013)

Typhoon Yolanda, known

internationally as Typhoon Haiyan, was one of
the most powerful tropical cyclones ever
recorded. It struck the Philippines on
November 8, 2013. Yolanda’s intensity was a
category 5 super typhoon with sustained
winds reaching 195 mph (315 km/h) and guts
exceeding 235 mph (380 km/h). The typhoon
caused widespread devastation in the
Philippines, affecting millions of people. It
resulted in a high number of casualties, with
thousands of facilities and missing persons.
Olanda generated a massive storm surge,
causing extensive flooding in coastal areas,
particularly in Tacloban City, where the surge
reached over 20 feet (6 meters) in some
places. The typhoon caused significant
damage to the environment, particularly to
forests and coral reefs, and disrupted the lives
and livelihoods of many Filipinos. Typhoon
Yolanda highlighted the importance of
disaster preparedness and resilience in the
face of extreme weather events, leading to increased awareness and efforts of future disasters.
Typhoon Yoland served as a stark reminder of the destructive power of tropical cyclones and the
importance of disaster management and preparedness, particularly in vulnerable regions like the
Philippines.

BEFORE DURING AFTER

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest
tropical cyclones ever recorded, was
formed due to a combination of factors,
including warm sea surface temperatures
in the Western Pacific Ocean and
Widespread Destruction: Typhoon
Haiyan made landfall in the
Philippines on November 8, 2013,
affecting multiple provinces, with
Tacloban City in Leyte being one of
Reconstruction: The Philippine
government initiated extensive
reconstruction efforts, focusing on
rebuilding infrastructure, homes, and
communities. This included the
favorable atmospheric conditions. The
typhoon intensified rapidly, which
contributed to its extreme strength.
Formation of a Low-Pressure Area:
Typhoons typically develop in the
western Pacific Ocean, where warm
ocean waters provide the energy for their
formation. In this case, a low-pressure
area began to form in the warm waters of
the western Pacific, serving as the initial
stage of typhoon development.
Warm Sea Surface Temperatures:
Typhoon Yolanda formed over the
Philippine Sea, which had sea surface
temperatures well above the threshold
needed for tropical cyclone development.
Warm ocean waters provide the heat and
moisture necessary for the typhoon to
strengthen.
Low Wind Shear: Wind shear refers to
the variation in wind speed and direction
with altitude. Low wind shear is
conducive to typhoon development
because it allows the storm to remain
vertically aligned and intensify more
effectively.
the hardest-hit areas. The typhoon
brought extremely strong winds,
heavy rainfall, and a massive storm
surge, causing significant damage.
Loss of Life: The typhoon led to a
tragic loss of life, with thousands of
people losing their lives. The storm
surge, in particular, resulted in
significant casualties, as it inundated
coastal areas and swept away homes
and buildings.
Displacement: Millions of people
were displaced from their homes,
with many seeking refuge in
evacuation centers or with relatives.
The destruction of infrastructure and
homes left a large number of people
without shelter.
Humanitarian Crisis: The disaster
created a humanitarian crisis, with a
severe shortage of food, clean water,
and medical supplies in affected
areas. Access to healthcare and basic
services became a major challenge.
construction of more resilient
buildings and infrastructure to better
withstand future disasters.
Long-Term Resilience: Typhoon
Haiyan prompted discussions about
disaster preparedness and the need for
more resilient communities in the
Philippines. Efforts were made to
improve early warning systems and
disaster management plans.
Economic Impact: The typhoon had a
substantial economic impact due to the
destruction of agriculture,
infrastructure, and businesses. It took
years for the affected areas to fully
recover economically.