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Tropical Cyclone Perma - Mar 1993

Estado
Pasado
Países
Vanuatu
Tipos de desastres
Ciclón tropical

Tropical Cyclone 'Prema' hit Vanuatu on 30 March 1993 with sustained winds up to 90 knots. Cyclone has affected large parts of Vanuatu, with Epi, the Shepherd islands and Efate most directly hit. Initial reports indicate 2 deaths, 4 injured, and 115 houses in Port Vila severely damaged. The Port Vila wharf and airport terminal reported to be damaged. (UN DHA, 31 Mar 1993)

Ground damage assessment supported by aerial observations confirms that cyclone caused massive destruction on Epi, Efate and Shepherd Islands. 75 to 80 percent of all buildings and 90 to 100 percent of crops have been destroyed. More than 9,000 people are directly affected in these islands (total population of Vanuatu approx. 150,000) and initial estimates show 80 percent of population in need of relief assistance. (UN DHA, 1 Apr 1993)

Latest casualty reports indicate 4 deaths and 5 injuries, which is very low for the intensity of the cyclone due to preparedness measures. Govt of Vanuatu distributing disaster relief supplies and undertaking assessment for rehabilitation. (UN DHA, 5 Apr 1993)

As of now, 7,000 people are still left homeless and another 5,000 people are directly affected and in need of relief assistance. Govt of Vanuatu estimates the value of total damage to be approx. 60 million USD. (UN DHA, 7 Apr 1993)

Initial emergency relief turning into rehabilitation/reconstruction phase stage. However, relief food supplies for 9,000 people for 3 months, medical supplies and provision of seeds and seedlings still regarded as immediate relief needs. […] A provisional report by the public works department indicates that the total damage to government buildings and public facilities is estimated at USD 2.5 million. More than 50 percent of this damage was to schools. (UN DHA, 14 Apr 1993)