Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (I.N. Trami)

Situation Report #1

October 24, 2024

8:00 AM

Initially classified as a tropical depression, it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on 21 October. By 22 October, it strengthened into a tropical storm, now designated as Tropical Cyclone “Kristine” I.N.Trami. By 2:00 PM 23 October, it has intensified as Severe Tropical Storm.

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the 11th tropical cyclone of 2024 in the Philippines, is impacting almost all of Luzon and the Visayas regions, along with some areas in Mindanao. The storm is moving towards Luzon, with potential landfall anticipated in Isabela or Aurora. However, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicates that adjustments to the forecast path of the storm remain possible.

The weather bureau reported that STS Kristine will gain strength prior to making landfall over Northern Luzon. The cyclone was located 390 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte, moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near its center and gusts reaching up to 90 km/h.

As of 23 October, a total of 26 areas have been placed under TCWS No.2 as it gets closer to the country’s landmass. In Luzon, provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija
and Tarlac. Northern portion of Zambales (Santa Cruz, Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig), the northern portion of Bulacan (Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Miguel, San Ildefonso) Northern portion of Quezon (General Nakar, Infanta) including Polillo IslandsCamarines Norte, Northern and eastern portions of Camarines Sur (Calabanga, Goa, Tigaon, Saglay, San Jose, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Siruma, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Caramoan), Catanduanes Eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, City of Tabaco, Malilipot, Malinao, Tiwi, Manito, Santo Domingo) Eastern portion of Sorsogon (Barcelona, Gubat, Prieto Diaz, City of Sorsogon) are under TCWS No. 2.

In Visayas, Northeastern portion of Northern Samar (Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Laoang, Catubig, Lapinig, Pambujan, San Roque) Northern portion of Eastern Samar (Jipapad, San Policarpo, Arteche)

“Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the localities where Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted,” according to Pagasa.

On 24 October, 12:30 AM, “KRISTINE” has made a landfall over Divilacan, Isabela. At 5:00 AM, “KRISTINE” gradually decelerates while moving Northwestward over Northern Luzon.

As of 8AM 24 October , 16 areas have been placed under TCWS No. 3 in Luzon: southern portion of Cagayan (Peñablanca, Tuguegarao City, Enrile, Solana, Iguig, Tuao), Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, the southern portion of Abra (Malibcong, Licuan-Baay, Sallapadan, Daguioman, Bucloc, Boliney, Tubo, Luba, Manabo, Bucay, Villaviciosa, Pilar, San Isidro, Peñarrubia), Benguet, the northern and central portions of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler), the northern portion of Nueva Ecija (Carranglan, Lupao, San Jose City, Pantabangan, Guimba, Santo Domingo, Talavera, Llanera, Rizal, Bongabon, Talugtug, Science City of Muñoz, Cuyapo, Nampicuan), the northern portion of Tarlac (Mayantoc, San Clemente, Camiling, Santa Ignacia, Gerona, Paniqui, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Ramos, Pura, Victoria), the northern portion of Zambales (Candelaria, Santa Cruz, Masinloc), Pangasinan, La Union, and the central and southern portions of Ilocos Sur (Cervantes, Quirino, Sigay, Suyo, Alilem, Sugpon, Tagudin, Santa Cruz, Salcedo, Gregorio del Pilar, San Emilio, Lidlidda, Burgos, San Esteban, Santiago, Banayoyo, Galimuyod, City of Candon, Santa Lucia, Nagbukel, Santa Maria, Narvacan). 19 areas are placed under TCWS No. 2 in Luzon: Ilocos Norte, the rest of Ilocos Sur, Apayao, the rest of Abra, the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the rest of Aurora, the rest of Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, the rest of Tarlac, Pampanga, the rest of Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, the northern and central portions of Quezon (Lucena City, Pagbilao, Infanta, Tiaong, San Antonio, Candelaria, Lucban, Sampaloc, Sariaya, City of Tayabas, Mauban, Dolores, General Nakar, Real) including Polillo Islands, and Lubang Island. 13 areas are placed under TCWS No. 1 in Luzon: Batanes, the rest of Quezon, the rest of Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, the northern portion of mainland Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Araceli, San Vicente, Dumaran, Roxas) including Calamian Islands and Cuyo Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands; and 10 areas in Visayas: Aklan, Capiz, Antique including Caluya Islands, Iloilo, Bantayan Islands, Northern Samar, the northern portion of Samar (Calbayog City, Santo Nino, Almagro, Tagapul-An, San Jorge, Matuguinao, Jiabong, Pagsanghan, City of Catbalogan, Gandara, Motiong, San Jose de Buan, Santa Margarita, Tarangnan, Daram, Zumarraga), Biliran, the northern portion of Eastern Samar (Maslog, Jipapad, Arteche, Oras, San Policarpo), and the northwestern portion of Leyte (Calubian, San Isidro).

Source: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Inquirer, NDRRMC

 

Affected Population

As of the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), more than 382,000 individuals nationwide are currently affected by Tropical Storm Kristine.

According to the situational report issued at 8 a.m., a total of 382,302 people, comprising approximately 77,910 families, have been impacted by the adverse weather conditions. Additionally, there has been one reported injury related to the storm. Of the total affected population, 12,698 individuals have been displaced. Among these, 12,334 are currently residing in 306 evacuation centers nationwide, while 364 individuals have sought shelter in alternative locations.

Today, Typhoon Kristine is battering the Bicol region, similar to Typhoon Enteng, which impacted farmers in early September. Once again, farmers are among the hardest hit by this latest storm.

As of now, there has been no significant government response or assistance for the farmers affected by Typhoon Kristine. The six provinces of Bicol are under Signal No. 1, except for Catanduanes, which is under Signal No. 2. Since yesterday, October 21, heavy rain has been affecting the entire region, intensifying today. Many areas are experiencing residential and agricultural flooding, with some locations suffering landslides and numerous roads becoming impassable. Several rivers are overflowing, and many light-material bridges have been damaged.

In Polangui, five barangays—Agos, Matacon, Balangibang, Kinale, and Ubaliw—are reporting up to 300 hectares of rice fields submerged. Some of these fields are expected to yield crops until November. Following Typhoon Enteng, damage to rice production in these areas reached nearly 90-100%. Similar devastation is anticipated for the remaining unharvested fields affected by the current storm, not only in these areas but across all regions impacted by Typhoon Kristine.

The towns surrounding Lake Bato and the Bicol River Basin, which serve as catch basins for Albay and Camarines Sur, are also experiencing flooding. Areas that were previously inundated during Typhoon Enteng are once again affected, with additional regions now under water.

Based on initial reports, the following areas are impacted by Typhoon Kristine:

Albay: Libon, Polangui, Pioduran, Jovellar, Manito, Tiwi, Sto. Domingo, Daraga, Legazpi City, Ligao.Sorsogon: Sorsogon City, Castilla, Donsol, Juban, Bulan.Camarines Sur: Bato, Nabua, Naga City, Milaor, San Fernando, Minalabac, Garchitorena, Camaligan, Calabanga, Magarao, Libmanan, Ocampo, Pili.Catanduanes: Virac, Bato, San Andres.

Farmers, fishermen, and other affected sectors are urgently calling for immediate government assistance for victims, particularly for those whose livelihoods depend on farming and fishing. They require aid, subsidies, and compensation for losses incurred due to the storm.

Source: National Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Council (NDRRMC), Inquirer, KMP BICOL

 

Emergency Response Efforts

1. CDRC along with the affected regional partners, continues to monitor the situation and has commenced issuing situation reports.
2. CDRC also facilitates SCLR Proposals to enable access of people’s organizations for provision of hot meals.

 

Resources Available

1. Standby emergency funds
2. Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse
3. Monetary and in-kind donations

 

Expressed Needs

1. Immediate Food Assistance such as water and food supplies.
2. Hygiene Kits
3. Over the counter medicines

 

Coordination

1. Regional Partners
2. People’s Organizations
3. 17 member organizations of the Citizens’ Disaster Response Network (CDRN) nationwide

 

Contacts

1. Rosalia “Ross” Singcol, Deputy Executive Director – rosssingcol@gmail.com – 09854359628
2. Glenn Latoza, Field Operations Department Head – fod.cdrc1984@gmail.com – 09662343358

https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone/severe-weather-bulletin