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This article is about the 2022 tropical storm. For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Megi.
Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton)
Tropical storm (JMA scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Tropical Storm Megi over the Philippines during the afternoon of April 10
FormedApril 8, 2022
DissipatedCurrently active
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 65 km/h (40 mph)
1-minute sustained: 75 km/h (45 mph)
Lowest pressure998 hPa (mbar); 29.47 inHg
Fatalities33 total, 8 missing
Damage$2.9 million (2022 USD)
Areas affectedPhilippines
Part of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season

Tropical Storm Megi, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Agaton, was a weak but deadly tropical cyclone that impacted the Philippines. It is the third tropical depression, and the second tropical storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. Megi originated from an area of convection, located west-northwest of Palau.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On April 8, a tropical disturbance developed near 10°42′N 127°06′E / 10.7°N 127.1°E / 10.7; 127.1, around 359 nautical miles (665 km; 413 mi) west-northwest of Palau.[1] The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)[nb 1] began tracking the disturbance as a tropical depression later that day.[3] Around the same time, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the system had developed into a tropical depression, was named Agaton by the agency.[4] The PAGASA began issuing Tropical Cyclone Bulletins (TCBs) for the storm later that day.[5]

A 6 hour 50 minute satellite loop of Tropical Storms Malakas and Megi late on April 9 into April 10

On April 9, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC)[nb 2] later issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) for the system.[7] The system's broad low-level circulation center further consolidated and by 03:00 UTC, the agency upgraded it to a tropical depression and assigned it the designation 03W.[8][9]

Prior to and in the early hours of April 10, the JMA, JTWC, and PAGASA upgraded the system to a tropical storm, with the JMA assigning the name Megi for the storm.[10][11][12] Although the environment's conditions were generally favorable for development, the system only maintained its strength across the day as it began interacting with land.[13]

Megi made its first landfall over Calicoan Island, Guiuan at 07:30 PHT on April 11 (23:30 UTC, April 10).[14] Weak steering winds made the storm almost stationary over the Leyte Gulf while maintaining its 35-knot (65 km/h; 40 mph) winds near its center.[15][16] The limited development prompted the JTWC to downgrade the system to a tropical depression by 21:00 UTC, and by the PAGASA on 08:00 PHT (00:00 UTC) on April 11.[17] After a few hours of slow, northwestward movement, the storm made its second landfall over Basey, Samar around 16:00 PHT (08:00 UTC).[18][19] Shortly after, the JTWC issued its final warning for the storm.[20]

Megi continued to slowly meander the Leyte–Samar area, driven by conflicting trade winds and westerlies.[19][21] As the storm further deteriorated under the influence of land, the JMA issued its final advisory for the storm at 06:00 UTC on April 12.[22] The PAGASA also issued its final bulletin for the storm soon after as it further weakened into a low-pressure area.[23]

Preparations

Upon developing into a tropical depression, the PAGASA immediately began issuing Signal No. 1 warnings over Eastern Samar, Siargao, and the Bucas Grande and Dinagat Islands.[5] The agency also began raising Signal No. 2 warnings and expanded its bubble of areas under Signal No. 1 after it developed into a tropical storm.[24] Classes and work in Danao, Cebu were suspended as early as April 10.[25]

On April 11, classes in Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue, Talisay, Carcar were all suspended.[26] Classes were also suspended in Tacloban and the province of Southern Leyte.[27] Cebu City suspended work in both government and private sectors, and began evacuating residents near rivers and shorelines.[26][28] PLDT also prepared personnel and equipment in preparation for the storm.[29]

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 4,528 individuals were preemptively evacuated.[30]

Impact

Most of Megi's damages were localized in Eastern Visayas of the Philippines, where the storm persisted. Persistent heavy rains, flash flooding, and strong winds led to widespread floods and landslides across the region.

On April 10, heavy waves tipped over a roll-on/roll-off vessel in San Francisco, Cebu, causing it to sink, and capsized a cargo vessel in Ormoc.[31][32][33] By evening, Cebu City declared a state of calamity.[34] Travelers going home for Holy Week in Eastern and Central Visayas were stranded due to the severe weather conditions.[35] A total of around 6,103 passengers were stranded in the western regions of the Philippines.[30]

