2006 Pacific typhoon season
2006 Pacific typhoon season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | January 20, 2006 |
Last system dissipated | December 20, 2006 |
Strongest storm | |
By maximum sustained winds | Shanshan |
• Maximum winds | 205 km/h (125 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 919 hPa (mbar) |
By central pressure | Yagi |
• Maximum winds | 195 km/h (120 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 910 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 40, 3 unofficial |
Total storms | 23, 1 unofficial |
Typhoons | 15 |
Super typhoons | 6 (unofficial)[nb 1] |
Total fatalities | 3,886 total |
Total damage | $14.4 billion (2006 USD) |
Related articles | |
The 2006 Pacific typhoon season was a near-average season which produced a total of 23 named storms, 15 typhoons, and six super typhoons. The season ran throughout 2006, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Chanchu, developed on May 9, while the season's last named storm, Trami, dissipated on December 20.
Despite having the same number of named storms as the previous season, this season was deadlier, as several tropical cyclones affected land areas. Moreover, this season featured typhoons which made landfall at a higher intensity, with the ratio of intense typhoons at 0.73, the highest since 1970.[1] China was hit by several storms, with Tropical Storm Bilis and Typhoon Saomai being the most notable. Bilis became the costliest typhoon of the season, causing $4.4 billion (2006 USD) in damages; it also became the second-deadliest storm of the season, killing at least 800 people. Saomai became the most powerful typhoon to strike the country in 50 years, and was responsible for 456 deaths and $2.5 billion worth of damages. The Philippines got hit by a total of six typhoons – the highest since 1974 – the most significant being Typhoons Xangsane and Durian. Xangsane was the strongest to affect Manila in 11 years, while Durian became the deadliest typhoon of the season, causing at least 1,000 fatalities. Meanwhile, Japan also had its share of destructive typhoons; Typhoon Shanshan hit the country in mid-September, resulting to 11 deaths and damages amounting to $2.5 billion. Furthermore, Typhoon Ioke, the strongest Central Pacific hurricane, also entered the basin and hit Wake Island; damages were estimated to be at $88 million.
The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean to the north of the equator between
Seasonal forecasts
TSR forecasts Date |
Tropical storms |
Total Typhoons |
Intense TCs |
ACE | Ref |
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Average (1965–2005) | 26.7 | 16.9 | 8.6 | 305 | [2] |
March 7, 2006 | 27.1 | 17.1 | 8.4 | 298 | [3] |
May 5, 2006 | 29.0 | 18.6 | 9.2 | 326 | [2] |
June 7, 2006 | 29.0 | 18.6 | 9.0 | 315 | [4] |
July 5, 2006 | 29.0 | 18.6 | 10.0 | 349 | [5] |
August 4, 2006 | 29.0 | 18.6 | 9.3 | 325 | [6] |
2006 season | Forecast Center |
Tropical cyclones |
Tropical storms |
Typhoons | Ref |
Actual activity: | JMA | 39 | 23 | 15 | |
Actual activity: | JTWC | 28 | 23 | 15 | |
Actual activity: | PAGASA | 20 | 16 | 10 |
During the year several national meteorological services and scientific agencies forecast how many tropical cyclones, tropical storms, and typhoons will form during a season and/or how many tropical cyclones will affect a particular country. These agencies included the Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) Consortium of
On March 7, Tropical Storm Risk issued its first forecast for the season at an extended-range, forecasting a close to average season of 27 tropical storms, 17 typhoons and 8 intense typhoons. The ACE predicted was around 298.[3] By May 5, Tropical Storm Risk issued their second forecast for the season, raising their numbers to 29 tropical storms, 19 typhoons and 9 intense typhoons, with an ACE of 326. This is due to the observed warming of sea-surface temperatures in the Niño 3.75 region and current patterns within the Central Pacific, indicating slightly higher activity.[2] TSR released its third forecast for the season on June 7, predicting the same numbers with the same reason. Though on their fourth forecast during July 5, TSR stated that the 2006 season will be 15% above the 1965–2005 norm. Therefore, they raised the number of intense typhoons to 10, and their ACE to 349. The other reason behind this is due to the fact that there was an increase in tropical activity and much warmer SSTs over in the Niño 3.75 region than the previous forecast.[5] On August 4, TSR released their final forecast. They reduced the number of intense typhoons to 9, and the ACE to 325. This was because it was reported that a slight decrease in tropical activity from the previous forecast and is due solely of a slight decrease in SSTs over in the same region.[6]
Seasonal summary
The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2006 Pacific typhoon season as calculated by Colorado State University using data from the National Hurricane Center was 321.3 units.[nb 2][7] Broadly speaking, ACE is a measure of the power of a tropical or subtropical storm multiplied by the length of time it existed. It is only calculated for full advisories on specific tropical and subtropical systems reaching or exceeding wind speeds of 39 mph (63 km/h).
