Jeh Johnson to Survey Louisiana Flooding Response

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:49:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is due to survey recovery efforts in the southern state of Louisiana Thursday where unprecedented flooding has left at least 13 people dead. The floods around Baton Rouge came from record-breaking rains of more than 75 centimeters that began last week. An estimated 40,000 homes have been damaged.

Tropical Storm Fiona getting stronger in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is getting a little stronger as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by slow weakening by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Fiona getting stronger in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:41:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is getting a little stronger as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm’s maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by slow weakening by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Fiona getting stronger in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:41:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is getting a little stronger as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by slow weakening by the weekend.

Tropical Storm Fiona getting stronger in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:39:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is getting a little stronger as it moves across the Atlantic. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by slow weakening by the weekend.

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall in south China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:38:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed at Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, at 3:40 p.m. Thursday. The typhoon, packing winds up to 20 meters per second, is moving westward at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Rebuilding after Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:34:00 +0200trust (en)

* Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. "While we can’t stop the next disaster from happening, we can help people prepare for it." The beautiful coastline and dramatic views of Panay Island mask the cataclysmic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan to the Philippines less than three years ago.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in the mid-Atlantic; no immediate threat to land

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday in the mid-Atlantic, on a path that left unclear its threat to land. At 5 a.m. Thursday Fiona had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph as it was moving toward the northwest at 16 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:11:00 +0200wate (en)

A growing pile of debris sits outside the flood-ravaged home of Carolyn and James Smith in Denham Springs, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. Smith says she and four other adults will live for the time being in the travel trailer that one of her sons towed to the driveway after weekend flooding inundated the area.

Typhoon Dianmu to land in China's Guangdong

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu will hit southern China's coastal province of Guangdong Thursday evening, the National Meteorological Center forecast, issuing a blue alert. Dianmu, the eighth typhoon this year, is approaching Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of 15 km per hour.

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall in south China

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Dianmu landed at Dongli Township in the city of Leizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, at 3:40 p.m. Thursday. The typhoon, packing winds up to 20 meters per second, is moving westward at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Climatologist says expect more named storms

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:09:00 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

Climatologist at the Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services Dale Destin said more named storms are expected than had been previously forecast, as the region enters the more active portion of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Yesterday, Destin told OBSERVER media that the forecast has now been....

Typhoon Dianmu to land in China's Guangdong

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:52:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

TYPHOON Dianmu will hit southern China's coastal province of Guangdong Thursday evening, the National Meteorological Center forecast, issuing a blue alert. Dianmu, the eighth typhoon this year, is approaching Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula at a speed of 15 km per hour.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:35:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

Taylor probably could stay with relatives in White Castle, a town about 30 miles west of Louisiana's capital city, but three of her kids are enrolled in Baton Rouge schools that could reopen next week. "This is where I live. I need to be home," she said.

Weather warning for CNMI

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:28:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The Northern Marianas National Weather Service has issued a warning about an approaching tropical storm bearing down on Saipan and Tinan. Tropical depression 10W is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding through tonight and tomorrow. Winds of more than 60 kilometres an hour are expected and....

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:28:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:15:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:14:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated 1 hour ago DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:56:00 +0200wwlp (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

PHOTOS: Today is the 47th Anniversary of Hurricane Camille

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:55:00 +0200wbtv (en)

MISSISSIPPI (WDAM) - Wednesday marks the 47th anniversary of Hurricane Camille making landfall along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, devastating the coastline and the Pine Belt. Camille made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane just after 11 p.m. in Pass Christian with winds of 175 mph. Other estimates placed the winds near 190 mph with gusts of 230 mph.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:49:00 +0200wivb (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:46:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:42:00 +0200nzherald (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) " Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:39:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Northern Vietnam braces for another typhoon

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:36:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

Nianmu, the third typhoon to hit the country this year, is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said. Downpours of up to 500mm from August 18-20 may trigger flash floods and landslides across the region.

4 dead, 7 missing near Sa Pa in flashfloods triggered by Typhoon Nida

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:36:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

At least four people were killed and seven others were injured in flash floods in Lao Cai Province due to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Nida. Nguyen Anh Tuan, director of the Lao Cai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the province had incessant rains in the last four days, with Bat Xat District the worst hit.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL. The Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200news9 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:33:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0200kptv (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0200statesman (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0200wxow (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:29:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:25:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:24:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:23:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:23:00 +0200krmg (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL. The Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:23:00 +0200wafb (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing Questions Come in Wake of Louisiana Flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:22:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:18:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:17:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) -- Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:11:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn't know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Housing questions come in wake of Louisiana flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:08:00 +0200wncn (en)

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (AP) — Keisha Taylor, a 37-year-old mother of four, has spent three nights in two different shelters since her family fled the flooding at their Baton Rouge apartment complex. And she doesn’t know how many more nights they will be sleeping on cots inside the downtown arena where hundreds sought shelter.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:16:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Fiona, the sixth tropical storm of the season, forms over central Atlantic Tropical Depression Six formed on Tuesday night and strengthened into Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday evening; The storm's maximum sustained winds on Wednesday were near 40mph; Depression was centered about 920 miles west....

Etats-Unis: grand nettoyage pour les habitants de la Louisiane suite aux inondations

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:39:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux. Ils se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:26:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

Forecasts through Monday show that the storm is projected to move west-northwest toward the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the hurricane center. It's too early to determine the storm's path after Monday. A tropical storm is the stage just before a hurricane develops.

Driven out: Housing crisis looms in flood-stricken Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:20:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

David Key boats away from his flooded home after reviewing the damage in Prairieville, La., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Key, an insurance adjuster, fled his home as the flood water was rising with his wife and three children and returned today to assess the damage. DENHAM SPRINGS, La.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:14:00 +0200postcrescent (en)

Forecasts through Monday show that the storm is projected to move west-northwest toward the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the hurricane center. It's too early to determine the storm's path after Monday. A tropical storm is the stage just before a hurricane develops.

Driven out: Housing crisis looms in flood-stricken La.

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:12:00 +0200vindy (en)

Associated Press. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago. People whose homes were swamped by some of the heaviest rains Louisiana....

Tropical storm Fiona liitle change 1 HR 11 p.m. update: Fiona remains weak and a growing number of forecast models keep her weak

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 07:10:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - 11 p.m. update: Fiona remains weak and a growing number of forecast models keep her weak and/or dissipate her in about 4 days. The expectation is for Fiona to remain well out at sea, but a weaker storm may allow for her to get close enough to the U.S.

Préparatifs à l'approche du typhon Dianmu

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:31:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) - Le ministre de l’Agriculture et du Développement rural Nguyen Xuan Cuong a demandé de mettre tout en oeuvre pour faire face au typhon Dianmu, notamment dans les provinces du Nord et du Centre septentrional. Lors d’une réunion tenue mercredi après-midi à Hanoi, le ministre Nguyen Xuan....

Out-of-control California wildfire forces ...

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:24:00 +0200watoday (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

Hurricane Relief Funds Coming In Slowly for Government

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:22:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Aug 17, 2016 Hurricane Relief Funds Coming In Slowly for Government. Today marks the second week since Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of the Belize District. In the wake of the disaster, relief efforts have included generous donations from various organizations to the Belize Red Cross.

Un miniparc d’attraction pour les enfants de Lamardelle

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:21:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Pour bon nombre de visiteurs qui se rendent pour la première fois à Lamardelle, une localité de Galette Chambon, première section communale de Ganthier, la zone est dévastée sur le plan environnemental, la route est à peine carrossable sur plusieurs tronçons.

Out-of-control California wildfire forces evacuation of more than 80,000, while floodwaters ebb in Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:07:00 +0200theage (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

Residents hit hard by Louisiana flooding fear more destruction coming 33 Mins Just before dusk Wednesday, residents about 20 miles southeast of Baton Rouge loaded up on sandbags and prepped for the worst.

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:52:00 +0200click2houston (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - Just before dusk Wednesday, residents about 20 miles southeast of Baton Rouge loaded up on sandbags and prepped for the worst. “In the last 16 hours the water probably rose about 11 inches,” said Michael Melscheimer, who lives close to Dutch Town.

Faith, Hope, Charity serve as a reminder of Hurricane Camille’s wrath

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:50:00 +0200sunherald (en)

A handful of community leaders gathered Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport to remember the victims of Hurricane Camille. The 47th anniversary of the Aug. 17, 1969, hurricane was marked by the laying of wreaths at the graves of three women who remain unidentified to this day.

Louisiana residents line up as Coast flood-relief supplies arrive

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:50:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The timing was perfect. Three 18-wheelers, two trailers and vans loaded with cleanup supplies collected through One Coast/One Relief arrived in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning — just as flood waters receded from highways and residents were able to start drying out their houses.

Tropical Storm Fiona Forms in Atlantic West of Cape Verde

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:44:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Tropical Storm Fiona, which formed more than 900 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands, is forecast to track across the open Atlantic for at least the next five days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Fiona, the sixth storm of 2016, had top winds of 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour and was....

Tropical Storm Fiona Spins in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:41:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Depression Six developed enough thunderstorm activity on Wednesday afternoon to become Tropical Storm Fiona. Here is the latest status from the National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fiona was located nearly 1,000 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, as of Wednesday night. Fiona is moving toward the west-northwest around 16 mph.

Out-of-control California wildfire forces evacuation of more than 80,000

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:24:00 +0200watoday (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

Tropical Storm Fiona Forms in Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:15:00 +0200caldwells (en)

Breaking: As Tropical Storm Fiona moves northwest in the Atlantic, another disturbance is now under watch by the National Hurricane Center. TAMPA BAY, FL — Tropical Storm Fiona has officially become the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Weather Tropical Depression Six likely to become Tropical Storm Fiona by late Wednesday Tropical Depression Six likely to become Tropical Storm Fiona by late Wednesday JACKSONVILLE, Fla—Tropical Depression Six continues to churn in the open Eastern Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph. Environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for Tropical Storm development within the next 12 hours. Weather 10 hours ago

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:15:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, FlaTropical Depression Six continues to churn in the open Eastern Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph. Environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for Tropical Storm development within the next 12 hours. It's likely not going to impact any land areas....

eNCA | Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:08:00 +0200enca (en)

MIAMI – Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday afternoon in the middle of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, but forecasters said it poses no threat to coastal areas. The season's sixth tropical storm is moving northwest at around 16 miles per hour (26 kilometres per hour) with maximum sustained winds of....

Work underway to prevent flooding

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:05:00 +0200china (en)

As the seasonal typhoon threat level increases, Shanghai officials are stepping up efforts to prevent flooding. Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters officials have identified 56 neighborhoods, low-lying roads, Metro stations and dikes across the city that are vulnerable to flooding, said Wang Mengjiang, executive deputy director of the SFCH.

As US floods recede, new wildfires threaten thousands Louisiana residents begin a huge post-flood clean up as California's governor declares a state of emergency over the latest wildfires. The natural disasters follow what NASA says was the hottest month on record.

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:01:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

California's latest wildfire mushroomed into an inferno covering more than 120 square kilometers (46 square miles) in just a day, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group said on Wednesday. The fast spread of the so-called "Blue Cut" fire led to a mandatory evacuation order for at least 82,000....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:59:00 +0200khou (en)

ASBURY PARK N.J. The sixth named storm of Atlantic hurricane season, Fiona, developed late Wednesday afternoon in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The storm doesn't pose a threat to land yet, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center in Miami. As of a 5 p.

Forecast 2 hour ago 7:30 p.m. Tracking the Tropics, Tropical Storm Fiona forms

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:54:00 +0200wtsp (en)

Showers and storms will return again, but an upper level low that is moving over the state today will bring cooler air aloft. That cooler air will cause a couple of the afternoon storms to be strong today with gusty winds and some small hail. Of course frequent lightning is possible. Rain chance today is 50% - 60%, highest south of I-4.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:42:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

They're known as the "Cajun Navy," and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Classes for kindergartens and special schools cancelled as Hong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon signal

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:37:00 +0200scmp (en)

Hong Kong woke to pouring rain on Thursday, with a No 3 typhoon warning signal, which is expected to be lowered to a No 1 warning before noon. All kindergartens with morning or whole-day sessions and schools for children with physical or intellectual disability are suspended for the day, the government has announced.

