Typhoon Kammuri (2019) facts for kids

Typhoon Kammuri seen from space.

The path of Typhoon Kammuri.

Typhoon Kammuri, also called Typhoon Tisoy in the Philippines, was a very strong tropical cyclone. It hit the Bicol Region in the Philippines in late 2019. A tropical cyclone is a big storm system that forms over warm ocean waters. It brings strong winds and heavy rain.

Kammuri started as a low pressure area on November 23, 2019. By November 25, it grew into a tropical depression. This is the first stage of a tropical cyclone. It began to form rainbands, which are lines of thunderstorms.

How Kammuri Grew Stronger

As Kammuri moved, it got stronger. It became a Category 1-equivalent storm. This means its winds were very fast. The storm then started moving towards the Philippines.

Before it reached land, Kammuri quickly became much more powerful. This is called "rapid intensification." It turned into a Category 4-equivalent storm. This is a very dangerous level for a typhoon.

When Kammuri Hit Land

Typhoon Kammuri made landfall in the Philippines. This happened near midnight on December 2, 2019. When a typhoon makes landfall, it means the center of the storm crosses over a coastline. This is when the strongest winds and heaviest rain hit the land.

Images for kids

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  Typhoon Kammuri crossing through the Philippines during the morning of December 3.

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  Typhoon Kammuri weakening on December 3.