The Pacific typhoon season runs throughout 2006 and has no official bounds, though most tropical cyclones from this basin generally develops from the months from May through to October. Despite the season turned out to be active, most tropical cyclones developed during the second half of the year, with only one typhoon, Chanchu developing during the month of May. Some minor systems also developed before May, with the first tropical system of the year, Agaton, developing to the east of Philippines on January 20, bringing minor damages as it crossed the country few days later.[8]
Tropical cyclogenesis had become much favorable during late June with formations of Jelawat and Ewiniar. It was also during the same time when NOAA had stated that the weak 2006–07 El Niño had started.[9] From mid July to early August, three "back-to-back" storms made landfall over in China, which were Bilis, Kaemi and Prapiroon. With all three combined, more than 900 people have been dead and damages were reported more than US$5 billion. Shortly thereafter, environments throughout most of the basin became favorable with less shear, more convection and warmer water, as three simultaneous storms, Maria, Saomai and Bopha, formed and affected three different landmasses such as Japan, China and Taiwan, respectively. Later in the same month, Hurricane Ioke had entered the basin from the Central Pacific as the strongest Central Pacific storm in recorded history, as a Category 5 powerful storm.[10]
On September, an unnamed and unclassified tropical storm have been discovered by meteorologist Gary Padgett and Dr. Karl Hoarau. Later,
Systems
Tropical Depression Agaton
Tropical depression (JMA) | |
Duration | January 20 – January 27 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
On January 20, the JMA began monitoring a minor tropical depression located about 555 km (345 mi) east of
Tropical Depression 01W (Basyang)
Tropical depression (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | March 3 – March 7 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 1004 hPa (mbar) |
On March 4, a tropical depression formed out of a wave close to the
Typhoon Chanchu (Caloy)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | May 8 – May 18 |
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Peak intensity | 175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min); 930 hPa (mbar) |
On May 8, the JMA started to track a tropical depression about 175 km (109 mi) northeast of Palau, and later the JTWC followed suit giving the designation of 02W.[15][16] By the next day, 02W had intensified into a tropical storm, with the JMA naming it Chanchu. The PAGASA had also declared that Chanchu had entered their area, giving the local name Caloy. Chanchu reached typhoon intensity and made its first landfall over in Samar on May 11, and several hours later, it struck Mindoro at Category 2 typhoon intensity.[15] As Chanchu emerged to the South China Sea, and moved northward, the storm explosively intensified into a Category 4 typhoon and reached peak intensity with 10-minute sustained winds of 175 km/h (110 mph) on May 15.[15][16][17] By May 17, Chanchu rapidly weakened, becoming a severe tropical storm as it made its landfall over in Shantou, Guandong. Both the JMA and the JTWC would issue its final advisories on May 18 as it became extratropical.[15][16][17]
In the
Tropical Storm Jelawat (Domeng)
Tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | June 24 – June 29 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min); 996 hPa (mbar) |
On June 24, the JMA started to track a weak tropical depression located to the southeast of Samar, Visayas.[16][22] After crossing the archipelago and emerging into the South China Sea on June 26, PAGASA named it Domeng while the JTWC had started issuing advisories with the designation of 03W.[23] Moving northwestward, 03W had entered in an area of favorable environments and intensified into a tropical storm, with the naming of Jelawat on June 27. Jelawat made landfall over Southern China and fully dissipated inland on June 29.[16][23]
The storm dropped heavy rainfall across southern China and Haikou recorded a rainfall of 309.7 mm (12.19 in) during the storm passage. A total of 8.6 inches (220 mm) rain fell in 16 hours in Kampung Bundu, Malaysia. The rainfall killed seven people and left one missing. The flooding from Jelawat ruined 200 square kilometres of farmland and destroyed 190 houses.[24]
Typhoon Ewiniar (Ester)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | June 29 – July 10 |
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Peak intensity | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-min); 930 hPa (mbar) |
On June 29, a persistent tropical disturbance was classified as a tropical depression by the JTWC while east of Palau. The depression moved northwestward and was upgraded to Tropical Storm 04W by the JTWC on June 30. The JMA designated the storm Tropical Storm Ewiniar at around the same time. The name "Ewiniar" was submitted by the Federated States of Micronesia, and refers to a traditional storm god of Chuuk.
Ewiniar was responsible for at least 30 deaths in China, which it brushed as a typhoon. The typhoon gradually weakened as it moved over colder waters, and made landfall in South Korea on July 10 as a severe tropical storm. As Ewiniar moved across the country, it passed within 30 miles (48 km) of Seoul. The storm brought heavy rain that triggered floods and mudslides in the southern part of the country, killing at least six people. Ewiniar became extratropical over the Sea of Japan on the same day.
Severe Tropical Storm Bilis (Florita)
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 8 – July 16 |
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Peak intensity | 110 km/h (70 mph) (10-min); 970 hPa (mbar) |
A tropical disturbance northeast of
Typhoon Kaemi (Glenda)
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 17 – July 27 |
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Peak intensity | 150 km/h (90 mph) (10-min); 960 hPa (mbar) |
A tropical depression formed on July 18 near the
Heavy rainfall in Taiwan caused flooding and four minor injuries. Rain also fell heavily in the northern Philippines.[25] The storm has also killed at least 32 people in China, while another 60 people are missing. Agricultural losses in Taiwan amounted to NT$73 million (US$2.2 million).[26] Total damages from the storm amounted to $450 million.
Typhoon Prapiroon (Henry)
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 1 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | July 27 – August 5 |
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Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min); 970 hPa (mbar) |
PAGASA named a system east of the
The strong winds due to the storm resulted in 70% of flights being cancelled, delayed or diverted in the Hong Kong International Airport, the highest since the opening in 1999. However, the airport remained open throughout the storm passage and many flights successfully landed or took off on August 3. Inbound flights were rerouted to nearby airports and outbound flights were cancelled or postponed.[28] On landfall in Guangdong province, China, it forced the evacuation of some 660,000 people and caused an estimated 5.4 billion Chinese yuan worth of damage. 77 people were reported killed.[29] It also affected Hunan, Guangxi and Hainan. Prapiroon degenerated into an area of low pressure on August 6.
Typhoon Maria
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 3 – August 10 |
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Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min); 975 hPa (mbar) |
Maria formed out of a tropical depression over the open waters of the western Pacific Ocean. On August 5, the JMA classified the depression as a tropical storm while the JTWC kept it as a depression.[30][31] The storm quickly strengthened into a typhoon the next day, reaching its peak intensity with winds of 130 km/h (80 mph) early on August 6. The storm gradually weakened as it began to recurve, causing it to parallel the southeastern coast of Japan. On August 9, Maria weakened into a tropical depression and later into an extratropical cyclone before dissipating on August 15.[30] Maria had only minor effects in Japan, mainly heavy rains which were estimated to have peaked over 400 mm (16 in) on the Izu Peninsula.[32] One person was killed after being struck by lightning and six others were injured.[33][34][35]
Typhoon Saomai (Juan)
Violent typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 5 – August 11 |
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Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (10-min); 925 hPa (mbar) |
The JTWC identified a tropical depression near the
The JTWC designated it a typhoon at 3 p.m.
Saomai made landfall in Zhejiang, China on August 10 with maximum sustained winds of 115 knots (1-minute mean), stronger than Chanchu earlier this season. Saomai was responsible for at least 458 deaths, mostly in China, and $2.5 billion (2006 USD) in damage.
Severe Tropical Storm Bopha (Inday)
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 5 – August 10 |
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Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar) |
The JMA identified a tropical depression in the open Pacific on August 5. PAGASA named this storm late on August 5 as it was forecast to enhance the southwest monsoon and bring rains to the Philippines. Around 1800 UTC, the JTWC declared that the system had developed into a tropical depression and gave it the number 10W.[37] JMA upgraded it to Tropical Storm Bopha on August 6. The name Bopha was submitted by Cambodia and is a flower and girls' name. Around this time, the JTWC also upgraded the system to a tropical storm.[37]
The JTWC recognised its existence as a tropical depression at 9 a.m. UTC the same day before upgrading it to a tropical storm at 3 p.m.
Bopha later made landfall on Taiwan at about 2 a.m. local time on August 9. At this time, the JTWC reported that Bopha attained winds of 100 km/h (60 mph).[37] Tropical Storm Bopha then weakened into a tropical depression before degenerating into a remnant low on August 10.