Housing crisis looms after Louisiana flooding; death toll now at 13

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:07:00 +0200baltimoresun (en)

With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago. People whose homes were swamped by some of the heaviest rains Louisiana has ever seen are staying in....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:27:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Forecasts through Monday show that the storm is projected to move west-northwest toward the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the hurricane center. It's too early to determine the storm's path after Monday. A tropical storm is the stage just before a hurricane develops.

Hoosier volunteers heading south to help Louisiana flood victims

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:24:00 +0200wishtv (en)

More than 30,000 people have been rescued and at least 70,000 have registered for federal disaster assistance. About 6,000 residents remain in shelters. Those victims are getting help from American Red Cross volunteers from across the country, including here in Indiana.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:02:00 +0200fox5atlanta (en)

MIAMI (AP) The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Flooding Compounds Pain of Tragic Summer in Baton Rouge

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:59:00 +0200nytimes (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — Few can appreciate the scale of devastation and loss here quite like the tow truck driver. Since before dawn, Terrance Carter was up, first getting a flooded Cadillac out of Zachary, a town where more than two feet of rain had fallen in 72 hours.

Louisiana assesses flood damage as residents return to soaked homes

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:53:00 +0200trust (en)

By Sam Karlin. GONZALES, La., Aug 17 (Reuters) - Ron Allen set out electric fans at his rental property in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, hoping to dry floors that had been swamped by nearly a foot of water. "We've got to pull out the wood, pull out the vinyl. But first we gotta get the water out," said Allen, 66.

Louisiana assesses flood damage as residents return to soaked homes

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:44:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

GONZALES, La. Ron Allen set out electric fans at his rental property in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, hoping to dry floors that had been swamped by nearly a foot of water. "We've got to pull out the wood, pull out the vinyl. But first we gotta get the water out," said Allen, 66. "This has never happened before.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in eastern Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:40:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Forecasts through Monday show that the storm is projected to move west-northwest toward the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the hurricane center. It's too early to determine the storm's path after Monday. A tropical storm is the stage just before a hurricane develops.

Louisiana assesses flood damage as residents return to soaked homes

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:34:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Sam Karlin. GONZALES, La. (Reuters) - Ron Allen set out electric fans at his rental property in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, hoping to dry floors that had been swamped by nearly a foot of water. "We've got to pull out the wood, pull out the vinyl. But first we gotta get the water out," said Allen, 66.

Louisiana assesses flood damage as residents return to soaked homes

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:31:00 +0200reuters (en)

GONZALES, La. Ron Allen set out electric fans at his rental property in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, hoping to dry floors that had been swamped by nearly a foot of water. "We've got to pull out the wood, pull out the vinyl. But first we gotta get the water out," said Allen, 66. "This has never happened before.

Hurricane investigating vandalism in school, park

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:25:00 +0200sltrib (en)

Vandals spray-painted obscenities at a Hurricane school and park early this week. Officers discovered the graffiti at Hurricane Middle School (395 N. 200 West) and Hall Park (397 N. 200 West) on Tuesday, according to a news release from Hurricane police.

Death toll rises, housing crisis looms in flooded Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:22:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

The state says five people have died in East Baton Rouge Parish, three in Tangipahoa Parish, two in St. Helena Parish, two in Livingston Parish and one in Rapides Parish from the storms and their aftermath. With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding, Louisiana could be looking at its....

Louisiana assesses flood damage as residents return to soaked homes

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 02:01:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Sam Karlin. GONZALES, La. (Reuters) - Ron Allen set out electric fans at his rental property in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, hoping to dry floors that had been swamped by nearly a foot of water. "We've got to pull out the wood, pull out the vinyl. But first we gotta get the water out," said Allen, 66.

17-year-old charged as adult in stabbing death of girl

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 01:25:00 +0200wbrc (en)

PICO RIVERA, Calif. (AP) - The ex-boyfriend of a 16-year-old girl who died in front of her mother last week has been charged as an adult with murder in her stabbing death. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office says Rory Murga was charged Wednesday in his ex-girlfriend's death.

Tropical storm Fiona has formed 2 HRS It's official the National Hurricane Center has upgraded tropical depression 6 to tropical

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 01:07:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's official the National Hurricane Center has upgraded tropical depression 6 to tropical storm Fiona, with winds of 40 mph, the storm is thousands of miles away from Jacksonville and is unlikely to be a threat to the United States.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:34:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

MIAMI -- The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season’s sixth named storm. The storm’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Late Lodi Firefighter, 60, Was 'Always There When You Needed Him'

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:26:00 +0200dailyvoice-northernvalley (en)

LODI, N.J. -- Lodi firefighter Archie Dowson had a pact with longtime colleague and close friend William "Bill" Brownlee. "When I became chief, he was going to be my captain," Dowson said, while making funeral arrangements Wednesday. "Then I was going to nominate him as the next chief. "But God had other plans.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic - FOX NEWS WEATHER CENTER

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:23:00 +0200foxnews (en)

MIAMI – The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph. Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Late Lodi Firefighter, 60, Was 'Always There When You Needed Him'

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:16:00 +0200dailyvoice-northpassaic (en)

LODI, N.J. -- Lodi firefighter Archie Dowson had a pact with longtime colleague and close friend William "Bill" Brownlee. "When I became chief, he was going to be my captain," Dowson said, while making funeral arrangements Wednesday. "Then I was going to nominate him as the next chief. "But God had other plans.

Depression in central Atlantic grows into Tropical Storm Fiona (w/tracking map)

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:16:00 +0200tampabay (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Late Lodi Firefighter, 60, Was 'Always There When You Needed Him'

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:15:00 +0200dailyvoice-southpassaic (en)

LODI, N.J. -- Lodi firefighter Archie Dowson had a pact with longtime colleague and close friend William "Bill" Brownlee. "When I became chief, he was going to be my captain," Dowson said, while making funeral arrangements Wednesday. "Then I was going to nominate him as the next chief. "But God had other plans.

Cuba Reports Tropical Storm Fiona Forms in the Atlantic

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:09:00 +0200havanatimes (en)

HAVANA TIMES — Tropical Storm Fiona formed this afternoon in the eastern Atlantic Ocean becoming the sixth such system of the hurricane season, which runs to the end of November, reported the Cuban Weather Service (Insmet). Thus far, the National Hurricane Center is projecting a path for Fiona that....

Driven out: Housing crisis looms in flood-stricken Louisiana

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:04:00 +0200usnews (en)

A growing pile of debris sits outside the flood-ravaged home of Carolyn and James Smith in Denham Springs, La. on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016. Smith says she and four other adults will live for the time being in the travel trailer that one of her sons towed to the driveway after weekend flooding inundated the area.

Late Lodi Firefighter, 60, Was 'Always There When You Needed Him'

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:58:00 +0200dailyvoice-bergenfield (en)

LODI, N.J. -- Lodi firefighter Archie Dowson had a pact with longtime colleague and close friend William "Bill" Brownlee. "When I became chief, he was going to be my captain," Dowson said, while making funeral arrangements Wednesday. "Then I was going to nominate him as the next chief. "But God had other plans.

Fiona, 6th named storm of the season, forms in Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:53:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ORLANDO -- Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday afternoon over the central Atlantic Ocean. Fiona is the 6th named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season; The storm is well east of the state of Florida; The system is no direct threat to the Sunshine State.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:53:00 +0200wcvb (en)

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in central Atlantic Ocean - NHC

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:50:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. The storm is located about 920 miles (1,480 km) west of Cabo Verde, with maximum sustained....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:33:00 +0200baltimoresun (en)

Image courtesy of the National Huricane Center. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:31:00 +0200wkbw (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tropical Storm Fiona attained tropical storm status Wednesday afternoon over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, packing top sustained winds of 40 MPH.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Fiona 2016 forms in central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:29:00 +0200al (en)

Computer model tracks for Tropical Storm Fiona. (South Florida Water Management District) The National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday afternoon while the small storm moved northwestward in the central Atlantic. As of 4 p.m. CDT, Tropical Storm Fiona was located about 920....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in central Atlantic Ocean - NHC

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:29:00 +0200reuters (en)

Aug 17 Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. The storm is located about 920 miles (1,480 km) west of Cabo Verde, with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour (65 km/h), the NHC added.

Compact Tropical Storm Fiona forms in the Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:27:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

A compact tropical storm formed far in the Atlantic Wednesday afternoon. Named Fiona, the storm was located about 920 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands, still miles from land, making its way west at about 16 mph. Sustained winds reached 40 mph at 5 p.m. with tropical storm force winds extending about 25 miles.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:26:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms over central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:24:00 +0200nola (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph. Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

Weather 20 mins ago 3:52 p.m. Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic Ocean

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:22:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

MIAMITropical Storm Fiona formed in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center reported. Fiona is moving northwest at 16 mph, but is still far, far out in the Atlantic. It's expected to streghthen over the next two days. Wind speeds are at 40 mph with gusts sometimes higher, forecasters said.

Tropical storm Fiona becomes sixth named Atlantic storm

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

(RNN) -Tropical Storm Fiona became the sixth named storm in the Atlantic Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Churning in the Atlantic Ocean about 920 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. The storm is packing sustained winds of about 40 mph. It was moving west-northwest at 16 mph.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in the mid-Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Depression off African coast strengthens into tropical storm. Tropical Storm Fiona formed Wednesday in the mid-Atlantic, on a path that left still unclear its threat to land. The storm's maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour put it just over the line to qualify as a tropical storm, although....

Tropical storm Fiona becomes sixth named Atlantic storm

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200wsfa (en)

(RNN) -Tropical Storm Fiona became the sixth named storm in the Atlantic Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Churning in the Atlantic Ocean about 920 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. The storm is packing sustained winds of about 40 mph. It was moving west-northwest at 16 mph.

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said they expect Fiona to strengthen slightly in the next 48 hours.

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:16:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tropical Storm Fiona attained tropical storm status Wednesday afternoon over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, packing top sustained winds of 40 MPH.

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:15:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Tropical Storm Fiona Forms Over Central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:14:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona has formed over the central Atlantic, becoming the season's sixth named storm. The storms maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph). Fiona remains over open waters and is not currently a threat to land.

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +020024heures (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tropical Storm Fiona attained tropical storm status Wednesday afternoon over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, packing top sustained winds of 40 MPH.

L'eau reflue en Louisiane

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:08:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Les habitants des régions inondées plusieurs jours en Louisiane, dans le sud des Etats-Unis, ont commencé mercredi à découvrir l'ampleur des dégâts à la faveur d'une baisse du niveau des eaux, et se sont lancés dans un grand nettoyage. Les inondations dans le sud de cet Etat, causées par de fortes....

Tropical Storm Fiona Forms

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

CBS12 — The sixth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed in the eastern Atlantic and its name is Fiona. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the storm has endured a slow but steady strengthening in the past 24 hours.

Tropical storm Fiona becomes sixth named Atlantic storm

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:02:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

(RNN) -Tropical Storm Fiona has became the sixth named storm in the Atlantic Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Churning in the Atlantic Ocean about 840 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands off the coast of Africa, Six was packing sustained winds of about 35 mph. It was moving west-northwest at 15 mph.

Inondations en Louisiane: les habitants découvrent les dégâts

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:38:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Les inondations dans le sud de cet État, causées par de fortes pluies orageuses tombées vendredi, ont fait au moins 11 morts et touché près de 40 000 habitations. «Lorsqu'il y a un simple orage, qui n'est pas une tempête tropicale, qui n'est pas un ouragan, souvent les gens sous-estiment les....

Belize: UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The UN Refugee Agency and its partners are to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the victims of Hurricane Earl, including asylum-seekers from the Northern Triangle. By: Brooke Del Greco and Giulia Batistella. BELMOPAN, Belize – Jorge pulls the phone from his pocket and plays a brief....

Belize: UNICEF Belize Humanitarian Situation Report # 3, 16 August 2016

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights: UNICEF delivers 430 family hygiene kits and $35,000USD to the Government of Belize for humanitarian assistance. All shelters were closed on Friday, 12 August 2016 so there are no remaining people in shelters but many families are placed in temporary homes, rent free, for 2-3 months.

