Typhoon Dujuan (2003)

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Typhoon Dujuan (Onyok)
Okinawa, Taiwan, China
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Part of the 2003 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Dujuan, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Onyok,

CNY
, US$277 million) in damage. Most of the deaths were in Shenzhen where the storm moved ashore, and the city experienced a near-total power outage.

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 August 25, an area of

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) began issuing advisories as the storm approached the region, naming it Onyok.[1]

Shortly after it was named, Dujuan quickly intensified after an

landfall just east of Hong Kong,[3] near Shenzhen.[6] The JMA estimated the typhoon had weakened into a severe tropical storm by the time of landfall,[3] while the JTWC estimated winds of 185 km/h (115 mph).[5] It was considered the strongest typhoon to strike the Pearl River Delta since Typhoon Hope in 1979.[7] Dujuan rapidly weakened while continuing westward through China, dissipating on September 3 over Guangxi.[3]

Preparations and impact

Typhoon Dujuan approaching South China on September 2

Although the center passed north of Luzon in the Philippines, Dujuan interacted with the monsoon to produce heavy rainfall over the country.

Okinawa. Strong winds and high waves disrupted marine and airline traffic, with two flights canceled.[10] Rainfall on Okinawa reached about 18 mm (0.71 in).[11]

On August 31, officials in Taiwan issued a sea warning, advising for boats to avoid the Bashi Channel.[12] Schools in southern Taiwan were closed, and transport was disrupted. The Ministry of National Defense canceled a military exercise due to the storm.[13] In Taiwan, the typhoon dropped heavy rainfall that reached 628 mm (24.7 in) in Pingtung County, and several other locations reported over 200 mm (7.9 in). Sustained winds reached 176 km/h (109 mph) on Orchid Island offshore southeastern Taiwan, where gale-force winds were recorded for 13 hours and gusts reached 271 km/h (168 mph). The typhoon was so strong that it destroyed the anemometer there. On the island of Taiwan, winds peaked at 87 km/h (54 mph) at Dongshi, while gusts peaked at 184 km/h (114 mph) in a mountainous region of Nantou County.[2] The typhoon left about 590,000 people without power at some point on the island. Transport was disrupted, and there was about NT$200 million (TWD, US$115 million).[nb 4] Dujuan killed three people and injured eight in southern Taiwan;[6] one was a drowning in the Penghu islands, and another occurred when a man was blown out of his window in Taipei.[15]

Before Dujuan made its final landfall, the Hong Kong Observatory initially issued a standby warning signal, and eventually raised it to a number 9 signal, the second-highest out of 10, for the first time since Typhoon York in 1999.[6][16] The threat of the storm caused 360 flights to be canceled or delayed at Hong Kong International Airport,[6] and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was closed.[2] Officials opened 27 shelters for residents, housing over 120 people.[16] Winds in the territory briefly reached typhoon status, or 120 km/h (75 mph), at Lau Fau Shan. Rainfall reached over 90 mm (3.5 in) on Lantau Island.[6] Dujuan caused minor flooding and two small landslides In Hong Kong, the typhoon knocked down 85 trees and caused a power outage affecting 300 people in Yuen Long. Dujuan injured 24 people in the territory,[6] and four fishermen were missing and presumed drowned after their boat sank.[2] Despite the close passage, damage was minor in Hong Kong.[7] During the height of the storm, three people stole $1.3 million (USD) worth of jewelry, watches, and clothing from a store.[17]

On the Chinese mainland, Dujuan produced 183 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall in

CNY, US$277 million),[nb 5] and across Guangdong, the typhoon injured about 1,000 people and killed 40 people.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ All damage totals are in 2003 values of their respective currencies.
  2. Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.[3]
  3. ^ 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.[4]
  4. ^ The total was originally reported in New Taiwan dollars. Total converted via the Oanda Corporation website.[14]
  5. Chinese yuan. Total converted via the Oanda Corporation website.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b Typhoon "Onyok" (29 August to September 2 2003) (Report). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Archived from the original on 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Kevin Boyle. "Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary August 2003". Gary Padgett. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Annual Report on Activities of the RSMC Tokyo – Typhoon Center 2003 (PDF) (Report). Japan Meteorological Agency. 8. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  4. ^ "Joint Typhoon Warning Center Mission Statement". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 2011. Archived from the original on 2007-07-26. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Typhoon (TY) 14W (Dujuan) (PDF) (Report). United States Navy. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i "3.4 Typhoon Dujuan (0313): 29 August - 3 September 2003". Tropical Cyclones in 2003 (Report). Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  7. ^ a b c d "Scores dead as floods, storm wreak havoc in China". ReliefWeb. Reuters. 2003-09-04. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  8. ^ Rainier Allan Ronda (2003-09-03). "Classes Suspended as Typhoon 'Onyok' Flood Metro". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
  9. ^ Destructive Typhoons 1970-2003 (Report). National Disaster Coordinating Council Office of Civil Defense Operations Center. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  10. ^ Digital Typhoon. Weather Disaster Report (2003-918-09) (Report) (in Japanese). Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  11. ^ Digital Typhoon. Typhoon 200313 (Dujuan) (Report). Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  12. ^ "Typhoon Dujuan may threaten Taiwan: weather bureau". Deutsche Presse Agentur. 2003-08-31. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  13. ^ "Schools, offices closed in part of Taiwan as typhoon approaches". Japan Economic Newswire. 2003-09-01. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  14. ^ a b "Historical Exchange Rates". Oanda Corporation. 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  15. ^ Stephan Grauwels (2003-09-03). "Typhoon Dujuan sweeps over Taiwan; 2 killed, 1 missing". St. Augustine Record. Associated Press. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  16. ^ a b "Hong Kong in direct path of typhoon Dujuan". Terra Daily. Agence France-Presse. 2003-09-02. Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  17. ^ Clifford Lo (2003-09-04). "Fishermen feared dead after search". South China Morning Post. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  18. ^ a b c "Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least 32 dead, five missing in South China". ReliefWeb. Deutsche Presse Agentur. 2003-09-03. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  19. ^ "Typhoon Dujuan inflicts heavy damage on southern city". Xinhua. 2003-09-03. – via Lexis Nexis (subscription required)
  20. ^ "Freak weather spells misery for 12 million Chinese". ReliefWeb. Agence France-Presse. 2003-09-05. Retrieved 2013-10-14.

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