Tropical Storm Merbok (2004)

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  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
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Preparations and impact

Merbok affected the Philippines after Typhoon Muifa (2004) stalled near Luzon before hitting the area as a Category 1 typhoon. Violeta caused landslides across Northern and Central Luzon that destroyed over 330 houses across the region. [3] There were also reports of heavy flooding. The heaviest rainfall recorded was in Baler, peaking with 185.2 mm as the storm passed. Over 31 people died, and 187 were injured as a result of the storm. [4]

Aftermath and retirement

Tropical Storm Merbok (Violeta)
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Tropical Depression Violeta prior to strengthening to a tropical storm on November 22

Less than a week after, Tropical Depression Winnie further devastated the area, with the storm becoming the 6th deadliest tropical cyclone in the country.[ citation needed ]

Due to the extensive damage caused by the storm, the Philippine name Violeta was retired and was replaced by Vicky ; however, its international name, Merbok was not retired and was reused in subsequent seasons.[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. "2004 Annual Tropical Cyclone Report" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  2. "Tropical Cyclone Track". Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
  3. Agence France-Presse (December 10, 2004). "Philippine storms dead and missing toll nears 1,600". ReliefWeb. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
  4. Gary Padgett (March 27, 2005). "Monthly Tropical Weather Summary for November 2004". Typhoon 2000. Retrieved May 21, 2010.