Hydrometeorological Hazards

Hydrometeorological
Hazards
Hydrometeorological
Hazards
1. recognize signs of impending hydrometeorological hazards;
2. interpret different hydrometeorological hazard maps; and
3. use available tools for monitoring hydrometeorological
hazards.
Activity 1. Will it rain or not?
Analyze the scenarios given below. Suppose that you plan to go out for a
picnic. Write YES if the scenario shows that it will rain and NO if it will
not. Answer the guide questions that follow.
Hydrometeorological hazards are natural processes or phenomena that are of
atmospheric, hydrologic, or oceanographic. These hazards may cause the loss of
lives, damage to property, social and economic disruption, or environmental
degradation
Signs of impending hydrometeorological hazard
A typhoon is a violent tropical cyclone that forms over

warm waters, North of the equator in the Western Pacific
Ocean. It contains winds rotating counterclockwise, with
a speed of 118-220 kilometers per hour. It could also
develop into a super typhoon if the wind speed exceeds
220 kilometers per hour
Typhoon
Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm is a small-scale storm accompanied by
lightning and thunder. A typical thunderstorm only lasts
about 30 minutes to an hour and may cover an area as
small as 5 kilometers in diameter.
Thunderstorm
The impending signs of a thunderstorm
1. system of cumulonimbus clouds – unequal heating of
the Earth’s surface cause the upward movement of moist
air, forming a tower of cumulonimbus clouds that
continuously accumulate in the sky, signaling an incoming
thunderstorm
2. the sky turns dark – the cumulonimbus clouds filled with

water droplets serve as a barrier for sunlight. The sky
darkens with a greyish tint or may also have hues of green,
yellow, or violet. As clouds start to have dark bases, they
may be in the process of becoming thunderstorm clouds.
3. lightning and thunder– flashes of lightning followed by thunder may

be observed. This may occur even before the rain falls. In some cases,
thunder that follows the lightning is inaudible which could mean that
the thunderstorm is approaching or forming from a distance. As the
atmosphere is becoming electrically charged, a radio static may also be
experienced.
4. gusts of wind and change in wind direction – Figure 1

shows downdrafts which are rapidly descending air
columns. Downbursts descend even faster and maybe as
strong as a tornado.
Storm surge
Storm surge is a rapid rise of seawater above normal sea level on
the coast, generated by strong winds brought about by typhoons and
thunderstorms. This means that the impending signs of storm surge
are similar to that of the two aforementioned hazards.
Unlike a tsunami that has visual signs such as receding water

level, a storm surge is a rather fast and unexpected hazard that can
sneak in anytime during a storm. It is advised that residents of low-
lying coastal areas should evacuate upon observing signs of an
incoming storm.
Flood and Flashflood
The flood occurs when land areas which are normally not covered with water
are being submerged, often after heavy and continuous rainfall
The impending signs of the flood are similar to that of typhoons or
thunderstorms as they are usually accompanied by rain. People should also
watch out for overflowing water from manholes as this could mean that the
area may be flooded soon.
Flashflood is a flood characterized by a raging current that occurs when the

water level rises due to heavy rainfall. Unlike flood, flashflood lasts from a
few minutes to a few hours only. The impending signs of a flashflood include
the following:
The impending signs of a flashflood include the following:
1. weather forecasts typhoon or thunderstorm – they may bring intense

and prolonged rainfall.
2. water collecting in puddles and rapidly rising water – this could
mean that
the ground is saturated with water and flooding may follow.
3. muddy water – this may mean that calm water has been disturbed
and the dirt has mixed with the water.
The impending signs of a flashflood include the following:
4. roaring sound from upstream – this may be from stones,

branches, or logs being carried in the water.
5. floating debris in water – twigs, leaves, and sticks may be

from bigger branches and logs carried by the water
Activity
Directions: Analyze the given situations or events. Write the
hydrometeorological hazard that you can associate with these
situations. Choose from the list of hydrometeorological
hazards in the box below. You may have more than one
answer for each item.
Activity 3. Watch out! Directions: The signs of an approaching
thunderstorm can be seen, heard, and felt by anyone. They
can also be detected by meteorologists. Write the signs of an
impending thunderstorm in the appropriate column.
Hydrometeorological hazard maps
A hydrometeorological hazard map is a guide that

highlights areas that are vulnerable to potential hazards like
storm surge, typhoon, and flood.
They are created to identify the areas that are prone to or
affected these hydrometeorological
hazards.
Tools for Monitoring Hydrometeorological Hazards
Activity 4. Flood risk
Directions: Study the flood hazard map of Metro Manila below and
answer the questions that follow.
Activity 4. Flood risk
Answer the questions:
1. According to the hazard map, which localities would be

affected as a whole by flooding?
2. What measures can be done by these localities to address this
concern?
Assignment:
Make a flood hazard map of your barangay.

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A typhoon is a violent tropical cyclone that forms over

2. the sky turns dark – the cumulonimbus clouds filled with

3. lightning and thunder– flashes of lightning followed by thunder may

4. gusts of wind and change in wind direction – Figure 1

Unlike a tsunami that has visual signs such as receding water

Flashflood is a flood characterized by a raging current that occurs when the

1. weather forecasts typhoon or thunderstorm – they may bring intense

4. roaring sound from upstream – this may be from stones,

5. floating debris in water – twigs, leaves, and sticks may be

A hydrometeorological hazard map is a guide that

1. According to the hazard map, which localities would be

Make a flood hazard map of your barangay.

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