Tropical Storm Erin forms in eastern Atlantic

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:51:00 +0200abstvradio (en)

MIAMI, USA — Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic on Thursday morning as the system moved away from the Cape Verde Islands. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, at 5:00 pm EDT on Thursday, the centre of Erin was located about 245 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde....

Guam Mobilizes To Help Cyclone Devastated FSM

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:46:00 +0200pidp (en)

Recovery could take ‘well over a year’ in Yap, Chuuk. By Jerick Sablan. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, April 7, 2015) – Guam is lending a big helping hand to the residents of Chuuk and Yap hurt by Typhoon Maysak. Last week, Typhoon Maysak devastated islands in both Chuuk and Yap as it passed over them.

Micronesia's vastness proves difficult for Maysak relief

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:19:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The International Organisation for Migration says the full extent of damage done by typhoon Maysak in Federated States of Micronesia is still not clear as assessments continue to be carried out. The category five supertyphoon swept through Yap and Chuuk states last week, killing five people,....

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Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:12:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

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FSM's recovery from Maysak is likely to take months

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:07:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The head of the Red Cross in Federated States of Micronesia says it could take well over a year for the states of Yap and Chuuk to recover from damage caused by typhoon Maysak last week. Isao Frank says 90 percent of homes on some islands were destroyed by the category five typhoon.

Micronesia (Federated States of): State of emergency remains in force as Micronesia reels from aftermath of Typhoon Maysak

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:53:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By Patrick Fuller, IFRC. On March 27th super typhoon Maysak brought widespread destruction to islands across the Federated States of Micronesia, killing five people and leaving thousands displaced from their homes. Chuuk and Yap States bore the brunt of the Typhoon which lashed the Pacific island nation over a six day period.

Bangladesh Tropical Storms Kill At Least 36, Injure Dozens

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:18:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

A ship is seen from the shore of the Bay of Bengal before cyclone Mahasen approaches in Chittagong May 16, 2013. Reuters/Andrew Biraj. At least 36 people died and dozens were injured over the weekend in parts of Bangladesh when severe tropical storms swept through the country.

Philippine Typhoon Haiyan Not ‘Worst Storm Ever’; Bangladesh Cyclone Killed Half Million People In 1970

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:52:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Super-typhoon Haiyan has carved a path of unimaginable destruction over the central Philippines, with local officials estimating that up to 10,000 people have perished and hundreds of thousands of others have become homeless. The city of Tacloban has virtually disappeared off the map, as unburied corpses lay unclaimed on the streets.

At Least 36 Dead, Dozens Injured In Bangladesh Tropical Storms

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:20:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

A ship is seen from the shore of the Bay of Bengal before cyclone Mahasen approaches in Chittagong May 16, 2013. Reuters/Andrew Biraj. At least 36 people died and dozens were injured over the weekend in parts of Bangladesh when severe tropical storms swept through the country.

Micronesia (Federated States of): Maysak worst disaster in Chuuk for 20 - 30 years

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying....

Micronesia (Federated States of): Federated States of Micronesia still in state of emergency after Typhoon Maysak

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 07:47:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Thousands of people in the Federated States of Micronesia are in desperate need of food, water and shelter after the islands were struck by Super Typhoon Maysak. The governors of both Chuuk and Yap states have declared a state of emergency after five people were killed and up to 80 percent of homes....

Maysak worst disaster in Chuuk for 20 - 30 years

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:53:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying....

Maysak worst disaster in Chuuk for 20 - 30 years

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:52:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying....

Rush to set up shelter in typhoon-hit FSM

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:47:00 +0200rnzi (en)

Isao Frank says on some islands, the category five typhoon destroyed up to 90 percent of homes, and evacuation centres are overcrowded. He says agencies have spent the weekend sending relief supplies by boat and plane to affected areas. "On some islands up to 90 percent of homes have been destroyed and much of the population has been displaced.

Second FSM tropical storm weakens

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:46:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The US National Weather Service says a tropical storm in the Federated States of Micronesia is weakening fast and is unlikely to pose any threat to areas still reeling from typhoon Maysak. Damage caused by Typhoon Maysak in Ulithi, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. Photo: Brad Holland / FSM Office of Environment and Emergency Management.

Seven dead after former super typhoon Maysak hits Philippines

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:26:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Ex-Typhoon Maysak: Seven people dead during Easter Week celebrations in Philippines. Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country.

Ex-Typhoon Masak: Seven people dead during Easter Week celebrations in Philippines

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:23:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of....

Waves injure 4 taking ‘selfies’ during typhoon

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:14:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

Four people were injured after huge waves generated by Typhoon Chedeng hit them while they were taking “selfies” along the shoreline of Dipaculao town in Aurora province Saturday, hours after it made landfall. Chedeng, whose strength weakened to 155 kph from its earlier super-typhoon classification,....

