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    This document discusses hydrometeorological hazards and phenomena such as tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, and their effects. It notes that the Philippines is especially vulnerable due to its geography and reliance on climate-sensitive activities. Some key hydrometeorological hazards for the Philippines include tropical cyclones, floods, droughts from El Nino and heavy rainfall from La Nina events. Effects can include loss of life, property damage, and livelihood and economic disruptions. Warnings are provided based on infrastructure, but weaknesses exist at local levels in some developing countries.

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    This document discusses hydrometeorological hazards and phenomena such as tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, and their effects. It notes that the Philippines is especially vulnerable due to its geography and reliance on climate-sensitive activities. Some key hydrometeorological hazards for the Philippines include tropical cyclones, floods, droughts from El Nino and heavy rainfall from La Nina events. Effects can include loss of life, property damage, and livelihood and economic disruptions. Warnings are provided based on infrastructure, but weaknesses exist at local levels in some developing countries.

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    Hydrometeorological Phenomena and Hazards

    Hydrometeorologial Hazard: Process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrologica or


    oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other health that may impacts,
    property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or
    environmental damage.

    Hydrometeorological hazards include tropical cyclones (also known as typhoons and


    hurricanes), thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornados, blizzards, heavy snowfall, avalanches,
    coastal storm surges, floods including flash floods, drought, heatwaves and cold spells.

    EL NIÑO- having no rain, hence the fear of drought and consequently dried-up fields.

    LA NIÑA- Heavy rainfall and hazards such as flood.

    Why is the Philippines are prone to Hydrometeorological Phenomena?


    Due to its geographic setting and the constantly changing weather patterns, the Philippines has
    always been vulnerable to natural hazards such as floods and landslides. With the combination of sea
    level rise and more intense typhoons, the hazard posed by storm surges is also increased.
    The Philippines is considered one of the most hazard-exposed countries in the world. The country's
    people and economy are especially vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards due to their
    dependency on climate-reliant activities such as agriculture and on coastal and marine resources.

    What is the effect of Hydrometeorogical Hazard?

    It can pose a direct threat to lives and impact livelihoods by damaging and destroying transport links,
    power supplies, businesses and agricultural land.

    CATERGORIES OF TROPICAL CYCLONES


    1. Tropical Depression- 35-63 kph
    2. Tropical storm- 64 kph to 117 kph
    3. Typhoon- 117 kph to 180 kph
    4. Super-typhoon- More than 180 kph

    What are the signs of Hydro-meteorological Hazard?


    -Increased ocean swell
    -Barometric Pressure Drop
    -Wind Speed
    -Heavy Rainfall

    Warnings for these hazards can only be provided to the extent that the existing hydrometeorological
    infrastructure permits. At the global level, the World Weather Watch and Hydrology and Water
    Resources Programmes coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) provide a solid
    operational framework on which to build improved early warning capacity. For drought, additional
    infrastructure elements such as Drought Monitoring Centres have also been implemented in a
    number of vulnerable regions. Within this framework, global and regional capacities are, generally
    speaking, well developed but weaknesses exist in national and local infrastructures in many
    developing countries.

    Preparation before hazard


    1. Start a conversation with your family.
    2. Know how to evacuate when disaster strikes.
    3. Find out about your installation’s emergency management plan.
    4. Find a safe place to stay and check in with your command.

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