Overview of Tropical Cyclone in December 2023

One tropical cyclone occurred over the western North Pacific in December 2023.

Jelawat formed as a tropical depression over the western North Pacific about 1 400 km southeast of Manila in the small hours on 17 December and moved westwards towards the southern part of the Philippines. Jelawat attained its peak intensity with an estimated maximum sustained wind of 55 km/h near its centre that morning. Jelawat moved into Mindanao of the Philippines the next day. Finally, it degenerated into an area of low pressure over the region in the small hours on 19 December.

According to press reports, at least one person was found missing in the Philippines during the passage of Jelawat. Several houses were damaged and electricity supply was disrupted in many towns. More than 11 000 people needed to be evacuated.