Rappler's latest stories on Philippine typhoons
Ambo weakens into low pressure area
Signal No. 1 is lifted in Batanes, but PAGASA says there will still be rain in the province until Sunday evening, May 17
How local governments observed physical distancing in evacuation centers
To help LGUs prepare better as the country gears up for the typhoon season during a pandemic, MovePH collates a number of response practices observed when Ambo hit the country
Tropical Depression Ambo barely moving over Luzon Strait
Tropical Depression Ambo (Vongfong) is likely to weaken into a low pressure area in the next 12 to 24 hours, says PAGASA at 5 am on Sunday, May 17
Ambo weakens into tropical depression over Luzon Strait
Signal No. 1 remains up in parts of Northern Luzon as of 8 pm on Saturday, May 16, even as Ambo (Vongfong) continues to weaken
Tropical Storm Ambo speeds up over West Philippine Sea
Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) is 110 kilometers north northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, as of late Saturday afternoon, May 16
Tropical Storm Ambo maintains strength off Ilocos Sur
Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) is over the coastal waters of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, early Saturday morning, May 16
Tropical Storm Ambo moves over Benguet
PAGASA says Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) will continue crossing Northern Luzon before emerging over the coastal waters of the Ilocos Region on Saturday, May 16
Severe Tropical Storm Ambo crossing Bulacan, Nueva Ecija
Signal Nos. 1 and 2 remain raised in many parts of Luzon as of 11 pm on Friday, May 15, even as Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) continues to weaken
Ambo off to Bulacan after making 7th landfall in Quezon
Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) makes its 7th landfall in Real, Quezon, then heads for Bulacan early Friday evening, May 15
Ambo weakens into severe tropical storm
Though Ambo (Vongfong) is no longer a typhoon as of early Friday afternoon, May 15, it will continue to bring heavy rain and strong winds to areas in its path
Typhoon Ambo heading for northern Quezon, Laguna
Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) hits the southern part of Quezon on Friday morning, May 15. The next areas in its path are the northern part of Quezon and the neighboring province of Laguna.
Typhoon Ambo makes 6th landfall in Quezon, rain begins in Metro Manila
PAGASA warns of moderate to heavy rain – possibly intense at times – as Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) crosses more areas in Luzon on Friday, May 15
Typhoon Ambo makes 5th landfall in Burias Island
After making landfall 5 times, Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) could hit land again in the Bondoc Peninsula in the southern part of Quezon on Friday morning, May 15
Typhoon Ambo bringing heavy rain to Sorsogon, Ticao Island
Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) is back over water late Thursday evening, May 14, but could soon make landfall again in Bicol
Typhoon Ambo maintains strength as it crosses Northern Samar
Dozens of areas are under Signal Nos. 1, 2, and 3 as of 8 pm on Thursday, May 14, as Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) continues to barrel through the island of Samar
Typhoon Ambo lashes Samar after landfall
PAGASA says late Thursday afternoon, May 14, that Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) is 'bringing violent winds and heavy to intense rain' while in the vicinity of San Jose de Buan, Samar
Typhoon Ambo makes landfall in Eastern Samar
(UPDATED) Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) hits the town of San Policarpo in the province of Eastern Samar on Thursday, May 14
Typhoon Ambo set to make landfall in Northern or Eastern Samar
PAGASA says Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) could hit Northern Samar or Eastern Samar early Thursday afternoon, May 14
Stronger Typhoon Ambo threatens Eastern, Northern Samar
More areas are placed under tropical cyclone wind signals as of 8 am on Thursday, May 14, including Metro Manila, which is now under Signal No. 1
Typhoon Ambo strengthens again, moves closer to Northern Samar
Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) is now expected to make landfall in Northern Samar on Thursday, May 14, in the afternoon or evening
Ambo rapidly intensifies into a typhoon
Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) has maximum winds of 130 km/h and gustiness of up to 160 km/h as of Wednesday evening, May 13, still approaching Eastern Visayas and Bicol
Typhoon Ursula death toll rises to 50
Nearly 85,000 Filipinos displaced by the storm will spend New Year's Eve in temporary shelters
Typhoon Ursula death toll climbs to 47
(UPDATED) Among the fatalities are fishermen caught at sea when the storm hit on Christmas Day
Ursula leaves PAR as tropical storm
The deadly Ursula (Phanfone) exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 9:50 am on Saturday, December 28
Ursula inching away, but tail-end of a cold front affecting Northern Luzon
Moderate to heavy rain is expected in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and Apayao on Friday, December 27, due to the tail-end of a cold front
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Typhoon Ursula
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No more areas under wind signals due to Typhoon Ursula
The trough or extension of Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone), however, will continue to bring rain to parts of Luzon
At least 16 people dead due to Typhoon Ursula
(4th UPDATE) The fatalities are from Iloilo, Capiz, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran, where the storm caused heavy floods and destruction
Typhoon Ursula slightly weakens as it begins to move away from PH
Signal No. 1 is raised only in the northwestern part of Occidental Mindoro and the Calamian Islands as of 11 am on Thursday, December 26. There may still be some rain in parts of Luzon.
