Typhoon Rumbia, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Yeng, was a deadly and costly typhoon to strike Southeast Asia in December. It was one of the longest typhoons to strike the Philippines, beating Super Typhoon Tip in terms of intensity. Decimating parts of the Philippines, China, Taiwan and Japan at Super Typhoon strength, it is considered the most intense and costliest typhoon in recorded history, beating Super Typhoon Haiyan in terms of destruction in the Philippines and Super Typhoon Tip in terms of strength and intensity. Rumbia originated from a cluster of rainclouds on December 2, 2018, Moving in a westerly track, Rumbia attained Tropical Storm status on December 6, 2018, before intensifying into one of the most intense cyclones in just a few days. As Rumbia was moving within