Powerful tornado hits Murcia town in Negros Occidental, Philippines
A powerful tornado struck the town of Murcia in Negros Occidental, Philippines, on March 6, 2025, causing power outages throughout the area.
160 deaths recorded in three weeks as six typhoons batter the Philippines
Four typhoons have struck the Philippines in the last 10 days, with the latest Man-Yi having claimed 8 lives as of Monday, November 18, 2024. At least 160 people have died due to storms in the Philippines in the last 3 weeks, with the last three typhoons having caused combined damages worth roughly ₱469.8 million ($ 8 million).
Super Typhoon “Man-Yi” — fourth typhoon to strike Philippines in 10 days makes second landfall over Aurora
Super Typhoon “Man-Yi” made landfall in Aurora, Philippines at 15:20 local time (LT) on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after catastrophic damage and heavy rainfall across Luzon. Several Wind Signal Warnings as well as heavy rain warnings have been issued, with some regions expecting over 200 mm (7.87 inches) of rain due to the storm.
Super Typhoon “Man-yi” makes landfall over Panganiban, Philippines
Super Typhoon “Man-Yi” made landfall over Panganiban, Catanduanes at 21:40 local time (LT) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. PAGASA warns of severe flooding and landslides due to the storm, with Wind Signal No. 5 in effect for several regions and over 200 mm (7.87 inches) of rain forecast in several provinces.
Philippines prepares for Typhoon “Man-Yi” after Usagi causes significant damage
Over 24 000 residents of the Cagayan province were evacuated ahead of Typhoon “Usagi,” which made landfall on November 14, 2024, as a Category 4-equivalent super typhoon. While the storm has caused significant damage and displaced thousands, the country is already preparing for the next threat: Typhoon “Man-Yi.”
Super Typhoon “Usagi” makes landfall over Cagayan, Philippines
Super Typhoon “Usagi” – known in the Philippines as Ofel, made landfall near Baggao in the Cagayan region of the Philippines at 13:30 local time (LT) on November 14, 2024, weakening to a typhoon upon landfall. The system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains across the Philippines, with authorities raising Wind Signal numbers 3 and 4 in regions where significant damage is anticipated.
Typhoon “Yingxing” makes double landfall over Phillipines, 17 000 evacuated
Typhoon ‘Yinxing’ made dual landfalls in the Philippines’ Cagayan region on Thursday, November 7, 2024, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people and delivering high-impact winds, storm surges, and torrential rainfall to the area.
Tropical Storm “Trami” hits Vietnam after leaving 126 dead or missing in Philippines
Severe Tropical Storm “Trami” made landfall in Divalacan, Isabela, Philippines on October 23, 2024, causing widespread flooding and landslides in which at least 90 people died and 36 remain missing. Trami reached Vietnam on October 27 and made landfall in Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang at around 03:00 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 88 km/h (55 mph).
Tropical Storm “Trami” (Kristine) claims 26 lives in Bicol, Philippines ahead of landfall
Three people have been reported dead in Bicol, Philippines due to the floods and landslides triggered by the approaching Tropical Storm “Trami” (Kristine). The storm is expected to make landfall during the night of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (LT), near Isabela. The system has already forced thousands to flee their homes before landfall. Several homes have already been destroyed even before the worst impact of the storm.
Krathon reaches super typhoon strength as it nears Taiwan
Typhoon “Krathon” reached super typhoon strength on September 30, 2024, after leaving at least 2 people dead in the Philippines. The system is expected to slightly weaken before its center approaches Taiwan on October 2 and 3. Krathon will be the first landfalling typhoon in southwestern Taiwan since 1988, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, with up to 1 000 m (39 inches) in mountainous regions.
