Humanitarian situation report: Severe Weather Disturbances

Highlights

• From 22 October to 17 November, the Philippines experienced a series of 
  severe weather disturbances, which impacted millions of people in 17 out 
  of 18 regions. 
• Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Trami (local name: Kristine), the 11th tropical 
  cyclone to enter the country this year, was quickly followed by Super 
  Typhoon (STY) Kong-rey (Leon), Typhoon (TY) Yinxing (Marce), TY Toraji 
  (Nika), STY Usagi (Ofel), and STY Man-yi (Pepito). The typhoons caused 
  heavy rainfall across the country – triggering widespread flooding and 
  landslides.
• Over 10 million people (2.56 million families) were affected within four 
  weeks, with many of them displaced multiple times. 
• In response to the impacts of STY Ofel and Pepito, UNICEF is conducting 
  rapid needs assessments in the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva 
  Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora, and Catanduanes to update its response plan.

Publication date

November 2024

Languages

English