typhoon hagupit

[IanB]

It seems to me that there have beewn numerous typhoons hitting the Philippines this year plus a lot of rain? Is it more than usual?

[A_flyer]

According to statistics ( www.typhoon2000.ph ):
In 2007 for the Philippines:

• 4 super typhoons,
• 6 typhoons,
• 3 tropical storms.

In 2008 for the moment (typhoon season will ends only in November):

• 1 super typhoon,
• 7 typhoons,
• 4 tropical storms,
• 1 tropical depression.

To add to these events, the Monsoon is really strong this year with a lot of rain everywhere in Asia.