YOLANDA, ODETTE AND UWAN

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Comparing the Strength of Super Typhoons: Yolanda, Odette, and Uwan

Super Typhoons Yolanda (Haiyan, 2013), Odette (Rai, 2021), and Uwan (2025) are among the strongest tropical cyclones to ever hit the Philippines. Yolanda reached peak winds of 315 km/h, making it one of the most powerful storms ever recorded globally, causing catastrophic damage in Eastern Visayas. Odette, though slightly weaker, still had sustained winds of 195 km/h and intensified quickly before landfall, devastating the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Uwan,185–205 km/h (115–127 mph)
 a more recent storm, strengthened rapidly due to favorable warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear, reaching super typhoon status, with significant rainfall and flooding across affected areas.

While all three typhoons share the “super typhoon” classification, their intensity, wind speed, and socio-environmental impacts differ. Yolanda was unprecedented in strength, Odette was notable for its rapid intensification, and Uwan demonstrated how climate factors may contribute to stronger storms over time. Understanding these differences helps in disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and climate resilience education.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Information is based on historical meteorological data and recent storm reports.
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) – 2013

Peak sustained winds: ~315 km/h (195 mph)

Category: Super Typhoon (equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane)

Pressure: ~895 hPa (one of the lowest recorded)

Impact: Catastrophic, especially in Eastern Visayas; strongest typhoon to make landfall in recorded history.

Typhoon Odette (Rai) – 2021

Peak sustained winds: ~195 km/h (120 mph)

Category: Super Typhoon

Pressure: ~915 hPa

Impact: Severe damage in Visayas and Mindanao; rapid intensification before landfall.

Typhoon Uwan – 2025 (recent storm, still verified from reports)

Peak sustained winds: ~185–205 km/h (115–127 mph)

Category: Super Typhoon

Impact: Heavy rainfall, flooding, and wind damage across affected regions; intensified due to warm sea surface temperatures.

Summary: Yolanda was by far the strongest in terms of wind speed and pressure, Odette had rapid intensification but slightly weaker winds, and Uwan, while strong, is slightly below Yolanda in peak intensity.

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