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Ondoy

Cat 2

KETSANA · 2009

KETSANA was a Category 2 tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines in 2009.

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Overall Impact

Casualties

464

Est. Damage

₱11.0 Billion

Affected Regions

Luzon

Affected Provinces

Metro ManilaRizalBulacanCaviteLagunaBatangasPampangaQuezon

PAGASA Signals

Metro Manila

TCWS #2

Rizal

TCWS #2

Bulacan

TCWS #2

Cavite

TCWS #1

Laguna

TCWS #1

Batangas

TCWS #1

Pampanga

TCWS #1

Notable Impacts

Over 450 mm (17.7 in) of rain fell in Metro Manila in 24 hours
80% of Metro Manila submerged in floodwaters
Worst flooding in Metro Manila since 1967
Over 4.9 million people affected across 29 provinces
Tacloban-like rescue operations needed in urban areas
Marikina River rose to 23.5 meters, 6 meters above critical level
Exposed severe lack of flood control infrastructure in Metro Manila
Led to creation of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards)