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Searches for survivors by local government units began by April 12 for areas hit by landslides, but was hampered by the severe weather and unstable ground.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alota |first=Bobbie |title=Search for survivors in Baybay, Leyte barangays hit by landslides |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/828316/search-for-survivors-in-baybay-leyte-barangays-hit-by-landslides/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412095542/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/828316/search-for-survivors-in-baybay-leyte-barangays-hit-by-landslides/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=April 13, 2022 |editor-last=Petty |editor-first=Martin |title=Rescuers race to find survivors after 'Agaton' storm wreaks havoc |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/04/13/215099/rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-after-agaton-storm-wreaks-havoc/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413032113/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/04/13/215099/rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-after-agaton-storm-wreaks-havoc/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Philippine Red Cross]] also begun search and rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas in Leyte.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pagkalinawan |first=Allan Jr |title=Philippine Red Cross {{!}} Humanitarian Organization in the Philippines |url=https://redcross.org.ph/2022/04/11/philippine-red-cross-response-to-td-agaton-in-full-swing/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413032114/https://redcross.org.ph/2022/04/11/philippine-red-cross-response-to-td-agaton-in-full-swing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Survivors of landslides also began salvaging the remains of their houses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evite |first=Sharon |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Ilang landslide survivor sa Abuyog sinubukang isalba ang mga gamit |trans-title=Some landslide survivors of Abuyog try to salvage their belongings |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/14/22/landslide-survivors-sa-abuyog-sinubukang-isalba-ang-mga-gamit |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220419092803/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/14/22/landslide-survivors-sa-abuyog-sinubukang-isalba-ang-mga-gamit |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News }}</ref> 18 areas declared a state of calamity, including the entire province of [[Davao de Oro]].<ref name=":3" />
Searches for survivors by local government units began by April 12 for areas hit by landslides, but was hampered by the severe weather and unstable ground.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alota |first=Bobbie |title=Search for survivors in Baybay, Leyte barangays hit by landslides |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/828316/search-for-survivors-in-baybay-leyte-barangays-hit-by-landslides/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412095542/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/828316/search-for-survivors-in-baybay-leyte-barangays-hit-by-landslides/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Neil Jerome |date=April 13, 2022 |editor-last=Petty |editor-first=Martin |title=Rescuers race to find survivors after 'Agaton' storm wreaks havoc |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/04/13/215099/rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-after-agaton-storm-wreaks-havoc/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413032113/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2022/04/13/215099/rescuers-race-to-find-survivors-after-agaton-storm-wreaks-havoc/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Philippine Red Cross]] also begun search and rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas in Leyte.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pagkalinawan |first=Allan Jr |title=Philippine Red Cross {{!}} Humanitarian Organization in the Philippines |url=https://redcross.org.ph/2022/04/11/philippine-red-cross-response-to-td-agaton-in-full-swing/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413032114/https://redcross.org.ph/2022/04/11/philippine-red-cross-response-to-td-agaton-in-full-swing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Survivors of landslides also began salvaging the remains of their houses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evite |first=Sharon |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Ilang landslide survivor sa Abuyog sinubukang isalba ang mga gamit |trans-title=Some landslide survivors of Abuyog try to salvage their belongings |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/14/22/landslide-survivors-sa-abuyog-sinubukang-isalba-ang-mga-gamit |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220419092803/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/14/22/landslide-survivors-sa-abuyog-sinubukang-isalba-ang-mga-gamit |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News }}</ref> 18 areas declared a state of calamity, including the entire province of [[Davao de Oro]].<ref name=":3" />


The storm made its impact during the campaign period for the [[2022 Philippine general election]], wherein a resolution passed by the [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections]] (COMELEC) prohibited the release and expenditure of public funds for any government body or public official, limiting relief operations and the aid that could be immediately provided without the need for an appeal. In a televised interview, COMELEC commissioner George Garcia said that petitions from areas hit by Megi will be expedited.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rita |first=Joviland |title=Comelec can expedite spending ban exemption of Agaton-hit LGUs —commissioner |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828138/comelec-can-expedite-spending-ban-exemption-of-agaton-hit-lgus-commissioner/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411082551/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828138/comelec-can-expedite-spending-ban-exemption-of-agaton-hit-lgus-commissioner/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peralta-Malonzo |first=Third Anne |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Comelec to expedite election spending ban in Agaton-hit areas |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1926206/manila/local-news/comelec-to-expedite-election-spending-ban-in-agaton-hit-areas |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=SUNSTAR |language=English |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411073800/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1926206/manila/local-news/comelec-to-expedite-election-spending-ban-in-agaton-hit-areas |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Office of the Vice President of the Philippines|Office of the Vice President]] under presidential candidate [[Leni Robredo]], which was exempt from the prohibition,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rita |first=Joviland |title=Comelec bares decisions on some requests for spending ban exemption |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/826161/comelec-bares-decisions-on-requests-for-spending-ban-exemption/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324231706/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/826161/comelec-bares-decisions-on-requests-for-spending-ban-exemption/story/ |archive-date=March 24, 2022 |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> began coordinating with local government units and sent aid for affected communities on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panti |first=Llanesca |title=OVP dispatches aid to Agaton-hit communities in Visayas |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828141/ovp-dispatches-aid-to-agaton-hit-communities-in-visayas/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411064605/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828141/ovp-dispatches-aid-to-agaton-hit-communities-in-visayas/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Christia Marie |date=April 11, 2022 |title=OVP coordinating with LGUs of Agaton-hit areas |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581424/ovp-coordinating-with-lgus-of-agaton-hit-areas |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411072611/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581424/ovp-coordinating-with-lgus-of-agaton-hit-areas |url-status=live }}</ref> Distribution of relief packs were also facilitated through the DSWD, which was also exempt from the prohibition, instead of the local government units.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> The municipality of [[Guiuan]] announced the intent to file an appeal to the COMELEC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, presidential candidates [[Bongbong Marcos]] and [[Manny Pacquiao]] also requested exemptions from the prohibition in order to provide aid for affected areas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BusinessMirror |date=April 12, 2022 |title=UniTeam readies relief goods for 'Agaton' victims |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/04/12/uniteam-readies-relief-goods-for-agaton-victims/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412050028/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/04/12/uniteam-readies-relief-goods-for-agaton-victims/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacquiao to seek Comelec OK to send aid to 'Agaton'-hit communities |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/12/2174122/pacquiao-seek-comelec-ok-send-aid-agaton-hit-communities |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412113818/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/12/2174122/pacquiao-seek-comelec-ok-send-aid-agaton-hit-communities |url-status=live }}</ref>
The storm made its impact during the campaign period for the [[2022 Philippine general election]], wherein a resolution passed by the [[Commission on Elections (Philippines)|Commission on Elections]] (COMELEC) prohibited the release and expenditure of public funds for any government body or public official, limiting relief operations and the aid that could be immediately provided without the need for an appeal. In a televised interview, COMELEC commissioner George Garcia said that petitions from areas hit by Megi will be expedited.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rita |first=Joviland |title=Comelec can expedite spending ban exemption of Agaton-hit LGUs —commissioner |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828138/comelec-can-expedite-spending-ban-exemption-of-agaton-hit-lgus-commissioner/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411082551/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828138/comelec-can-expedite-spending-ban-exemption-of-agaton-hit-lgus-commissioner/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peralta-Malonzo |first=Third Anne |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Comelec to expedite election spending ban in Agaton-hit areas |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1926206/manila/local-news/comelec-to-expedite-election-spending-ban-in-agaton-hit-areas |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=SUNSTAR |language=English |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411073800/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1926206/manila/local-news/comelec-to-expedite-election-spending-ban-in-agaton-hit-areas |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Office of the Vice President of the Philippines|Office of the Vice President]] under presidential candidate [[Leni Robredo]], which was exempt from the prohibition,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rita |first=Joviland |title=Comelec bares decisions on some requests for spending ban exemption |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/826161/comelec-bares-decisions-on-requests-for-spending-ban-exemption/story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324231706/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/826161/comelec-bares-decisions-on-requests-for-spending-ban-exemption/story/ |archive-date=March 24, 2022 |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> began coordinating with local government units and sent aid for affected communities on April 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panti |first=Llanesca |title=OVP dispatches aid to Agaton-hit communities in Visayas |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828141/ovp-dispatches-aid-to-agaton-hit-communities-in-visayas/story/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411064605/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/828141/ovp-dispatches-aid-to-agaton-hit-communities-in-visayas/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Christia Marie |date=April 11, 2022 |title=OVP coordinating with LGUs of Agaton-hit areas |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581424/ovp-coordinating-with-lgus-of-agaton-hit-areas |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411072611/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581424/ovp-coordinating-with-lgus-of-agaton-hit-areas |url-status=live }}</ref> Distribution of relief packs were also facilitated through the DSWD, which was also exempt from the prohibition, instead of the local government units.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> The municipality of [[Guiuan]] announced the intent to file an appeal to the COMELEC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John Eric |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Comelec ban affects relief ops in Agaton-hit towns in Guian, says mayor |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083106/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1581822/comelec-ban-affects-relief-ops-in-agaton-hit-towns-in-guian-says-mayor |url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, presidential candidates [[Bongbong Marcos]] and [[Manny Pacquiao]] also stated the intent to file petitions for exemption in order to provide aid for affected areas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BusinessMirror |date=April 12, 2022 |title=UniTeam readies relief goods for 'Agaton' victims |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/04/12/uniteam-readies-relief-goods-for-agaton-victims/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412050028/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/04/12/uniteam-readies-relief-goods-for-agaton-victims/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacquiao to seek Comelec OK to send aid to 'Agaton'-hit communities |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/12/2174122/pacquiao-seek-comelec-ok-send-aid-agaton-hit-communities |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412113818/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/12/2174122/pacquiao-seek-comelec-ok-send-aid-agaton-hit-communities |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Meniano |first=Sarwell |title=Candidates told to seek permit in giving post-disaster aid |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1172691 |access-date=2022-04-22 |website=www.pna.gov.ph |language=en}}</ref>


Private individuals and organizations also began donation drives for the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 12, 2022 |title=#ReliefPH: Help communities affected by Tropical Depression Agaton |url=https://www.rappler.com/moveph/ways-help-communities-tropical-depression-agaton/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083318/https://www.rappler.com/moveph/ways-help-communities-tropical-depression-agaton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Volunteer organizations began relief operations, with some donation drives posted on social media under various hashtags.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robredo, volunteers send relief goods to Leyte amid 'Agaton' onslaught |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/11/robredo-volunteers-send-relief-goods-to-leyte-amid-agaton-onslaught/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411103614/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/11/robredo-volunteers-send-relief-goods-to-leyte-amid-agaton-onslaught/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci S. |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Rundown: Where to send donation for those affected by Tropical Depression 'Agaton' |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/04/12/215021/where-to-send-donation-tropical-depression-agaton/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412113737/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/04/12/215021/where-to-send-donation-tropical-depression-agaton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Reservist|Reservists]] were also deployed to assist with aid distribution and preparation and with search and retrieval efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Army troops, reservists step up assistance, disaster relief for Agaton victims |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/16/22/army-troops-reservists-step-up-agaton-relief |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220419135924/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/16/22/army-troops-reservists-step-up-agaton-relief |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2021 |website=ABS-CBN News }}</ref>
Private individuals and organizations also began donation drives for the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 12, 2022 |title=#ReliefPH: Help communities affected by Tropical Depression Agaton |url=https://www.rappler.com/moveph/ways-help-communities-tropical-depression-agaton/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412083318/https://www.rappler.com/moveph/ways-help-communities-tropical-depression-agaton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Volunteer organizations began relief operations, with some donation drives posted on social media under various hashtags.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robredo, volunteers send relief goods to Leyte amid 'Agaton' onslaught |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/11/robredo-volunteers-send-relief-goods-to-leyte-amid-agaton-onslaught/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411103614/https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/11/robredo-volunteers-send-relief-goods-to-leyte-amid-agaton-onslaught/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci S. |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Rundown: Where to send donation for those affected by Tropical Depression 'Agaton' |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/04/12/215021/where-to-send-donation-tropical-depression-agaton/ |access-date=April 13, 2022 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412113737/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/04/12/215021/where-to-send-donation-tropical-depression-agaton/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Reservist|Reservists]] were also deployed to assist with aid distribution and preparation and with search and retrieval efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Army troops, reservists step up assistance, disaster relief for Agaton victims |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/16/22/army-troops-reservists-step-up-agaton-relief |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220419135924/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/16/22/army-troops-reservists-step-up-agaton-relief |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2021 |website=ABS-CBN News }}</ref>

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This article is about the 2022 tropical storm. For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Megi and Tropical Storm Agaton.
Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton)
Tropical storm (JMA scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Tropical Storm Megi over the Philippines during the morning of April 10.
FormedApril 8, 2022
DissipatedApril 13, 2022
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 65 km/h (40 mph)
1-minute sustained: 75 km/h (45 mph)
Lowest pressure998 hPa (mbar); 29.47 inHg
Fatalities178 total, 111 missing
Damage> $85.2 million (2022 USD)
Areas affectedPhilippines
Part of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season

Tropical Storm Megi, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Agaton, was a weak but deadly tropical cyclone that impacted the Philippines in April 2022. It is the third tropical depression, and the second tropical storm of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season. Megi originated from an area of convection in the Philippine Sea where it slowly tracked northwestward into the Leyte Gulf where it remained almost stationary, slowly tracking to the east. Megi made two landfalls, one in Calicoan Island in Guiuan, and another in Basey, Samar. It continued to track southwestward and reentered the Philippine Sea before dissipating.

Heavy rains and gales led to the sinking of two ships. Major landslides pushed mud over villages in Leyte, burying around 210 houses. As of April 22, 2022, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported 178 deaths, 111 missing, and 8 injured. The Department of Agriculture estimates worth ₱2.98 billion in agricultural damages, and the Department of Public Works and Highways estimates worth ₱1.45 billion in infrastructural damages, for a total of ₱4.43 billion (US$85.2 million). These currently differ from the damages reported by the NDRRMC, which remain at ₱265 million (US$5.09 million).

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression
A satellite loop of Tropical Storms Malakas and Megi on April 9–10.

On April 8, a tropical disturbance developed near 10°42′N 127°06′E / 10.7°N 127.1°E / 10.7; 127.1, around 359 nautical miles (665 km; 413 mi) west-northwest of Palau.[1] The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) began tracking the disturbance as a tropical depression later that day.[2] Around the same time, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the system had developed into a tropical depression, was named Agaton by the agency.[3] The PAGASA began issuing Tropical Cyclone Bulletins (TCBs) for the storm later that day.[4]

On April 9, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) later issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) for the system.[5] The system's broad low-level circulation center further consolidated and by 03:00 UTC, the agency upgraded it to a tropical depression and assigned it the designation 03W.[6][7]

Prior to and in the early hours of April 10, the JMA, JTWC, and PAGASA upgraded the system to a tropical storm, with the JMA assigning the name Megi for the storm.[8][9][10] Although the environment's conditions were generally favorable for development, the system only maintained its strength across the day as it began interacting with land.[11]

Megi made its first landfall over Calicoan Island, Guiuan at 07:30 PHT on April 10 (23:30 UTC, April 9).[12] Weak steering winds made the storm almost stationary over the Leyte Gulf while maintaining its 35-knot (65 km/h; 40 mph) winds near its center.[13][14] The limited development prompted downgrades of the system to a tropical depression by the JTWC on 21:00 UTC, and by the PAGASA on 08:00 PHT (00:00 UTC) on April 11.[15] After a few hours of slow, northwestward movement, the storm made its second landfall over Basey, Samar around 16:00 PHT (08:00 UTC).[16][17] Shortly after, the JTWC issued its final warning for the storm.[18]

Megi continued to slowly meander the Leyte–Samar area, driven by conflicting trade winds and westerlies.[17][19] As the storm further deteriorated under the influence of land, the JMA issued its final advisory for the storm at 06:00 UTC on April 12.[20] The PAGASA also issued its final bulletin for the storm soon after as it further weakened into a low-pressure area.[21] Megi continued to track southeastward and reentered the Philippine Sea around 18:00 UTC.[22] The JMA continued to monitor the system until it was last noted at 06:00 UTC on April 13.[23]

Preparations

Upon Megi's developing into a tropical depression, the PAGASA immediately began issuing Signal No. 1 warnings over Eastern Samar, Siargao, and the Bucas Grande and Dinagat Islands.[4] The agency also began raising Signal No. 2 warnings and expanded its bubble of areas under Signal No. 1 after it developed into a tropical storm.[24] Classes and work in Danao, Cebu were suspended as early as April 10.[25]

On April 11, classes in Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue, Talisay, Carcar, and Tacloban were all suspended.[26] Classes were also suspended in the entire province of Southern Leyte and in parts of Negros Occidental.[27] Cebu City and Tacloban also suspended work in both government and private sectors, and began evacuating residents near rivers and shorelines.[26][28][29] The Department of Foreign Affairs suspended operations for two of their consular offices in the affected areas.[30][31] According to the NDRRMC, 33,443 people were preemptively evacuated.[32]

PLDT and Globe Telecom, both Philippine telecommunications companies, prepared free calling and charging stations ahead of the storm.[33][34][35] On April 12, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that it had prepared ₱13.2 million (US$254,049) worth of family food packs, with an additional ₱26.7 million (US$513,462) worth of non-food items.[36]

Impact

Aerial photo shows a landslide in Baybay, Leyte.

Most of Megi's damages were concentrated in the Visayas region, where the storm lingered for most of its lifespan. Persistent heavy rains, flash flooding, and strong winds led to widespread floods and landslides across the two regions. Some of the areas affected by Megi were recently hit by Typhoon Rai, and were only beginning to recover prior to Megi's impact.[37]

On April 10, heavy waves tipped over a roll-on/roll-off vessel in San Francisco, Cebu, causing it to sink, and also capsized a cargo vessel in Ormoc.[38][39][40] Travelers going home for Holy Week in Eastern and Central Visayas were stranded in ports due to the severe weather conditions.[41] A total of around 8,769 passengers were stranded in the western regions of the Philippines.[42] Power outages were reported in 76 cities and municipalities.[42] The outages also affected services for telecommunications companies in the area.[43] As of April 19, 2022, floods still persist in at least 116 areas across Visayas and Mindanao.[42]

The NDRRMC reported 2,081,011 affected people, 775,829 of which were displaced from their homes. The agency also reports a total 178 dead, 111 left missing, and 8 injured as of April 22, 2022.[42] In Baybay, the city reported a total of 101 deaths, 102 left missing, and 103 injured, with a landslide covering an entire barangay of 210 households in mud.[44][45] In Pilar, Abuyog, 26 people were killed, 96 were injured, 150 were left missing, and 80 percent of houses were buried.[46][47][48] The Ministry of Social Services and Development in the Bangsamoro reported at least 136,000 affected people in the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area (geographically in Cotabato).[49]

Agricultural damages are estimated by the NDRRMC at ₱257 million, with infrastructural damages estimated at ₱6.95 million. In addition, 11,279 houses were damaged (with 760 houses totally destroyed), causing an additional estimated ₱709,500 in damages. In total, the NDRRMC estimates at least ₱265 million (US$5.09 million) in damages due to Megi.[42] The Department of Agriculture estimates a higher damage toll for the agricultural sector, reaching over ₱2.98 billion.[50] The Department of Public Works and Highways also reports a higher damage to infrastructure; estimating around ₱1.45 billion, for a total of ₱4.43 billion (US$85.2 million) in damages.[51]

Aftermath

A flooded school in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on the aftermath of Tropical Storm Megi

Searches for survivors by local government units began by April 12 for areas hit by landslides, but was hampered by the severe weather and unstable ground.[44][52][53] The Philippine Red Cross also begun search and rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas in Leyte.[54] Survivors of landslides also began salvaging the remains of their houses.[55] 18 areas declared a state of calamity, including the entire province of Davao de Oro.[42]

The storm made its impact during the campaign period for the 2022 Philippine general election, wherein a resolution passed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) prohibited the release and expenditure of public funds for any government body or public official, limiting relief operations and the aid that could be immediately provided without the need for an appeal. In a televised interview, COMELEC commissioner George Garcia said that petitions from areas hit by Megi will be expedited.[56][57][58] The Office of the Vice President under presidential candidate Leni Robredo, which was exempt from the prohibition,[59] began coordinating with local government units and sent aid for affected communities on April 11.[60][61] Distribution of relief packs were also facilitated through the DSWD, which was also exempt from the prohibition, instead of the local government units.[62] The municipality of Guiuan announced the intent to file an appeal to the COMELEC.[63] Additionally, presidential candidates Bongbong Marcos and Manny Pacquiao also stated the intent to file petitions for exemption in order to provide aid for affected areas.[64][65][66]

Private individuals and organizations also began donation drives for the affected areas.[67] Volunteer organizations began relief operations, with some donation drives posted on social media under various hashtags.[68][69] Reservists were also deployed to assist with aid distribution and preparation and with search and retrieval efforts.[70]

President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go visited Leyte and Capiz on April 15, where they performed aerial inspections of the landslide-hit areas and participated in the distribution of relief goods.[71][72] Duterte and Go also visited the Western Leyte Provincial Hospital to meet those injured by the storm.[73] In a press briefing held in Baybay, Duterte promised housing for victims after they have resettled, but mentioned that it would be a “a long, long process and not an easy one unless there’s a miracle.”[71]

The Department of Energy announced a 15-day price freeze for liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene products in areas under a state of calamity on April 14, but specifically allowed price rollbacks.[74][75][76] As of April 21, 2022, the NDRRMC reports that assistance and relief goods worth ₱64 million (US$1.23 million) have been distributed to affected families.[42]

International response

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian announced that China donated US$200,000 towards relief operations.[77]

See also

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