karding

Karding is the local name used by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) for Typhoon Noru in 2022. In the Philippines, tropical cyclones that enter or form in the Philippine Area of Responsibility are assigned local names from rotating lists of Filipino names, and Karding was one of those names assigned that year.

Origin and naming: The term Karding does not denote a separate meteorological system; it is simply PAGASA’s local designation for the international storm Noru during the 2022 season. The name is part of the agency’s national naming convention used to improve public awareness and communication about approaching storms.

Event and progression: In late September 2022, the system intensified into a powerful typhoon and made landfall in central Luzon. It brought high winds, intense rainfall, and accompanied by flash floods and possible landslides. The storm prompted widespread evacuations, disrupted transportation, and caused damage to homes, agriculture, and infrastructure.

Impact and response: Government agencies, local governments, and humanitarian teams conducted rescue and relief operations. Disaster management measures included evacuation centers, power restoration efforts, and assessments of affected communities. Economic losses were reported across sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism, with extended disruption to daily life in affected areas.

See also: Typhoon Noru, PAGASA naming scheme, tropical cyclone.