As US floods recede, new wildfires threaten thousands Louisiana residents begin a huge post-flood clean up as California's governor has declares a state of emergency over the latest wildfires. The natural disasters follow what NASA says was the hottest month on record.

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 22:11:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

California's latest wildfire mushroomed into an inferno covering more than 120 square kilometers (46 square miles) in just a day, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group said on Wednesday. The fast spread of the so-called "Blue Cut" fire led to a mandatory evacuation order for at least 82,000....

Louisiana Flood of 2016: A needed ice cream break on a north Baton Rouge street

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:23:00 +0200nola (en)

Elton Clark drove slowly down Beech Drive in north Baton Rouge on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 17), stopping just past Hurricane Creek. The familiar music from his ice cream truck, a fixture of hot summer days, mixed with the sound of moldy dressers and kitchen tables slamming down as flooded....

Louisiana flooding is the country's 'worst natural disaster' since Hurricane Sandy, Red Cross says

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:12:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said in a statement posted on Facebook that between Monday night and Tuesday night, about 10 people had been arrested for looting in that parish. The tally included four men who the sheriff’s office said broke into a Dollar General store and stole $750 worth of supplies.

Boxing trainer leaves week before fight to help Baton Rouge flood victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:53:00 +0200nola (en)

Boxing trainer Chaz Aguilar knew that his friend Fred Kassi needed his help a week before one of the biggest boxing matches of his career, but he knew people in Baton Rouge needed his help a little more. Aguilar, an avid hunter and fisherman during his spare time, saw some of the images and stories....

Skywalker files counterclaim against Imperial Pacific/ Best Sunshine

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:46:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

SKYWALKER Communications Group, LLC has denied the allegations of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC which sued Skywalker for rendering unsatisfactory work. Skywalker, through its counsel Robert T. Torres, is asking the court to award them judgment over and against Best Sunshine International....

Out-of-control California wildfire forces evacuation of more than 80, 000, while floodwaters ebb in Louisiana

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:31:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

"There's smoke of every colour imaginable," San Bernardino Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford, who represents the area, said by phone from her office about 32 kilometres from the fire. "We can't see the flames because it's on the other side of the pass." Fifteen seconds later, flames began cresting the ridge.

Adorable dancing boy 'videos bombs' oblivious TV news reporter with these incredible moves

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:21:00 +0200themirror (en)

A cheeky youngster took over a TV news report after busting out some incredible moves behind this completely oblivious presenter. WAFB's Justin Jaggers was reporting on the devastating floods that have killed 11 people and destroyed 40,000 homes in America's Louisiana when the boy appeared behind him.

Out-of-control California wildfire forces ...

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:20:00 +0200watoday (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

Haiti: Simex-cyclone : Renforcer les capacités de réponse d’Haïti face aux intempéries

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:18:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Le Ministère de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales (MICT) avec l’appui technique du Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD), a organisé les 9 et 10 août 2016 un exercice de simulation-cyclone qui a été mis en œuvre principalement sur trois départements du pays (Sud, Grand-Anse, Ouest).

Go To Ohio Patch

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:17:00 +0200patch (en)

Donald Trump has plans to institute an ideological test for immigrants to assess whether or not they believe in "American values." Lakewood grad, Zach Larney, was assaulted in Downtown Cleveland on Sunday and sustained serious injuries, there are several ways to help.

Out-of-control California wildfire forces evacuation of more than 80, 000, while floodwaters ebb in Louisiana

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:16:00 +0200smh (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:56:00 +0200wbrc (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected, and forecasters say the depression....

Out-of-control California wildfire forces evacuation of more than 80, 000, while floodwaters ebb in Louisiana

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:54:00 +0200theage (en)

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a wildfire raging out of control in drought-stricken Southern California on Wednesday after flames forced more than 80,000 residents to flee and charred more than 12,140 hectares of heavy brush, officials said. The Bluecut Fire, which erupted on Tuesday morning....

List: Worst fires in US history The Blue Cut wildfire is tearing through Southern California. Here are some of the other major fires to hit the United States.

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:27:00 +0200abcactionnews (en)

A man on a rooftop looks at approaching flames as the Springs fire continues to grow on May 3, 2013 near Camarillo, California. The wildfire has spread to more than 18,000 acres on day two and is 20 percent contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Southern California is being hit by a major....

List: Worst fires in US history

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:23:00 +0200wkbw (en)

A man on a rooftop looks at approaching flames as the Springs fire continues to grow on May 3, 2013 near Camarillo, California. The wildfire has spread to more than 18,000 acres on day two and is 20 percent contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Southern California is being hit by a major....

New Study by U.S. Lawmakers Reveals Key Factors in Top-Performing Schools / High-Standard Curriculum and Professional Conditions for Teachers Significantly Positively Impact Student Development at Diamond Ranch Academy

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:17:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

HURRICANE, UT -- (Marketwired) -- 08/17/16 -- This month, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers from across the country released a two-year study on the top-performing education systems from around the globe to identify areas where American schools could improve to benefit students.

Blue fire, gray sands and lots of smoke

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:59:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

I’m supposed to be climbing a volcano somewhere in the Indonesian wilderness right now, but instead I’m guiding two Indonesian dermatologists up the steep hills of the Mid-levels area on Hong Kong in search of the city’s oldest mosque. Unable to use the escalator system to ascend the hill because of....

Grim views emerge as Louisiana flooding recedes

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:59:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Kathryn Morgan, 18, stood on the shore of the neighborhood, waiting for a boat and taking stock. Home, truck, school, workplace, her friends’ homes: all gone, flooded out. There was less certainty about the fate of her dog, left days ago with some food in a portable kennel; or the bassinet and piles....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:57:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected, and forecasters say the depression....

Work underway to prevent flooding

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:55:00 +0200shanghaidaily (en)

AS the seasonal typhoon threat level increases, Shanghai officials are stepping up efforts to prevent flooding. Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters officials have identified 56 neighborhoods, low-lying roads, Metro stations and dikes across the city that are vulnerable to flooding, said Wang Mengjiang, executive deputy director of the SFCH.

List: Worst fires in US history

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:54:00 +0200newschannel5 (en)

A man on a rooftop looks at approaching flames as the Springs fire continues to grow on May 3, 2013 near Camarillo, California. The wildfire has spread to more than 18,000 acres on day two and is 20 percent contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Southern California is being hit by a major....

As Looting In Louisiana Post-Flood Continues, Baton Rouge Mayor Sets Curfew

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:50:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Louisiana is reeling from this week's devastating flooding that swept parts of the state as the number of missing and displaced people continues to rise. As reports of looting surface, Baton Rouge Parish officials have established a curfew from the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., which began Tuesday evening.

Nation-Now Louisiana's ‘Cajun Navy' sets sail in fishing boats to rescue flood victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:43:00 +020013newsnow (en)

The devastation of Louisiana's record flooding became real for Timmy Toups on Saturday as he scrolled through his Facebook feed. Toups, an electrician living south of New Orleans, realized this wasn’t like Hurricane Katrina. These folks didn’t know to evacuate. “These people don’t flood,” Toups said.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected, and forecasters say the depression....

UNHCR distributes relief aid to Belize hurricane displaced

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:25:00 +0200unhcr-org (en)

BELMOPAN, Belize - Jorge pulls the phone from his pocket and plays a brief video showing flooded marshland and the barely-visible rooftop of his home in the distance, all but submerged under the surrounding expanse of water. “It’s all gone,” he says, staring blankly at the others who had gathered at....

Duck flies in a Tornado, for RAF Marham’s centenary

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:17:00 +0200edp24 (en)

He made his first flight in a Tornado from the west Norfolk airbase on the occasion of the rehearsal for the Queen`s Birthday flypast. He was then posted to RAF Coningsby where he was due to fly in a Typhoon and with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:12:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected, and forecasters say the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Tropical Storm Fiona likely to form in eastern Atlantic today

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:09:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

A disturbance that left the African coast this past Saturday has been gradually getting better organized. It was upgraded to Tropical Depression Six late Tuesday night, and is very close to becoming the sixth named storm of the season, Fiona. If named, it would be the earliest “F” storm since 2012.

Focus Turns to Recovery and Relief as Louisiana Floodwaters Ebb

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:57:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Marcus Miller helped family members clear out their flooded home in Walker, La., on Wednesday. Credit Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — As floodwaters slowly ebbed in southern Louisiana, emergency officials and residents pursued an extensive recovery....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:56:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

MIAMI The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected, and forecasters say the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Etats-Unis. En Louisiane, des inondations mortelles

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:51:00 +0200courrierinternational (fr)

consacre sa une à des survivants de l’ouragan Katrina (2005), frappés une nouvelle fois par les inondations qui sévissent en Lousiane depuis vendredi. “C’est comme si on était poursuivi”, titre le quotidien. Les inondations, dont le bilan s’établit désormais à au moins 11 morts et 40 000 maisons....

Flood experiences pose long-term risks to thousands of Louisiana children, Save the Children warns

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:42:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of Louisiana children who have lost homes, belongings and their sense of security are in need of urgent assistance to protect their emotional and developmental wellbeing, Save the Children said.

Local Red Cross volunteers heading to La. to help flood victims Read Story Matt Vergara

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:41:00 +0200krem (en)

SPOKANE, Wash. People across the nation are headed south to help those losing everything in the floods in Louisiana on Thursday including volunteers from Spokane. The Northwest Region of the American Red Cross has sent 26 volunteers and staff to help. Three volunteers from Spokane are there to help, and a fourth left Thursday morning.

Amid Louisiana Flood Looting, Baton Rouge Sets Curfew

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:39:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Louisiana is reeling from this week's devastating flooding that swept parts of the state as the number of missing and displaced people continues to rise. As reports of looting surface, Baton Rouge Parish officials have established a curfew from the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., which began Tuesday evening.

Red Cross: Louisiana flooding 'is the worst natural disaster' in U.S. since Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:24:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

BATON ROUGE — Five days into this disaster, adrenaline is giving way to exhaustion and — for many of those who left their homes amid rising water — a constant, churning anxiety about the future. Thousands are still holed up in shelters or at friends’ houses on high ground, relying on Facebook videos....

Louisiana's Quiet Crisis: Cable News and the Folly of Disaster Porn Coverage

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:19:00 +0200alternet (en)

Louisiana is underwater. If you don’t live in or around Louisiana, you may not know that. And it’s not your fault. Cable news has mostly ignored it. Sure, there’s been coverage, but not as much you’d expect given the scale of the suffering. As Rod Dreher noted on his blog, a screenshot of CNN’s home....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:18:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Depression expected to become Tropical Storm Fiona

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:12:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

A tropical depression that formed off the African coast is expected to strengthen Wednesday into Tropical Storm Fiona. The cluster of storms, currently located over the center of the Atlantic Ocean, has maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center .

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic (w/tracking map)

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:11:00 +0200tampabay (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph. Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the depression is likely....

La Californie frappée par l’incendie « Blue Cut »

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:04:00 +0200la-croix (fr)

L’incendie, qui n’est pour l’heure pas maîtrisé, a déjà sollicité les efforts de plus de 1 250 pompiers, dont deux ont été légèrement blessés. / Ringo Chiu/AFP. Depuis 10 h 30, mardi 16 août, « Blue Cut Fire » se propage à grande vitesse dans la région montagneuse de San Bernardino, située à une centaine de kilomètres au sud de Los Angeles.

Buyer beware of waterlogged vehicles from flooded areas

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:01:00 +0200wwlp (en)

CANFIELD, Ohio ( WKBN ) – The flooding in Louisiana has left many people and cars stranded in water. While many of the vehicles will be sent straight to the junk yard, some could be fixed and resold – but consumers should beware of purchasing a vehicle that was waterlogged.

Heartbreaking scenes from the Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Five days after the storm began, Louisiana is suffering through its worst floods since Hurricane Katrina, which struck 11 years ago this month. With water still rising in some areas, at least 11 people have died, thousands have been displaced and rescuers are searching for more victims. Click ahead to see more images from the disaster.

Partly sunny, warm today; Depression Six expected to reach storm strength but no threat to land

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:55:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

South Florida's weather will be a mix of sun and clouds today and it won't be affected by a new tropical depression that has formed in the Atlantic. According to the National Weather Service, it will be partly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 87 and wind out of the north from 5 to 11 mph. The overall chance of rain is 30 percent.

