typhoon in the philippines
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Typhoon in the
Philippines
Typhoon
brings strong winds heavy rainfalls that
causes flooding in many places.
Crops, houses, and properties are destroyed
by strong winds and flood.
An average number of 20-30 tropical cyclones hit the Philippines
from June to November.
This happens more often during the
rainy seasons.
Typhoon in the
Philippines
are called Tropical
Cyclone
they occur in the
North-West Pacific Ocean
The PAGASA monitors the
weather especially
during typhoon.
It also releases the Modified Public Storm
Warning System (MPSWS) or
Typhoon Signals.
Typhoon Signals
measures the strength and
the time when it’s expected to
come
-serve as a warning
system for the public
-this also help the people
prepare for the coming of the
typhoon
Signal Number 1Expected Hours
What to do or expect?
36 hours The wind is really blowing from 60 to 100 kilometer per hour
Signal Number 2Expected
HoursWhat to do or expect?
24 hours
•People are expected to prepare.•People will experience rain shower with wind blowing from 30 to 60 kilometer per hour.
Signal Number 3Expected Hours
What to do or expect?
18 hours
•It carries strong winds blowing from 100 to 185 kilometer per hour•It warns that the typhoon will dangerously affect many areas this time school and offices are closed.•People will also experience power outrage
Signal Number 4Expected Hours
What to do or expect?
12 hour
s
•The typhoon carries strong winds that are blowing at 185 kilometers per hour or higher.•There are no classes at all school levels•People are advised to stay in safe areas.