The outer bands of Bopha produced heavy rains over northern Luzon, triggering flooding that destroyed 1,200 homes and killed seven people.[38] Two of the fatalities occurred after a home was destroyed by a landslide in Kalinga Province. The landslide damaged 20 other homes, a church and a school.[39]
As Bopha approached the island on August 8, the meteorological agency in Taiwan issued land and sea warnings for most of the region. Residents were warned about the possibility of torrential rains, flooding and mudslides.[40] Although the storm was forecast to directly impact the island, all businesses remained open and schools were not closed.[41] In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued Standby Signal number one as Bopha came within 800 km (500 mi) of the city on August 9. This signal was later discontinued on August 11.[42]
Between August 9 and 10, the remnants of Bopha produced moderate rainfall around Hong Kong, peaking at 45.6 mm (1.80 in).[43] Wind gusts up to 110 km/h (70 mph) were also produced by the storm throughout the city.[44] A storm surge of 0.48 m (1.6 ft) was recorded in Tai Po Kau on August 8.[45]
Severe Tropical Storm Wukong
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 12 – August 21 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Depression 11W formed south of
In post-operational analysis by the JMA, Wukong was upgraded to a severe tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Sonamu (Katring)
Tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 13 – August 16 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min); 992 hPa (mbar) |
On August 13, a tropical depression formed south of
Tropical Depression 13W
Tropical depression (JMA) | |
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 22 – August 25 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
In the afternoon of August 23, the
The JTWC designated the system as a Tropical Depression at 9 p.m.
Typhoon Ioke
Violent typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | August 27 (Entered basin) – September 6 |
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Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (10-min); 920 hPa (mbar) |
On August 27,
Unnamed tropical storm
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 5 – September 10 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min); |
In early September, a tropical disturbance developed near Wake Island and gradually developed. Though never officially warned upon by any agency, meteorologist Gary Padgett and Dr. Karl Hoarau of
Typhoon Shanshan (Luis)
Violent typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 9 – September 18 |
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Peak intensity | 205 km/h (125 mph) (10-min); 919 hPa (mbar) |
Hong Kong Observatory identified a tropical depression about 460 kilometres north of Yap on September 9, the same day the JMA recognised it. The JTWC declared the formation of Tropical Depression 14W the next day. On the afternoon of September 10, it entered the PAGASA AOR and was named Luis. Later at 12 p.m.
As Shanshan neared
Over 200 people were injured by Shanshan and 11 people were killed, mostly in
Tropical Depression 15W
Tropical depression (JMA) | |
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 12 – September 13 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min); 1004 hPa (mbar) |
Typhoon Yagi
Violent typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 16 – September 25 |
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Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (10-min); 910 hPa (mbar) |
The
Tropical Depression 17W
Tropical depression (JMA) | |
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 22 – September 25 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 996 hPa (mbar) |
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and Hong Kong Observatory both identified a tropical depression in the southern South China Sea on September 22. The system was organized enough to be classified as Tropical Depression 17W by the JTWC the next day. It weakened under heavy vertical wind shear and the JTWC issued its final advisory on Tropical Depression 17W before landfall in Vietnam. The storm passed just south of Hainan and brought heavy rain to the area. The maximum rainfall recorded was 143 mm. CMA kept it as a tropical storm until it made landfall in Vietnam in the morning of September 25.
Typhoon Xangsane (Milenyo)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 25 – October 2 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 940 hPa (mbar) |
On September 25, the
The typhoon dropped heavy rainfall in the Philippines. To avoid the storm, transit authorities kept seacraft at several ports in the archipelago, leaving over 3,500 passengers stranded.[50] Xangsane also prompted Philippine officials to close all schools, financial markets, and government offices in and around Manila. The typhoon killed over 200 people in the country, and produced strong winds and rainfall, downing power lines and causing mudflows. The strong winds caused moderate crop damage totaling to $7.2 million (2006 USD).[51]
Xangsane made landfall as a typhoon near Huế early on October 1. The JTWC stopped issuing advisories soon after, and the JMA downgraded it to a severe tropical storm. Xangsane killed 71 in Vietnam.
Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca (Neneng)
Severe tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | September 28 – October 6 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar) |
On October 1, a persistent area of low pressure just east of the Philippines developed into Tropical Depression 19W. The JMA had already been monitoring the storm. It was named Neneng by PAGASA, and later that evening was upgraded to a tropical storm by the Philippine authorities. The JMA and JTWC both designated the storm a tropical storm the next day, and it was named Bebinca by the JMA. Bebinca is a type of Macanese milk pudding.