Ex-Typhoon Masak: Seven people dead during Easter Week celebrations in Philippines

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:48:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of....

Seven dead after former super typhoon Masak hits Philippines

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of....

Tropical storm skirts Chuuk

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 19:11:00 +0200marianasvariety-guam (en)

International organizations send relief to Chuuk and Yap TROPICAL Storm Haishen was expected to bring winds of about 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 mph to Fananu, an island of western Chuuk, but the National Weather Service cancelled the tropical storm warning for Fananu around 1 p.m. yesterday as Haishen drifted away from the island.

Evacuees return home after ex-Typhoon Maysak weakens crossing Philippines coast

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:04:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has dissolved into a tropical depression as it crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, easing fears after thousands of residents had been evacuated from remote coastal villages. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation....

Typhoon Maysak: Evacuees return home after former super typhoon significantly weakened

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:43:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation centres and returned home after Maysak weakened significantly.

Typhoon Maysak: Evacuees return home after former super typhoon significantly weakened

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:36:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation centres and returned home after Maysak weakened significantly.

Maysak Weakens but Thousands Being Evacuated in Philippines

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 04:40:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the....

'Declare missing disaster victims dead after 2 years'

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 03:22:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines - In order to facilitate the receipt of death benefits by the families of victims of natural calamities, any person who goes missing for two years after a disaster should be presumed dead, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago said yesterday.

Ex-Typhoon Maysak weakens as it crosses Philippines coast

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:57:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained.

Typhoon Maysak: Warnings in place as former super storm crosses the northern Philippines coast

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:46:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained.

Typhoon Maysak: Warnings in place as former super storm crosses the northern Philippines coast

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:41:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained.

24,000 leave coastal areas 7 hours ago

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:15:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

TYPHOON “Chedeng” weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday and was expected to further diminish into low-pressure area on Sunday even as 24,000 people were evacuated from coastal areas in the eastern seaboard of Luzon, according to disaster and government officials.

Maysak weakens; thousands evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:14:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

MANILA -- Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands....

Thousands evacuated in Philippines even though Typhoon Maysak is downgraded to tropical storm

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:39:00 +0200scmp (en)

Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak yesterday - even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the Pacific Ocean, has....

Typhoon Maysak weakens but thousands being evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:12:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Manila: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super Typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands....

'Chedeng' weakens, thousands still being evacuated

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Chedeng (international name, Maysak) on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon.

As Typhoon Maysak closes in on Philippines, 24,000 people to be evacuated

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:50:00 +0200japantimes (en)

MANILA – Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country’s northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has....

‘Weakened’ Chedeng to hit land today

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:10:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Signal No. 3 up over Isabela, Aurora Around 24,000 coastal residents were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching tropical storm Chedeng on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Isabela and Aurora provinces were placed under Storm Signal No.

24k to be evacuated as typhoon reaches Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:23:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

Filipino emergency services personnel started the evacuation procedure across coastal villages in the province of Aurora on Saturday, a day before Typhoon Maysak is projected to make landfall, said senior civil defense official for the region, Nigel Lontoc, Press TV said.

Micronesia (Federated States of): Federated States of Micronesia: Typhoon Maysak Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF operation no MDRFM001

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:59:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. On Friday, 27 March 2015, a tropical depression was noted forming in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), near Pohnpei state and the national capital in Palikir. The storm continued gathering strength and developed into a strong and dangerous....

Ex-Typhoon Maysak: 24,000 to be evacuated as tropical storm closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:04:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,....

Ex-Typhoon Maysak closes in on Philippines as 24,000 evacuated

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:52:00 +0200abc-au (en)

About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,....

Ex-Typhoon Maysak: 24,000 to be evacuated as tropical storm closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:48:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,....

Maysak weakens but thousands being evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:46:00 +0200ngrguardiannews (en)

source daily mail. Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon.

Maysak weakens but thousands being evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:58:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the....

Maysak weakens but thousands being evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:53:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

MANILA: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands....

Maysak weakens but thousands being evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:35:00 +0200nst (en)

MANILA: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands....

Chedeng weakens into tropical storm PAGASA

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:56:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Tropical Cyclone Chedeng (Maysak) weakened into a tropical storm as of Saturday, state weather agency PAGASA said. In posts on its social media accounts, PAGASA referred to Chedeng as a tropical storm as of 3:40 p.m. Also, it said that as of 3 p.m., , Aurora.

Chedeng weakens into tropical storm

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:11:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Tropical Cyclone Chedeng (Maysak) weakened into a tropical storm as of 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, state weather agency PAGASA said. In posts on its social media accounts, PAGASA referred to Chedeng as a tropical storm as of 3:40 p.m. Also, it said that as of 3 p.m., , Aurora.

Typhoon Maysak closes in on Philippines as 24,000 are evacuated

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:11:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Around 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's north-east coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with....

Typhoon Maysak: 24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:04:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, said.

Typhoon Maysak: 24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:52:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, said.

At least 24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:50:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Last Updated On 04 April,2015 About 38 minutes ago Aurelio said large waves of up to two metres (6.6 feet) are expected to hit the area MANILA (AFP) - Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country s northeast coast, officials said.

24,000 to be evacuated as 'Chedeng' closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:30:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines - Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a....

Super Typhoon Expected to Weaken Before Reaching Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

later this weekend. Philippines Paul Stanko of the National Weather Service said super Typhoon Maysak packed winds of 160 kilometers per hour (100 mph) when it passed north of the Yap State atolls of Ulithi and Fais in the Federated States of Micronesia early Wednesday. There have been no reports of casualties in Yap.

24,000 People Face Evacuation From Philippines Due to Typhoon Maysak

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:07:00 +0200rian-en (en)

Philippine authorities are dealing with the evacuation of thousands of coastal residents as Typhoon Maysak approaches the country's northeast, sources said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," AFP quoted Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defense official for the region, as saying.

Philippines evacuates 24,000 people amid threat of Typhoon Maysak

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:03:00 +0200scmp (en)

Stranded passengers wait outside of the port in Marinduque Island, central Philippines. Photo: Reuters. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated today with Typhoon Maysak just a day away from potentially striking the country’s northeast coast, officials said.

24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:56:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

MANILA: Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has....

24k people to be evacuated as typhoon nears Philippines’ northeast coast

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:40:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Some 24,000 people in the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Chedeng (Maysak) a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super typhoon, has now....

24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:11:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now....

24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:07:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres (99 miles) per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, told AFP.

Philippines: 24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Manila, Philippines | | Saturday 4/4/2015 - 04:44 GMT. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats....

24,000 to be evacuated as typhoon closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:54:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Typhoon Maysak is seen as it strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane in this picture taken by ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station March 31, 2015. Reuters AFP/Manila. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a....

24,000 to be Evacuated as Typhoon Closes in on Philippines

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:49:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now....

24k people to be evacuated as typhoon nears PHL's northeast coast

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:10:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Some 24,000 people in the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now weakened....

Manila warns Easter holidaymakers

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 03:43:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

MANILA: Typhoon Maysak churned towards the Philippines on Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it....

Philippines Warns Easter Holidaymakers to Prepare for Typhoon

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:02:00 +0200thejakartaglobe (en)

Manila . Typhoon Maysak churned toward the Philippines on Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it....

Maysak displaces thousands in FSM's Chuuk

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 01:18:00 +0200pina (en)

By Online Editor 9:32 pm GMT+12, 02/04/2015, Micronesia, Federated States of. The head of the Red Cross in the Federated States of Micronesia says 60 to 80 percent of homes on Weno, the capital of Chuuk State, were destroyed by Typhoon Maysak, which has left up to 6000 people displaced.

Philippines braces for Typhoon Maysak

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 22:58:00 +0200abc-au (en)

The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water.

We've Come a Long Way, Baby -- Cat Protection Protocol 10 Years Post-Katrina

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 19:35:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

In a city known for boisterous celebrations, there is new reason for optimism in New Orleans this week. More than 2,000 animal protection advocates have descended upon The Big Easy for the Humane Society of the United States' annual Animal Care Expo. Many of these out-of-towners, including Alley Cat....

Micronesia (Federated States of): Tropical Cyclone MAYSAK - Federated States of Micronesia, Philippines (ECHO Daily Map | 2/4/2015)

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:14:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Situation. • MAYSAK (known in the Philippines as CHEDENG) moved west-northwest over the Philippines Sea in the last 24 h, slightly weakening. It has entered in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early on 2 April. • On 2 April at 6.00 UTC, it was a Typhoon with max.

Typhoon Maysak: Philippines braces for possible landslides and storm surges across Easter weekend

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:45:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water.

More areas under storm signal as 'Chedeng' nears

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

UPDATED ) State weather bureau PAGASA on Friday afternoon placed more areas under storm signal number 1 as Typhoon Chedeng, internationally known as Maysak, moved closer and faster toward the country. Aside from Catanduanes and Camarines Sur, the provinces of Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Quezon....

8 areas under storm signal ahead of 'Chedeng' landfall

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

State weather bureau PAGASA, in a briefing, said the storm signal is now in effect in Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Quezon, Polillo, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the Aurora-Isabela area on Sunday morning.

Tropical cyclone Maysak enters East Sea

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:09:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

Super Typhoon Maysak is on track to enter the East Sea on April 5, according to the Central Meteorology Hydrology Forecast Centre. The centre said the eye of storm on April 3 was about 1,000km east of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. The National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm....