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Event Date : 2024-07

Devastating Impact of Typhoon Bopha in 2012

Tropical Cyclone

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Tropical Cyclone
Disaster-Affected People: 6200000
Affected Countries/Regions: Palau,Philippines
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, whistle, dust mask, moist towelettes, garbage bags, manual can opener, local maps, cell phone with chargers, important documents, clothing and sturdy shoes

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Disaster Overview : Typhoon Bopha, also known locally as Typhoon Pablo, struck Palau and the Philippines in December 2012. The storm brought winds reaching up to 250 km per hour, leading to massive destruction. In Palau, a state of emergency was declared due to significant damage to infrastructure and buildings. The typhoon made multiple landfalls in the Philippines, severely affecting over 6.2 million people across northern Mindanao, central Visayas, and Palawan. The disaster resulted in a high death toll and widespread displacement.

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