How much does it rain on Ondoy?
How much does it rain on Ondoy?
In 2009, Ondoy dumped 455 millimeters of rain over a 24-hour period. Some 15,000 Marikina residents were evacuated on Saturday after the city government declared alarm level 2 over Marikina River as the water reached 16 meters. As of yesterday, only 9,000 people remained at evacuation centers.
Which part of the Philippines were affected by Typhoon Ondoy?
Ondoy, the equivalent of a Category I storm, brought an unusually high volume of rain, which generated high flooding in the Marikina River causing extensive flooding in the Metro Manila area and the neighboring Rizal province, including the cities of Antipolo, Makati, Malabon, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Quezon, San …
How strong is Ondoy?
Typhoon (JMA)
Typhoon Ketsana/Category
What happens Typhoon Ondoy?
From September 25 – 26, 2009, Typhoon #16 (Ondoy) struck southwest Luzon in the Philippines. Flood disasters caused by this heavy rainfall affected 872,097 people throughout the entire metropolitan area, causing 241 fatalities, 394 injuries, and damaging 65,521 buildings (of which 12,563 were completely destroyed).
Is Ulysses stronger than Ondoy?
While Ondoy dumped more rains, Ulysses is stronger according to PAGASA.
What devastating effects did Ondoy bring to the areas affected?
Was Ondoy A super typhoon?
Typhoon Ketsana, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Ondoy, was the second-most devastating tropical cyclone of the 2009 Pacific typhoon season, causing $1.15 billion in damages and 921 fatalities, only behind Morakot earlier in the season, which caused 789 deaths and damages worth $6.2 billion.
How many days did Ondoy last?
How many typhoons have passed through Olongapo City?
As observed in PAGASA’s Subic Bay Weather Station Complex, 12 typhoons, eight tropical storms and four tropical depressions have passed within a 300 km radius of Olongapo City between 2005 and 2011, causing flooding and landslides in most parts of the city.
Where did Typhoon Ondoy hit in the Philippines?
Typhoon Ondoy. This super typhoon also marks a history in Arayat Pampanga Philippines wherein for the first time the town of Arayat have experience a landslide which killed 12 people brought by the typhoon Ondoy.
Is there a flood risk in Olongapo City?
The conclusions of the VAA, following the trends and projections of PAGASA, suggest that Olongapo City is likely to experience more frequent and extreme incidents of flooding in the future. Declared State of Calamity: 1997 – 2013
How to contact Olongapo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council?
For inquiries, please contact: Olongapo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Dela Cruz Drive, East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200 Telephone: +63 47 6021241 Email: [email protected] ABOUT THE OLONGAPO CITY DRRMC Cover