The world food program has stated that myanmar has less than 10% of the staff. The socioeconomic research on natural disasters and their human. Estimating the direct economic damage of the earthquake in. Cyclone nargis, a category3 tropical storm, struck the lowlying and heavily populated burmese coastline on may 2nd with winds of 2 miles per hour. Beginning in 2009, for five years after cyclone nargis, social impacts. Cyclone nargis made landfall on 2 may 2008 near haigyigyun in ayeyarwaddy division of myanmar with wind speed up to 200 kmh accompanied by heavy rain and storm surge of 12 m in certain areas.
Impacts of cyclone nargis on livelihood, food security and the agriculture sector in myanmar, agriculture and development discussion paper series 20101, southeast asian regional center for graduate study and research in agriculture searca. With estimates of close to 500 million dollars in lost sugar cane generated revenue, i think that this becomes another area where cyclone yasis economic impact was brutal on the australian. The almost 12 foot wall of water and wind speed of over 200 kmhr killed tens of thousands of people and left hundreds of thousands homeless and vulnerable to injury and disease. Concluding then, we can clearly highlight the differences in impacts as a result of hurricane katrina and cyclone nargis. When cyclone nargis struck myanmar 10 years ago, 140,000 lives. The damage caused by cyclone nargis in may 2008 was unprecedented in myanmar. One of the least analyzed natural disasters of the past 20 years is the cyclone deceptively named daffodil nargis that assailed the subjective wellbeing swb of small scale farm families in the irrawaddy delta, myanmar. Based on the rice crop calendar, cyclone nargis which just hit myanmar may have affected the 2007 secondary paddy crops, which are normally harvested between april and june. Another 43,000 people were missing four days after the disaster. The social, political and humanitarian impact of burmas. The cyclone cyclone nargis swept across the irrawaddy delta and southern yangon, the former capital, on the evening of may 2, 2008 with winds of 240 kph 150 mph death and damage. Economic damage of the earthquake in haiti eduardo a. Many contemporary approaches to risk management and reduction, now being discussed and advocated at the international level, have grown out of disaster reduction research and application by developing country researchers and. Unofficially, it is estimated that more than a million are affected and thousands are displaced.
Damage in burmas irrawaddy delta from cyclone nargis, may. May 12, 2008 before cyclone nargis hit, the population of this sleepy riverside town was 30,000. First comprehensive picture and analysis of the impact of. Cyclone nargis case study overview caused the worst natural. May 05, 2008 cyclone nargis devastates myanmar vijai singh may 5, 2008 the devastation left thousands dead and many displaced without food, water or shelter, resulting in myanmar opening up to foreign aid. Impacts of cyclone nargis on social capital and happiness. Seekins summary this report provides background information and analysis concerning the humanitarian crisis caused by cyclone nargis when it passed through the densely populated irrawaddy delta and burmas largest city rangoon yangon on may 23, 2008. He includes both the damage and its economic impact. Cyclone nargis caused severe flooding and shifting of sands, which resulted in extensive damage to lives and livelihoods. Cyclonic storm komen was an unusual tropical cyclone that originated near the southern coast of bangladesh and later struck the same country while drifting over the northern bay of bengal. Cyclone nargis devastates myanmar the new york times. The strong wind resulted in devastating damages to the environment. One of the largest natural disasters in recent history. Includin unnamed storms lik the 1970 bhola cyclone, nargis is the aicht deadliest cyclone o aw time, but an uncertainty atween the daiths caused bi nargis an those caused bi ither cyclones lik the 1991 bangladesh cyclone, coud put nargis.
Cyclone nargis is the deadliest cyclone to hit asia since 1991, when 143,000 people perished in bangladesh from a landfalling cyclone that year. The worst flooding occurred in new orleans 9th ward. In 2008, cyclone nargis caused devastating damage throughout the country. Cyclone yasi had also destroyed 15% of all sugar crops in australia 50% in qld. This damage was recorded as one of the worse that has ever hit australia. These images showed that cyclone nargis had caused substantial damage. Differences between the impacts of hurricane katrina and. This slows the delivery of aid after a disaster and hides the economic potential of unused lands and unknown roads. Storm surge modelling with geographic information systems. The storm was estimated to be category 4 105 mph cyclone nargis caused destruction and at least 8,000 fatalities. The cyclone tore down trees, power cables, houses and caused significant. Impacts of cyclone nargis on livelihood, food security and.
Cyclone nargis struck myanmar on 2 and 3 may 2008, making landfall in the ayeyarwady division and hitting the former capital, yangon. May 07, 2008 thailand, 7 may 2008 based on the rice crop calendar, cyclone nargis which just hit myanmar may have affected the 2007 secondary paddy crops, which are normally harvested between april and june. What are the lessons from the 2004 tsunami for myanmars recovery. An estimated 84 537 people died, 53 836 remain missing assumed dead and 33 754 people were injured. The associated press noted that a burma staterun radio station reported on may 5, that more than 22,464 people were confirmed dead, and thousands were missing.
