Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOct 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 …
Tropical Cyclone Gita - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBTropical cyclone Gita. In early February 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita, a Category 4 storm with winds of more than 275 kilometres per hour, ravaged the Pacific. As the country most affected by the cyclone, Tonga was the focus of WHO's support. From 12 to 13 February, the storm ravaged the main island of Tongatapu and nearby 'Eua. The two islands ...
Cyclone Winston 2016 - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBCyclone Winston (2016) The most powerful cyclone ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere ravaged Fiji on 20–21 February 2016, leaving 44 dead, nearly 130 injured and 45 hospitalized. The cyclone had a significant impact on the health system, damaging health facilities, disrupting health care services, resulting in lost medical supplies, and ...
WHO supports Fiji's health needs caused by Tropical Cyclone …
WEBFeb 26, 2016 · Since 23 February, WHO has provided 54 000 water purifying tablets to the communities where water supply was damaged by the cyclone. Tropical Cyclone Winston is a Category 5 cyclone that hit Fiji's two largest islands on 20–21 February. It subsequently weakened to a Category 3 as it passed the southern part of Vanuatu on 23 February.
WHO provides immediate health sector response to damage …
WEBDec 18, 2012 · The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Samoa joined other bilateral and multisectoral organizations in undertaking an initial rapid assessment of the damage caused by tropical cyclone Evan that hit Samoa on 13 December 2012. WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Shin Young-soo …
Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. Floods can cause widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life and damages to personal property and critical public health infrastructure. Between 1998-2017, floods …
Vanuatu: Tanna Island devastated by Tropical Cyclone Pam
WEBMar 19, 2015 · Vanuatu: Tanna Island devastated by Tropical Cyclone Pam. 19 March 2015. News release. Port Vila. WHO/A. Craig. It has been five days since Cyclone Pam unleashed her devastation on the south Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. While life is returning to normal in the capital, Port Vila, the true impact on outlying islands is only now becoming clear.
Preparedness for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and ...
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Overview . The WHO health advisory provides guidance to countries on adapting all existing preparedness and response plans and procedures for natural hazards such as cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and potential outbreaks of other diseases to their existing COVID-19 strategic preparedness and response plans.
Working together to protect health after Cyclone Gita
WEBFeb 26, 2018 · Tonga. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with governments and partners to protect people's health in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita, a Category 4 storm with winds of more than 275 kilometres per hour that tore through the Pacific in early February. As the country most affected by the cyclone, Tonga is …
WEBA non-tropical cyclone is one where atmospheric pressure distribution is such that there is a low central pressure relative to its surroundings. It is characterised on a synoptic chart by a system of closed isobars, generally approximately circular or oval in form, enclosing a central low pressure.