VOICED : Filipinas teme 10.000 muertos por tifon

Typhoon Haiyan devastated Tacloban, Philippines, with massive waves and winds up to 315 km/h, resulting in an estimated 10,000 deaths and 2,000 missing. The storm severely impacted central islands, destroying over 70% of structures in Palo. Survivors are in dire need of aid, facing communication and rescue challenges. The disaster is compared to the 2004 tsunami, highlighting the frequent typhoons in the region.

What was one of the major challenges faced by Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan?

• Transportation issues

• Communication breakdown

• Lack of electricity

• Scarcity of water and food

Which city experienced over 70% destruction of its structures due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• Cebu

• Palo

• Manila

• Tacloban

What was the estimated number of casualties reported by the government after the typhoon?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

How does the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan compare to other natural disasters in the region?

• It was more severe than any previous typhoon

• It was similar to the 2004 tsunami

• It was less severe than most typhoons

• It was less severe than the 2004 tsunami

How often does the Philippines experience storms and typhoons annually?

• About 20 times

• About 30 times

• About 5 times

• About 10 times