Typhoon Ketsana

Typhoon Ketsana, also known locally as Ondoy, was a powerful tropical storm that struck Southeast Asia in September 2009. Originating in the Pacific Ocean, it rapidly intensified before making landfall in the Philippines, causing severe flooding due to heavy rains and strong winds. The floodwaters overwhelmed urban and rural areas, leading to widespread damage, displacement, and loss of life. Ketsana highlighted the vulnerability of communities to intense storms and underscored the importance of disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure in cyclone-prone regions.