Signs of Hydrometeorological Hazards

Hydrometeorological Hazards
• are processes or phenomena of atmospheric,
hydrological or oceanographic nature that may
cause loss of life, injury or other health
impacts, property damages, loss of livelihoods
and services, social and economic disruptions
or even environmental changes.
 Tropical cyclone
• is a rotating, organized system of clouds and
thunderstorms that originates over the tropical
waters. Tropical cyclones rotate in a
counterclockwise direction in the northern
hemisphere. The term tropical cyclone
encompasses tropical depressions, tropical
storms, typhoons and hurricanes.
Classification of tropical cyclones

TROPICAL DEPRESSION  (TD) - a tropical

cyclone with maximum sustained winds
of up to 61 kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

TROPICAL STORM (TS) - a tropical

cyclone with maximum wind speed of 62
to 88 kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

SEVERE TROPICAL STORM (STS) - a

tropical cyclone with maximum wind
speed of 89 to 117 kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

TYPHOON (TY) - a tropical cyclone with

maximum wind speed of  118 to 220
kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

SUPER TYPHOON (STY), a tropical

cyclone with maximum wind speed
exceeding 220 kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

SUPER TYPHOON (STY), a tropical

cyclone with maximum wind speed
exceeding 220 kph.
Classification of tropical cyclones

SUPER TYPHOON (STY), a tropical

cyclone with maximum wind speed
exceeding 220 kph.
THE TROPICAL CYCLONE
A tropical cyclone can be seen in a satellite
image due to its characteristic spiral/circular
shape. The stronger and more intense a
tropical cyclone becomes, the more
symmetrical the inner clouds or rainbands
are and a distinctive “eye” at the center of
circulation becomes visible.
Classification of tropical cyclones
THE WEATHER RADAR
RADAR is an acronym which stands for RAdio
Detection And Ranging. A Radar sends out
electromagnetic waves to the atmosphere that is then
reflected by hydrometeors present in the sky. An image
is created from the received signal and information on
rain clouds can be gathered. While radar images give
more details of a storm, it is limited to a range of
approximately 400 km from the radar site.
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PTASK
1. Analyze whether your barangay is prone to typhoons, flooding,
and/or thunderstorms.
2. Observe your barangay relative to its surroundings with emphasis
on topography, waterways/drainage system, mountain slopes, etc.
3. Indicate areas in the map prone to hydrometeorological hazards.
(floods, flash floods, storm surges):
4. Provide a color legend for the following hazards for
standardization. Suggested color scheme:
Red – flood-prone, Orange – flash flood-prone, Purple – typhoon-
prone, Pink-thunderstorm prone,
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