Typhoon Kestana: Asia's Katrina

The devastation and catastrophe wrought by Typhoon Kestana on the Philippines’ capital Manila reflect a huge gap between rising vulnerabilities and preparedness at the national and regional levels. As more climate change results in more devastating cyclones, how can the region better prepare for fut...

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Main Authors: Kuntjoro, Irene A., Jamil, Sofiah, Caballero-Anthony, Mely
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82488
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40098
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The devastation and catastrophe wrought by Typhoon Kestana on the Philippines’ capital Manila reflect a huge gap between rising vulnerabilities and preparedness at the national and regional levels. As more climate change results in more devastating cyclones, how can the region better prepare for future emergencies?