Typhoon Megi in the Philippines

Typhoon Megi (locally named Juan) made landfall as a category 5 typhoon in the mountain range of sierra Madre, Isabella Province, Cagayan region (Region II) at 11:25 am on 18 October 2010. At least 10 people have been killed in the Philippines by the typhoon which hit the north of the country. Communication channels have been cut and access prevented due to stormy weather and roads blocked by small landslides.

Typhoon Megi weakened after landfall and made a West-South-West path across northern Luzon Island at 19km per hour.

Type of event
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Location of event
Philippines
Date of Charter Activation
2010-10-20
Time of Charter Activation
11:00
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
UNITAR/UNOSAT
Activation ID
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Project Management
UNITAR
Value Adding
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