MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration “PAGASA” announced the list of possible Tropical Cyclones in 2024 that will enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).
Philippines is prone to typhoon due to its location in the Northwestern Pacific Basin, Philippines average 20 cyclones each year.
PAGASA used these names in a 4 year cycle for instance the list of names below will be also used in the year 2028, 2032, 2036, 2040,2044 and so on.
- Aghon
- Butchoy
- Carina
- Dindo
- Enteng
- Ferdie
- Gener
- Helen
- Igme
- Julian
- Kristine
- Leon
- Marce
- Nika
- Ofel
- Pepito
- Querubin
- Romina
- Siony
- Tonyo
- Upang
- Vicky
- Warren
- Yoyong
- Zosimo
Each year contains about 25 tropical cyclone names, PAGASA also listed 10 extra names in case all 25 Tropical Cyclones already used.
- Alakdan
- Baldo
- Clara
- Dencio
- Estong
- Felipe
- Gomer
- Heling
- Ismael
- Julio
Vulnerable places usually hit by Typhoon are Zambales, Catanduanes, Eastern Samar, Aurora, Northern Samar, Ilocos Sur, Mindoro, Pangasinan.