6 Typhoons in One Month in the Philippines: From STS Kristine (Trami) to ST Pepito (Man-Yi)
The Philippines has been struck by a series of destructive tropical storms in just one month, marking a first in the country’s history. These include:
• Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) (entered PAR on October 21, made landfall in Divilacan, Isabela on October 24)
• Super Typhoon Leon (Kong-rey) (entered PAR on October 26)
• Typhoon Marce (Yinxing) (entered PAR on November 4, made landfall in Santa Ana, Cagayan on November 7)
• Typhoon Nika (Toraji) (entered PAR on November 9, made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, on November 11)
• Super Typhoon Ofel (Usagi) (entered PAR on November 12, made landfall in Baggao, Cagayan on November 14)
• Super Typhoon Pepito (Man-Yi) (entered PAR on November 14, made its first landfall in Panganiban, Catanduanes on November 16, then its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora on November 17), which remains active as of this report.