Tropical Storm Krovanh (2020)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | December 18, 2020 |
Dissipated | December 25, 2020 |
Tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
Tropical depression | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 55 km/h (35 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 1002 hPa (mbar); 29.59 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 9 |
Missing | 1 |
Damage | $4.48 million (2020 USD) |
Areas affected | Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season |
Tropical Storm Krovanh, known in the Philippines as Tropical Depression Vicky, was a
Krovanh caused flash flooding and mudslides across the Philippines damaging numerous homes. 9 people were killed by the storm and 1 person remains missing as of December 23, 2020. Damage in the Philippines totaled to around ₱213.2 million (US$4.48 million) [1]
Meteorological history
On December 17 at 21:00 UTC, the
Preparations and impact
Philippines
Large swaths of Visayas and Mindanao were placed under Signal No. 1 warnings due to Krovanh.[16] Sea travel was subsequently suspended in the areas affected by the warnings.[17] Roughly 10,000 people stayed in shelters.[18] Floods and landslides were triggered in Cebu, Agusan del Sur, Davao de Oro, and in Leyte, where two senior citizens were killed in a landslide. In Lapu-Lapu City, 300 residents were forced to evacuate after 76 houses near the shore were swept into sea.[19] Damages have been estimated to total up to ₱213.2 million (US$4.48 million). At least nine people were killed by the effects of Krovanh.[20] At least 31,408 families were affected by the storm in the Philippines.[21]
Malaysia
The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued an advisory for the state of Sabah, for the possibility of rough seas and gusty winds associated with Krovanh.[22]
See also
- Weather of 2020
- Tropical cyclones in 2020
- Typhoon Tembin (2017)
- Tropical Storm Usagi (2018)
References
- ^ Agencies (2020-12-21). "At least 9 killed in floods, landslides in Philippines". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #1 for Tropical Depression 'Vicky'" (PDF). PAGASA. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 2020-12-17. Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Weather Maps". Japan Meteorological Agency. 2020-12-17. Archived from the original on 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Tropical Cyclone Information". Japan Meteorological Agency. 2020-12-18. Archived from the original on 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #5 for Tropical Depression 'Vicky'" (PDF). PAGASA. 18 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #9 for Tropical Depression 'Vicky'" (PDF). PAGASA. 18 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #14 for Tropical Depression 'Vicky'" (PDF). PAGASA. 19 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Sitrep No. 2 re Preparedness Measures and Effects for Tropical Depression "VICKY"" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Tropical Cyclone Information". Japan Meteorological Agency. 2020-12-20. Archived from the original on 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #19 for Tropical Depression 'Vicky' (Krovanh)" (PDF). PAGASA. 20 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #20 for Tropical Storm 'Vicky' (Krovanh)" (PDF). PAGASA. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.[dead link] Alt URL
- ^ "Tropical Cyclone Information". Japan Meteorological Agency. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ "Severe Weather Bulletin #22-FINAL for Tropical Depression 'Vicky' (Krovanh)" (PDF). PAGASA. 20 December 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020. Alt URL
- ^ "Tropical Depression 26W (Krovanh) Warning #11". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. December 22, 2020. Archived from the original on December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Signal No. 1 raised in some areas due to Tropical Depression Vicky". cnnphilippines.com. CNN Philippines. December 18, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Carlo Lorenciana (December 18, 2020). "Coast Guard Cebu suspends sea trips due to 'Vicky'". pna.gov.pj. Philippines News Agency. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ AFP. "Thousands flee as heavy rains strike Philippines". shine.cn. Shine. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ Nishimori, Aleta Nieva (2020-12-19). "'Vicky' triggers floods, landslides in parts of Visayas, Mindanao; at least 2 dead". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
- ^ "Vicky leaves 8 dead, ₱110M infra damage — NDRRMC". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on December 21, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ Govt. Philippines (December 24, 2020). "DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on Tropical Depression "VICKY" as of 22 December 2020, 6PM". reliefweb.int. ReliefWeb. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "MetMalaysia issues tropical storm Krovanh advisory in Sabah". malaymail.com. MalayMail. December 20, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.