Philippines: Six Tropical Cyclones Humanitarian Snapshot (20 October to Present) (As of 13 November 2024)

1. SEVERE TROPICAL STORM TRAMI (KRISTINE) 2. SUPER TYPHOON KONG-REY (LEON)

On October 22, Severe Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, brought intense rains to the Philippines, causing significant flooding and landslides. Early on October 24, Trami made landfall in Divilacan, Isabela with sustained winds of 95 km/h, heavily impacting Regions 5, 4A, and 2. Shortly after Trami exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 25 October, Typhoon Kong-rey (locally Leon) entered on 27 October. Kong-rey intensified to a super typhoon, passing close to the Batanes Islands on 30
October, compounding the effects of recent storms, including September’s TC Krathon (locally Julian), and stressing recovery efforts in affected areas.

3. TROPICAL CYCLONE YINXING (MARCE)

On 7 November, Typhoon Yinxing, local name Marce, made landfall in extreme northern Luzon as the third cyclone within three weeks, prompting Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal #4, indicating ‘very intense typhoon’ conditions across the northern portion of mainland Cagayan including the Babuyan Islands, the northeastern portion of Apayao and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte.

4. TROPICAL CYCLONE TORAJI (NIKA) 5. TC USAGI (OFEL) 6. TC MAN-YI (PEPITO)

On 11 November, Typhoon Toraji (locally Nika) made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, in northern Luzon, Philippines. PAGASA has issued warnings for intense rainfall, high storm surge risk, and potential coastal infrastructure damage. Authorities have evacuated vulnerable populations and conducted precautionary water releases in dam areas. This is the fourth tropical cyclone to impact the Philippines in four weeks, with three directly affecting northern Luzon. Following Toraji, Typhoon Usagi (locally Ofel) is moving northwest over the Philippine Sea toward Luzon, expected to reach Cagayan or Isabela by the afternoon of 14 November. It may slow and shift in the Luzon Strait over the weekend, with hazardous conditions possible outside its direct path. TC Man-yi (locally Pepito) is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 14 November.