The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) stated that four consecutive storms in the Western Pacific Ocean, hitting the Philippines, are "unusual." According to NASA, in November in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, four storms simultaneously existed — a first since record-keeping began in 1951. Only in 2024, 15 storms entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The last storm to enter the PAR was Typhoon Pepito at the time of writing this article. NASA noted that most storms usually occur between May and October, however, the typhoon season spans the entire year. The first storm to enter the PAR in November was Marcial (from November 4 to 8), followed by Nika (from November 9 to 12), Ofel, and finally, Pepito. On average, around 20 tropical cycles or storms occur annually in the Philippines, as they are on the path of typhoons in the Pacific Ocean.
According to NASA representatives: "These four storms, continuing to develop and simultaneously affecting the western part of the Pacific Ocean, represent an unusual phenomenon that we have not observed throughout the history of observations since 1951. This also serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness for extraordinary situations and taking measures for safety."
