How do you help who are affected by cyclone?
Table of Contents
- 1 How do you help who are affected by cyclone?
- 2 How many people were affected by Amphan in West Bengal?
- 3 How many people has amphan killed?
- 4 What was the impact of amphan in Kolkata?
- 5 How can you protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of tropical storm?
- 6 Why is the cyclone named Yaas?
How do you help who are affected by cyclone?
- Donate to on-the-ground relief organizations. Humanitarian organizations were on-the-ground in the days leading up to Cyclone Fani’s arrival, evacuating communities, distributing supplies, and ensuring people had accommodations.
- Support refugee organizations.
- Stay informed.
How many people were affected by Amphan in West Bengal?
Cyclone Amphan, hit West Bengal on May 20 claiming 86 lives so far and affecting over 10 million people in the eastern Indian state. The powerful storm ripped through eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh.
What are the effects of Amphan?
High wind speed, storm surge, and torrential rainfall-induced flooding caused devastation in W.B. The present study aims to analyse the impacts of Amphan cyclone on land use/land cover (LULC) such as built-up area, cropland, brick-kiln industries and vegetation cover of nine districts of W.B. namely, Barddhaman, Nadia.
How many people has amphan killed?
Cyclone Amphan
| Super cyclonic storm (IMD scale) | |
|---|---|
| Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar); 27.17 inHg |
| Fatalities | 128 total |
| Damage | $13.7 billion (2020 USD) (Costliest on record in the North Indian Ocean) |
| Areas affected | India (West Bengal, Odisha, Andaman Islands), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan |
What was the impact of amphan in Kolkata?
The Calcutta Municipal Corporation stated that Amphan toppled over 4,000 electric poles, leaving much of the city without power for over 14 hours. At least 19 people were killed in Kolkata. The storm also triggered widespread flooding around the city. 236 mm of rain was recorded in Kolkata.
How can we reduce the damage of Cyclones?
Wear strong shoes (not thongs) and tough clothing for protection. Lock doors; turn off power, gas, and water; take your evacuation and emergency kits. If evacuating inland (out of town), take pets and leave early to avoid heavy traffic, flooding and wind hazards.
How can you protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of tropical storm?
During a Hurricane or Typhoon
- Listen to the radio or TV for information and keep your weather radio handy.
- Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
- Turn off utilities if instructed to do so.
- Turn off propane tanks.
- Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
Why is the cyclone named Yaas?
‘Yaas’ (pronounced as Yass) got its name from Oman. The word has its origin in the Persian language and means the flower jasmine in English. Why do cyclones have names? The cyclones are named to identify the storms to send out warning notifications about their development.