Typhoon Kalmaegi (2008)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | July 13, 2008 |
Extratropical | July 20, 2008 |
Dissipated | July 24, 2008 |
Typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 970 hPa (mbar); 28.64 inHg |
Category 2-equivalent typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 956 hPa (mbar); 28.23 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 25 |
Damage | $332 million (2008 USD) |
Areas affected | Philippines, Taiwan, China, Republic of Korea, and Japan |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season |
Typhoon Kalmaegi (pronounced
Kalmaegi (Helen) formed as a tropical depression on 13 July when it was located to the east of the
Meteorological history
Early on July 13, the
Typhoon Kalmaegi, which was downgraded to tropical storm status by Taiwan's
Preparations
Philippines
PAGASA issued
Taiwan
Several flights in and out of Taiwan were either delayed or cancelled due to the typhoon. All evening classes for the day the storm made landfall were closed however, all classes were scheduled to resume the next day.[10]
Mainland China
Officials in
Impact
Philippines
In the Philippines, it passed over Northern
Taiwan
At least 19 lost their lives due to the storm and six were reported as missing.
Mainland China
In
Republic of Korea
The remnants of Kalmaegi produced heavy rains over the
Japan
Yonaguni, lying at the end of the Ryukyu Islands near Taiwan, experienced strong winds gusting up to 98 kilometres per hour (61 mph).[22]
Russia
After moving through the Sea of Japan, the remnants of Kalmaegi brought significant rainfall and strong winds to parts of eastern Russia. Winds were reported to be gusting up to 85 kilometres per hour (53 mph) in Primorsky Krai and southern Khabarovsk Krai. Several rivers in Primorsky were reportedly near flood stage as the storm passed through. Offshore, Several ships were stranded during the storm and sent out distress signals.[23]
Aftermath
Philippines
Relief goods, worth ₱138,744 were sent to affected areas within region one.[12]
Taiwan
Government officials in Taiwan enacted a large rescue operation involving over 60,000 civilian and government rescue workers.[24] Following the severe flooding in Taiwan, officials in Mainland China were willing to send fresh vegetables whenever needed.[25]
Naming
The name Kalmaegi was submitted to the World Meteorological Organisation's Typhoon Committee by
.See also
- Other tropical cyclones named Kalmaegi
- Other tropical cyclones named Helen
- Typhoon Chan-hom (2015)
- Typhoon Fitow
- Typhoon Sepat
- Typhoon Saola (2012)
- Typhoon Nesat (2017)
References
- ^ "Tropical Cyclone Information". Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
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- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-11-12. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ United Daily News. "Center, South, Heavy Rains Until Tomorrow (中南部超大豪雨 下到明天)". Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ a b c "Typhoon hits China after killing 13 in Taiwan". Bangkok Post. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ a b "Typhoon Kalmaegi hits China, leaves 13 killed in Taiwan (Lead)". Thaindian. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
- ^ https://www.webcitation.org/5ZJTvHEgU?url=http://www.geocities.com/dynasmon/PAGASA_Extra.html [dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2017-08-09.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Weakened Typhoon Hits China". China.org. Reuters. 2008-07-19. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ^ "360,000 evacuated as Kalmaegi nears". Javno.com. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ^ a b Anthony T. Golez Jr. (July 18, 2008). "NDCC Update: Severe Weather Final Bulletin on Typhoon "Helen"" (PDF). National Disaster Coordinating Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 30, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
- ^ "'Helen' closes in on Cagayan, six areas under Signal No. 2". GMA. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
- ^ "Manila suspends afternoon college classes".
- ^ "19 killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Taiwan". Asia News Network. 2008-07-21. Archived from the original on 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ China Post. "Tropical storm floods southern Taiwan, 4 killed, 5 missing". Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ Sun Yunlong (July 19, 2008). "Death toll from typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 16 in Taiwan". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on July 22, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
- ^ Now News. "115,000 lost power due to Kalmaegi, 81,000 already restored.(卡玫基颱風全台11.5萬戶停電 已修復8.1萬戶修復率70%)". Retrieved 2008-06-18.
- ^ Reliefweb. "Tropical storm leaves 18 dead in Taiwan". Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "Vegetable prices to remain steady: COA". China Post. 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, 41st Session (2008). "Review of the 2008 Typhoon Season Annual publications: Republic of Korea". Korea Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, 41st Session (2008). "Review of the 2008 Typhoon Season Annual publications: Japan" (PDF). Japan Meteorological Agency. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Правда.Ру (July 22, 2008). В Приморском крае передана ЧС (in Russian). pravda. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
- ^ AD Kaushik (2008-07-22). "July 19, 2009 Disaster Update" (PDF). nidm.org. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ^ Amber Yao (2008-07-22). "Mainland willing to send fresh vegetables to typhoon-hit Taiwan". Xinhua News. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
External links
- JMA General Information of Typhoon Kalmaegi (0807) from Digital Typhoon
- JMA Best Track Data of Typhoon Kalmaegi (0807) (in Japanese)
- JMA Best Track Data (Graphics) of Typhoon Kalmaegi (0807)
- JMA Best Track Data (Text)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Typhoon 08W (Kalmaegi)
- 08W.KALMAEGI from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory