 Trami at its initial peak intensity off the coast of Vietnam on October 26 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | October 18, 2024 |
| Dissipated | October 29, 2024 |
| Severe tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 970hPa (mbar); 28.64 inHg |
| Category 1-equivalent typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 984hPa (mbar); 29.06 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 179 |
| Injuries | 151 |
| Missing | 23 |
| Damage | $405 million (2024USD) |
| Areas affected |
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Part of the2024 Pacific typhoon season | |
Severe Tropical Storm Trami (transliterated from VietnameseTrà Mi), known in thePhilippines asTyphoon Kristine,[1] was a devastatingtropical cyclone that caused widespread and disastrous flooding across the Philippines and later impactedVietnam,Thailand, andChina in late October 2024. It was also the first tropical cyclone in a series to impact the Philippines in late 2024, before TyphoonsKong-rey,Yinxing,Toraji,Usagi, andMan-yi.
The twentiethnamed storm of theannual typhoon season, Tramideveloped into alow-pressure area and later into a tropical depression west ofGuam on October 19, moving westward along the southern periphery. After entering thePhilippine Area of Responsibility,PAGASA named the depressionKristine on October 20. Early the next day, theJapan Meteorological Agency (JMA) upgraded the system to a tropical storm, naming itTrami, as spiral bands of deep convection formed around the low-level circulation. By October 23, Trami intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved west-northwestward and madelandfall inDivilacan, Isabela. On October 26, theJoint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported that the system had peaked as a Category 1-equivalent typhoon after Trami attained 1-minutesustained winds of120 km/h (75 mph), while the JMA indicated that Trami reached its peak intensity with 10-minute sustained winds of110 km/h (70 mph) and a centralpressure of 970 hPa (28.64 inHg). The storm made landfall the next day inThua Thien-Hue andDa Nang and moved near theLaos–Vietnam border, where its circulation center became fully exposed before making a U-turn and gradually shifted back toward the coastal regions of Vietnam. The JMA continued to monitor the system, which further weakened into a low-pressure area at 18:00 UTC on October 29.
PAGASA forecast that the wind flow directed towards the storm would bring strong togale-force winds to several regions in the Philippines, prompting the issuance ofTropical Cyclone Wind Signals for various areas. A red alert warning was issued for theBicol Region, theCordillera Administrative Region, and theIlocos Region, while officials fromBatanes andIlocos Norte had expressed concerns about potential further damage to their provinces, as they were still recovering fromTyphoon Krathon earlier in the year. InDaet, Camarines Norte, PAGASA recorded 528.5 mm (20.81 in) of rain from Trami, marking the highest 24-hour rainfall since the 1920s and surpassing the previous record of 507.5 mm (19.98 in) set in December 2000. Coastal areas ofHainan Province inSouth China issued a red alert, the highest warning level, due to the approaching storm, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Strong winds in Da Nang, toppled trees and billboards, while heavy rainfall inQuang Tri province caused severe flooding, leaving 18,000 people without power. In Thailand, flooding was reported inBang Sai District,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. Overall, Trami was responsible for 179 deaths, with 23 people reported missing and 151 others injured, causing approximately US$405 million in damages.
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionTheorigins of Severe Tropical Storm Trami could be traced back to October 19, when theJapan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported alow-pressure area located 633 km (394 mi) west ofGuam.[2] The United StatesJoint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) described it as a very weakvortex with light winds wrapping around the circulation, along with deep moisture fields to the southwest that began to encircle the vortex.[3] The low-pressure area later moved westward slowly before it was designated as a tropical depression by the JMA.[4] At 15:00UTC that day, the JTWC issued atropical cyclone formation alert, indicating a consolidating low-level circulation center bounded by formative convective banding that wrapped around its northern and southern edges.[5] The depression moved westward along the southern periphery of a mid-levelsubtropical high, which made conditions favorable fortropical cyclogenesis due to lowvertical wind shear, warmsea surface temperatures, and highocean heat content.[6] The following day, the JTWC designated the system as22W, as low-level banding wrapped into the circulation center, with a tightly curved convective band wrapping along the eastern edge of the circulation.[7] After entering thePhilippine Area of Responsibility, the depression wasnamedKristine by thePAGASA at 05:00PHT on October 21 (21:00 UTC on October 20) and was embedded within the largertrough that extended from the Philippines eastward almost to Guam.[8][9]
Early the next day, satellite imagery revealed that the depression had become exposed, featuring elongated circulation and convective bands wrapping around the center.[10] At 18:00 UTC that day, the JMA upgraded the system to a tropical storm and named itTrami,[11] with spiral bands of deep convection starting to wrap around the low-level circulation.[12] Trami moved westward along the southern edge of a mid-level subtropical high, developing spiral bands of deep convection that wrapped around a partly exposed low-level circulation center just east ofLuzon Island,[13] while its deep convective banding was displaced over the southwestern quadrant due to northeasterlyvertical wind shear.[14] As Trami approached Luzon, itscentral dense overcast (CDO) became sheared and displaced from its central circulation,[15] featuring moderateupper-level outflow and a partially exposed circulation center located to the northeast of the primary broad central convection.[16] At around 06:00 UTC on October 23, the JMA reported that Trami had intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved west-northwestward along the southwestern edge of a mid-level subtropical high,[17] with deep convection developing in the southwestern quadrant of a broad, partially exposed low-level circulation.[18] At 12:30 AM PHT on October 24 (16:30 UTC on October 23), the storm madelandfall inDivilacan, Isabela,[19][20] where it exhibited a circular CDO characterized by fragmented convection as it moved across central Luzon.[21] The following day, Trami emerged over the coastal waters of southern Ilocos Sur.[22] Surface observations and radar data revealed that the storm had undergone a lee-side jump, leaving behind the remnants of a circulation center over Northern Luzon.[23] Meanwhile, the mid-level rotation shifted slowly westward into the eastern South China Sea.[24] Later, satellite imagery showed a consolidating CDO, indicating a well-defined circulation with most of the deep convection situated to the south.[25] As it moved westward along the southern periphery,[26] satellite imagery indicated an asymmetric system, featuring minimal significant convection in the northern circulation, while the southern circulation displayed a convective mass with cloud tops colder than −91 °C (−132 °F).[27] On October 26, the JTWC reported that the system had peaked as a Category 1-equivalent typhoon after Trami attained 1-minutesustained winds of120 km/h (75 mph),[28] while the JMA indicated that Trami reached its peak intensity with 10-minute sustained winds of110 km/h (70 mph) and a centralpressure of 970 hPa (28.64 inHg).[29] Operationally, the JTWC classified Trami as a tropical storm with winds of 110 km/h (70 mph), but a post-cyclone reanalysis later determined that it had reached a peak wind speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).[30]
Trami encountered strong easterly vertical wind shear as it approached the coast of Vietnam,[31] which caused its core convection to become more linear.[32] It made landfall inThua Thien-Hue andDa Nang at about 10:00 a.m. local time on October 27,[33] before drifting slowly inland while moving southwestward over the next several hours.[34] The storm rapidly weakened as it moved around theLaos–Vietnam border,[35] causing the circulation center to become fully exposed as it weakened into a tropical depression.[36] It then moved southwestward due to weak steering flow before making a U-turn and gradually moving toward the coastal regions of Vietnam.[37]
At 21:00 UTC on October 28, the JTWC discontinued warnings on the system as its mid-level rotation winds were displaced from the center.[38] The JMA continued to monitor the system, which further weakened into a low-pressure area at 18:00 UTC the following day.[39]
PAGASA stated that the wind flow directed towards the circulation of the storm brought strong togale-force winds to several regions in the Philippines.[8] Shortly after upgrading the storm, PAGASA issuedTropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 for various areas, includingBiliran,Batanes,Burias Island,Dinagat Islands,Eastern Samar,Leyte,Masbate,Occidental Mindoro,Oriental Mindoro,Romblon,Sorsogon,Samar,Southern Leyte,Siargao,Surigao del Norte (includingBucas Grande Islands), andTicao Island.[40] After Trami developed into a tropical storm, PAGASA raised Signal No. 2 forAbra,Albay,Apayao,Babuyan Islands,Bataan,Batangas,Bulacan,Camarines Norte,Camarines Sur,Catanduanes,Cavite,Ilocos Norte,Laguna,Metro Manila,Pampanga,Quezon (includingPolillo Islands andLubang Islands),Rizal, the northern portion of Eastern Samar, as well as the northeastern portion ofNorthern Samar and Sorsogon.[41]
On October 23, the agency added the whole province ofAklan,Antique (includingCaluya Islands),Bohol,Capiz,Cebu (includingBantayan Islands andCamotes Islands),Guimaras, andIloilo, as well as the northern portion ofNegros Occidental;Negros Oriental; andPalawan (includingCalamian Islands,Cuyo Islands, andKalayaan Islands) due to the effects of Trami.[42] After the storm reached the severe tropical storm category, the agency raised Signal No. 3, indicating an expectation of winds of 89–117 km/h (55–73 mph) within the next 18 hours forBenguet,Ifugao,Isabela,Kalinga,La Union,Mountain Province,Nueva Vizcaya,Pangasinan,Quirino, the central portion ofAbra, the northern and central portions ofAurora, the northern portion ofNueva Ecija,Tarlac, andZambales, the southern portion ofCagayan, and the central and southern portions ofIlocos Sur.[43]
PAGASA issuedstorm surge warnings for portions of Albay, Aurora, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Isabela, Quezon, and Camarines Sur.[44]
A red alert warning was issued for theBicol Region,[45] theCordillera Administrative Region,[46] and theIlocos Region.[47] TheNDRRMC reported that 168,039 people were preemptively evacuated. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council activated all response clusters, urging communities to take necessary precautions in preparation for Trami.[48]
Orange rainfall warnings were issued for Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, the northern portion of Leyte, and northernCebu, with PAGASA cautioning that flooding could occur in low-lying areas.[49]
TheOffice of Civil Defense anticipated that the storm would affect approximately 30 million individuals across different regions and announced that it had initiated theCharlie protocol—its highest level of emergency readiness—in seven areas due to the anticipated effects.[50][51]
ThePhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology also raisedlahar advisories forMayon Volcano.[52] Officials from Batanes and Ilocos Norte expressed concern about the potential for further damage to their provinces due to the storm’s expected impact, especially since these areas were still recovering fromTyphoon Krathon (Julian) in 2024.[53] TheMagat,Ipo,San Roque,Ambuklao, andBinga Dams openedspillways as a precaution.[54] TheDepartment of Agriculture urged farmers to harvest their rice before the storm.[55]
ThePhilippine Coast Guard (PCG) banned sea travel in the three provinces ofSamar island, with the greatest loss travel going to island communities.[56] Regional offices in Bicol also prepared family food packs in the wake of the storm.[57] The PCG stated that 8,786 people were stranded in ports across the country, including 162 people inSouthern Tagalog, 2,450 in Bicol, 2,109 inEastern Visayas, and 490 inCentral Visayas.[58][59][60]
In Sorsogon, the Kasanggayahan Festival was canceled,[61] while theNational Collegiate Athletic Association and theUniversity Athletic Association of the Philippines postponed sports competitions scheduled on October 23–25.[62][63][64] Several airports across the country were disrupted, while at least 51 flight cancellations were reported,[65] stranding more than 1,000 passengers.[66] Schools and non-essential government offices inLuzon were suspended on October 23–25.[67][68][69] Multiple trips originating from theParañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange were cancelled following the storm.[70]
TheMetropolitan Manila Development Authority suspendednumber coding in Metro Manila on October 23–25.[71][72] TheProfessional Regulation Commission postponed theCertified Public Accountants Licensure Exam due to the storm's impact on both testing centers and examinees.[73]
Trami was expected to be the sixth typhoon to strike Vietnam according to theNational Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.[74] Deputy Prime MinisterTrần Hồng Hà urged relevant government agencies to prepare for Trami's impact.[75] A total of 285,480 soldiers and militia personnel, along with 12,503 military vehicles, were deployed in response to the impending storm.[76] TheCivil Aviation Authority of Vietnam reported that four airports incentral coast Vietnam, from north to south, includedĐồng Hới,Phú Bài,Đà Nẵng,Chu Lai, would suspend operations, while authorities inQuảng Bình announced a ban on all coastal activities starting at midnight on October 27.[77][78] Quang Nam province has evacuated 4,412 households, totaling 18,306 individuals across 10 localities, whileDa Nang has relocated more than 6,200 residents from boarding houses and temporary accommodations to safer areas.[79] The coastal areas ofHainan Province inSouth China issued a red alert, the highest warning level, due to an approaching storm,[80] which forced over 40,000 people to evacuate.[81]
The leader of theNam Trà My district announced that the locality prepared an evacuation plan for 1,341 households, totaling 5,832 residents, due to the risk oflandslides from heavy rains associated with the storm.[82] TheThai Meteorological Department cautioned that Trami would bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to Thailand.[83] On October 23, theCentral Weather Administration issued heavy rain warnings for theGreater Taipei andYilan–Hualien areas despite Trami not expecting to directly affect Taiwan.[84][85] TheHong Kong Observatory (HKO) issued asignal number 1 warning for the city on October 25 at 1:40 AM.[86] At 10:40 AM on October 26, the HKO issued asignal number 3 warning,[87] and the following day, at 12:20 AM, they announced the cancellation of all tropical cyclone signals.[88]
| Country | Deaths | Injuries | Missing | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 162[nb 1] | 137[nb 1] | 22[nb 1] | $317 million |
| China | 7 | Unknown | 1 | $32.3 million |
| Vietnam | 9 | 14 | Unknown | $55.3 million |
| Thailand | 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total | 179 | 151 | 23 | $405 million |
Despite passing over Northern Luzon, the combination of Trami and the enhancedsouthwest monsoon caused the heaviest rain to fall in areas farther south of the storm. This ultimately brought massive, devastating flooding to theBicol Region andCalabarzon, where daily precipitation totals exceeded 300 mm (12 in) between October 22 to October 24.[89]
As a result, landslides were reported inBato, Catanduanes,[90] and heavy flooding also ensued in Albay,[91] where 413 mm (16.3 in) of rain fell within 17 hours, the highest sinceTyphoon Durian (Reming) in 2006,[92] and the equivalent of two months of average precipitation.[93] InDaet, Camarines Norte, PAGASA recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall since the 1920s, with Trami dumping 528.5 mm (20.81 in) of rain and surpassing the previous record of 507.5 mm (19.98 in) set in December 2000.[94] Officials in Naga said that around 700 mm (28 in) of rain fell on the city, equivalent to 2.5 months of average precipitation, causing floods from theBicol River basin that affected 30% of its territory and 70% of its population.[95] Trami brought torrential rainfall over a 24-hour period, leading to what could be considered the worst flooding in the Bicol Region since 1969.[96] Heavy rains were reported in the Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon due to the storm'strough.[97] InBacolod, over 281 residents from two barangays were evacuated due toflash floods triggered by heavy rains from the storm,[98] while 316 families were evacuated inNegros Occidental.[65] Trami also caused flooding inSorsogon,Catanduanes, andNorthern Samar.[99] Heavy rains from Trami have caused flash floods in several regions within the provinces ofMaguindanao del Sur,Maguindanao del Norte, andSultan Kudarat.[100] Nearly all ofNaga, Camarines Sur was submerged in floodwaters reaching up to 1.8 m (6 ft),[101] leading to forced evacuations after theNaga River reached critical level.[102] Astorm surge inundated sixbarangays inLingayen, Pangasinan.[103] Trami causedBatangas province to experience precipitation equivalent to "two months' worth of rain," totaling 391.3 mm (15.41 in), on October 24–25.[104] At least 6,034 people were evacuated in the province, while the Batangas Provincial Hospital inLemery halted patient admissions after floodwaters entered its wards and emergency room,[105] and a landslide occurred inTalisay, resulting in 20 fatalities.[106] Water levels in towns alongTaal Lake increased by 3 ft 3 in (1 m),[107] while parts ofBulacan were submerged in up to 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m) of water.[108]
| Region | Deaths | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabarzon | 74 | [109] | |||
| Bicol Region | 66 | [109] | |||
| Central Visayas | 5 | [109] | |||
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 4 | [109] | |||
| Eastern Visayas | 3 | [109] | |||
| Cordillera Region | 3 | [109] | |||
| Central Luzon | 2 | [109] | |||
| Northern Mindanao | 1 | [109] | |||
| Cagayan Valley | 1 | [109] | |||
| Total | 159 | ||||
A person was reported missing after theirbanca broke down in the waters nearMerida, Leyte,[110] while his two companions were rescued inPilar, Cebu.[59] Another person died in the sinking of a banca inObando, Bulacan, while nine others were rescued.[111] A portion of theMaharlika Highway linking theSouthern Tagalog and Bicol Regions was blocked by floods inLopez, Quezon.[112] Landslides blocked roads inSan Mariano, Isabela[113] andCalanasan,Apayao, while strong winds were experienced inLaoag,Ilocos Norte, and heavy rainfall and flooding were reported inPili, Camarines Sur.[114] Severalpower lines in Luzon and the Visayas were disconnected, as determined by theNational Grid Corporation of the Philippines.[115] InDolores, Eastern Samar, strong winds nearly toppled several trees, and schools inJipapad were flooded.[116] InGuinobatan, Albay, some roads in the area were impassable due to alahar flow from Mayon Volcano.[117] At least three villages were partially covered by lahar from Mayon Volcano after heavy rainfall from Trami.[118] Fifty houses were destroyed by strong waves inSibuco,Zamboanga del Norte,[65] while several cottages were also destroyed along the coast ofSan Juan, La Union.[119] InSurigao City, ten houses were destroyed along with hundreds of cottages by waves with a height of up to 3.0 m (10 ft).[120] TwoBicol University campuses sustained major damage to fields, windows, and other important parts,[121] whileNaga Cathedral was submerged in floodwaters reaching waist levels.[122] Multiple places across Bicol sustained chest-high flood waters, with multiple calls for help.[123] InBula, Camarines Sur, trapped residents accused private rescuers of charging fees of up to ₱5,000 (US$101.52) before they could be evacuated by boat.[124]Globe Telecom reported outages affecting 75% to 92% of customers in Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Camarines Norte.[125]
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InQuezon, floods reached a depth of 3.0 m (10 ft).[126] A total of 101,148 people were displaced in Camarines Sur alone,[127][128] while 17,000 were displaced in Albay[129] and 11,000 in Quezon.[130] Sixty people were evacuated inPalanan, while 316 were evacuated from the coast nearDivilacan.[131] More than 3,800 people were evacuated inCagayan,[132] while 1,438 were evacuated inIlagan. A landslide partially blocked a section of theNueva Vizcaya-Benguet road inKayapa.[133] InTuguegarao, around 3,230 ha (8,000 acres) of crops were destroyed.[134] Around 1,104 people were evacuated inRizal.[135] At least seven houses onApo Island inDauin, Negros Oriental, were destroyed by strong winds and massive waves.[136] 84 houses in Catanduanes, Masbate and Camarines Norte were destroyed while 857 others were damaged.[127] At least four houses inSagay, Camiguin and three others inCagayan de Oro were also destroyed.[137] Some areas inMetro Manila experienced flooding as a result of the storm,[138] resulting in the evacuation of 588 people inMalabon and five families inMarikina.[139] A second alarm warning was raised in theMarikina River after its water level reached 16.8 m (55 ft).[140] Operations at theLRT Line 1 were partially disrupted by a tree that fell into the tracks.[141] InGeneral Luna, Quezon, the mayor described the floods as the worst to hit the town sinceTyphoon Angela (Rosing) in 1995.[142] Six bridges inIsabela and one inQuirino were rendered impassible due to increased water levels.[143][144] Two cargo vessels ran aground in thePort of Batangas,[145] while two others ran aground offMinglanilla,Cebu andSan Agustin, Romblon respectively. A dredger ran aground offBinmaley, Pangasinan.[146][147] The cargo vessel MVSta. Monica-A1, carrying ten crew and more than 100water buffaloes, went missing while seeking shelter from the storm betweenPalawan andOccidental Mindoro.[148]
As of December 5, 2024[update], theNational Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 9,652,607 people were affected, with 617,168 displaced from their homes, resulting from the combined effects of Trami andKong-rey (Leon) in 2024. Additionally, 370 cities experienced power outages, and 207,876 houses were damaged. Flooding continued to impact at least 839 areas across the country. The estimated damage to the agricultural sector was₱7.83 billion (US$135 million), with even higher losses in infrastructure, exceeding ₱10.6 billion (US$182 million). Overall damage was ₱18.4 billion (US$317 million). Telecommunications outages were reported in 65municipalities. More than 162 people died, 137 were injured, and 22 others were reported missing.[nb 1] The Bicol Region was most affected, accounting for 3,200,842 of the affected individuals, followed byCalabarzon with 1,351,515 people andCentral Luzon with 1,092,915. Ninety-eight seaports also suspended operations, while 869 sections of road and 113 bridges were rendered impassable. Additionally, 111,898.77 ha (276,507.9 acres) of agricultural land were affected.[109] ThePhilippine National Railways suspended services between Naga andLegazpi due to damaged inflicted on rolling stock and tracks.[149]
Trami's strong winds caused trees and billboards to fall inDa Nang,[150][151] while heavy rainfall inQuang Tri province resulted in severe flooding of several bridges and left 18,000 people without power.[152] InThua Thien-Hue, storm surges led to flooding in Phu Thuan Commune ofPhú Vang district.[153] The storm's heavy rain caused flooding in 326 houses and damaged nearly 1,269 ha (3,140 acres).[154] Rainfall across the country ranged from 200–400 mm (7.9–15.7 in) inHà Tĩnh,Quảng Ngãi,Binh Dinh, and the NorthernCentral Highlands,[155] while Da Nang,Quảng Ngãi andKon Tum received 70–150 mm (2.8–5.9 in).[156] At least eight people died due to the storm's impact in Quảng Bình and Thua Thien-Hue provinces,[154] while 14 others were injured.[154] Total damage in Quảng Bình Province reached 500 billionđồng (US$19.7 million),[157] including 400 billion đồng (US$15.8 million) inLệ Thủy District.[158] Total damage in Vietnam was estimated at 1.345 trillion dong (US$55.3 million, 2024 USD) in the final report.[159]
In Thailand, flooding was reported inBang Sai District,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, where the body of an elderly man was found.[160] In China, at least seven people were reported dead, and one was missing after heavy rainfall from Trami affected many parts ofHainan.[81] InHainan Province inSouth China, 93,000 people were affected, 26,000 people were evacuated and 2,000 ha (4,900 acres) of crops were affected, with a direct economic loss of 230 millionyuan (US$32.3 million).[161]
| Rank | Storm | Season | Damage | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHP | USD | ||||
| 1 | Yolanda (Haiyan) | 2013 | ₱95.5 billion | $2.15 billion | [162] |