Typhoon Ursula now over West PH Sea
There will still be rain in parts of Luzon on Thursday, December 26, but weather is later expected to gradually improve
Signal No. 3 lifted as Typhoon Ursula off to West PH Sea
There are still areas under Signal Nos. 1 and 2 due to Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) as of 11 pm on Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula batters Calamian Islands
Rain from Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) persists in parts of Luzon and the Visayas early Wednesday evening, December 25
Typhoon Ursula makes 7th landfall in Oriental Mindoro
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) brings very destructive winds and intense rainfall to the southern parts of Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro on the afternoon of Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula heads for Mindoro after 6 Visayas landfalls
Typhoon Ursula's 6th landfall is in Caluya Island, Antique, at 1 pm on Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula crosses northern tip of Aklan-Antique
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) makes its 5th landfall in Ibajay, Aklan, at 8:40 am on Christmas Day
Typhoon Ursula lashes parts of Visayas, Mimaropa on Christmas
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) is 30 kilometers northwest of Roxas City, Capiz, or 95 kilometers south southeast of Romblon town, Romblon, early Christmas morning
Typhoon Ursula slightly intensifies off Capiz
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) moves over the Jintotolo Channel off Capiz, after making its 4th landfall in Gigantes Islands, Carles, Iloilo
Typhoon Ursula off to Masbate-Panay after 3 landfalls
PAGASA says Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) has made landfall thrice, so far – in Eastern Samar, Leyte, and Biliran
Typhoon Ursula even stronger as it heads for Tacloban-Palo
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) has maximum winds of 130 km/h and gustiness of up to 180 km/h early Tuesday evening, December 24
Typhoon Ursula makes landfall in Eastern Samar
(UPDATED) Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) hits Salcedo, Eastern Samar, at 4:45 pm on Christmas Eve
LOOK: How local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula
On Christmas eve, local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) by evacuating residents and preparing equipment ahead of its landfall
Ursula now a typhoon 'endangering' Eastern Visayas
Signal No. 3 is raised for the first time as Ursula (Phanfone) intensifies into a typhoon early Tuesday afternoon, December 24, shortly before its looming landfall
Tisoy weakens into tropical depression as it leaves PAR
Though Tisoy (Kammuri) is no longer inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, there may still be heavy rain due to the surge of the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front
Tisoy weakens into tropical storm, but PAGASA warns of northeast monsoon
Tisoy (Kammuri) is no longer directly affecting the Philippines, but the northeast monsoon is seen to bring heavy rain to Northern Luzon until Thursday, December 5
Tisoy moving away, no more areas under wind signals
But the northeast monsoon is still affecting parts of Luzon, so there could be some rain and gusty conditions on Wednesday, December 4
Tisoy weakens into severe tropical storm
Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) is downgraded to a severe tropical storm while making its way out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Wednesday, December 4
Typhoon Tisoy over West PH Sea, weather seen to improve December 4
PAGASA says conditions are expected to improve beginning Wednesday, December 4, as Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) is moving away from the Philippines
Typhoon Tisoy maintains strength over Mindoro Strait
Only the northern part of Occidental Mindoro remains under Signal No. 3 as of 8 pm on Tuesday, December 3. Metro Manila is still under Signal No. 2.
Typhoon Tisoy exits landmass via Occidental Mindoro
Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) is already 110 kilometers northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, or 135 kilometers north of Coron, Palawan, as of late Tuesday afternoon, December 3
Typhoon Tisoy makes 4th landfall in Oriental Mindoro
Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) further weakens as it begins to cross the northern parts of the Mindoro provinces early Tuesday afternoon, December 3