The JTWC downgraded it to a tropical depression briefly between October 4 and 5 as wind shear took its toll. Its low-level circulation then became exposed with dry air entering the system, and both the JMA and JTWC declared the storm as a dissipating tropical depression on October 6. It soon became entrained within the circulation of a storm-force
Tropical Storm Rumbia
Tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 3 – October 6 |
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Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min); 985 hPa (mbar) |
On October 3, a tropical depression south of
Typhoon Soulik
Typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 2 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 8 – October 16 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (10-min); 955 hPa (mbar) |
On October 6, a tropical disturbance formed about 240 km (150 mi) north-northeast of
At 0600
Tropical Depression Ompong
Tropical depression (PAGASA) | |
Duration | October 12 – October 13 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
On October 12, a tropical disturbance that had been meandering in the
Typhoon Cimaron (Paeng)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 5 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | October 25 – November 6 |
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Peak intensity | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-min); 920 hPa (mbar) |
An area of disturbed weather developed northwest of
Cimaron then re-intensified after crossing the island, but not to its original strength, and was expected to curve towards
The typhoon killed at least 19 people, many of whom drowned, and left 15 missing in the northern Philippines. It also killed a woman and her child after both are hit by a sheet of galvanized iron in Dilasag, Aurora Province, serving as the first human casualties.[65] Further casualties happened as the typhoon passed through Luzon.[66] Despite these, however, classes in Metro Manila were still not suspended.[67] It also caused at least US$9 million in damage.[68] 90% of the houses were damaged in a coastal town near where Cimaron made landfall.[69] In the aftermath of the storm's passage across the Philippines, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency contributed 2.5 million Swedish krona (US$350,000) to aid efforts.[70]
Typhoon Chebi (Queenie)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 8 – November 14 |
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Peak intensity | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-min); 925 hPa (mbar) |
An area of disturbed weather developed east of the Mariana Islands on October 31, and moved west-northwestward over the next week without any increase in organization due to an unfavorable environment, until November 6, when it encountered more favorable conditions, and the Japan Meteorological Agency declared it a tropical depression on November 8. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert on the system later that day, and PAGASA named the system Tropical Depression Queenie shortly after. The JTWC classified it as Tropical Depression 23W early on November 9. According to the JTWC, lack of equatorial outflow prevented rapid intensification of the system. Later that day at 12 p.m. UTC, the JMA upgraded it to a tropical storm named it Chebi. The name Jebi, the correct spelling means swallow in Korean. The JTWC and PAGASA both followed suit later that day. Early on November 10, the JMA upgraded Chebi to a severe tropical storm as it continued to move west towards the Philippines, following a similar track as Typhoon Cimaron earlier in the season.
Just hours later, the JMA upgraded Chebi from severe tropical storm with 10-minute sustained winds of 55 knots to a typhoon with winds of 95 knots, with a pressure decrease of 40
Encountering dry air entrainment and increased vertical wind shear in the South China Sea, Chebi began to gradually weaken to a severe tropical storm on November 12. It continued to weaken, turning northwards towards Hainan, and was downgraded to a tropical storm the next day. On November 14, the JMA issued its last advisory on the dissipating tropical depression. The JTWC issued its final warning later that same day as Chebi dissipated under the strong shear.
All told, the typhoon caused further casualties as well as damage caused by the earlier Typhoon Cimaron. After passing through Luzon, it left 1 dead and 10 injured.
Typhoon Durian (Reming)
Violent typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 4 super typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | November 25 – December 6 (Exited basin) |
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Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (10-min); 915 hPa (mbar) |
An area of disturbed weather developed southeast of Chuuk on November 24. Wind shear near the disturbance soon decreased, allowing the depression to organize a little. It was designated a tropical depression by Japan Meteorological Agency on November 25, and later that day the Joint Typhoon Warning Center started issuing warnings on the system as it moved west-northwest towards Yap. The depression strengthened because it was in an area of high sea-surface temperatures, and there were distinct cloud features of anticyclonic outflow, according to the JMA. It was upgraded to a tropical storm on the afternoon of November 26 and named Durian. The name Durian refers to a fruit, "Durio zibethinus", and was submitted to the naming list by Thailand.
Moving west to west-northwestward, Durian intensified slowly. It became a severe tropical storm on November 27, and the next day it was named Reming by PAGASA when it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Later on November 28, both the JMA and JTWC upgraded it to a typhoon as it continued to track towards the Philippines. A quick bout of intensification occurred on November 29, causing the JMA to upgrade the storm to 100 knots in wind intensity, and the JTWC to give it a Dvorak classification of 6.5 (127 kn) in a satellite fix. In 6 hours, Durian intensified from 90 kn 1-minute sustained winds to 125 kn winds. The JTWC then forecast a direct hit over Metro Manila later that day when it upgraded the storm to a super typhoon. PAGASA raised Public Storm Warning Signal 4, its highest warning level, over Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. It was the third time in 2006, and the third time in a row, that PAGASA raised Signal #4. Durian began to weaken slightly as it approached land, undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, but quickly regained peak strength.
PAGASA claimed that the storm made landfall on the morning of November 30 over southern Catanduanes, although the JMA and JTWC did not recognize this landfall. Durian then made another landfall after crossing Lagonoy Gulf in northeastern Albay. After weakening due to interaction with land, Durian was downgraded back to a typhoon by the JTWC. The storm continued to move west, making landfalls on the Bondoc Peninsula in Quezon, on Marinduque and finally on Oriental Mindoro before exiting to the South China Sea.