| 2 | Odette (Rai) | 2021 | ₱51.7 billion | $1.01 billion | [163] |
| 3 | Glenda (Rammasun) | 2014 | ₱38.6 billion | $771 million | [164] |
| 4 | Pablo (Bopha) | 2012 | ₱36.9 billion | $724 million | [165] |
| 5 | Ompong (Mangkhut) | 2018 | ₱33.9 billion | $627 million | [166] |
| 6 | Pepeng (Parma) | 2009 | ₱27.3 billion | $591 million | [167] |
| 7 | Ulysses (Vamco) | 2020 | ₱20.2 billion | $420 million | [168] |
| 8 | Kristine (Trami) | 2024 | ₱18.4 billion | $373 million | [109] |
| 9 | Rolly (Goni) | 2020 | ₱17.9 billion | $371 million | [168] |
| 10 | Egay (Doksuri) | 2023 | ₱14.8 billion | $267 million | [169] |
The local government unit of Naga and former Vice PresidentLeni Robredo urgently appealed for trucks, pump boats, and other resources to assist in rescuing flood victims affected by Trami.[170] Robredo mobilized herAngat Buhay Foundation to support the residents of Naga.[171] PresidentBongbong Marcos announced that the government would extend all support to Naga and other regions in Camarines Sur impacted by Trami.[172] Marcos announced that sites under theEnhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement across the country would be used for relief and rescue efforts in areas affected by Trami.[173] On October 25, Marcos conducted aerial inspections inMetro Manila,Laguna,Batangas andCavite.[174] House SpeakerMartin Romualdez coordinated the request for the immediate release of ₱390 million (US$7.92 million) in cash aid, to be distributed to those affected by the storm.[175] TheOffice of the Vice President commenced delivering assistance and relief operations to residents severely impacted by Trami.[176] TheDepartment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that it delivered over ₱55.2 million (US$1.12 million) in humanitarian aid to families impacted by the storm.[177] According to the NDRRMC, astate of calamity was declared in 256 cities and municipalities due to the severe impact of the storm.[109] A price freeze was issued in areas placed under a state of calamity following the storm, covering important and local goods.[178] TheEnergy Regulatory Commission also ordered energy firms to suspend the disconnection of customers from the electrical grid and implement flexible bills payment schemes in affected areas until December 2024.[179] TheDepartment of Education announced that it would roll out the Dynamic Learning Program in November to address learning loss caused by class disruptions from Trami.[180] TheMetropolitan Manila Development Authority deployed clearing and search-and-rescue teams to assist areas in the Bicol Region affected by heavy rains and floods from Trami,[181] while thePhilippine Red Cross prepared to dispatch a water tanker and a food truck to Albay.[182] The Quezon City government committed ₱10 million (US$203,045.69) in aid to assist nine local government units in the Bicol Region that were severely impacted by Trami.[183]
ThePhilippine Basketball Association announced that proceeds from the first game of the2024 PBA Governors' Cup finals, scheduled for October 27, would be donated to help victims of Trami.[184] Additionally, thePinoy pop music groupsBini andSB19 launched a donation drive to support those affected.[185][186] Bini announced that ₱1 million (US$20,304.57) from theirGrand Biniverse concert ticket sales would be donated to ABS-CBN Foundation'sSagip Kapamilya[a] program to support relief efforts for the victims of Trami.[187]Toyota Motor Philippines committed ₱5 million (US$101,522.84) to the national government to support relief efforts for Trami victims,[188] while theACT-CIS Partylist donated 2,000 sacks of rice and ₱1 million (US$20,304.57) in financial assistance to those impacted by the storm.[189] The city government ofBacolod extended the official celebrations for theMassKara Festival to October 31 from its initial conclusion date of October 27 to help businesses recoup losses incurred due to the storm's effects.[190] On October 29, aPhilippine Army unit conducting relief operations inPio Duran, Albay, was ambushed by suspectedNew People's Army rebels, injuring a soldier.[191] Three vessels from thePhilippine Coast Guard—BRPCabra,BRPMalabrigo, andBRPMalapascua—were deployed to carry roughly 9,000 boxes of relief goods.[192] TheNational Housing Authority was enforcing a one-month moratorium on housing amortization for borrowers impacted by Trami.