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OCHA Situation Report No. 6
Philippines: Tropical Storms Ketsana and Parma 7 October 2009
- Typhoon Parma (locally named Pepeng) made landfall on 3 October 2009 and affected more than 338,302 people (70,941 families), with 16 confirmed deaths and two people missing. To date, 85,863 people (19,184 families) are located in 460 evacuation centres, according to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
- Typhoon Parma had a devastating impact on the agriculture sector in Isabela Province, which raises food security concerns, as it is the main producer of corn and second producer of rice in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture.
- Further access to areas affected by Tropical Storm Ketsana (locally
named Ondoy) on 26 September, and verification of data, resulted in
higher recorded numbers of flood-affected. To date, the floods affected 3,929,030 people (805,740 families), with 295 confirmed deaths and 39 people missing. A total of 335,740 people are sheltered in 559 evacuation shelters.- Approximately 16,094 houses were destroyed by the Tropical Storm Ketsana and 22,849 houses partially damaged, according to NDCC.
- Food, water, sanitation and hygiene relief remain the highest
priorities. Government, IASC and UNDAC assessments of Typhoon Parma and Tropical Storm Ketsana are ongoing. Organisations are requested to coordinate assessments through the NDCC.Situation Overview
Typhoon Parma made landfall in Cagayan Valley (Region III) on 3 October, devastating the agricultural sector and affecting more than 338,302 people (70,941 families), with 16 confirmed deaths and two people missing.
An estimated 85,863 people (19,184 families) are located in 460 evacuation centres, according to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Natural Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), as of 6 October.
Many roads are closed in sections due to water inundation and
fallen trees or debris. Typhoon Parma weakened to a tropical storm and remains stationary over Luzon Sea, moving slowly north.Storm warnings remain in Ilocos North, with particular concern for residents in low-lying areas subject to possible flash floods and landslides, according to Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Agency (PAGASA) and the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC).
The recorded number of people affected by Tropical Storm Ketsana
continues to rise as access is gained to isolated areas and detailed
assessments are conducted and data verified. The total number of
affected by Tropical Storm Ketsana is 3,929,030 people (805,740
families), 295 dead and 39 people missing. The number of flood-affected displaced also increased due to access and verified data, with an estimated 335,740 people (70,739 families) located in 559 evacuation centres.
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OCHA SitRep No. 5
Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana and Parma 4 October 2009
- Typhoon Parma (locally named Pepeng) made landfall in Cagayan Valley Region III as a Category 3 Typhoon on 3 October. Typhoon Parma weakened to a Category 2 and is currently over far North Luzon, according to PAGASA.
- Initial data for Typhoon Parma indicates more than 68,589 people
(14,342 families) were affected, with two confirmed deaths and 35,543 people (8,062 families) located in 188 evacuation centres, according to the Department for Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).- Tropical Storm Ketsana (locally named Ondoy) affected 3,232,234 people (668,864 families), leaving 288 dead and 42 missing. A total of 370,147 people are currently in 515 evacuation shelters. An estimated 4,404 houses were destroyed by the storm and floods and 6,033 houses were partially damaged, according to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
- Food, water, sanitation and hygiene relief remain the highest
priorities. Humanitarian partners have been requested to be prepared to expand their support to incorporate the Typhoon Parma affected areas, based on incoming assessments.
Situation Overview
On 3 October 2009, Typhoon Parma weakened to a Category 3 Typhoon as it made landfall in Cagayan Valley Region III. Typhoon Parma weakened to a Category 2 as it moved slowly in a north-northwest direction. It was located 150 kilometres north-northwest of Laoag City with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the centre and gusts of up to 150 km per hour with stormy weather and strong winds and rain forecast for the far northern parts of North Luzon, at 1700hr on 4 October, according to the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines led a pre-emptive
evacuation of 45,486 people from the path of Typhoon Parma from 15 provinces in Regions I (Ilocandia), II (Cagayan Valley), III, IV-A, V (Bicolandia) and National Capital Region (NRC) from 1-3 October. The people were evacuated to hostfamilies and 117 evacuation centres.As of 4 October, Typhoon Parma affected 68,589 people (14,342 families) with two confirmed deaths and 35,543 people (8,062 families) staying in 188 evacuation centres, according to the DSWD. Many roads are closed in sections due to water inundation and fallen trees or debris. The storm reportedly caused temporary power shortages. Initial reports indicate that rainfall caused water inundation of houses and floods in low-lying areas. The storm continues to move over far North Luzon and further information, including on the development of other storms in the region, is being monitored.
The number of affected is 3,232,234 people (668,864 families), 488 dead and 42 people still missing. The number of flood-affected displaced is decreasing, with an estimated 370,147 people (74,258 families) in 515 evacuation centres.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 4
Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana (Ondoy) 02-Oct-09
- Typhoon Parma (locally named Pepeng) has weakened to a Category 3 Typhoon and is expected to weaken further before making landfall in Aurora and Isabela Provinces at midday local time on 3 October, according to PAGASA.
