Rappler's latest stories on typhoons in the Philippines
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
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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
Ursula may become typhoon before Eastern Samar landfall
Hours before its expected landfall on Christmas Eve, Severe Tropical Storm Ursula (Phanfone) is still gaining strength
Severe Tropical Storm Ursula gains more strength as it nears Eastern Visayas
Ursula (Phanfone) is expected to make landfall in Eastern Samar on Tuesday afternoon or evening, December 24, either as a severe tropical storm or as a typhoon
Ursula intensifies into severe tropical storm
Signal Nos. 1 and 2 are raised in even more areas as of 5 am on Tuesday, December 24. Metro Manila is now under Signal No. 1.
Tropical Storm Ursula strengthens again en route to Eastern Visayas
Tropical Storm Ursula (Phanfone) has maximum winds of 85 km/h and gustiness of up to 105 km/h late Monday evening, December 23
More areas under Signal Nos. 1, 2 due to Tropical Storm Ursula
Tropical Storm Ursula (Phanfone) is 625 kilometers east of Surigao City early Monday evening, December 23. It maintains its strength.
Signal No. 2 in Guiuan as Tropical Storm Ursula slightly intensifies
The municipality of Guiuan in the province of Eastern Samar is the first area to be placed under Signal No. 2 due to Tropical Storm Ursula (Phanfone)
2 days before Christmas, sea travel suspended in Visayas areas threatened by Ursula
(UPDATED) Over 2,600 passengers across the region are stranded due to the suspension of sea travel
PAGASA: Be vigilant, Tropical Storm Ursula may hit Christmas Eve
'Maaari pong tayo'y magno-noche buena pagdaan ng bagyo.... Maging vigilant po tayo,' says PAGASA official Esperanza Cayanan
Tropical Storm Ursula enters PAR
(UPDATED) Tropical Storm Ursula (Phanfone) is the Philippines' 21st tropical cyclone for 2019, exceeding the yearly average of 20
Tropical depression outside PAR now Tropical Storm Phanfone
Tropical Storm Phanfone is already 1,265 kilometers east of Mindanao as of Sunday afternoon, December 22, set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility
Tropical cyclone might enter PAR by December 22 or 23
The tropical depression will be given the local name Ursula when it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, possibly as early as Sunday night, December 22
Tropical cyclone threatens to ruin Christmas for parts of PH
A tropical cyclone might enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility and affect parts of the country just as Filipinos are celebrating Christmas
Robredo’s Angat Buhay donates P4.58-million relief to Tisoy victims in Bicol
Angat Buhay and its partner organizations donate sacks of rice, hygiene kits, and an undisclosed amount of financial assistance to typhoon-hit areas in the region
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
Duterte to visit Bicol as Typhoon Tisoy leaves agriculture, housing damage
The damage to fisheries and livestock in Sorsogon province alone is estimated at nearly P700 million
Robredo to visit, give aid to Typhoon Tisoy victims in Bicol
Vice President Leni Robredo says her anti-poverty program Angat Buhay will help provide housing materials and potable drinking water to typhoon victims
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.
IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Tisoy causes floods, damage in parts of Samar Island
Netizens share photos of the aftermath of #TisoyPH in Samar and Northern Samar provinces
Typhoon Tisoy leaves 600 families homeless in Albay
Albay remains powerless while communication lines are were also affected by typhoon
Isolated Occidental Mindoro island fears storm surge, appeals for help
Lubang Municipal Administrator Willy Bleza says their food packs will last only until Wednesday morning, December 4
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
#WeSwimAsOne trends as Filipino workers brave Typhoon Tisoy
Workers who have to be on duty share funny tweets and memes about their situation while others give words of encouragement and some safety reminders
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
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IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Tisoy leaves trail of destruction across Bicol
Several buildings, trees, and electrical posts across the Bicol region are damaged after Typhoon Tisoy lashed the Philippines with fierce winds and heavy rain
Typhoon Tisoy heading for Batangas-Oriental Mindoro area
PAGASA says Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) has made landfall thrice, so far – in Sorsogon, Masbate, and Marinduque