The NDRRMC reported a total of 139,146 affected individuals, 19,361 of which were displaced from their homes. In total, Megi killed 20 individuals, left 1 missing, and injured 6. Agricultural damages are estimated at ₱874,000 (US$16,790), with infrastructural damages estimated at ₱250,000 (US$4,802). In addition, 91 houses were damaged (with 7 houses totally destroyed), causing an additional ₱709,500 (US$13,630) in damages. The Department of Agriculture estimates a higher damage toll for the agricultural sector, reaching over ₱265.3 million (~US$501 million). Megi's total damages in the Philippines are estimated to be at least ₱1.22 million (~US$23,500).[30]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The Japan Meteorological Agency is the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.[2]
  2. ^ The Joint Typhoon Warning Center is a joint United States Navy – United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for the western Pacific Ocean and other regions.[6]

References

  1. ^ Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans, 0330Z 3 April 2022 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  2. ^ "Annual Report on Activities of the RSMC Tokyo – Typhoon Center 2000" (PDF). Japan Meteorological Agency. February 2001. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 31, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  3. ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2022-04-08). WWJP27 RJTD 081800 (Report). Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  4. ^ PAGASA. "At 2:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area east of Visayas developed into Tropical Depression #AgatonPH. Tropical Cyclone Bulletins will be issued starting at 5AM today". Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #1 for Tropical Depression 'Agaton'" (PDF). PAGASA. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Joint Typhoon Warning Center Mission Statement". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 2011. Archived from the original on July 26, 2007. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  7. ^ Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (Invest 94W) (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  8. ^ Tropical Depression 03W (Three) Warning No. 1 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  9. ^ Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Depression 03W (Three) Warning No. 1 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  10. ^ "RSMC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Name TS 2202 Megi (2202) Upgraded from TD". Japan Meteorological Agency. April 10, 2022. Archived from the original on April 10, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  11. ^ Tropical Storm 03W (Megi) Warning No. 5 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  12. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #9 for Tropical Storm 'Agaton'" (PDF). PAGASA. 9 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  13. ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2022-04-10). WTPQ31 RJTD 100600 (Tropical Cyclone Prognostic Reasoning) (Report). Archived from the original on 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  14. ^ "'Agaton' slightly weakens; to make landfall over Leyte's eastern coast, says PAGASA". ABS-CBN News. 2022-04-10. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
  15. ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2022-04-11). WTPQ31 RJTD 110000 (Tropical Cyclone Prognostic Reasoning) (Report). Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  16. ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2022-04-11). WTPQ30 RJTD 111800 (Tropical Cyclone Prognostic Reasoning) (Report). Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  17. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #18 for Tropical Depression 'Agaton' (Megi)" (PDF). PAGASA. 11 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #21 for Tropical Depression 'Agaton' (Megi)" (PDF). PAGASA. 11 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  19. ^ a b Prognostic Reasoning for Tropical Storm 03W (Megi) Warning No. 6 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  20. ^ Tropical Depression 03W (Megi) Warning No. 10 (Report). United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021. {{cite report}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help)
  21. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #26 for Tropical Depression 'Agaton' (Megi)" (PDF). PAGASA. 11 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  22. ^ Japan Meteorological Agency (2022-04-12). WTPQ51 RJTD 120600 (Tropical Cyclone Advisory) (Report). Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  23. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #31 for Low Pressure Area (formerly 'Agaton')" (PDF). PAGASA. 11 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  24. ^ "Tropical Cyclone Bulletin #9 for Tropical Storm 'Agaton'" (PDF). PAGASA. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  25. ^ Gom-os, Mae Fhel K. (2022-04-10). "Classes, work in Danao City suspended due to Typhoon Agaton". SUNSTAR. Archived from the original on 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  26. ^ a b "No classes in tri-cities, Cebu Province due to 'Agaton'". SUNSTAR. 2022-04-10. Archived from the original on 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  27. ^ "Government works, classes at all levels suspended in E. Visayas due to 'Agaton'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  28. ^ "No work, classes in Cebu City on Apr. 11 due to #AgatonPH". INQUIRER.net. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  29. ^ "PLDT readies equipment, personnel as Agaton barrels Visayas, Mindanao". ABS-CBN News. 2022-04-11.
  30. ^ a b c Situational Report for TC AGATON (2022) (PDF) (Report). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. 2022-04-12. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  31. ^ "#AgatonPH: More areas in north Cebu under Signal No. 1". INQUIRER.net. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  32. ^ Israel, Dale G. (2022-04-10). "Passenger vessel sinks while docked at Cebu port due to Agaton". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  33. ^ Gabieta, Joey (2022-04-10). "Cargo vessel capsizes off Ormoc City amid 'Agaton' onslaught". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  34. ^ Doctor, Mel Matthew. "Cebu City declares state of calamity due to Agaton". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  35. ^ Santos, Tina G. (2022-04-11). "Tropical Storm Agaton strands Holy Week travelers". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
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