Airbnb Allows Users In Louisiana To Offer Free Shelter To Evacuees

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:47:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

, Airbnb is making it a little easier for people in need to access free shelter. Airbnb activated its disaster response tool on Monday, which enables users to post their homes for free. Typically, hosts have to charge at least $10. The company is also waiving its service fees for both guests and hosts.

What's Causing the Torrential Rain in Louisiana?

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:37:00 +0200nbcdfw (en)

Radar estimated over 20-30 inches of rain fell over Louisiana in 48 hours causing devastating flooding. What caused the torrential amounts of rain? NBC 5 Meteorologist Samantha Davies explains. (Published 18 minutes ago) Radar estimated over 20-30 inches of rain fell over Louisiana in 48 hours, leading to devastating flooding.

The Incredibly Painful Choice This Mother Made Before Hurricane Katrina (And What's Happened Since)

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:16:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Warning: Video may be too graphic for some viewers. In August of 2005, New Orleans resident and single mom Lynell McFarland had a difficult decision to make: evacuate in advance of Hurricane Katrina and lose her job, or stay behind and send her teen daughter out of the city without her.

Louisiana flood: West Nile poses bigger threat than ZIka

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:50:00 +0200nola (en)

Streets, parking lots and backyards that were recently awash in flood water are now drying out after the historic event that damaged at least 40,000 homes across the southern part of the state. For weeks, there will be water in overturned trash cans, jars, flower pots, cups, glasses and pots in people's homes.

Tropical Depression 6 likely to become tropical storm Wednesday

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:50:00 +0200nola (en)

Tropical Depression 6, a system in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, is likely to become a tropical storm Wednesday (Aug. 17), forecasters with the National Hurricane Center said in a morning update. (screenshot via National Hurricane Center) , a weather system in the central tropics of the....

Typhoon Chanthu makes landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:41:00 +0200japantimes (en)

Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Wednesday afternoon after moving north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan , causing heavy rain and disrupting traffic in extensive areas, the weather agency said. The typhoon landed near Cape Erimo on the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:39:00 +0200tampabay (en)

MIAMI — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the depression....

Louisiana flood victims face long road back to normal: 'I lost everything.'

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:37:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

BATON ROUGE — Five days into this disaster, adrenaline is giving way to exhaustion and — for many of those who left their homes amid rising water — a constant, churning anxiety about the future. Thousands are still holed up in shelters or at friends’ houses on high ground, relying on Facebook videos....

'Total Devastation': Scale of Flood Damage Emerges

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:30:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

More than 1,000 volunteers from every state were descending on flood-stricken Louisiana Wednesday to assist relief efforts for what the Red Cross called the nation's worst disaster since Superstorm Sandy. At least 11 people have been killed , some 40,000 homes affected and 30,000 people rescued in....

Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Navy’ sets sail to rescue flood victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:19:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The devastation of Louisiana's record flooding became real for Timmy Toups on Saturday as he scrolled through his Facebook feed. Toups, an electrician living south of New Orleans, realized this wasn’t like Hurricane Katrina. These folks didn’t know to evacuate. “These people don’t flood,” Toups said.

The Louisiana Flood of 2016's effect on local sports | 'This so reminds you of Katrina'

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:19:00 +0200nola (en)

"I feel kind of how the people during (Hurricane) Katrina felt. We never seen flooding like that in Baton Rouge, it's so uncommon. Nobody was prepared for it. It's just so heartbreaking seeing that stuff, then coming out to the scrimmage two days ago was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.

Go To Oregon Patch

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:16:00 +0200patch (en)

Police thought that they would find evidence of thefts. Instead they found assault rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Six West Coast universities are woking with the United States Geological Survey to develop the ShakeAlert early warning system.

Typhoon Chanthu makes landfall in N. Japan, evacuation orders issued

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:02:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on Japan 's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Wednesday, triggering evacuation orders and advisories, with the weather agency here warning that torrential rain could trigger floods and landslides as well as disrupt transportation networks.

Tropical depression could become Fiona today in Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:53:00 +0200al (en)

A new tropical storm could be brewing in the central Atlantic. TD 6 continued to appear more organized on Wednesday morning and could become Tropical Storm Fiona sometime today. (National Weather Service) Tropical Depression 6 continued on a northwestward path on Wednesday morning, and forecasters....

Here’s a Tropical Depression We Could Be Calling Fiona by the End of the Day

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Wednesday August 17, 2016 – Tropical Depression Six formed in the Eastern Atlantic late last night, but forecasters say that by the end of the day we may have to refer to it as Tropical Storm Fiona. The system has maximum sustained winds near 35 miles per hour, with higher....

Nation Now Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Navy’ sets sail to rescue flood victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:27:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The devastation of Louisiana's record flooding became real for Timmy Toups on Saturday as he scrolled through his Facebook feed. Toups, an electrician living south of New Orleans, realized this wasn’t like Hurricane Katrina. These folks didn’t know to evacuate. “These people don’t flood,” Toups said.

National › Typhoon makes landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:15:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Typhoon Chanthu made landfall on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Wednesday afternoon after moving north off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan , causing heavy rain and disrupting traffic in extensive areas, the weather agency said.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:35:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Louisiana's devastating flooding is worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:09:00 +0200cnbc (en)

Most of Louisiana has received at least one foot of rain since Friday — with some places getting as much as 30 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Although the water has receded in some areas, it's still rising in others as the floodwaters move downstream toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Heat index could hit 101 today

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:07:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 5:51 a.m.: A deep and steady onshore flow will push the east coast sea breeze rapidly inland today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will form along the boundary late this morning and move inland through the afternoon. A few storms may become strong in the late afternoon across the....

Buyer beware of waterlogged vehicles coming out of flooded areas

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:35:00 +0200wkbn (en)

Published: August 17, 2016, 6:29 am Alex George CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – The flooding in Louisiana has left many people and cars stranded in water. While many of the vehicles will be sent straight to the junk yard, some could be fixed and resold – but consumers should beware of purchasing a vehicle that was waterlogged.

Tracking the Tropics, early afternoon t-storms

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:04:00 +0200wtsp (en)

11 pm Tuesday night we welcomed Tropical Depression #6 to the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It is just barely off the African Coast and forecast to stay in the open Atlantic Ocean. It is also to become Tropical Storm Fiona sometime Wednesday. Wednesday expect temps in the 91-94 degree range and feels like temps ranging between 100 - 110 degrees.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:02:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:01:00 +0200wbrc (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:53:00 +0200wwlp (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Bangladesh: Bangladesh: Flood Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation n° MDRBD017 (16 August 2016)

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. Since 19 July 2016, heavy rains in the main river basins of Bangladesh and upstream catchments of India have caused severe flooding in the north and north-eastern parts of Bangladesh affecting an estimated 3.7 million people (740,000 families) across 19 districts.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:49:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:48:00 +0200fox10tv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Exercice de simulation de catastrophe naturelle à Hanoi

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:47:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) – Le comité central de la Croix-Rouge ​vietnamienne a organisé mercredi à Hanoï une conférence et un exercice de simulation de catastrophe naturelle. Cet événement a réuni les représentants de l'Agence américaine pour le Développement international (USAID), du Programme des Nations Unies....

États-Unis : des milliers de personnes évacuées

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:40:00 +0200liberte-algerie (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30 000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a obligé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Woman found guilty of perjury during probe of 1975 slayings

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:31:00 +0200startribune (en)

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Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:25:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:24:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

MIAMI -- (AP) The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:22:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Typhoon Chanthu approaching Hokkaido in northern Japan, train services, schools suspended

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0200sinacom (en)

TOKYO， Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Chanthu is approaching Japan 's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido and may make landfall later Wednesday， with the weather agency warning of torrential rainfall， strong gusts， as well as possible flooding and landslides.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later in the day.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Partly cloudy. High around 85F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.. Tonight. A few passing clouds. Low near 65F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 17, 2016 @ 4:54 am; MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200wivb (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200wncn (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Partly sunny, warm in So. Florida today; Tropical Depression Six no threat to land

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

South Florida's weather will be a mix of sun and clouds today and it won't be affected by a new tropical depression that has formed in the eastern Atlantic. According to the National Weather Service, it will be partly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 87 and wind out of the north from 5 to 11 mph. The overall chance of rain is 30 percent.

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:04:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression’s maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

Tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0200wbtv (en)

MIAMI (AP) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression moving over the central Atlantic is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm. The depression's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 35 mph (55 kph). Slow strengthening is expected and forecasters say the....

National › Typhoon may make landfall on Hokkaido

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:37:00 +0200japantoday (en)

TOKYO. Japan ’s weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of 3 p.m., the typhoon was in the Pacific Ocean around 30 kilometers southeast of Kamaishi in Iwate....

Chanthu typhoon heading straight for Russia’s Sakhalin

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:25:00 +0200itartass_en (en)

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, August 17. /TASS/. A storm warning has been issued for the Sakhalin and Kuril Islands in the Russian Far East over the Chanthu typhoon approaching from Japan . The regional government has already held a meeting of an emergency commission and all forces are on alert. "The typhoon is now in the area of Japan.

Inondations en Louisiane : au moins onze morts, 40.000 maisons sous l'eau

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:04:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L e bilan des inondations en Louisiane (sud des Etats-Unis), qui sévissent depuis vendredi, a été revu à la hausse : au moins onze personnes sont mortes et des milliers d'habitations se trouvent sous les eaux, qui continuent de s'étaler, particulièrement dans la région de Baton Rouge.

Tornado hits Spanish Lookout

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:25:00 +0200amandala (en)

SPANISH LOOKOUT, Cayo District, Mon. Aug. 15, 2016–The Spanish Lookout community in the Cayo District, was hit by a tornado at about 11:00 yesterday morning. Roofs were destroyed, trees were uprooted and buildings were damaged. Amandala travelled to Spanish Lookout and saw the destruction wrought by....

'Like nothing we've ever seen': Flood danger is not over in Louisiana

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:05:00 +0200latimes (en)

On Tuesday, President Obama expanded the federal disaster declaration for Louisiana to 20 parishes. More than 60,000 people across the state had already registered for federal aid. “This is a historic flooding event,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday.

UPDATE1: Typhoon Chanthu may make landfall on Hokkaido in northern Japan

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:58:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

Japan 's weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of noon, the typhoon was in the Pacific Ocean around 30 kilometers southeast of Kamaishi in Iwate....

Tropical storm hits Japan's northeast, hitting transport

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:57:00 +0200business-standard (en)

At least 800 households in Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, experienced power outages early Wednesday due to the storm damage, Tokyo Electric Power said. It caused some cancellations of train services in the northern region, including bullet trains.

Nine Dead in Louisiana Flooding as Levees Overflow

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:32:00 +0200laht (en)

WASHINGTON – Several levees have overflowed in the flooding in southern Louisiana, where the death toll stands at nine since the weekend due to rising waters and 20,000 people have been evacuated from their flooded homes, local authorities reported. According to the Lower Mississippi River Forecast....

Intel intros a ready-to-fly drone for software developers

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 07:18:00 +0200engadget (en)

Intel has introduced a quadcopter called Aero at its annual developers conference, and we'll bet you can guess its target audience based on the event. That's right, Aero was specifically designed not for hobbyists or for commercial purposes, but for developers who want to create and test apps for drones.

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal as tropical depression appears to form near Guangdong province

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:54:00 +0200scmp (en)

. The standby typhoon signal No 1 was issued for Hong Kong at 11.30am Wednesday as a tropical depression appeared to be forming over the coastal waters of nearby western Guangdong province. Winds over the city were expected to strengthen gradually on Wednesday night, and the Observatory said it....

Tropical Depression Six forms in the Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:16:00 +0200wptv (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tropical Depression Six has formed in the Atlantic. It's not expected to be a threat to Florida. Environmental conditions appear favorable to likely become Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday.

Eleven dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:10:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets from flooded areas after a storm that broke records for 24-hour rainfall in multiple locations, Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters. Rain-swollen rivers are receding in much of the state, but state officials warned of remaining dangers.