Michael dealba connect an intake suction hose to a tactical water purifier system aboard the amphibious ship uss harpers. The aim of this report is to assist agencies working in the response to cyclone nargis by. The social, political and humanitarian impact of burmas cyclone nargis donald m. Estimates range from 150,000 dead all the way up to the one million plus that would make nargis the worlds deadliest cyclone. The differing levels of damage between hurricane katrina. Cyclone nargis ocha situation reports and hub updates. Pdf numerical simulation of myanmar cyclone nargis and. Estimating the direct economic damage of the earthquake in haiti. It began as an intense tropical depression on april 27th 2008 in the bay of bengal. Capital assets and infrastructure such as housing, schools, factories and equipment, roads, dams and bridges are lost.
Cyclone nargis was the deadliest cyclone to hit asia since 1991, when 143,000 people perished in banglesh from a landfalling cyclone. No system or programs of disaster relief or prevention were in place in. Dec 29, 2008 cyclone nargis in early may 2008, cyclone nargis cn tore across the southern coastal regions of myanmar, pushing a tidal surge through villages and rice paddies. Burma cyclone, indepth coverage, analysis and maps, plus audio and video. Frank thomalla, matthew chadwick, sabrina shaw and fiona miller risk, livelihoods and vulnerability programme may 2008 on 2nd may 2008 cyclone nargis caused catastrophic destruction and resulted in the deaths of nearly 80,000 people in myanmar. Apr 30, 2009 cyclone nargis swept across the irrawaddy delta and southern yangon, the former capital, on the evening of may 2, 2008 with winds of 240 kph 150 mph death and damage nearly 140,000 people. Myanmars rice economy impact of cyclone nargis myanmar. Trajectory of tropical cyclone nargis in may 2008 on a 6htime lapse from 18 april 2008 12. Given the level of conflict that resulted from cyclone nargis and given ipcc projections regarding the impact of climate change on extreme weather in southeast asia, it seems likely that, in the future, myanmar and the international community will face challenges similar to those presented by cyclone nargis. Tropical cyclone nargis makes landfall in myanmar, 2 may 2008, source. Cyclone nargis hits burmese economy myanmar reliefweb.
Cyclone nargis, which made landfall in the irrawaddy delta region in myanmar burma on saturday, is likely to become the third most deadly event so far in the 21st century after the 2004 tsunami. According to one source4, interviews with villagers. Flood response and rehabilitation program world vision vietnam program. The first named storm of the 2008 north indian ocean cyclone season, nargis developed on 27 april in the central area of bay of bengal. Tropical cyclone nargis made landfall in the asian nation of myanmar on may 2, 2008, causing the worst natural disaster in the countrys recorded history.
Path of cyclone nargis and the loctions of the heavily and slightly affected areas. Cyclone nargis was a category 4, with wind speeds of 215 kmh, measuring 6. Yet, we also need to consider bamar buddhists, particularly those impacted by cyclone. Economic recovery after natural disasters united nations.
Initially, the storm tracked slowly northwestward, and encountering favourable conditions, it quickly. Extremely severe cyclonic storm nargis was an extremely destructive and deadly tropical. Esri arcwatch december 2008 cyclone nargis leaves its mark on. Mangroves as a natural defence against the impacts of cyclone nargis there is much anecdotal evidence regarding the role of mangroves in providing refuge from the cyclones impacts and in protecting lives. Impacts of cyclone nargis on social capital and happiness in. I have noticed a difference in impacts based on the previous economic state of a country, when looking at these two tropical storms.
It killed over 84,500 people and over 55,500 people were missing. Cyclone nargis blogs, comments and archive news on. As of 2005, only 15 percent of the world was mapped. During the cyclone nargis, the sea level was raised by interaction of wind, surge and tide, and then. Risk management solutions analyzes cyclone nargis devastation. Cyclone nargis caused devastating damage to the environment of. India to send more relief to myanmar on may 10 the economic times. Cyclone nargis latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. On may 2, 2008, this cyclone ripped away the ability of those farmers to feed even themselves, much less others. Nearly 18 000 fisheries workers died and 10 000 went missing. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These hazards are accompanied by high economic and social costs, with significant. Pdf numerical simulation of myanmar cyclone nargis and the. Approximately 140,000 people were killed or unaccounted for and close to 2.
Thailand, 7 may 2008 based on the rice crop calendar, cyclone nargis which just hit myanmar may have affected the 2007 secondary paddy crops, which are. It estimates the cyclone killed over 84,530 people, with a further 53,836 still reported missing. It has been five years since the worst natural disaster in burmas history, cyclone nargis, which affected the lives of 2. Mangroves as a natural defence against the impacts of cyclone nargis there is much anecdotal evidence regarding the role of mangroves in providing refuge from the cyclone s impacts and in protecting lives. Ripple effect in the wake of cyclone nargis popular science. Tropical cyclone nargis caused the worst natural disaster in the recorded history of myanmar fritz et al. Category 4 highest winds 4 mph fatalities 77,738 as of may 16 missing. The southern coastal areas experienced rough seas, strong winds, heavy rain and modest storm surges as cyclone nargis passed. While the government assesses the extent of damage to paddies and citizens clear the roads, these countries are turning to a market already. Over 50% schools and nearly 75 per cent health facilities in the affected areas were destroyed or badly damaged. Cyclone nargis was a strong tropical cyclone that caused the worst natural disaster in the recorded history of burma. Hazards case study cyclone nargis flashcards quizlet. Background to the scale of the impact of cyclone nargis. Cyclone nargis caused destruction in burma, now officially called myanmar.