[193] On November 2, President Bongbong Marcos declared that November 4 would be aday of national mourning for the victims of Trami.[194] On that day, Marcos personally attended ceremonies for the victims inTalisay, Batangas.[195] During the 11th anniversary ofTyphoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Marcos emphasized the importance of avoiding complacency in disaster preparedness, noting that the country is still recovering from Trami.[196] Before Trami struck, the Philippines had already been affected by five other tropical cyclones—Typhoon Kong-rey (Leon),Typhoon Yinxing (Marce),Typhoon Toraji (Nika),Typhoon Usagi (Ofel), andTyphoon Man-yi (Pepito), which occurred in October and November.[197]
A study byWorld Weather Attribution in December 2024 examined the impact of six consecutive typhoons that had affected Luzon between late October and November, including Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoons Kong-rey, Yinxing, Toraji and Usagi, Man-yi. Using statistical modeling, scientists projected that a 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) rise in sea surface temperatures would cause such an event to occur once every 15 years, with the likelihood increasing to every 12 years. They concluded thatclimate change has increased the probability of at least three Category 3–5 typhoons hitting the Philippines in a year.[198][199]
Citizens on social media demanded accountability from President Bongbong Marcos, who expressed feeling "a little helpless" and admitted that the government was unprepared to provide food for stranded passengers. DSWD SecretaryRex Gatchalian stated that the ready-to-eat food boxes for people stuck in seaports during a storm would be launched in November.[200]Anakbayan criticized the Marcos administration, theDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources, and the provincial government of Albay for their roles in the environmentally harmful practices driven by corporate interests.[201] CongressmanMiguel Luis Villafuerte was seen distributing cash to flood victims in Camarines Sur from a boat, prompting mixed reactions from the public and media. He also denied reports of being inSiargao during the storm, stating that he had returned to the province by October 21, whenBicol Region was placed in red alert status, a day before the massive flooding.[202][45]
ALockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft from theRepublic of Singapore Air Force and aEurocopter EC725 helicopter from theRoyal Malaysian Air Force arrived in the country to aid relief efforts following the storm's impact.[203] TheUnited States Agency for International Development mobilized 50 trucks to deliver family food packs and relief items to 425,000 affected individuals in Bicol, while Australia dispatched an emergency food truck to Camarines Sur to provide hot meals to displaced people.[204] The United States government provided ₱276 million (US$5.6 million) to support the Philippine government's response to Trami.[205][206] Brunei, through itsMinistry of Defence, deployedRoyal Brunei Armed Forces personnel usingC295MW aircraft andBlackhawk helicopters to support relief efforts in the Philippines and deliver essential supplies to hard-to-reach areas.[207] TheEuropean Union approved €1.5 million (US$1.77 million) in humanitarian aid to support those most affected by Trami in the Philippines.[208] TheTaipei Economic and Cultural Office announced a donation of ₱150,000 (US$3,045.69) and 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to the Philippine government for those impacted by the storm.[209] The South Korean government provided aid valued at ₱30 million (US$609,137.06) through theWorld Food Programme to assist those affected by Trami and other recent storms, including Kong-rey, Yinxing, Toraji, and Usagi.[210]
On February 20, 2025, PAGASA retired the nameKristine from its rotating naming lists after it caused over ₱1 billion in damage and extensive loss of life. It will never be used again as a typhoon name within thePhilippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It will be replaced withKidul — Kalinga god of thunder — for the 2028 season.[211]
At their 57th Session in February 2025, the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee announced that the nameTrami, along with eight others, would be retired from the naming lists for the Western Pacific.[212]
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