September 1929 Philippines typhoon
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The September 1929 Philippines typhoon was a destructive tropical cyclone that killed over 200 individuals in the Philippine Islands during the 1929 Pacific typhoon season.[1] It was first noted on August 31 to the east of Manila while moving to the west. It then became a typhoon while turning to the west-northwest, hitting the Bicol Region while recording a minimum barometric pressure of 954.62 hPa early the next day on Polillo, Quezon. After crossing the archipelago, it turned to the northwest before dissipating through the weather maps on September 6.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 31, 1929 |
Dissipated | September 6, 1929 |
Unknown-strength storm | |
Lowest pressure | 954.62 hPa (mbar); 28.19 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 120 reported |
Missing | 210 |
Damage | >$800,000 (1929 USD) |
Areas affected | Philippine Islands, Republic of China |
Part of the 1929 Pacific typhoon season |
The damages caused by the typhoon were described as intensive. Strong winds and flash floods were seen in Infanta and Polillo, both in Tayabas (present-day Quezon Province), respectively. A dam also overflowed in the area, causing catastrophic damage. The fury of the storm was also experienced in the other parts of Luzon. The water supply in Manila was affected, causing a major crisis.[2] The typhoon also set a record for the ninth wettest tropical cyclone in the Philippines, which is recorded in Virac, Catanduanes. The numerical damages were estimated at $800,000, 1929 USD with 120 deaths and 210 missing.