More Than 300 Families will receive cash transfer

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:05:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

While the donations will be paid out using a cash transfer system, the focus at the moment continues to be areas hardest hit by Hurricane Earl, including the Vista Del Mar community. Lily Bowman, Director General, Belize Red Cross. “We have been focusing on the Ladyville area and its environs and we....

Tropical Depression Six forms; it's no threat to land

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:02:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

. Tropical Depression Six has formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to become Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday, reported Tuesday night. The National Hurricane Center 's 11 p.m. advisory put the depression about 715 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

New Tropical Depression in the Atlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:42:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Depression Six has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The depression is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Fiona, but is no threat to land. Tropical Depression Six has formed in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to become Tropical Storm Fiona on Wednesday.

Tropical Depression 6 forms in Atlantic 18 Mins A new tropical depression formed late Tuesday evening in the far eastern Atlantic, likely to

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:35:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - 11 p.m. update: Tropical depression No. 6 has formed in the far eastern Atlantic, likely to become Fiona and after some strengthening and weakening. It could become a hurricane in about six days. It is highly likely that this system will not ever directly impact the United....

Red Cross Receives Hurricane Earl Donation from BECOL/FORTIS

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

The Belize Red Cross continues to receive donations to assist with hurricane relief in the aftermath of Earl. The Category One storm wreaked havoc primarily in the northern section of the Belize District, leaving in its wake significant damages. On Monday, BECOL, in its capacity as a corporate....

Louisiana flooding leaves 11 dead; thousands in shelters

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:26:00 +0200cleveland (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Eleven people have died and at least 11,000 people have been forced into shelters as flooding from heavy rain has resulted in a disaster some officials are calling "unprecedented," reports say. As much as 2 feet of rain has fallen in the past 48 hours in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and St.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:20:00 +0200wcvb (en)

They're known as the "Cajun Navy," and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than 400,000 acres of paddy fields, Agriculture Ministry official says. By Aung Hla Tun and Wa Lone. YANGON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the....

article Eleven dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Flooding prompted U.S. president to issue a disaster declaration, after a storm that broke rainfall records. (Adds new death toll, more parishes getting federal aid) By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La., Aug 16 (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at....

Tropical Depression Six forms in the Atlantic - NHC

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Aug 16 (Reuters) - Tropical Depression Six, packing maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h), has formed over the Eastern Atlantic and is likely to strengthen gradually, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday. The depression, forecast to become a tropical storm on Wednesday, was....

Weather forecast: Muggy Wednesday morning, patchy fog possible

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:16:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

Sent via News 13+ app: Lightning strikes in the Avalon Park area of east Orange County on Tuesday afternoon Aug. 16, 2016. This is the view looking north toward U.S. Highway 50. (Michele Kephart, viewer) ORLANDO -- Here's the Central Florida weather forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday: More....

Louisiana Flooding: 8 Dead, Thousands of Homes Impacted, Backwater Flooding Continues

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:16:00 +0200patch (en)

Skies in Louisiana have cleared, but there is no reprieve from the rains that have put most of the state underwater. The flooding has claimed the lives of eight people and forced authorities to rescue thousands as the number of people whose homes have flooded continues to rise Tuesday.

New JerseyPatch

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:16:00 +0200patch (en)

A 38-year-old N.J. man was killed and 2 others were hurt when lightning struck as they were swimming in a lake, according to authorities. Also: Huge tuna means huge prize for N.J. man / Meet the nicest police officer in the world / N.J. Olympian medal count.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms new

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +0200cbs6albany (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million spent to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General says New York officials....

Hurricaneseason'snexttropicaldepressionformsinAtlantic

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:08:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

MIAMIThe 2016 hurricane season's next tropical depression formed off the west coast of Africa Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center reports. The low pressure area about 650 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands off Africa's coast is becoming more concentrated and better organized, forecasters say.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help They're out in force, patrolling in jon boats, motorboats and even canoes through south Louisiana's

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:02:00 +0200yourerie (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) They're out in force, patrolling in jon boats, motorboats and even canoes through south Louisiana's new, flood-made waterways, saving cats, dogs and people. They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch.

Texas Texas facing hurricane season with drained disaster fund Texas facing hurricane season with drained disaster fund As Texas takes on another hurricane season, Gov. Greg Abbott 's office has nearly committed all of the 2016-17 emergency funds reserved for state disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods and other natural disasters. Texas 21 minutes ago

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200khou (en)

As Texas takes on another hurricane season, Gov. Greg Abbott ’s office has nearly committed all of the 2016-17 emergency funds reserved for state disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods and other natural disasters. And Abbott’s staffers are pointing the finger at state budget writers,....

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200wlwt (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Cincinnati group sends relief to historic flooding in Louisiana

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200wlwt (en)

Parts of Louisiana have been submerged by up to 25 inches of rain since Friday. While the weather is improving, flooding will continue to be a problem for days to come. Matthew 25: Ministries, a humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization based in Blue Ash, is sending a crew to the....

WDSU via CNN

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:55:00 +0200click2houston (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) - They're out in force, patrolling in jon boats, motorboats and even canoes through south Louisiana's new, flood-made waterways, saving cats, dogs and people. They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:53:00 +0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. - A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations en Louisiane et aux incendies en Californie

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200libe (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Louisiana flooding kills 11, impacts 40,000 homes

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:40:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

The death toll caused by flooding in Louisiana rose to 11 Tuesday as the water slowly began receding — enough in some areas to allow evacuated residents a chance to go home and survey the damage. "I'm not going to lie, I cried uncontrollably," homeowner David Key said after seeing his flooded....

Japan Airlines : Typhoon Chanthu may make landfall on Hokkaido in northern Japan

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:35:00 +02004-traders (en)

Japan 's weather agency on Wednesday warned of mudslides, high winds and waves ahead of the possible landfall of Typhoon Chanthu on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido later in the day. As of 10 a.m. , the typhoon was around 60 kilometers southeast of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture,....

Tropical storm hits Japan's north-east, some flights and train services cancelled

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:34:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TOKYO (AFP) - A tropical storm dumped rain on Japan 's north-eastern coast on Wednesday (Aug 17), prompting cancellations of flights and train services as officials warned of possible landslides and flooding. Tropical Storm Chanthu, packing gusts up to 126 kmh, was travelling along Japan's Pacific....

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:25:00 +0200Koat (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:21:00 +0200wesh (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:13:00 +0200kcci (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:08:00 +0200wxii12 (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Louisiana Flooding Hits Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:05:00 +02007online (en)

For some Louisiana residents, now displaced after days of devastating flooding in the southeastern part of the state, this week brings back painful memories of evacuating during 11 years ago. Hurricane Katrina After floodwaters came up to Cierra Davis' roof this week, she "barely got out of the house," she told ABC News meteorologist Rob Marciano.

Sweet: Obama’s new tougher fuel standard

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:57:00 +0200suntimes (en)

WASHINGTON — In September 2005, then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., delivered a little noticed energy policy speech here, in which he pushed to improve vehicle mileage standards. It was in the days following Hurricane Katrina, when a natural disaster morphed into a manmade nightmare.

Louisiana flooding: 'Cajun Navy' answers call for help

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:52:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

They're known as the Cajun Navy, and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch. Troy Green, from Ascension Parish just south of Baton Rouge, loaded up his boat after hearing the Cajun Navy needed a few good sailors. He drove to East Baton Rouge Parish where the National Guard had a staging area.

Eleven dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:11:00 +0200reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least 11 people have died in severe floods that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets from flooded areas after a....

Eleven dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:51:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least 11 people have died in severe floods that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets....

Bon Aqua man involved in fatal Hwy. 70 wreck

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:48:00 +0200tennessean (en)

A Louisiana man was killed in a wreck that involved a Bon Aqua resident early Friday on Highway 70 near the Dickson County line, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Dustin A. Edwards, 23, of Gorum, La, was killed in the wreck, according to the THP.

Eleven dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:21:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least 11 people have died in severe floods that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets....

Central Floridians heading to Louisiana to help flood victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:17:00 +0200wesh (en)

Louisiana officials have increased the death toll to 10 from the unprecedented flooding in the southern part of the state. The floods began during torrential rains Friday and many homes and businesses are still underwater. The governor says at least 40,000 homes have water damage.

Weather forecast: Heavy rain, lightning possible into evening

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:15:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

Sent via News 13+ app: Lightning strikes in the Avalon Park area of east Orange County on Tuesday afternoon Aug. 16, 2016. This is the view looking north toward U.S. Highway 50. (Michele Kephart, viewer) ORLANDO -- Here's the Central Florida weather forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday: More....

No federal housing assistance for Sand fire victims

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:33:00 +0200dailynews (en)

Posted: 08/16/16, 2:06 PM PDT Updated: 14 secs ago # Comments Federal officials refused requests for housing assistance in the wake of the Sand fire, which forced some 20,000 people in Santa Clarita to evacuate and destroyed 18 homes, a county official said Tuesday.

Nine dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:18:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Sam Karlin. BATON ROUGE, La. (Reuters) - Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least nine people have died in severe flooding that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000....

UPDATE 4-Nine dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:10:00 +0200reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least nine people have died in severe flooding that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews had already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets to safety from flooded....

Louisiana Flooding Hits Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:51:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

For some Louisiana residents, now displaced after days of devastating flooding in the southeastern part of the state, this week brings back painful memories of evacuating during 11 years ago. Hurricane Katrina After floodwaters came up to Cierra Davis' roof this week, she "barely got out of the house," she told ABC News meteorologist Rob Marciano.

No federal housing assistance for Sand fire

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:32:00 +0200dailynews (en)

Posted: 08/16/16, 2:06 PM PDT Updated: 52 secs ago # Comments LOS ANGELES — Federal officials refused requests for housing assistance in the wake of the Sand Fire, which forced some 20,000 people in Santa Clarita to evacuate and destroyed 18 homes, a county official said today.

Grimsby lake rescue unit loses its best boat at key time of season

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:29:00 +0200CBC (en)

Grimsby's volunteer marine rescue team has lost its fastest boat at a critical time of the boating season. The Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit's 22-foot Zodiac Hurricane suffered a "catastrophic failure" during what is the busiest time in the season. And the organization isn't sure what to do about it.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:17:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

A spokesman for New York's economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base. Jason Conwall, a spokesman for Empire State Development, said Tuesday that the critical report from the Department of Housing and....

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 16, 2016 @ 12:52 pm; A spokesman for New....

What Louisiana Flood Victims Need to Do Right Now

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:09:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

There's one thing the owners of the more than 40,000 homes affected by historic flooding in Louisiana need to do right now: Make a list of what's lost. "If you're holed up in a hotel room, get everyone out of it and start making lists of everything you had in the kitchen and go room by room," said....

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:04:00 +0200wivb (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York’s economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:58:00 +0200wwlp (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York’s economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

Louisiana Flooding Hits Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:57:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

File photo. (iStock/Thinkstock) (BATON ROUGE, La.) — For some Louisiana residents, now displaced after days of devastating flooding in the southeastern part of the state, this week brings back painful memories of evacuating during Hurricane Katrina 11 years ago.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:56:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York's economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

US taps NCAR technology for new water resources forecasts

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:49:00 +0200phys (en)

WRF-Hydro, a powerful NCAR-based computer model, is the first nationwide operational system to provide continuous predictions of water levels and potential flooding in rivers and streams from coast to coast. NOAA's new Office of Water Prediction (OWP) selected it last year as the core of the agency's new National Water Model.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:29:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York’s economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

Texas facing hurricane season with drained disaster fund

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:23:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

As Texas takes on another hurricane season, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has nearly committed all of the 2016-17 emergency funds reserved for state disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods and other natural disasters. And Abbott’s staffers are pointing the finger at state budget writers,....

Holden’s electric supercar revealed

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:22:00 +0200dailytelegraph (en)

An impressive looking supercar designed in Australia that ran on two electric motors. Picture: Supplied. It also would have been faster to the speed limit than a Bugatti Veyron , the world’s quickest accelerating road car. There were no plans to build the secret supercar in Australia, but Holden did....