How cyclone nargis affected the natural environment cyclone nargis cyclone nargis had a devastating impact on the coastal areas of myanmar that it passed over, more specifically the irrawaddy delta area. The impact of cyclone nargis on the ayeyarwady irrawaddy. It made landfall went on land in myanmar in april and may 2008. With 2mileperhour winds, cyclone nargis, a category 3 tropical storm. The delta region, myanmars rice bowl, was severely damaged. A full week after the cyclone made landfall, the government gave into international pressure to accept outside aid. Cyclone nargis ravaged through myanmar on 23 may 2008 leaving 140,000 people dead, 2. The storm had sufficient strength to propagate a 12 foot tall sea wave storm surge that inundated vast areas of farmland in at least 4 major rice producing divisions provinces. For over 10 hours, wind travelling upto 241 km per hour swept through the irrawaddy delta regionknown as myanmars rice bowland dumped 51 cm of rain. Nargis was the first named storm of the 2008 north indian ocean cyclone season and the chosen name belied this awesome storms destructive nature.
Transcript of making maps to fight disaster, build economies. This cyclone killed 1037 people, left 17,537 livestock dead, close to 300,000 people homeless, and 57,663 homes destroyed usaid, 1968. The socioeconomic struggles of cyclone nargis migrants. The cyclone devastated irrawady, yagon and bago and affected mon and kayin divisionsstates, where the impact was less severe. With the hungry, homeless and bereaved pouring in from the delta 80,000 have perished in this district alone, according to local aid workers that refugee population has now reached six figures. Using the jma nonhydrostatic model nhm with a horizontal resolution of 10 km, the system reproduces nargis development and the associated storm surge in. Since the area of myanmar is very poor4, the houses were usually made only by. The cyclone caused unprecedented damage in major rice and fishery producing irrawaddy division and rangoon the economic hub of the country, resulting in. There were around 55,000 people missing and lots of other deaths were found in other places. Flooding and damage from 2008 myanmar cyclone assessed. Nowadays, international and regional institutions dedicated to research, training, and extension activities in disasterprone countries are emerging.
In early may 2008, cyclone nargis cn tore across the southern coastal regions of. The assessment of damage and losses confirms a similar scale of impact to that of the indian ocean tsunami in indonesia in 2004, especially at the household and community severely damaged, together with around 4,000 schools. News about cyclone nargis, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Jul 16, 20 it has been five years since the worst natural disaster in burmas history, cyclone nargis, which affected the lives of 2. Since the area of myanmar is very poor4, the houses were usually made only by thin woods instead of concrete. News reports cited a death toll of 10,000 people, with thousands more missing, as of may 5. The cyclone therefore increased economic inequality within the affected.
Impact of cyclone nargis in myanmar environmental sciences essay. Learning from cyclone nargis united nations environment. Cyclone nargis, crossing the south of burma over two days, can accord recognition for bringing devastating loss to the ayeyarwady delta region, particularly to the extremely vulnerable social groups within. It s possibly one of the worst storms to have hit the country. On 2 and 3 may 2008, cyclone nargis struck the coast of myanmar and moved inland across the ayeyarwady delta and southern yangon division, causing many deaths, destroying livelihoods, and disrupting economic activities and social conditions. Impact of cyclone nargis in myanmar environmental sciences.
It formed as a depression on july 26 over the ganges delta and moved in a circular. At the time trmm flew over the storm, nargis had weakened minimal cyclone status, with wind speeds of approximately kilometers per hour 80 miles per hour. Poverty and inequality impact of a natural disaster. Yet, in those first days after the cyclone, hardly any news emerged. Cyclone nargis was the worst disaster myanmar had and the eighth deadliest in the world. Buddhist statue stands among damage caused by tropical cyclone nargis in center of yangon, myanmar, burma 080523n5067k289 andaman sea may 23, 2008 may 17, 2008 u. More than 100,000 people, according to unofficial estimate, are feared dead after cyclone nargis tore through myanmar late may 2 night. The second named storm of the 2015 season, komen brought several days of heavy rainfall to myanmar, bangladesh, and india.
Nargis is the deidliest named cyclone in the north indian ocean basin, as well as the seicont deadliest named cyclone o aw time, ahind typhoon nina o 1975. However, without a proper assessment of crop damage, it is difficult to gauge how the final 2007 paddy production will be impacted. However, this aid was limited to food, medicine and basic supplies, and foreign aid workers remained banned from the country. Cyclone nargis is at least the second deadliest named cyclone ever recorded globally, behind typhoon nina 1975, which killed over 100,000 in china. Myo min explores the longterm effects of myanmars 2008 cyclone nargis. Cyclone nargis was a strong category 3 or minimal category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of mph and gusts of 150160 mph3.
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