Typhoon Kammuri - Nov 2019
OngoingOverview
According to the Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of 10:00 local time on 29 November 2019, Tropical Storm (TS) Kammuri is approximately 1,430 km east of the southern Luzon, moving northwest. PAGASA reports that Kammuri currently has maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the centre and gustiness of up to 170 kph. Longer range models predict it could intensify to a category 4 typhoon. On entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which is estimated between 1 and 2 December 2019, it will be locally named “Tisoy”. (IFRC, 29 Nov 2019)
According to the Joint Analysis of Disaster Response (JADE) conducted by the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC), WFP and OCHA, more than 9 million people are expected to be affected by Typhoon Kammuri and experience moderate or higher wind damage. Out of the total number of people affected, 3 million are living in areas expected to be seriously affected and will likely require humanitarian assistance. Out of those, an estimated 1 million people (about 300,000 children under 15 years; 612,000 adults; 50,000 elderly over 65 years) are considered highly vulnerable based on pre-existing socioeconomic indicators. (OCHA, 2 Dec 2019)
Tropical Cyclone KAMMURI (TISOY in The Philippines) made landfall over the north-east Mindonoro Island, close to Naujan City on 3 December with maximum sustained winds up to 210 km/h. One death has been reported in Bicol Region and around 225,000 people were evacuated across southern Luzon. Schools are closed throughout Manila, as well as Manilla's main airport. Damage was also sustained to Legazpi City airport. KAMMURI will move across north Mindonoro Island with maximum sustained winds up to 155 km/h, before weakening as it reaches the South China Sea. A warning signal level 3 remains in effect over Mindonoro Island and southern Calabarazon. Extreme flood warnings have been issued for Bicol and Eastern Visayas while severe flood warning for north-eastern Mimaropa and central Calabarazon. (ECHO, 3 Dec 2019)
As of 4 December, the media has reported 13 fatalities. In addition, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that over 495,400 people have been evacuated (of which more than 458,000 have sought shelter inside evacuation centres and over 37,300 are outside evacuation centres). Infrastructure and buildings have also been affected, with reports of almost 40 houses have suffered damage from the storms, in addition to 12 roads and 3 bridges. More than 520 flights have been cancelled, while 865 municipalities have suspended classes. (ECHO, 4 Dec 2019)
While Tropical Cyclone KAMMURI (TISOY in The Philippines) continues to weaken as it moves south-west over the South China Sea, the Philippines has sought to recover from the storms. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 34 people have been injured, and almost 8,750 houses have been damaged, in addition to 135 schools. Approximately 20 roads and 20 bridges have been closed. (ECHO, 5 Dec 2019)
According to the NDRRMC's latest bulletin on 9 December, 360,765 families (1,560,463 people) have been affected; of which 18,322 families (80,068 people) are inside 450 evacuation centres, and 3,456 families (15,163 persons people) are outside evacuation centres. A total of 5 deaths and 322 injured persons were reported in Regions CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, and VIII. (Gov't of the Philippines, 9 Dec 2019)
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Most read reports
- Govt. Philippines: PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Advisory #15: Typhoon "Tisoy". 2 Dec 2019
- Govt. Philippines: PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Advisory #22: Typhoon "Tisoy". 3 Dec 2019
- Educo: Typhoon Tisoy, Situation Report No.1 (2 December 2019). 2 Dec 2019
- OCHA: Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) Snapshot (as of 06 December 2019). 6 Dec 2019
- Govt. Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #12 on Typhoon "TISOY" as of 07 December 2019, 6PM. 8 Dec 2019
I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 05 December 2019, 8:00 AM, "TISOY" exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and weakened into a Tropical Depression. At 10:00 AM of the same day, its center was located at 705 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan (14.2°N, 114.1°F) with maximum sustained winds of up to 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West at 15 km/h.
II. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
Situation Overview
Situation Overview
I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 05 December 2019, 8:00 AM, “TISOY” exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and weakened into a Tropical Depression. At 10:00 AM of the same day, its center was located at 705 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan (14.2°N, 114.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of up to 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West at 15 km/h.
ll. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
Brazil
SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 05 December 2019. 800 AM. “TISOY exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and weakened into a Tropical Depression. At 10:00 AM of the same day, its center was located at 705 km West Northwest of Coron, Pelawan (14.2°N. 114 1°E) with maximum sustained winds of up to 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West at 15 km/h.
II. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
Situation Overview
Situation Overview
I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 11 December 2019, the Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon.
Cloudy skies with light rains caused by Northeast Monsoon will be experienced over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, provinces of Aurora, and Quezon. Windy conditions in coastal and municipal areas.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon caused by Northeast Monsoon. No significant impact.
PHILIPPINES
Typhoon Kammuri made landfall on 2-3 December in the provinces of Sorsogon, Masbate, Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro. Affected areas experienced heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges. It is estimated that 768,000 people were affected, 12 people were killed, 138,000 people were evacuated (many pre-emptively), and about 71,000 houses were damaged or destroyed. To date, the Government has provided some USD$240,000 worth of relief assistance to affected families.
MYANMAR
On December 10th, AMDA dispatched one relief coordinator to the Philippines in response to Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) which struck the nation earlier this month. AMDA will be organizing aid distribution in Northern Samar, one of the severely afflicted regions.
Situation Overview
I SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 05 December 2019, 8:00 AM, “TISOY” exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and weakened into a Tropical Depression. At 10:00 AM of the same day, its center was located at 705 km West Northwest of Coron, Palawan (14.2°N, 114.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of up to 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West at 15 km/h.
ll. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
REGIONAL SUMMARY:
Several flooding events are reported within the region due to the continuation of Northeast Monsoon surge which brought wet condition particularly in equatorial region. During the week, Typhoon KAMMURI also have caused strong winds and heavy rainfall in the Philippines which likewise affected several event schedules in the 30th South East Asian (SEA) Games.
HIGHLIGHT:
By Paul Jaysent Fos
ODIONGAN, Romblon, Dec. 9 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment - Romblon (DOLE) will extend aid to the victims of Typhoon Tisoy in Romblon province through livelihood assistance.
DOLE-Romblon provincial director Roderick Tamacay said that they will hire more than 3,100 workers out of their P10.5 million fund from the Emergency Employment Program (EEP), also known as Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD) program.
By Chester Carlo M. Trinidad (DSWD-2)
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Dec. 8 (PIA) - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 2 has conducted relief operations for families in various municipalities affected by rains and flooding caused by the surge of the Northeast Monsoon and the tail end of a cold front.
By Sally Atento - Altea
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec 4 (PIA) – The provincial government of Albay has declared the province this afternoon under state of calamity due to typhoon Tisoy.
In a resolution signed by the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the declaration aims to implement, complement and sustain the disaster quick response and recovery activities of the affected LGUs in the province.
“Tisoy has ravaged Albay on December 2 and 3, causing damage to infrastructure, agriculture and vital livelihood in the province,” as stated in the resolution.
By Redjie Melvic M. Cawis
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Dec. 6(PIA) -- Benguet farmers and other stakeholders of the La Trinidad Trading Post donated tons of vegetables and other non-food items to disaster- affected province of Apayao.
More than five tons of assorted vegetables, other non-food items and cash were sent off to Apayao by the people of Benguet last Monday.
Situation Overview
I. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
A total of 360,765 families / 1,560,463 persons were affected in 3,044 barangays in Regions Ill, V, VIIl, CAR, and CARAGA.
Of which, a total of 18,322 families / 80,068 persons are taking temporary shelter in 450 evacuation centers while 3,456 families / 15,163 persons are served outside ECs.
