Typhoon Maysak (2015)
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | March 26, 2015 |
Dissipated | April 7, 2015 |
Violent typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 195 km/h (120 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 910 hPa (mbar); 26.87 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 280 km/h (175 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 911 hPa (mbar); 26.90 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 5 direct |
Damage | $8.5 million (2015 USD) |
Areas affected | Federated States of Micronesia, Philippines |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2015 Pacific typhoon season |
Typhoon Maysak, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Chedeng, was the most powerful pre-April
Maysak affected Yap and Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia, as well as the Philippines. The storm was responsible for four deaths in the Federated States of Micronesia alongside 10 injuries. Damage was estimated at $8.5 million (2015
Meteorological history
An area of
On March 28, microwave satellite imagery revealed an eye with
At peak intensity, Maysak had a nearly symmetric eye with an almost perfect ring of convection around it, with characteristics of an
Impact
Federated States of Micronesia
Typhoon Maysak is responsible for extensive damage across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), with Chuuk and Yap States suffering the brunt of its impact. Agricultural impact was extensive, with 90 percent of the banana, breadfruit, and taro crops destroyed in Chuuk and Yap states. Overall, 281 homes were destroyed, and another 300 were damaged. According to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a total of 29,000 people were directly affected by the storm and damage throughout the FSM amounted to $8.5 million. There were four deaths and ten injuries related to the typhoon in the FSM.[31]
Early in its development, Maysak brushed
Two days after striking Chuuk, Maysak passed directly over Ulithi atoll and skirted
Philippines
Ahead of the storm, over 24,000 people evacuated Philippines's northeastern province of Aurora.[41] Many radio stations, typically which close during Easter, remained operational to broadcast the storm. Officials issued storm warnings, and the military was on alert.[42] Beaches were closed, boats were ordered to remain at port, and 10 flights were canceled.[43] The Department of Social Welfare and Development reported that ₱300.9 million (US$6.8 million) worth of funds and supplies were available for possible relief efforts. Approximately 28,000 family food packs were prepositioned in warehouses across Luzon.[44]
Striking the Philippines as a rapidly weakening system, Maysak had only minimal effects in the country,
Aftermath
Chuuk Governor Johnson Elimo issued a state of emergency on April 1 and stated that international assistance was necessary. Immediate concerns included the possibility of residents starving with most of the state's crops ruined.[36] Yap Governor Tony Ganngiyan also issued a state of emergency on April 1.[47] On April 9, the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia held a special two-day session at the request of President Manny Mori, which included determination of typhoon relief funds. They allocated $1.5 million toward relief for Chuuk and Yap States on April 11.[48] The president also issued a price freeze to pre-storm levels to prevent price gouging.[35]
The FSM government estimated that residents on Fais and Ulithi would need food rations for 3–6 months following the typhoon.[39] Debris removal at Chuuk International Airport allowed for flights to the state to resume on April 1.[37] Emergency assistance across the nation was hampered by the remote and small nature of the islands it comprises. In many instances, communities can only be reached by boat. Further complicating issues was the large number of trees uprooted or downed by the storm which blocked numerous roads.[49] Generators had been supplied to Ulithi and Fais by April 6, allowing for water pumps to be activated and supply clean water.[39] Power and water supply was gradually restored, although many remained without power by two weeks after the storm.[35] On April 6, a United States Coast Guard helicopter provided an aerial assessment of the islands affected.[39] Damage assessment was difficult due to the many sparse islands affected across open ocean.[50] Relief supplies stockpiled by the Micronesian Red Cross were distributed in the immediate aftermath of Maysak; however, these supplies were exhausted by April 8.[49] On April 14, the FSM government sent a patrol boat to Chuuk, delivering rice, ramen noodles, and water.[51]
Due to their
Several countries, agencies, and non-governmental organizations came to the aid of the FSM in the wake of Maysak.
See also
- Typhoon Isa – strong typhoon in April 1997 that struck Guam
- Typhoon Kujira (2003) – strong typhoon in April 2003 that affected the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan
- Typhoon Noul (2015) – a similarly intense storm that struck northern Luzon just over a month after Maysak
- Typhoon Wutip (2019) – the most powerful February typhoon on record
- Typhoon Tip (1979) – the largest and most intense typhoon ever recorded
- Typhoon Surigae - the most powerful April typhoon recorded
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External links
- Tropical Cyclone Information of Typhoon Maysak (1504) from the Japan Meteorological Agency
- JMA General Information of Typhoon Maysak (1504) from Digital Typhoon
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center Archived 2015-08-09 at the Wayback Machine
- 04W.MAYSAK from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
- Super Typhoon Maysak seen from Space Station