Disaster recovery experiences

With the increasing frequency and intensity of cyclones, these recovery collections provide valuable insights into overcoming the range of recovery challenges they pose.

• Cyclones Idai and Kenneth 2019
  In 2019, Cyclones Idai and Kenneth caused widespread devastation in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, leading to severe flooding, destruction, and a humanitarian crisis.
• Cyclone Gita 2018
  Cyclone Gita, one of the strongest storms to hit Tonga, caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops across the South Pacific in 2018.
• Hurricane Maria 2017
  Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in 2017, causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and a major humanitarian crisis.
• Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Philippines 2013
  Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, struck the Philippines in 2013, resulting in immense destruction and loss of life.

• Gorkha Earthquake, Nepal, 2015 Recovery
  The 2015 earthquake severely impacted Nepal, causing widespread destruction and leading to a complex recovery process focused on rebuilding and restoring affected communities.
• Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, 2011
  In 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, triggering a major recovery and rebuilding process.
• Christchurch and Canterbury earthquakes, New Zealand, 2010-2011
  The Christchurch and Canterbury earthquakes of 2010-2011 caused extensive damage, reshaping the city and region. The recovery efforts focused on innovative rebuilding, strengthening infrastructure, and revitalizing the community
• Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004
  The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused massive devastation across multiple countries, initiating one of the largest recovery efforts in history.
• Izmit earthquake, Turkey, 1999
  The Izmit Earthquake in 1999 severely impacted Turkey, prompting significant rebuilding and recovery initiatives.

Floods

• Floods, Malawi, 2015
  The 2015 floods in Malawi caused widespread devastation, displacing hundreds of thousands and severely impacting agriculture and infrastructure. Recovery efforts focused on rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods, and enhancing community resilience against future floods.

Landslides

Learn from more landside recovery experiences

• Southern Leyte Landslide, Philippines 2006
  The 2006 Southern Leyte landslide in the Philippines buried an entire village, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Recovery efforts focused on search and rescue, relocating survivors, and rebuilding infrastructure

Tsunami

Learn from more tsunami experiences

• Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004
  The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami caused massive devastation across multiple countries, initiating one of the largest recovery efforts in history.
• Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
  In 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, triggering a major recovery and rebuilding process.

Volcanoes

Learn from more volcano recovery experiences

• Mount Pinatubo Eruption, Philippines, 1991
  The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was one of the largest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century, causing massive ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and extensive damage. The recovery involved large-scale evacuation, infrastructure restoration, and long-term environmental rehabilitation.

Wildfires

Learn from more wildfire recovery experiences

• Black Summer Bushfires, Australia 2019-2020
  The Black Summer bushfires in Australia during 2019-2020 were unprecedented in scale, causing widespread destruction across multiple states, devastating wildlife, and leading to significant loss of property and life. The recovery efforts focused on restoring affected communities, supporting wildlife conservation, and implementing measures to mitigate future fire risks.