Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Weather forecast - What are the hazards of typhoons?

What are the hazards of typhoons?

1. Gale, typhoon gale and the waves caused by it can throw the 10,000-ton ship into the air and break it, or push it inland; It is also enough to destroy or even destroy buildings, bridges and vehicles on land. Especially in areas where buildings are not reinforced, the damage is even greater.

2. Heavy rain, a typhoon landing, the rainfall center can drop 100-300mm or even 500-800mm a day. The flood disaster caused by typhoon and rainstorm is fierce and destructive, and it is the most dangerous disaster.

Third, storm surge, the storm surge of strong typhoon can make the coastal water level rise by 5 -6 meters. This has led to the flood of tides, the bursting of seawalls, the destruction of houses and various building facilities, the flooding of towns and farmland, and a large number of casualties and property losses.

Fourth, these disasters caused by typhoons are easy to induce secondary disasters such as urban waterlogging, house collapse, mountain torrents and mudslides.

The maximum speed of typhoon can reach more than 200 kilometers per hour. Wherever it goes, it will destroy everything. This huge energy can directly cause disaster to mankind.

Extended data:

Preventive measures in Taiwan Province

1. Listen, watch or visit typhoon warning information in time to understand the government's countermeasures against Taiwan.

2. Close the doors and windows and fix the structures that are easily blown by the wind.

3. Move from the shabby house to a safe place.

4. People in low-lying areas that may be flooded should be transferred in time.