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)
Affected countries
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
- OCHA: Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) Snapshot (as of 06 December 2019). 6 Dec 2019
- Educo: Typhoon Tisoy, Situation Report No.1 (2 December 2019). 2 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°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.
EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
- Following the passage of tropical cyclone KAMMURI, which brought heavy rains and winds over several regions of the country (particularly Mimaropa, Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Calabarzon), the number of affected people and damage has increased.
- According to the last report of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, as of 6 December 18.00 UTC+8, a total of 970,464 people have been affected.
• Typhoon KAMMURI (or locally named TISOY), which was formed in the northwestern Pacific Ocean on 25 November 2019 and developed into a Typhoon, traversed through the Philippines from period 02-04 December 2019. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), reported that at least seven (7) regions experienced heavy rains and strong winds; while The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that at least four (4) regions were affected.
Educo, a humanitarian and development organization based in Bicol region since 2005, has deployed rapid assessment teams and planning for humanitarian and early recovery interventions
Typhoon Kammuri (locally named Tisoy) made 4 landfalls on 02-03 December in the provinces of Sorsogon, Masbate, Marinduque and Oriental Mindoro before exiting in the West Philippines Sea. Areas along its track experienced heavy to intense rains and strong winds and storm surges. Reports indicate damaged and destroyed houses and flooding in five regions, interruption of power supplies and telecommunication in over 280 areas. NOTE: Numbers are expected to change when Government figures from Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and IV-B (MIMAROPA) are reported.
By Angely L. Mercado
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Dec. 6 (PIA)—The bridge connecting Cagayan towns to Isabela and other provinces in the Cagayan Valley region is still closed to all types of vehicle since yesterday, except those trucks with high injection pump and air cleaner, due to massive flooding caused by the continuous heavy rains.
Local authorities advised motorists going to and from Manila to take the route via Roxas, Isabela to avoid inconveniences.
Few days after Typhoon Tisoy unleashed its fury, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is appealing for in-kind donations to typhoon victims in Bicol and other affected areas through the Project Tabang Bikol (Project Help Bicol.)
DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that Cebu Pacific and the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) have agreed to provide free cargo space for relief goods from Manila to Bicol and other affected areas.
By Merlito G. Edale, Jr.
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, Dec. 6 (PIA) – The City of Ilagan is placed under State of Calamity due to flooding in some parts of the city as of yesterday.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Kit Bello had its special session yesterday to pass a resolution declaring the city under state of calamity due to massive flooding caused by continuous rains spawned by northeast monsoon rains.
City Mayor Jay Diaz said there were 10, 349 families or equivalent to 31,047 Ilagueños affected and evacuated due to the massive flooding.
Situation Overview
"TISOY" WEAKENS INTO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
"TISOY" exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility and weakened into a Tropical Depression at 8:00 AM today.
I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 05 December 2019, 3:00 AM, the center of Tropical Storm "TISOY" {KAMMURI} was estimated based on all available data at 540 km West of Subic, Zambales (14.8 °N, 115.3 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving West Northwest at 15 km/h. Tail-end of a cold front affecting the eastern section of Northern and Central Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern Luzon.
ll. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
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
"TISOY" WEAKENS INTO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND IS NOW OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
- Tropical Cyclone KAMMURI (TISOY in The Philippines) continues to weaken as it moves south-west over the South China Sea. On 5 December at 0.00 UTC, its centre was approximately 550 km east of central-western coast of Vietnam, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (tropical storm).
- According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), as of 5 December, the death toll stands at 13 (7 in Mimaropa, 4 in Eastern Visayas and 2 in Calabarzon) and 34 people have been injured.
Philippines
• As of today’s severe weather bulletin by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon KAMMURI, which brought heavy rains and winds in 7 Regions from 02-04 December 2019, already weakened into a Tropical Depression and currently outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
By Emver P. Cortez
Published on December 4, 2019
QUEZON CITY, Dec. 4 (PIA)-- Pre-emptive evacuations and preparations of the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Council (MDRRMC) have paid off as local government units reported zero casualties in the National Capital Region despite strong winds and heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Tisoy last December 3, 2019.
Situation Overview
"TISOY" WEAKENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM AS IT CONTINUES TO ENCOUNTER THE NORTHEAST MONSOON SURGE OVER THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA.
Status: Damage to buildings and structures detected
Further actions(s): Continue monitoring
Introduction
Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) made landfall in Gubat, Sorsogon at around 11pm of December 2, 2019. Packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph, gustiness reaching 240 kph and moving westward at 15 kph, it left trails of devastations in many parts of Bicol Region, including EDUCO program/project areas in the provinces of Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. All Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals are now lifted and Tisoy has left Philippine Area of Responsibility as of December 4, 2019.
Effects:
I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
On 04 December 2019, 3:00 PM, the center of Severe Tropical Sotrm "TISOY" {KAMMURI} was estimated at 380 km West of Subic, Zambales (14.5°N, 116.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 115 km/h. It is moving West Northwest at 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon.
ll. EFFECTS
A. Affected Population (TAB A)
By Ralph Jennings
December 04, 2019 05:53 AM
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - A typhoon that swept over the Philippines Tuesday killed at least 10 people in a path of destruction that reached the capital Manila. But the country averted a larger-scale disaster, the likes of which often bedevil the impoverished country, due to stronger preparations including mass mobile phone alerts.