Encountering dry air entrainment and vertical
The storm killed at least 720 in the
Typhoon Utor (Seniang)
Very strong typhoon (JMA) | |
Category 3 typhoon (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 7 – December 15 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 945 hPa (mbar) |
On December 2, an area of convection was spotted by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center southeast of Chuuk. Although convection decreased in the next few hours, on December 5 the JTWC once again noted flaring deep convection, and late on December 6 a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert was issued. On the morning of December 7, both the JTWC and Japan Meteorological Agency-RSMC Tokyo reported that a tropical depression had formed. Soon after, the depression entered the area of responsibility of PAGASA, who named it Seniang. The depression strengthened throughout the day, and the JMA upgraded it to Tropical Storm Utor later that day. The name Utor was submitted by the United States on behalf of the Marshall Islands, and is a Marshallese word for squall line. Signal no. 3 has been raised in the provinces of Cebu, Leyte, Samar Provinces.
On December 8, the JMA upgraded Utor to a severe tropical storm. It intensified further and was upgraded to a typhoon by the JMA on the morning of December 9, with
The 2006 ASEAN and East Asia Summit, originally scheduled to start December 10, was put back a month due to the storm.[77][78] Typhoon Utor killed at least 78 people and left 49 others missing in the Philippines.[79] Damages from the typhoon were estimated at $1.9 million (2006 USD).[80]
Typhoon Utor was blamed for heavy rains of up to 350 mm within 24 hours in southern
Tropical Storm Trami (Tomas)
Tropical storm (JMA) | |
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 15 – December 20 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min); 1000 hPa (mbar) |
On December 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency started issuing public bulletins on a tropical depression southwest of Guam. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center initiated warnings on Tropical Depression 26W the next day, despite having not issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm by the JMA and named Trami, which is a kind of rose tree. This name was submitted by Vietnam. The storm moved west-northwest rapidly towards the Philippines, but struggled against wind shear and an approaching cold front. Entering the PAGASA Area of Responsibility on December 18 as it maintained minimal tropical storm intensity, it was named Tomas. The JTWC issued its final warning later that day, having never upgraded the storm to tropical storm strength, citing no indication of a significant low-level circulation centre. On December 19, the JMA downgraded the storm to a tropical depression and issued its last public bulletin as the storm dissipated over water.
Other systems
On March 7, the JMA had upgraded a low-pressure area to a tropical depression formed by the remnants of 01W to the southeast of Mindanao, Philippines.[85] During the next day, the system moved overland and made landfall over in Davao.[86] The system emerged to the Sulu Sea, nearing Palawan until it weakened back into a low-pressure are on March 10.[87] On March 11, the same system emerged to the South China Sea as the JMA had re-upgraded it back to a tropical depression.[88] Although the system had experienced shear and became an exposed system, the depression fully dissipated late on March 12.[89]
On July 3, both the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and the JMA had identified a tropical depression about 200 km south of Sanya, Hainan. The depression moved northwest and made landfall a in Hainan on the same day.[90] The depression made its second landfall over in the border of northern Vietnam and China as it rapidly deteriorated and absorbed by a front on July 4.[91] Early on July 21, the CMA classified it as a tropical depression. The CMA issued its final warning on July 22 as it started to weaken rapidly. The system was absorbed by Typhoon Kaemi and fully dissipated on July 25. The JMA only classified the system as a low-pressure area throughout its lifetime. On July 28, a tropical depression had rapidly organized and persisted over in the Gulf of Tonkin and made landfall in the same location as the previous system at its peak strength with a pressure of 998 mbar.[92] The system moved over land and fully dissipated on July 29.[93] On September 13, two tropical depressions were monitored by the JMA.[94] The first one persisted just south of Hong Kong and dissipated later on the same day.[94] The second system formed from a stationary front near Taiwan and moved northwards. By September 15, the system dissipated while making landfall over in South Korea.[95]
A trio of tropical depressions were also monitored by the JMA during late October. The first developed on October 21 about north of the Mariana Islands.[96] The depression moved stationary until its circulation became exposed due to shear on October 23.[97] The other two systems were also monitored very briefly by the JMA during October 22.[98] One in the South China Sea as it moved westwards and fully dissipated six hours later, where its remnants made landfall in Vietnam during the next day; whilst the other persisted over in the Philippine Sea also bringing rainfall to Luzon during October 25, just before the arrival of Typhoon Cimaron.[98]
Storm names
Within the North-western Pacific Ocean, both the
International names
During the season 23 tropical storms developed in the Western Pacific and each one was named by the JMA, when the system was judged to have 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 65 km/h (40 mph). The JMA selected the names from a list of 140 names, that had been developed by the 14 members nations and territories of the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee.
