Philippines – Severe weather - UPDATE

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:04:00 +02:00

In the past few days SW Monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Cyclone TRAMI-13 (locally known as MARING), has caused heavy rains and floods in several areas of Luzon, including Metro Manila. According to NDRRMC report (as of late 20 August, UTC), there were: 8 dead, 4 people missing, 41 injured, 1 060 094 people affected in 6 Regions (Region I, III, IV-A, IV-B, CAR, NCR) and 132 969 people were sheltered in 425 evacuation centers.
State of calamity was declared in three provinces (Bataan, Cavite, Laguna), in three cities (San Fernardo, Parañaque, Muntinlupa), in eight Municipalities and in two Barangays.
As of early 21 August (UTC), a yellow rainfall advisory was still in effect.

China – Tropical Cyclone TRAMI

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:10:00 +02:00

At 00h00 UTC 21 August, TRAMI-13 had a max sustained wind speed of 121 km/h (Typhoon), its center had passed Miyako islands (Japan) and it was located ca. 240 km E of the northern tip of Taiwan.
In the next 24h its center is forecast to move WNW, roughly keeping its strength, passing off the coast of the northern tip of Taiwan on 21 August morning (UTC). It might reach the coast of Fujian Province (China) on 21 August evening (UTC); then it will move inland weakening.
On 21 and 22 August heavy rains and strong winds might affect northern Taiwan Island, parts of the Chinese provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang. JRC calculations, using as input the data of 21 August 00h00 UTC, indicate a possible storm surge of the order of 1.0m in the coastal area N of Fuzhou (Fujian Province).
As of early 21 August (UTC), an Orange Typhoon Warning was in effect for the forecasted affected areas.

China – Tropical Cyclone TRAMI -13

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 04:17:00 +02:00

On 20 August, 00h00 UTC, Tropical Cyclone TRAMI-13 centre was located over the Philippine Sea, ca. 750 km SE of the northern coast of Taiwan and ca. 750 km NE north-east island of Luzon. Its max. sust. wind speed was 101 km/h (Tropical Storm) and it was moving in a NW direction.
For the next 48h TRAMI-13 was forecasted to move NW and then turn W towards northern Taiwan, strengthening. It may approach Taiwan’s northern coast on 21 August, affecting the areas along its path with heavy rainfall and strong winds. JRC calculations indicate a possible storm surge of the order of 1.6-1.8m in the coastal area near the city of Fuzhou, Fujian province, SE China for 21 August evening UTC.
As of 20 August, the national authorities have issued a Yellow Warning of Typhoon.