Typhoon 🌪️

A typhoon is a powerful tropical cyclone that occurs mainly over the western Pacific Ocean. It is similar to a hurricane but forms in a different region.

Features

• Strong winds exceeding 119 km/h
• Heavy rainfall
• Flooding and storm surges

Formation

Typhoons form over warm ocean waters when moist air rises and begins to rotate, creating a low-pressure system.

Impacts

They can damage buildings, disrupt power supply, and threaten lives.

Preparedness

• Monitor weather forecasts
• Secure property
• Prepare an emergency kit