 Typhoon Eli late on July 10 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 8, 1992 |
| Dissipated | July 14, 1992 |
| Typhoon | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 965 hPa (mbar); 28.50 inHg |
| Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 total |
| Damage | $273 million (1992 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
Part of the 1992 Pacific typhoon season | |
Typhoon Eli, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Konsing,[1] struck the Philippines and Hainan during mid-July 1992. A weak low pressure system developed in the Philippine Sea on July 7, which became a tropical depression on the next day. The depression tracked west-northwest and strengthened into a tropical storm on July 10. After turning more westward, Eli steadily intensified, and obtained typhoon intensity that evening. The storm attained its highest intensity of 130 km/h (80 mph) early on July 11 before striking northern Luzon. After entering the South China Sea, the storm maintained most of its intensity as it approached Hainan, although agencies disagree on how precisely strong it was. After passing through Hainan late on July 13, Eli passed through the Gulf of Tonkin on the next day before striking Vietnam, where Eli quickly dissipated.
Heavy rains associated with Typhoon Eli deluged Luzon and resulted in mudslides surrounding Mount Pinatubo, which had erupted a year prior. Offshore, 10 ships sunk, resulting in a fatality, 19 rescues, and initial reports of 25 missing fishermen. Monetary damage was estimated at US$862,000 (₱22 million).[nb 1][nb 2] Fifteen homes were damaged and five were destroyed. A total of 1,027 families were evacuated from their homes. Throughout the country, four people were killed. Across Hong Kong, 23 people were injured. Farther south, Eli caused widespread damage in northern Hainan, though there were no deaths and only one serious injury. Around 670 hectares (1,700 acres) of shrimp farms were flooded. High winds damaged 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of pepper trees and 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of coconut trees. Total economic loss in Hainan was estimated at US$272 million (¥1.5 billion).[nb 3]
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