Hydrometeorological

• Hydrometeorological hazard


  A hazard related to the occurrence and movement of water in the atmosphere
• The Philippines is located in the North Pacific Ocean where the greatest number of cyclones form
• An average of 22 cyclones a year
• About 19 enters the PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility)
• PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) issues warning only when it enters PAR
• Thunderstorm


  A storm with thunder and lightning, typically accompanied by rain or hail