Manila tornado
| File:August 14 Manila Tornado.webp The tornado in Manila | |
| Formed | August 14, 2016 4:25 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 minutes |
| Dissipated | August 14, 2016 4:30 p.m. |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 1 |
| Damage | approximately 200 houses |
| Fatalities | 0 fatalities; approximately 2 injured |
| Areas affected | |
A rare tornado hit Metro Manila, Philippines at around 4:30 p.m., local time, on August 14, 2016, amid floods and heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, which affected the island of Luzon. This was the second time in recorded history that a tornado struck the metropolis. The tornado was caused by a severe thunderstorm in Manila Bay. The tornado affected the city of Manila and Quezon City.[1][2][3]
Tornado summary[edit]
The tornado formed at the time of 4:25 pm in Baseco Tondo Compound. More than 200 houses were damaged and two people were injured. The water and electricity supply of the barangays in Quezon City, were shut down due to the tornado. More electric lines were damaged during the blast. The Tornado swept through the cities of Manila and Quezon City, in the Philippines.The tornado was seen traveling towards the districts of Intramuros and Sampaloc, and then to Galas and New Manila in Quezon City. It toppled trees, electrical posts and destroyed property along its way. Among those hit and damaged was the National Press Club building in Intramuros. Parts of the glass staircase of the NPC was destroyed and as well as some of makeshift eateries in front. Several houses were reported damaged and a number of residents were injured in the Baseco compound in Tondo and at least 1,000 residents were evacuated from the tornado. The twister shattered the glass door of a 24-hour convenience store and toppled some trees on G. Tuazon Street.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Rare tornado tears through Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Tornado damages houses, downs power lines in Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Look: Tornado hits Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
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