PAG-ASA PHILIPPINE TYPHOON 2011

TITLE: PAG-ASA PHILIPPINE TYPHOON 2011

Typhoon Watch 2011: List of Typhoons

The state of the weather affects our travels, vacations and pretty much everything that we do. We should always be mindful of severe weather conditions, like typhoons or tropical storms (called cyclones and hurricanes somewhere else in the planet). Considering that an average of 20 storms visit the Philippines each year, it may be worth something to list down the typhoons as they hit the Philippine area of responsibility.

19. Sendong (International Code/Name: Washi).

 If we’re keeping tab of the most destructive typhoon of the year, then 2011 saved the “best” for last. On 15 December 2011 (11:00 a.m.), PAGASA issued its first severe weather bulletin for Sendong, announcing that this Tropical Depression east of Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), with estimated maximum winds of 55 kph near the center.

By 5:00 p.m., Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 was raised in 11 provinces in Visayas and Mindanao, raised to Signal No. 2 by 11:00 p.m. While Sendong did not exceed Signal No. 2, the heavy rains it brought caused massive flooding, loss of life and property, in various places Mindanao including Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

At 10:30 p.m. of 18 December 2011, PAGASA announced that Sendong has left the PAR. As of 28 December 2011, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) readjusted the death toll caused by storm “Sendong” from 1,453 to 1,249 after basing it on existing “body counts.” This figure does not include those who are missing or injured, or the number of houses and establishments destroyed by Sendong.

18. Ramon.

 At 11:00 a.m., Monday, 10 October 2011, PAGASA announced that the Active Low Pressure Area (ALPA) east of Mindanao has developed into a Tropical Depression, named “RAMON”.

17. Quiel (International Code: Nalgae).

 On 29 September 2011 (5:00 a.m.), just a day after the destructive typhoon Pedring left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA announced that the Tropical Storm east of Northern Luzon has entered the PAR and was named “QUIEL”.

16. Pedring.

On 24 September 2011 (Saturday, 5:00 p.m.), PAGASA announced that the tropical storm east of Southern Luzon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The first public storm warning signal was not raised until the next day, 25 September 2011 (11:00 a.m.), with Signal No. 1 in Catanduanes, Albay and Camarines Sur.

15. Onyok (International Code: Roke).

On 12 September 2011 (8:00 p.m.), PAGASA announced that the Tropical Depression east-northeast of Basco, Batanes has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named “ONYOK”. No storm warning signal was raised, as Onyok was too far to directly affect any part of the country. Onyok made an exit after a few hours.

13. Mina (International Name: Nanmadol).

 In its first severe weather bulletin (11:00 p.m., Sunday, 21 August 2011), the PAGASA announced that the Low Pressure Area East of Visayas has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “MINA”. No storm signal was then raised.

12. Lando.

At 6:30 p.m. of 31 July 2011, even before Kabayan could leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA announced that the active Low Pressure Area west of Northern Luzon has developed into a Tropical Depression, named “LANDO”.

11. Kabayan (International Code: Muifa).

 At 5:00 p.m. of 28 July 2011, a Thursday, PAGASA announced that the Tropical Depression east of Visayas has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and intensified into a Tropical Storm, named “KABAYAN”, with maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

10. Juaning (International Code: Nock-ten).

 At 11:00 a.m. of Monday, 25 July 2011, PAGASA released its Severe Weather Bulletin Number One, announcing that the low pressure area east of Visayas has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “JUANING”, with maximum winds of 55 kph near the center.

9. Ineng (International Code: “Ma-on”).

 The typhoon entered the Philippine area of reponsibility (PAR) around 11:00 a.m. of 17 July 2011, a Sunday, leaving the PAR late in the evening, headed for Okinawa, Japan.

8. Hanna (International Code: Tokage).

 On 15 July 2011, at 5:00 p.m., the PAGASA first announced the existence of this tropical depression 890 kilometers East of Virac, Catanduanes. It is not expected to directly affect any part of the country.

7. Goring.

On 9 July 2011, at around 5:00 p.m., PAGASA first issued a severe weather bulletin announcing that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) northeast of Batanes has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “GORING”, although no public storm signals were raised. It has an expected strength of 55 kph near the center.

6. Falcon (International Code: “Meari”).

The low pressure area east of Visayas has developed into a Tropical Depression (per PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin Number One, issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 21 June 2011).

5. Egay (International Name: “Egay”).

 At around 5:45 a.m., Friday, 17 June 2011, PAGASA first announced that the low pressure area east of Mindanao has developed into a tropical depression and was named EGAY.

4. Dodong (International Code: Sarika).

On 9 June 2011 (Thursday, 12:00 p.m.) PAGASA announced that the low pressure area West of Metro Manila has developed into a tropical depression, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center.

3. Chedeng (International Code: Songda).

 In its Severe Weather Bulletin Number One issued at 5:00 a.m. of 23 May 2011, PAGASA announced that the tropical storm East of Northern Mindanao has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

2. Bebeng (International Code: Aere).

On 6 May 2011, the PAGASA issued its Severe Weather Bulletin No. 1 (as of 11 p.m., Friday), announcing that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) East of Visayas has intensified into a tropical depression. By the fourth tropical storm warning issued on 7 May 2011 (5:00 p.m.), “Bebeng” has intensified into a storm and threatens the Bicol region.

1. Amang.

 On 4 April 2011, the first typhoon to enter the Philippine area of responsibility was recorded. It was spotted 970 kilometers east of Borongan, Eastern Samar, with a sustained winds of 55 kph. PAGASA didn’t expect it to strengthen into a storm.