Manila tornado

The Manila tornado was a weak tornado that hit Manila in the Philippines on 4:30 pm Philippine Time on August 14, 2016 amid the southwest monsoon floods and heavy rains that hit the island of Luzon in the Philippines. This was only the second time in recorded history that a tornado struck Manila, the capital of the Philippines and was caused by a severe thunderstorm in Manila Bay. The tornado affected in the cities of Manila and Quezon City. The most destructive impact of the tornado was in the southern part of Metro Manila.[1][2][3]

Manila tornado
EF1 tornado
Formed4:30pm, August 14, 2016
Max. rating1EF1 tornado
Damage200 houses
Casualties0 fatalities; approximately 2 injuries
Areas affectedQuezon City

1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

Supply

The water and electricity supply of the barangays in Quezon City, were shut down due to the attack of tornado. More electric lines were damaged during the blast.

Aftermath

More than 200 houses were damaged and two people were injured. The tornado formed at the time of 4:25 pm in Baseco Tondo Compound.

See also

References
  1. "Rare tornado tears through Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  2. "Tornado damages houses, downs power lines in Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  3. "Look: Tornado hits Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
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