Chanchu | Jelawat | Ewiniar | Bilis | Kaemi | Prapiroon | Maria | Saomai | Bopha | Wukong | Sonamu |
Shanshan | Yagi | Xangsane | Bebinca | Rumbia | Soulik | Cimaron | Chebi | Durian | Utor | Trami |
Other names
If a tropical cyclone enters the Western Pacific basin from the Eastern and Central Pacific basin (west of 180°E), it will retain the name assigned to it by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC). The following storms were named in this manner.
Retirement
After the season the Typhoon Committee retired the names Chanchu, Bilis, Saomai, Xangsane and Durian. They were replaced with Sanba, Maliksi, Son-Tinh, Leepi and Mangkhut, respectively. Also, after this season the names Kaemi and Chebi changed to Gaemi and Jebi, because it was found out that those names were misspellings. As of 2024, the 2006 season is one of the three seasons to have five named storms to be retired, along with: 2019 and 2020; behind only 2022 season, which had six names retired.
Philippines
Agaton | Basyang | Caloy | Domeng | Ester |
Florita | Glenda | Henry | Inday | Juan |
Katring | Luis | Milenyo | Neneng | Ompong |
Paeng | Queenie | Reming | Seniang | Tomas |
Usman (unused) | Venus (unused) | Waldo (unused) | Yayang (unused) | Zeny (unused) |
Auxiliary list | ||||
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Agila (unused) | Bagwis (unused) | Chito (unused) | Diego (unused) | Elena (unused) |
Felino (unused) | Gunding (unused) | Harriet (unused) | Indang (unused) | Jessa (unused) |
During the season PAGASA used its own naming scheme for the 20 tropical cyclones, that either developed within or moved into their self-defined area of responsibility.[101] This was a very different list from that of 2002, Domeng, Ester, Glenda, Henry, Katring, Luis, Paeng, Queenie, Reming, Seniang, Tomas, Waldo, Chito, Felino, Harriet and Indang, which replaced Dagul, Espada, Gloria, Hambalos, Kaka, Lagalag, Paloma, Quadro, Rapido, Sibasib, Tagbanwa, Wisik, Ciriaco, Forte, Hunyango and Itoy. The names not retired from this list to be used again in 2010. However, the name Gloria from 2002 was retired and replaced with Glenda, as it was the name of the incumbent Philippine president at that time.[101]
Retirement
After the season, PAGASA had stated that the names Milenyo and Reming will be retired as they had caused over Php1 billion in damages and over 300 fatalities. They were subsequently replaced on the list with Mario and Ruby. Although Typhoon Paeng caused substantial damages in the Philippines, the name Paeng was not retired following the season.
Season effects
This table summarizes all the systems that developed within or moved into the North Pacific Ocean, to the west of the International Date Line during 2006. The tables also provide an overview of a systems intensity, duration, land areas affected and any deaths or damages associated with the system.
Name | Dates | Peak intensity | Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Refs | ||
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Category | Wind speed | Pressure | ||||||
Agaton | January 20–27 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph) | 1,000 hPa (29.53 inHg) | Philippines | None | None | |
01W (Basyang) | March 3–7 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph) | 1,004 hPa (29.65 inHg) | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
TD | March 7–10 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,004 hPa (29.65 inHg) | Philippines | None | None | |
TD | March 11–12 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,006 hPa (29.71 inHg) | Philippines, Vietnam | None | None | |
Chanchu (Caloy) | May 8–18 | Very strong typhoon | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea | $879 million | 309 | |
Jelawat (Domeng) | June 24–29 | Tropical storm | 75 km/h (47 mph) | 996 hPa (29.41 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines, China | Unknown | 7 | |
Ewiniar (Ester) | June 29 – July 10 | Very strong typhoon | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Ryukyu Islands, Korea | $1.4 billion | 181 | |
TD | July 3–4 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,000 hPa (29.53 inHg) | China | None | None | |
Bilis (Florita) | July 8–16 | Severe tropical storm | 110 km/h (68 mph) | 970 hPa (28.64 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Taiwan, China | $4.4 billion | 859 | |
Kaemi (Glenda) | July 17–27 | Strong typhoon | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Taiwan, China | $450 million | 32 | |
TD | July 21–22 | Tropical depression | Not specified | Not specified | China | None | None | |
Prapiroon (Henry) | July 27 – August 5 | Strong typhoon | 120 km/h (75 mph) | 970 hPa (28.64 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Taiwan, China | $984 million | 94 | |
TD | July 28–29 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 998 hPa (29.47 inHg) | China | None | None | |
Maria | August 3–10 | Strong typhoon | 130 km/h (81 mph) | 975 hPa (28.79 inHg) | Japan | None | 1 | |
