The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has expressed concern over the unusual frequency of storms in the West Pacific, particularly in the Philippines.
NASA noted that the typical typhoon season in the West Pacific occurs only in May and October.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed that the consecutive arrival of storms in the Pacific Ocean, especially affecting the Philippines, marks a historic first since 1951.
Recently, typhoons like ‘Marce’ struck the Philippines on November 7, and just four days later, Typhoon ‘Nika’ made landfall, causing damage in Aurora province.
On Thursday of the same week, Typhoon ‘Ofel’ also made landfall, prompting the evacuation of thousands in Northern Luzon.
The state weather bureau has also reported the entry of Typhoon ‘Pepito,’ which is expected to affect Bicol, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila, with the possibility of it strengthening into a super typhoon.
According to a United Nations assessment report, over 207,000 homes have been damaged by the series of storms that have passed through the Philippines, leaving around 700,000 people still in evacuation centers.