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Super Typhoon Rosal weakens into typhoon Thursday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal, internationally known as Champi, weakened into a typhoon Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, the state weather bureau reported. In its weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Rosal had slightly weakened as of 2 p.m. As of 3 p.m., Rosal was located 360 kilometers east

Published by Philippine Daily Inquirer

Where: Philippines

Exact coordinates

philippines: 12.880, 121.770

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  • Awaiting deadline 65% Landfall and Emergency Declaration

    Despite weakening, Rosal maintains sufficient intensity to make landfall on the eastern Philippines within 48 hours. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) declares a state of calamity in affected provinces as storm surges exceed safety thresholds, forcing the evacuation of over 100,000 residents.

    Watch for: NDRRMC declares a state of calamity in three or more provinces · Over 100,000 residents evacuated from coastal areas

  • Awaiting deadline 20% Rapid Dissipation at Sea

    Rosal encounters unfavorable wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures, causing it to dissipate into a tropical depression before reaching the Philippine landmass. No major landfall occurs, and emergency response teams stand down, though minor flooding from peripheral rainbands still affects Luzon.

    Watch for: Pagasa downgrades Rosal to a tropical depression · National government cancels all public holiday and work suspensions

  • Awaiting deadline 10% Unexpected Re-intensification

    Rosal passes over a pocket of exceptionally warm water, causing it to rapidly re-intensify back into a Super Typhoon within 24 hours. This surprises meteorologists, leading to a last-minute upgrade in warnings and a chaotic, rushed evacuation effort as the storm's eye approaches the coast with greater force than initially predicted.

    Watch for: Pagasa re-upgrades Rosal to a Super Typhoon · Mayor of a major coastal city orders immediate mandatory evacuation

  • Awaiting deadline 0% Scenario 4

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