Manila tornado
A rare EF1 tornado hit Metro Manila, Philippines at around 4:30 p.m., local time, on August 14, 2016, amid floods and heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, which affected the island of Luzon. This was the second time in recorded history that a tornado struck the metropolis. Caused by a severe thunderstorm in Manila Bay, The tornado affected the city of Manila and Quezon City.[1][2][3]
| EF1 tornado | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 4:30 p.m., August 14, 2016 |
| Max. rating1 | EF1 tornado |
| Fatalities | 0 fatalities; approximately 2 injuries |
| Damage | 200 houses |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 2016 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale | |
Tornado summary
The tornado formed at the time of 4:25 pm in Baseco Tondo Compound. More than 200 houses were damaged and two people were injured. The water and electricity supply of the barangays in Quezon City, were shut down due to the tornado. More electric lines were damaged during the blast.
References
- "Rare tornado tears through Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- "Tornado damages houses, downs power lines in Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- "Look: Tornado hits Manila". Retrieved August 17, 2016.
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