- The number of displaced has decreased, as people have
started to return home. Access remains a challenge in some areas.- Tropical Storm Ketsana affected more than 3,175,740 people (650,924 households), leaving 293 dead and 42 missing. A total of 650,924 people reside in 508 evacuation shelters. An estimated 4,207 houses were destroyed by the storm and floods and 5,933 houses were partially damaged, according to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
- Electricity supplies remain cut, with limited power supplies to the
hospitals and health centresSituation Overview
Access for relief workers to many of the flood-affected areas remains a challenge, which is exacerbated by the rainfall connected to the approached Typhoon Parma. Water levels in Pasig City continue to rise, raising concerns of further flooding.
Relief efforts are further obstructed by the approaching Typhoon Parma forecast to hit Aurora and Isabela Provinces at midday local time on 3 October, according to PAGASA (see below).
Water services are not restored in Pateros, Cainta and Pasig. The
humanitarian community is concerned about water rationing in the
Evacuation Centres and will continue to advocate and monitor the
situation.
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OCHA SitRep No. 3 Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana 2 October 2009
- According to the latest National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) figures, 277 people are confirmed dead and 42 people remain missing. An estimated 2,075 houses were destroyed by the storm and floods and 2,569 houses were partially damaged.
- Tropical Storm Ketsana affected more than 2,506,845 people (512,092 households). A total of 686,699 people (135,471 households) reside in 726 evacuation shelters, as of 1 October at 0600 hours local time.
- Typhoon Parma (local name 'Pepeng') is intensifying and is forecast to skirt the east coast of Luzon on 4 October as a Category 5 'Super Typhoon' with potential to bring further rains and high winds to Luzon and further exacerbate the ongoing situation and response.
Situation Overview
At 11 a.m. local time on 26 September 2009, tropical storm Ketsana
(known locally as Ondoy) brought heavy rains that caused flooding in the capital city of Manila, the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) and 25 provinces in the northern island of Luzon. An estimated 45cm of rain fell in 24 hours. This is equivalent to a typical month's rainfall in the monsoon season. The result was six-meter-high flood waters in parts of Manila. Towns east of Manila were submerged, with landslides in other parts of Luzon. Floods damaged much of Manila's health infrastructure and electricity was disconnected in large parts of the city. This is the fourth severe weather-related incident in September 2009.Water levels in Pasig City were rising yesterday despite no rainfall,
and continue to rise today, raising concerns of further flooding.Several other storm systems in the Pacific could impact the Philippines. According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, the closest of these storms - Typhoon Parma (local name 'Pepeng') - has intensified and is forecast to skirt the eastern coastline of Luzon by the morning of 4 October. At that time, it is expected to have intensified into a Category 5 'Super Typhoon', the highest intensity rating possible, with sustained wind speeds of 125 knots and gusts up to 150 knots. If it maintains its forecast track the typhoon will bring further rainfall and damaging winds to areas already suffering from tropical storm Ketsana ('Ondoy'). Two other storms, Tropical Depression Eighteen and Category 1 Typhoon Melor, are being monitored.
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OCHA SitRep No. 2 Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana 1 October 2009
- The Government of the Philippines has shifted its response from
emergency rescue and evacuation to relief operations.- According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), 73,892 persons (31,333 families) were rescued by emergency services during the rescue operations, which began on 26 September.
Preliminary results of this assessment were released on 30 September. Priorities show needs for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); food; nonfood items (NFI); health; protection; and education.
- According to the latest NDCC figures, 246 people are confirmed dead, 42 missing and five reported injured. A total of 3,374 houses are damaged.
- NDCC also reports that 2,254,915 persons have been affected by the storm and subsequent flooding, with 389,616 people (78,892 families) located in 561 evacuation centres. A total of 346,581 persons (63,989 families) are living with host families. The recorded number of displaced persons is 736,197.
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OCHA Situation Report No. 1 Philippines: Tropical Storm Ketsana "Ondoy" 30 September 2009
- The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GoRP) has declared a state of calamity in several regions and requested international humanitarian assistance to deal with the affects of Tropical Storm Ketsana locally known as "Ondoy", and has asked the UN Resident Coordinator to coordinate an international appeal and the international response.
- According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), the number of deaths is recorded at 240, with 37 missing and 5 reported injured. Reports from NDCC say 1,872,036 persons have been affected by the storm and subsequent flooding, with up to 375,000 people located in 607 Evacuation Centers. As at 29 Sept, according to the NDCC the total number of damaged houses is at 3272, although this number is expected to rise dramatically.
- Priority needs identified: potable water, food, non-food items (NFIs), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health interventions, and camp management services for the evacuation centers.
Situation Overview
On 26 September at 11 a.m. tropical storm 'Ondoy' made landfall near Baler, Quezon province. The total rainfall was 455 mm for 24 hours. This is the fourth severe weather related incident in September, which normally has only three. Three previous typhoons have already made the surface extremely saturated before this recent heavy rainfall. The current weather system is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains.
The current national response is focusing on hardest hit municipalities of metro Manila and prevention of the capital region being further paralyzed.
Electricity outages, inaccessible roads and lack of communications are hampering the rescue and relief efforts. It is believed thousands of people are still stranded, and some areas of central Manila are witnessing a small exodus of people leaving their flooded homes with little or no supplies/ personal belongings. The water has receded by 75 %; however, more rain is expected.
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