Observed trends and impacts of tropical cyclones in the Philippines

• DOI: 10.1002/joc.4659
• Publication Date: 2016-02-10T07:06:45Z
• Authors: Thelma A. Cinco; Rosalina G. de Gu...; Andrea Monica D. ...; Rafaela Jane P. D...; Rodel D. Lasco; Flaviana D. Hilario; Edna L. Juanillo; Rose Barba; Emma D. Ares
• Keywords: Typhoon

ABSTRACT An analysis of tropical cyclone ( TC ) data from 1951 to 2013 in the Philippines revealed that an average 19.4 TCs enter Philippine Area Responsibility PAR every year and nine cross country. Time series datasets shows no significant trends annual number but a slightly decreasing trend landfalling Philippines, particularly last two decades. However, while fewer typhoons (above 118 kph), more extreme 150 kph) have affected Philippines. The study also confirms Northern island Luzon is most frequently hit by , ‐associated rainfall greatest this region compared southernmost part impact consistently increasing economic losses damages. Further understanding past future activity Western North Pacific Basin, including impacts associated with them, will provide valuable insights for climate change adaptation disaster risk management.