The Philippines - Tropical Cyclone HAGUPIT

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:14:00 +01:00

On 9 December, 0.00 UTC, HAGUPIT (RUBY) has weakened into a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 74km/h and its centre was located over water, approximately 33km south-west of Lubang island in Mimaropa. In the following 24h, it is forecast to move west into the South China Sea, weakening further. As of 9 December early morning, a Public Storm Warning Signal #1 was still in effect for several areas of central and southern Luzon.
HAGUPIT has been affecting the Philippines with heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surge. In Masbate, 130mm of rain were measured in 24h over 7-8 December, while in the city of Calapan, 197mm were recorded on 8 December. Floods have been reported by the NDRRMC in the provinces of Quezon and Laguna in the Region of Calabarzon, as well as in Marinduque, Region of Mimaropa, and a State of Calamity has been declared in Albay, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes in Bicol Region and in San Pablo City of Laguna province.
According to the latest reports received from the ECHO rapid assessment teams, Batangas and Masbate suffered only light damage due to an enhanced level of preparedness of the local authorities. In some areas, the population is already returning to their homes.
Eastern and Western parts of Samar Island have been identified as the worst hit areas so far. Road to Dolores is still blocked and communications remain difficult. Compiling of the overall picture of damage and needs is ongoing. No request for international assistance for the time being.
ERCC is considering the activation of Copernicus EMS for satellite imagery related to damage assessment. This will be done in coordination with other similar efforts of international partners.

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:03:00 +01:00

Micronesia - Tropical Cyclone HAGUPIT

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 03:45:00 +01:00

HAGUPIT (named RUBY in the Philippines) continued moving over the western Pacific Ocean on 2 December, strengthening into a Typhoon. On 3 December at 00.00 UTC, it was a Typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 167 km/h and its centre was located approx. 340 km south-east of Yap and 1 500 km east of the coast of southern Philippines.
In the next 48 h, it is forecast to continue moving north-west over the Pacific Ocean, strengthening. It is forecast to pass off the southern coast of Yap island in the morning of 3 December, then continue moving north-west over water, in the general direction of the Philippines.
As of 3 December 3.00 UTC, a Typhoon Warning (NOAA) is in effect for Yap and Ngulu (Yap State), as well as a Tropical Storm Warning for Koror and Kayangel (Republic of Palau).