Saomai (Juan) | August 5–11 | Violent typhoon | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, China | $2.5 billion | 458 | |
Bopha (Inday) | August 5–10 | Severe tropical storm | 100 km/h (62 mph) | 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) | Taiwan, China | None | 7 | |
Wukong | August 12–21 | Severe tropical storm | 95 km/h (59 mph) | 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) | Japan, Korea | None | 2 | |
Sonamu (Katring) | August 13–16 | Tropical storm | 65 km/h (40 mph) | 992 hPa (29.29 inHg) | None | None | None | |
13W | August 22–25 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph)[P 1] | 1,000 hPa (29.53 inHg) | China | None | None | |
Ioke | August 27 – September 6 | Violent typhoon | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Wake Island | None | None | |
Unnamed | September 5–10 | Tropical storm | 95 km/h (59 mph)[P 1] | Not specified | None | None | None | |
Shanshan (Luis) | September 9–18 | Violent typhoon | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 919 hPa (27.14 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Korea | $2.5 billion | 11 | |
15W | September 12–13 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph)[P 1] | 1,004 hPa (29.65 inHg) | China | None | None | |
TD | September 13–15 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,008 hPa (29.77 inHg) | China, Ryukyu Islands, Korea | None | None | |
TD | September 13 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,004 hPa (29.65 inHg) | None | None | None | |
Yagi | September 16–25 | Violent typhoon | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 910 hPa (26.87 inHg) | Japan | None | 0 | |
17W | September 22–25 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph) | 996 hPa (29.41 inHg) | Vietnam, Laos | None | None | |
Xangsane (Milenyo) | September 25 – October 2 | Very strong typhoon | 155 km/h (96 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand | $750 million | 318 | |
Bebinca (Neneng) | September 28 – October 6 | Severe tropical storm | 95 km/h (59 mph) | 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | None | 33 | |
Rumbia | October 3–6 | Tropical storm | 85 km/h (53 mph) | 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) | None | None | None | |
Soulik | October 8–16 | Strong typhoon | 140 km/h (87 mph) | 955 hPa (28.20 inHg) | None | None | None | |
Ompong | October 12–13 | Tropical depression | 55 km/h (34 mph) | 1,000 hPa (29.53 inHg) | None | None | None | |
TD | October 21–23 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,008 hPa (29.77 inHg) | None | None | None | |
TD | October 22 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,010 hPa (29.83 inHg) | None | None | None | |
TD | October 22 | Tropical depression | Not specified | 1,004 hPa (29.65 inHg) | None | None | None | |
Cimaron (Paeng) | October 25 – November 6 | Violent typhoon | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | $31 million | 35 | |
Chebi (Queenie) | November 8–14 | Very strong typhoon | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | Unknown | 1 | |
Durian (Reming) | November 25 – December 6 | Violent typhoon | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia | $530 million | 1,501 | |
Utor (Seniang) | December 7–15 | Very strong typhoon | 155 km/h (96 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | $15.8 million | 38 | |
Trami (Tomas) | December 15–20 | Tropical storm | 65 km/h (40 mph) | 1,000 hPa (29.53 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Season aggregates | ||||||||
40 systems | January 20 – December 20, 2006 | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 910 hPa (26.87 inHg) | $14.4 billion | 3,886 |
See also
- Tropical cyclones in 2006
- Pacific typhoon season
- 2006 Pacific hurricane season
- 2006 Atlantic hurricane season
- 2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
- South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2005–06, 2006–07
- Australian region cyclone seasons: 2005–06, 2006–07
- South Pacific cyclone seasons: 2005–06, 2006–07
Notes
- ^ A super typhoon is an unofficial category used by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) for a typhoon with winds of at least 240 km/h (150 mph).
- ^ The total represents the sum of the squares of the maximum sustained wind speed (knots) for every (sub)tropical storm's intensity of over 33 knots (38 mph; 61 km/h), divided by 10,000 while they are above that threshold; therefore, tropical depressions are not included.
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External links
- Satellite movie of 2006 Pacific typhoon season
- 2006 Pacific Typhoon Season Animation
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- China Meteorological Agency
- National Weather Service Guam
- Hong Kong Observatory
- Macau Meteorological Geophysical Services
- Korea Meteorological Agency
- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
- Taiwan Central Weather Bureau
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center Archived March 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine