Manila Weather: Whether you like it or not, the Weather can impact your stayManila Weather Note: to convert the temperature from Centigrade to Fahrenheit, multiply by a factor of 1.8, then add 32. Manila was impacted greatly by the calamitous weather events of 2009. Many were caught in dire circumstances during Typhoons Ondoy/Ketsana & Pepeng/Parma. There were many stories of heroism during the fiercest conditions, yet lives were lost and mother nature reminded everyone that it does not discriminate. While I was out and about in chest-high water, others had to deal with 2-story high water levels and the fury of flooding brought on by a record amount of rainfall. manila weather on YouTube carries some videos that clearly show the devastating conditions faced during Typhoon Ondoy. Some sobering issues are still being tackled to include the implementation of years old plans, the dredging of waterways, population density relocation efforts, pollution controls, the management of dams & the rescue response effort and preparedness issues to include equipment availability.
It is simply sensible to look ahead without carrying a sense of worry with you. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and other agencies provide sufficient resources to keep abreast of weather conditions. In addition to PAGASA, I recommend checking the following sites as well as keeping in touch with people on the ground. Typhoon2000 & Weather Underground. Note: Here is the contact information for Michael's valuable site that includes text updates!Simply click on the Typhoon 2000 link above to sign up. Typhoon2000.com c/o David Michael V. Padua 34 Emerald Street, Lomeda Subdivision Naga City 4400 Philippines Tel. No.: +63 (54) 473-9971 emai1: webmaster(at)typhoon2000(dot)com email2: webmaster(at)typhoon2000(dot)ph
Typhoon NESAT/PEDRING has created a mess the last 24 hours in the Philippines. Read some more about this current event, in September, 2011, ahead.Can we get the Weather Girls on Tuesday's for Manila?Let's check the Facebook page! Weather Girls with USA forecast.
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Since Mount Pinatubo's explosive and far-reaching eruption in 1991, and with Mayon Volcano's smaller rumblings causing evacuation measures, it is prudent to keep abreast and know where to get sound information on such natural phenomena. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the March 25th 6.0 plus earthquake near Mindoro within minutes. Even though the epicenter was 80 miles southwest of Manila, its forces were acutely felt in Metro Manila. In addition to the USGS, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) provides a wealth of information and offers practical advice, warnings & notifications. With the Philippines situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, it should come as no surprise that According to PHIVOLCS, at least five earthquakes occur daily in the archipelago & there are 22 volcanoes rated active. For your consideration, Palawan was recently rated as the least quake-prone province in the Philippines. Aside from the usual forecast, do YOU want to know the most active volcanoes in the Philippines or view a basic Before-During-After guide? Simply click on the following files courtesy of PHIVOLCS. 6 Most Active Volcanoes in the Philippines. What to do Before, During & After an Earthquake. "A powerful 6.0 on the Richter scale earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake hit 570 miles southeast of Manila. The depth of the earthquake was 20.5 miles." "RTT News noted that the Philippines have frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to it being located on the Pacific Ring of Fire where several tectonic plactes collide." I have heard no damage reports from this earthquake on 5/31/2010.
"Manila - The Philippine coast guard on Sunday warned it would close down resorts found to be bringing tourists to a volcano island that was showing signs of activity." On June 18, 2010, Jose Rodel Clapano, via Philstar.com, ran a headline "7.2-magnitude quake can kill thousands in Metro Manila" It is Best to be prepared in some manner, even if it is just having notification measures in place, should a devastating quake occur. As always, keep aware of forecasts when traveling and evacuation plans if you are in an area prone to flooding etc. Here is an excerpt:"Citing a study conducted by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), which he also heads, Gonzales said at least 2 million people will be rendered homeless, 500 fire incidents will occur and 400,000 people will need immediate hospitalization." Abigail Kwok writes on 6/21/2010 about the readiness of the PNP for this year's stormy season. I have seen some of these clearly marked rescue boats being repositioned and it is prudent preparation. "Superintendent Oliver Tanseco, operations chief of the PNP Maritime Group, told reporters that these flood-prone areas are in the Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela) area and the city of Marikina."
The winds and timing of the storm's passage through Manila during nightfall definitely contributed to the high number of injuries and sadly too, deaths. Power infrastructures were unable to withstand the forces of winds reported to be 75 MPH or roughly 120 KM per hour. As of July 17, 2010, the number of deaths attributed to Typhoon Conson in the Philippines has risen to 53, with 85 missing and 29 injured. Here is one more useful Weather Link, courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, that I did not already have referenced above. It is the Navy Oceanography Portal.
When I was serving in Northern Japan at the "Point at the Tip of the Spear," we used to go into Typhoon Conditions of Readiness at a minimum of 72 hours in advance. Storms are definitely worth preparing for! Understanding where flood zones are and having non-perishable food stocks are critical to your peace of mind in advance of a storm both for yourself and those that you care about. Please feel free to send in your "survival" tips or local weather stories or experiences! Recommend an Article Submission or Great Site Here!Do you have a great personal story or insight to share? I recommend that you sign on with Typhoon2000.ph and receive regular updates on weather conditions and forecasts in the Philippines.Updates are generally provided each 6 hours via the internet for FREE or you can opt for getting them via Smart/Globe or SUN for as little as PhP 2.50 or 2.00 respectively. The latest Tropical Depression made landfall just north of Infanta as forecasted, but it is definitely good to know of any directional changes and/or storm strengthenings or weakenings. Anjo C. Alimario reported on 7/19/2010 that 'Pagasa vows better storm-tracking.' Here is an excerpt from that article: (“We will develop a new tracking system and it will be operational in two to four weeks to complement what we have,” Science Secretary Mario Montejo said at the press conference at the opening of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at the Manila Hotel on Monday.) Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, also commented with more specific details on the upcoming focus with an article titled 'Preparing for the next storm.' Here in an excerpt from that article: While the two Doppler radars in Baler and Baguio help in collecting data, these have been inadequate to predict the direction of Basyang because the Doppler radar in Baler has a blind spot to the East due to the Sierra Madre ranges, while the Baguio radar cannot cover Metro Manila. ("Pagasa, in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology, has launched a Doppler Radar Project that intends to put up 12 radars all over the country by 2013. The project has an estimated price tag of P1.8 billion. Funding for these radars will be mainly sourced from a grant by the Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency. A bill funding the modernization of Pagasa’s equipment and facilities, the Pagasa Modernization Act, has also recently been filed in the Senate.")
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