Una fuerte tormenta desplaza a miles de filipinos en Navidad

Tropical Storm Temvin caused significant destruction in the Philippines, resulting in 164 deaths and 171 missing persons. The storm led to landslides and floods, particularly affecting the provinces of Anau del Norte, Anau del Sur, and the Zamboanga Peninsula. Temvin intensified into a typhoon before moving towards Vietnam. As of Monday, over 97,000 people were in evacuation centers, with nearly 85,000 displaced. The Philippines, experiencing around 20 storms annually, is highly prone to natural disasters.

What natural disasters did Temvin cause in the Philippines?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Landslides and flash floods

• Volcanic eruptions

• Droughts

Before leaving the Philippines, what did Temvin transform into?

• A typhoon

• A tropical storm

• A hurricane

• A cyclone

How many people were reported missing by Monday afternoon due to Temvin?

• 164

• 171

• 85,000

• 97,000

Approximately how many people were displaced and found shelter outside evacuation centers?

• 171

• 164

• 85,000

• 97,000

How many typhoons and storms does the Philippines experience annually?

• 10

• 20

• 25

• 15