Philippines: Multiple Tropical Cyclones - Flash Update No.5, As of 19 November 2024, 5pm local time

Situation Overview

Successive tropical cyclones have severely impacted the Philippines, with Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally named Pepito, being the most recent. This storm, with sustained winds exceeding 185 km/h, made two landfalls—first in Panganiban, Catanduanes on 16 November, and subsequently in Dipaculao, Aurora Province the day after.

In the days leading up to landfall, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and local government units (LGUs) proactively urged coastal and vulnerable populations to evacuate to safer areas. More than 719,000 people were preemptively evacuated. As of 19 November, the government has reported 7 fatalities, 30 injuries, and 2 missing, reflecting the level of preparedness measures despite the strength of the storm.

Most affected areas were still in the recovery phase from prior cyclones, compounding the challenges faced by affected communities. Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth cyclone to traverse the Philippines in one month, has now weakened to a severe tropical storm and poses no further threat. Forecasts from the state weather bureau indicate no major weather systems are expected in the next two weeks, offering a window for response and recovery operations.