Typhoon Parma
| Violent typhoon (JMA scale) | |
|---|---|
| Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
 Parma being declared as a category 4 super typhoon on Oct 1, 2009 | |
| Formed | September 23, 2009 |
| Dissipated | Still active |
| Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 205 km/h (125 mph) 1-minute sustained: 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar); 27.17 inHg |
| Areas affected | Micronesia, Philippines |
| Part of the 2009 Pacific typhoon season | |
Meterological history
Late on September 24, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center reported that an area of convection had persisted about 720 km (450 mi) to the northeast of Pohnpei. Convection at this time was starting to consolidate around a low level circualtion center, with deeper convection wrapping into the center.
Preparations
Philippines
The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) advised all local government officials in whole Luzon to evacuate all the people if needed to secure their safety in the wrath of Super Typhoon Parma (Pepeng). In addition to the NDCC, they're already giving relief goods and other necessities in preparation for Parma. Different non-government agencies such as GMA Kapuso Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation are also giving relief goods.[1][2] President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also requested PAGASA to monitor the super typhoon every two hours and update its website.[3] Also, the PAGASA advised all areas with public storm signal warnings to be alerted against storm surge, landslides and flashfloods. The coast guard of the Philippines has placed the whole country in red alert. This means that the agency will monitor the whole country especially the northern and central Luzon. All ferry station with routes from Luzon to Visayas and vice-versa has suspended their operation. Fishermen were already advised not to go to sea to avoid turbulent waves. waves.[4]
Impact
See also
References
External links
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- National Weather Service Guam
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
- Taiwan Central Weather Bureau
- Joint Typhoon Warning Centre
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