Severe Storms in the Philippines

When severe storms happen in the Philippines

November to February — North-east monsoon (amihan)

Cool, wet north-easterlies on the eastern seaboard. This season crosses the new year.

Emergency numbers — the Philippines

  • 911 — National emergency hotline
    Free, 24/7, run by the Emergency 911 National Office under the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Replaces the older local emergency numbers.

Verified 4 September 2026. Numbers change; check locally if this date is old.

Sources and update frequency for every figure on this page are listed on data sources, and the collection method on methodology.