Louisiana Flood: 15 things you need to know on Tuesday

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:21:00 +0200nola (en)

Gov. John Bel Edwards and other elected officials appeared dismayed Tuesday morning (Aug. 16) that the historic flood which was caused widespread damage across much of south Louisiana hasn't gotten more national attention. Nevertheless, the governor and Federal Emergency Management Agency....

Louisiana Flooding Hits Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

For some Louisiana residents, now displaced after days of devastating flooding in the southeastern part of the state, this week brings back painful memories of evacuating during 11 years ago. Hurricane Katrina After floodwaters came up to Cierra Davis' roof this week, she "barely got out of the house," she told ABC News meteorologist Rob Marciano.

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:16:00 +0200wcvb (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

9 dead, tens of thousands displaced in 'historic' Louisiana flooding

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:15:00 +0200latimes (en)

On Tuesday, President Obama expanded the federal disaster declaration for Louisiana to include eight additional parishes, including Ascension. A total of 12 parishes can now access Federal Emergency Management Aid. By Tuesday morning, more than 40,000 people across the state had registered. “This is a historic flooding event,” Gov.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:15:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York's economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:14:00 +0200startribune (en)

3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York's economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state's oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base. Jason Conwall, a spokesman for Empire State Development, said Tuesday that the critical report from the Department of....

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:13:00 +0200wesh (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:13:00 +0200wncn (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York’s economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

Nine dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:09:00 +0200reuters (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least nine people have died in flooding that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews have already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets to safety from flooded areas....

The Latest: Audit faults NY spending on tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:05:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. The Latest on a federal audit criticizing New York state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. A spokesman for New York’s economic development agency says federal auditors who faulted the state’s oversight of $22 million in tourism promotions funding are off-base.

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:03:00 +0200wxii12 (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

Nine dead, thousands of homes ravaged in Louisiana floods

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:01:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. Search-and-rescue operations were still underway on Tuesday in Louisiana, where at least nine people have died in flooding that damaged about 40,000 homes, state officials said. Emergency crews have already plucked more than 20,000 people and 1,000 pets to safety from flooded areas....

17 mins ago Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:45:00 +0200yourerie (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, she said, when her home went up in flames. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved....

WDSU via CNN

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:41:00 +0200news4jax (en)

La. Gov. asks for volunteers in flooding - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, she said, when her home went up in flames. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard....

WDSU via CNN

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:38:00 +0200click2houston (en)

La. Gov. asks for volunteers in flooding - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, she said, when her home went up in flames. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard....

WDSU via CNN Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:38:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

La. Gov. asks for volunteers in flooding - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, she said, when her home went up in flames. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard....

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:35:00 +0200wlwt (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:32:00 +0200Koat (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:17:00 +0200kcci (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:17:00 +0200lacrossetribune (en)

La Crosse, WI (54601) Today. Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 85F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: August 16, 2016 @ 10:53 am; ALBANY, N.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:11:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:11:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

NASA sees wind shear affecting Tropical Storm Chanthu

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:10:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 15 at 11:25 p.m. EDT (Aug. 16 at 0325 UTC) the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite saw wind shear affecting Tropical Storm Chanthu near Japan . Credit: NASA/NRL. Visible imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite showed wind shear was affecting Tropical Storm Chanthu as it moved parallel to the big island of Japan early on Aug.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:04:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Louisiana flood: Gov. asks for volunteers in historic deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:01:00 +0200wyff4 (en)

After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved with their six kids, ages 4 to 10, into Singleton's parents' home in Denham Springs. Then, on August 13, she had to flee again -- this time, from the Amite River, which rose so quickly she had virtually no time to prepare.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0200nwitimes (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:50:00 +0200newsok (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million spent to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General says New York officials....

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:24:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Shoots for the stars

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:16:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

This screen grab from the Facebook page of a Tainan resident surnamed Chang on Tuesday, Aug. 16, shows a boy pilling bamboo shoots in Kaohsiung. Chang posted on his Facebook that the boy in the photo lost his parents to Typhoon Morakot in 2009 and has been selling bamboo shoots in Kaohsiung to pay for his school fees.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:12:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:06:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:02:00 +0200wivb (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General.

Tropical wave off Africa has 90% odds of forming

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:02:00 +0200wptv (en)

It's mid-August and that marks the beginning of the "peak" of hurricane season in south Florida. We normally see the most activity between mid-August and mid-October, with the general peak considered to be September 10. With that being said, all eyes are on the latest tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:52:00 +0200sunherald (en)

A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:49:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:41:00 +0200startribune (en)

The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General. It says New York officials failed to comply with contract procurement rules and did not ensure money was spent effectively. The audit says the failures amount to a "significant deficiency.

Audit faults NY tourism promotion after damaging storms

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:32:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. - A federal audit says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by three damaging storms. The report was released Tuesday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.

AP NewsBreak: federal audit faults NY tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:25:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

ALBANY, N.Y. - A federal audit says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in federal funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene. The report released Tuesday by the Office of Inspector General at the U.S.

AP NewsBreak: federal audit faults NY tourism promotion

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:16:00 +0200cfra (en)

at 13:15 on August 16, 2016, EDT. AP NewsBreak: federal audit faults NY tourism promotion. The Associated Press. ALBANY, N.Y. — A federal audit says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration mismanaged $22 million in federal funding meant to promote tourism in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene.

Les catastrophes naturelles se multiplient aux États-Unis Depuis plusieurs années, les Etats-Unis voient se répéter les événements tragiques, parfois simultanément. Comme en ce moment, où la Californie...

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:08:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Incendies géants, sécheresse, inondations, ouragans, tempêtes hivernales... Aux Etats-Unis les catastrophes naturelles semblent se multiplier depuis quelques années. La Californie à l'épreuve du feu, la Louisiane submergée. La Californie est en proie à d'énormes incendies depuis ce week-end, favorisés par la sécheresse historique qui y sévit.

Baton Rouge residents take stock of their losses

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:36:00 +0200sentinelsource (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. — People here are used to storms destroying property and upending lives, but those storms are often accompanied by stern cautions and a sense that disruption is on the way. The most recent storm was something different: Rain that just kept coming, until the water blindsided everyone with its volume and its violence.

Atlantic hurricane season still expected to be strongest since 2012: NOAA

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:23:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May. The season is still expected to be the most active since 2012.

The 'Cajun Navy' Heads Out To Rescue Flooded Baton Rouge Residents

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:10:00 +0200wbur (en)

A man walks to his house through a flooded neighborhood on Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) Civilian volunteers with boats have been out in full-force in Louisiana over the last couple of days to help rescue neighbors after a storm system caused massive flooding.

Les Etats-Unis à l'épreuve du feu et des inondations Les Echos

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:49:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Les Echos Il est tombé plus de 50 cm de pluie cumulés depuis deux jours dans plusieurs secteurs de l'Etat de Louisiane. Sale temps pour les Etats-Unis. Onze ans après le passage meurtrier de l'ouragan Katrina, la Louisiane est de nouveau la cible de la colère climatique.

30 Louisiana parishes to be declared disasters

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:36:00 +0200news4jax (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, when her home went up in flames, she said. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved....

After 4 days of rain and flooding, Louisiana faces staggering damage

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:26:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

BATON ROUGE — People here are used to storms destroying property and upending lives, but those storms are often accompanied by stern cautions and a sense that disruption is on the way. The most recent storm was something different: Rain that just kept coming, until the water blindsided everyone with its volume and its violence.

Japon - Un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:05:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Un typhon s'approche de l'est du Japon et devrait atteindre la région de Tokyo mercredi matin. L'Agence météorologique japonaise a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi soir à quelques....

Tropical wave off Africa has 80% odds of forming

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:01:00 +0200wptv (en)

Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It's mid-August and that marks the beginning of the "peak" of hurricane season in south Florida. We normally see the most activity between mid-August and mid-October,....

Resources and volunteers flood Louisiana in wake of 1,000-year deluge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:59:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

The historic storm that took the lives of at least seven people in southern Louisiana has moved on to Texas and is now heading into the Midwest, as Louisianans work to reduce the damage done by flooding. Parts of southern Louisiana received as much as 25 inches of rain over the weekend, an unprecedented amount of rainfall.

Après les inondations, Airbnb active son dispositif d'urgence pour reloger les habitants de Louisiane

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:28:00 +0200itele (fr)

Suite aux inondations qui ont touché la Louisiane, aux Etats-Unis, la plate-forme de location de logements à courte durée Airbnb a activé lundi son dispositif de "réponse aux catastrophes", qui permet la mise à disposition gratuite de logements pour accueillir les personnes évacuées.

Atlantic Tropical Disturbance May Become Next Named Storm

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:17:00 +0200patch (en)

Breaking: The storm has a high chance of forming into a tropical depression or storm over the next few days, forecasters say. TAMPA BAY, FL — Residents who live along the Eastern Seaboard might want to keep an eye on the weather as the week progresses.

16h20 Japon: un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo (AFP)

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:26:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

Un typhon s'approchait de l'est du Japon mardi et devrait atteindre la région de Tokyo mercredi matin, a annoncé l'Agence météorologique japonaise qui a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi....

How over 2 feet of rain caused historic flooding in Louisiana in less than 72 hours

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:04:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

The historic and deadly flooding in Louisiana began to take shape Friday and continued through the weekend as wave after wave of moisture pummeled the Baton Rouge region. The disaster was caused by two weather-related features -- extreme humidity and near-stationary low pressure that hovered over the Gulf Coast for days.

Charlotte Race for the Cure Seeks Rebound Following Hurricane Joaquin

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:02:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure®, historically one of the largest and most successful races in the southeast, returns to Marshall Park for its 20 [th] anniversary. Photo - Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.

Enhanced habagat floods Manila

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:54:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A tornado ripped through the Port Area of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on Sunday afternoon. The Philippine Red Cross said there were reports of damage caused by the tornado, such as felled trees and electricity being cut off, but said there were no casualties.

Tropical wave could become depression soon

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:09:00 +0200al (en)

A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has an 80 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression over the next five days as it moves to the west-northwest. (National Hurricane Center) A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic continued to look more organized on Tuesday morning, and the National....

‘I’m going home to see if I have a home’: After days of flooding, Baton Rouge residents take stock of their losses

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:08:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

BATON ROUGE — People here are used to storms destroying property and upending lives, but those storms are often accompanied by stern cautions and a sense that disruption is on the way. The most recent storm was something different: Rain that just kept coming, until the water blindsided everyone with its volume and its violence.

Un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:59:00 +020024heures (fr)

L'Agence météorologique japonaise a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi soir à quelques centaines de kilomètres au sud-est de la capitale, dans l'océan Pacifique.

Un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:59:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

L'Agence météorologique japonaise a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi soir à quelques centaines de kilomètres au sud-est de la capitale, dans l'océan Pacifique.

Japon : un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:56:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Un typhon s'approchait de l'est du Japon mardi et devrait atteindre la région de Tokyo mercredi matin, a annoncé l'Agence météorologique japonaise qui a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi....

Un typhon s'approche de la région de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:40:00 +0200tdg (fr)

L'Agence météorologique japonaise a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait mardi soir à quelques centaines de kilomètres au sud-est de la capitale, dans l'océan Pacifique.

LA Dept of Transportation via CNN

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:14:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, when her home went up in flames, she said. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved....

Several hundred without power in West Springfield

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:04:00 +0200masslive (en)

Crews from Midwest Powerline Inc. of Battle Creek, MI stage on North Blandford Road in Blandford with lines down and power out in town on Tuesday from Hurricane Sandy. Many of the out-of-town crews which came to Western Massachusetts to prepare for the hurricane have now moved to help in harder-hit areas.

Japon: un typhon s'approche de Tokyo

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:48:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Un typhon s'approchait de l'est du Japon aujourd'hui et devrait atteindre la région de Tokyo demain matin, a annoncé l'Agence météorologique japonaise qui a mis en garde contre des vents violents et de fortes pluies. Le typhon Chanthu, accompagné de rafales de vents atteignant 108 km/h, se situait....

NOAA: Atlantic hurricane season still expected to be strongest since 2012

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:38:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

Image From ..NOAA Explore In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May. The season is still expected to be the most active since 2012.

Inondations meurtrières en Louisiane, vaste brasier en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:16:00 +0200quotidien-lu (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l’évacuation de plus de 30 000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu’en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Louisiana Flooding: Coffins Washed Away In Storms That Killed 7

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:04:00 +0200huffingtonpost-uk-en (en)

The severity of the Louisiana floods has been laid bare in these macabre pictures. Coffins were washed down the road from a graveyard as floods lashed the state. At least seven people have died and more than 20,000 were rescued as the region was inundated with water.

Heavy rain forecast as typhoon threatens Kanto, Tohoku, Hokkaido

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:40:00 +0200japantimes (en)

A typhoon was expected to pummel eastern and northern Japan on Wednesday, the Meteorological Agency said Tuesday. Typhoon Chanthu was forecast to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain, the agency said, cautioning the public to prepare for strong winds and flooding.

La Louisiane vit des inondations «sans précédent»

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:37:00 +0200tdg (fr)

En Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir. Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations «sans précédent» au cours desquelles plus de 30'000 personnes ont été secourues.

New typhoon to form in East Sea

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:32:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

A typhoon is forecast to form with strong winds in the northern area of the East Sea due to the circulation around a low-pressure center, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. On August 16, the tropical low pressure was centred at about 21.9 N latitude and 115.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:27:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Brendan SMIALOWSKI, Leila MACOR avec Fanny ANDRE à Washington. Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une....

La Louisiane vit des inondations «sans précédent»

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:26:00 +020024heures (fr)

En Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir. Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations «sans précédent» au cours desquelles plus de 30'000 personnes ont été secourues.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:23:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

La Louisiane vit des inondations «sans précédent»

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:14:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

En Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir. Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations «sans précédent» au cours desquelles plus de 30'000 personnes ont été secourues.

Intempéries aux USA: des milliers d'évacués

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:12:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Les pluies torrentielles qui se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ont provoqué l'évacuation de plus de 30'000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes. En Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

JMA issues warning for eastern Japan to brace for Typhoon Chanthu

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:04:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- A powerful typhoon which is threatening the eastern coast of Japan including the nation's capital Tokyo, has caused the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Tuesday to issue flood warnings, as well as advisories of heavy thunderstorms, strong gusts and swollen rivers.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:00:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

D es pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Mix of sun and showers today

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:57:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

There is a lot of sun in today's forecast but also a good chance of rain. According to the National Weather Service, it will be mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 88 and winds out of the east from 8 to 10 mph. The overall chance of rain and thunderstorms is 50 percent.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:49:00 +0200lexpansion (fr)

Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:37:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:27:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations "sans précédent" au cours desquelles plus de 30.000 personnes ont été secourues. 14.000 personnes ont été hébergées dans des refuges, essentiellement à Bâton-Rouge et ses environs.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:26:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:24:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Inondations et incendies aux Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:19:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20 000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:10:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations en Louisiane et aux incendies en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:56:00 +0200romandie (fr)

Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 30.000 habitants et la mort de sept personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Inondations et incendies: des milliers de nouvelles évacuations aux USA

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:46:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20 000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Les éléments se déchaînent aux Etats-Unis: terrible incendie en Californie et inondations mortelles en Louisiane

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:36:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

La Louisiane te la Californie font actuellement face a des conditions climatiques très difficiles. Des milliers de Californiens ont dû fuir face à un énorme incendie qui se répand très vite à cause de la sécheresse. Du côté de Baton Rouge, ce sont des terribles intempéries qui paralysent les habitants.

Pluies torrentielles en Louisiane et gigantesques incendies en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:27:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end, provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20 000 habitants et la mort de 6 personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:26:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Brendan SMIALOWSKI, Leila MACOR avec Fanny ANDRE à Washington. Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une....

USA : La Louisiane se noie quand la Californie se consume

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:21:00 +0200lnt (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l’évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu’en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Wendell Pierce : Actor Devastated, Speechless Over Losing Home to Flooding (WATCH)

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:12:00 +0200eurweb (en)

*Actor Wendell Pierce is going through some tough times as of late due to the massive flooding in his home state of Louisiana . Pierce, along with thousands of others in the state, lost his home in Baton Rouge. Meanwhile the area continues to be engulfed with historic rainfall and flooding.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:09:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:05:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Five die, thousands rescued in ‘historic’ Louisiana flood

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:03:00 +0200ngrguardiannews (en)

This August 14, 2016 US Coast Guard handout photo shows Coast Guard personel evacuating people from a floodwaters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Emergency crews in flood-devastated Louisiana have rescued more than 20,000 people after catastrophic inundations that left at least five dead, news reports said August 15.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:58:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:57:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

D es pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations "sans précédent" au cours desquelles plus de 20.000 personnes ont été secourues, tandis que 10.000 ont passé la nuit de dimanche à lundi dans des refuges. Des images prises lundi soir depuis un....

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:52:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:40:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:38:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:29:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:24:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations "sans précédent" au cours desquelles plus de 20.000 personnes ont été secourues, tandis que 10.000 ont passé la nuit de dimanche à lundi dans des refuges. Des images prises lundi soir depuis un....

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:22:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Bâton-Rouge (Etats-Unis) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:08:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:05:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations ou aux incendies

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:54:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

At least 7 killed, 20,000 rescued after ruinous flooding catches Louisiana off guard

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:47:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Some areas, such as the town of Zachary, received more than 2 feet of rain in a 48-hour period that ended Saturday morning. Another hard-hit area, Livingston, got nearly 22 inches over the same stretch. Graham said the odds of that much rain were 1 in 500 in some places, and 1 in 1,000 in others.

Ruinous floods catch Louisiana off guard

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:46:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated 1 hour ago BATON ROUGE — A catastrophic, 48-hour torrent of rain sent thousands of people in Louisiana scrambling for safety and left many wondering how a region accustomed to hurricanes could get caught off guard so badly. An act of God is how some are describing it.

Spark Sets Belmopan Bar Ablaze

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:32:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Aug 15, 2016 Spark Sets Belmopan Bar Ablaze. Around eleven-thirty this morning, E and L Sports Bar located behind the La Cabana Bar in Belmopan went up in flames. The thatch to the front portion of the roof caught fire as workmen were repairing the zinc roofing that was damaged during Hurricane Earl two Wednesdays ago.

Des milliers d'évacués en Louisiane et en Californie

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:21:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20 000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

'Gone': From cots on floors, evacuees face losing everything

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:16:00 +0200nola (en)

For 40 years Cornell and Sherryl Brasseaux lived in the same house, built a few years before it became theirs, in 1968. The bayou out back would swell sometimes,"but we weren't ever threatened," said Cornell. When they heard about the historic flooding and the warnings about how this storm might be different, they took precautions.

The Wire Actor Wendell Pierce Loses Baton Rouge House to Floods

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:57:00 +0200time (en)

‘s Baton Rouge home fell victim to the Louisiana flooding, The Wire alum revealed on Sunday. The 52-year-old Louisiana native, whose parents lost their Pontchartrain Park home when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, shared the devastating news on Twitter Sunday. “My neighbors & I have flooded in Baton Rouge,” he tweeted.

Historic flooding kills 8 in Louisiana as thousands scramble for safety

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:51:00 +0200latimes (en)

In Hineston, a small town in central Louisiana, Jeanette Thacker and her daughter, Jessica, were out walking along a quiet country road Sunday, checking out the water levels near a local creek, when they heard screams. Jeanette Thacker, 45, decided to investigate, not sure if a cat was crying, kids were playing or someone was in trouble.

Authorities demand new application for rebuilding of docks and piers

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:39:00 +0200sanpedrosun (en)

The strong surge and winds of Hurricane Earl left hundreds of docks/piers partially or totally destroyed on Ambergris Caye. The majority of these over-the water structures are on the eastern side of the island and many of its proprietors are beginning to make plans for rebuilding.

Irvington family says city is to blame for sewage backing up into basement

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:38:00 +02007online (en)

. It's a situation that really stinks for a family in New Jersey. Backed up sewage is flooding their basement in their home in the Essex County Town of Irvington. They say it's happened before and say it's the city's fault, but the city says that's not what they found.

After severe flooding in Louisiana, Granite Staters prepare to help through Red Cross

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:28:00 +0200wmur (en)

The Red Cross said the current situation in Louisiana is extremely chaotic, with power outages and road closures complicating relief efforts. Thousands of people are in emergency shelters after the flooding left entire communities under water. To address the need in Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers....

LA Dept of Transportation via CNN

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:21:00 +0200news4jax (en)

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (CNN) - Jessica May escaped New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 and made a new life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All was going well until one month ago, when her home went up in flames, she said. After the fire, she and her partner, Denard Singleton, moved....

Flash Flood Threat Spreading North

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:18:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

The heaviest rain has shifted away from flood-ravaged Louisiana, but a threat of flash flooding will still be in play the next few days from Texas to the mid-Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes and even parts of the Northeast. (NEWS + PHOTOS: At least four locations in Louisiana have seen more than 2....

How it happened: Flood resulted from 2-day, '1,000-year' rainfall

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:15:00 +0200nola (en)

The Louisiana Flood of 2016 was triggered by a complicated, slow-moving low-pressure weather system that dumped as much as two feet of rain on parts of and St. Helena parishes in 48 hours. The record two-day rainfall in those areas had a 0.1 percent chance of occurring in any year, the equivalent....

Weather eye

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +0200thetimes (en)

What has happened to hurricanes in the Atlantic this year? There have been only five named storms so far, although the peak of the hurricane season comes in mid-September so there is plenty more time. It is predicted that there will be about 12 to 17 named storms this year, with the average number being 12 per year.

Red Cross Sheltering Thousands in Louisiana After Flooding

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:09:00 +0200good4utah (en)

“This is an extremely chaotic situation right now, with life-threatening flood waters, power outages and road closures complicating relief efforts as many local volunteers have also been directly affected by the flooding,” said Brad Kieserman, vice president, Disaster Services Operations and Logistics for the Red Cross.

Weather eye

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:02:00 +0200thesundaytimes (en)

What has happened to hurricanes in the Atlantic this year? There have been only five named storms so far, although the peak of the hurricane season comes in mid-September so there is plenty more time. It is predicted that there will be about 12 to 17 named storms this year, with the average number being 12 per year.

Belize: Belize - Hurricane Earl (MDRBZ005): DREF Operation Update No. 1

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. Tropical Cyclone Earl made landfall on 4 August, with wind gusts of up to 110 km/h, as estimated by National Hurricane Center of the United States. As of 9am (GMT -6) on 4 August Tropical Cyclone Earl’s centre (Category 1) was located at....

Coast helps Baton Rouge flood survivors ‘out of love’

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 03:02:00 +0200sunherald (en)

The Coast is stepping up with donations large and small for Baton Rouge residents flooded out of their homes. One man dropped off two six-packs of toilet paper and a gallon of bottled water Monday afternoon at Gulfport city hall. City spokesman Chris Vignes said he didn’t catch the man’s name but was impressed that he gave what he could.

arms deal saves jobs Ministers to sign £180million deal for fighter missiles in move that will safeguard 400 jobs DEFENCE Minister Harriet Baldwin will vow to arm the new F-35 supersonic stealth combat aircraft with the heat seeking weapons

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:05:00 +0200thesun (en)

A contract with MBDA will see the firm build a deadly stockpile of heat-seeking weapons. A contract with MBDA will see the firm build a deadly stockpile of an updated version of the missile – which can target everything from larger aircraft to small drones.

Coffins float down Louisiana's flooded streets as residents warned of snakes and disease

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:04:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Louisiana's struggling residents, forced from their homes by once-in-500-year floods, are being warned against disease, animal infestations and snake bites as they contemplate returning to their devastated communities. On Monday 20,000 people had been evacuated, and President Barack Obama had....

What a storm with no name has done to Louisiana

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 01:30:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Katrina 2.0. Six people dead. More than 20,000 rescued. A federal emergency declared. Louisiana is under water — again. Meteorologists say the massive flooding was caused by a "monsoon depression," like a hurricane but without the wind and the name. It's one of the biggest flooding events in the....

Zika is now a public health emergency here

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 01:24:00 +0200cnn (en)

The actual number of people infected with Zika in Puerto Rico is likely higher, officials said Friday, because most people with a Zika infection have no symptoms and might not seek testing. "The current spread of Zika virus poses a significant threat to public health in the Commonwealth relating to....

Assessing crop damage after extreme weather

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:49:00 +0200homelandsecuritynewswire (en)

The Philippines is host to six to nine tropical cyclones per year since 1970, and a citizenry that consumes more rice than it produces. The Philippines has for many years augmented its homegrown supply of rice with imports based on seasonal climate forecasts and agricultural production surveys.

Louisiana flooding exposes uninsured to costly recovery

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:46:00 +0200nola (en)

Historic flooding in Louisiana has forced more than 10,000 people to take refuge in shelters and damaged homes and businesses in areas once considered high and dry. That means many of those hit hardest do not have flood insurance to help them recover. It is still too early to tell exactly how many flood victims are without insurance.

'Act of God': Ruinous flooding catches Louisiana off guard

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:26:00 +0200statesman (en)

Meteorologist Ken Graham of the National Weather Service's office in Slidell said forecasters alerted people days in advance of the storms. The forecasts Thursday were for 8 inches of rain, with higher totals expected in some areas. But Graham emphasized that forecasting exactly how much rain is going to fall and where is nearly impossible.

At least 6 killed, 20,000 rescued after ruinous flooding catches Louisiana off guard

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:18:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Graham said the odds of that much rain were 1 in 500 in some places, and 1 in 1,000 in others. Unlike in a hurricane, when shelters are established well in advance by parish governments and the Red Cross when the threat becomes obvious, shelters for those driven from their homes by the flooding were set up more haphazardly by parish officials.

How to help pets, other animals affected by Louisiana flooding

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:15:00 +0200nola (en)

With thousands of residents displaced across East Baton Rouge Parish and throughout Acadiana by the Louisiana Flood of 2016 , there are countless pets and animals likewise in need of supplies and shelter. Some of those pets landed at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, which is serving as a shelter for thousands of people.

At least 6 killed, 20,000 rescued after ruinous flooding catches Louisiana off guard

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:01:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

Some areas, such as the town of Zachary, received more than 2 feet of rain in a 48-hour period that ended Saturday morning. Another hard-hit area, Livingston, got nearly 22 inches over the same stretch. Graham said the odds of that much rain were 1 in 500 in some places, and 1 in 1,000 in others.

Pacific Partnership 2016 Completes Malaysia Mission

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:57:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

. Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS160815-14 Release Date: 8/15/2016 10:38:00 AM. By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton, Pacific Partnership 2016 Public Affairs. KUANTAN, Malaysia (NNS) -- Pacific Partnership 2016 departed Kuantan, Malaysia, Aug.

14 mins ago Local couple volunteers to help Louisiana flood victims Six people are dead and more than 20,000 were rescued from their Louisiana homes in the wake of

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:54:00 +0200yourerie (en)

Local couple volunteers to help Louisiana flood victims. Six people are dead and more than 20,000 were rescued from their Louisiana homes in the wake of devastating flash flooding. Local American Red Cross volunteers are headed down to help. Around 12,000 people are in shelters and 47,000 Red Cross....

Louisiana's 2016 flood result of 2-day, 1,000-year rain

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:45:00 +0200nola (en)

and The flood's atmospheric origins can be traced to a mid-level low pressure system and a weak, surface-level low that got their start over the Big Bend region of the Florida Gulf Coast on Aug. 5. That's when the National Hurricane Center warned that storminess over Florida might drop into the Gulf of Mexico and form a tropical depression.

How over 2 feet of rain caused historic flooding in Louisiana in less than 72 hours

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:35:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Southern Louisiana is under water after three days of record-breaking rain. The historic and deadly flooding began to take shape Friday and continued through the weekend as wave after wave of moisture pummeled the Baton Rouge region. The disaster was caused by two weather-related features — extreme....

"Worse than Hurricane Katrina": Coffins float down street as devastating Louisiana floods uproot caskets from graveyard

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:22:00 +0200themirror (en)

Coffins float eerily down a submerged road in Louisiana after severe dislodged them from graveyards. flooding At least four people have died and more than 7,000 have been rescued after the American state was hit by up to 17 inches of rain in 24 hours. The state, which was devastated by Hurricane....

Weather Unusual meteorological phenomenon to blame for La. flooding

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:16:00 +020013newsnow (en)

The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La. As meteorologist Tim Destri with the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge office explains it, a low pressure system forms near the surface....

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:13:00 +0200nordeclair (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Des milliers d'évacuations face aux inondations en Louisiane et aux incendies en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:09:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

NHC monitoring tropical wave off African coast

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:02:00 +0200wesh (en)

Forecasters say a tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean has a 50 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm by week’s end. Download the WESH 2 News app to stay on top of the latest news in Central Florida and beyond. As of 2 p.m.

2 Baguio workers drown in Quezon

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:44:00 +0200sunstar (en)

TWO Baguio workers died, four went missing, while one survived after floodwaters submerged a Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) tunnel project at General Nakar, Quezon Province. On August 13, Angat dam’s flood control gate gave away and filled the diversion tunnel of MWSS trapping....

Save the Children Responding to Historic Flooding in Louisiana

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:43:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

BATON ROUGE, La. , Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Save the Children is deploying an emergency response team to Baton Rouge to establish Child-Friendly Spaces in emergency shelters and assess children's most urgent needs in the wake of severe flooding in southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Moderate risk of rip currents at beaches today

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:30:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 2:34 p.m. : From mid to late afternoon, expect isolated to scattered storm coverage to increase from central Florida into west central Florida. Today's storms will be capable of producing lightning and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in a 60- to 9-minute period. A few stronger cells may have wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

Coffins float down Louisiana's flooded streets as residents warned of snakes and disease The Telegraph

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:17:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

Louisiana’s struggling residents, forced from their homes by once-in-500-year floods, are being warned against disease, animal infestations and snake bites as they contemplate returning to their devastated communities. On Monday 20,000 people had been evacuated, and President Barack Obama had....

Samaritan's Purse gives aid during unprecedented Louisiana flooding Boone-based Samaritan's Purse members are on their way to Baton Rouge where there has been

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:14:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

BATON ROUGE - Boone-based Samaritan's Purse members are on their way to Baton Rouge where there has been catastrophic flooding. Members of the non-denominational evangelical Christian International relief organization have to stay outside of Louisiana because of safety concerns.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:06:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:53:00 +0200lavoixdunord (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Unusual meteorological phenomenon to blame for La. flooding

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:40:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The storm's angry gray clouds settled in over Louisiana and like a grumpy house guest, it simply refused to leave. The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:39:00 +0200izf (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Red Cross Seeking Volunteers After Louisiana Floods

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:36:00 +0200courant (en)

With record flooding in Louisiana, the Red Cross locally put out a call for more volunteers. The Red Cross was looking for people who would be interested in feeding, shelter and supply distribution, the organization said. However, these people would need to apply and be trained before they could be sent to Louisiana, the organization added.

'Hurricane' Schwartz: The heat is on ... and on ... and on

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 21:26:00 +0200philly (en)

By the 4 th of July, summer 2016 hadn’t been very hot. The hottest day of the entire summer up to that point was a mere 92 degrees. And it wasn’t even humid. There wasn’t a single heat wave in June. The single heat wave in May was the absolute minimum: 3 straight days of exactly 90 degrees.

Rare flooding event caused by 'monsoon depression'

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:51:00 +0200courier-journal (en)

The storm's angry gray clouds settled in over Louisiana and like a grumpy house guest, it simply refused to leave. The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.

County recreation building to open

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:30:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The newest county building soon will boast of spikes, dunks, stretches and flying bouquets — at least that's what officials hope. The $10.7 million Intergenerational Recreation Center off Oslo Road opens for one day, Wednesday, for a ceremonial ribbon cutting and tours.

Volunteers needed to support Red Cross relief efforts in Louisiana

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:26:00 +0200darientimes (en)

The American Red Cross has a need for new volunteers to join flood relief efforts now in Louisiana after flooding has left 15 rivers in record flood stage. The Red Cross currently is accepting new volunteers interested in the areas of feeding, sheltering and supply distribution.

Unusual meteorological phenomenon to blame for La. flooding

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:25:00 +0200freep (en)

The storm's angry gray clouds settled in over Louisiana and like a grumpy house guest, it simply refused to leave. The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.

Hurricane center watching tropical wave in eastern Atlantic

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:20:00 +0200al (en)

A tropical wave located far out in the eastern Atlantic on Monday afternoon has a 50 percent chance of development over the next five days as it moves northwest. (National Hurricane Center) The National Hurricane Center on Monday afternoon was monitoring a tropical wave far out in the Atlantic that was showing signs of development.

Why the extreme Louisiana floods are worrying but not surprising

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:11:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Louisiana floods, which have now killed at least six and led to the evacuation of 20,000, were the result of a bizarre confluence of weather events that are becoming suspiciously more common as the planet's climate continues to warm. First off, the atmosphere was primed for heavy rain for days....

Hurricane Alicia hit the Houston area 33 years ago this week

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0200chron (en)

Downtown Houston was not the only area of the city in which the gleaming glass walls of skyscrapers were shattered by Alicia. These workers, Ron Nelson, left, and Reginald Kingsberry, were at work replacing broken panes in an office building at 2929 Briarpark in the Westchase area.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:43:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Historic flooding kills 7 in Louisiana as thousands scramble for safety

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:32:00 +0200latimes (en)

Divers recovered the body of a 40-year-old woman inside a flooded vehicle in the East Baton Rouge Parish, a spokesman from the parish sheriff's office said. Witnesses told officials that the woman’s vehicle was swept away as she tried to turn it around in high flood water.

News 19 mins ago 11:53 a.m. Unusual meteorological phenomenon to blame for La. flooding

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:25:00 +0200wtsp (en)

The storm's angry gray clouds settled in over Louisiana and like a grumpy house guest, it simply refused to leave. Meteorologists call it a "monsoon depression." The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.

Invest 98-L May Be the Next Named Storm

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:23:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean may become a tropical depression or storm this week. It is too soon to determine whether this would ever affect the Lesser Antilles next week. A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic Ocean has some potential to develop....

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:23:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:19:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Unusual meteorological phenomenon to blame for La. flooding

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:18:00 +0200elpasotimes (en)

The storm's angry gray clouds settled in over Louisiana and like a grumpy house guest, it simply refused to leave. The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:17:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:13:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Leila MACOR avec Fanny ANDRE à Washington. Miami (AFP) - Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:12:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Dans le sud des Etats-Unis, le gouverneur de Louisiane John Bel Edwards a évoqué des inondations "sans précédent" au cours desquelles plus de 20.000 personnes ont été secourues, tandis que 10.000 ont passé la nuit de dimanche à lundi dans des refuges. Quelque 40.

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:09:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

10 incredible aircraft you won't want to miss at Southport Air Show 2016 Liverpool Echo

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:59:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

This year's Southport Air Show promises to enthrall crowds of thousands on the seafront. As the skies of Southport are filled with flocks of migrating birds this autumn, a new, thunderous creature nears... © Provided by Liverpool Echo. In the distance, rolling over the horizon the mighty growling of....

Etats-Unis: des milliers d'évacuation en Louisiane et en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:57:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l'évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu'en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Farmer's Almanac predicts big storms soon, but cooler summer next year

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:53:00 +0200nj (en)

. If you're dripping with sweat and cursing the latest summer heat wave here in New Jersey, you might be glad to know that next summer may not be as bad. That's if you believe in extremely The publication has released its far-in-advance weather predictions for the late summer and fall of 2016, as....

19h13 Russie : la pluie à Moscou en plein coeur de l'été bat un record vieux de 130 ans (AFP)

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:16:00 +0200lorientlejour (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. "Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré" à Moscou avec "un....

USA Des milliers d’évacuations face aux inondations en Louisiane et aux incendies en Californie

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:02:00 +0200courrier-picard (fr)

Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur la Louisiane ce week-end provoquant l’évacuation de plus de 20.000 habitants et la mort de six personnes, tandis qu’en Californie, frappée par une sécheresse historique, un nouvel incendie a forcé des milliers de personnes à fuir.

Would Better Inspection Technology Prior To Katrina Have Mattered?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:54:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

The Greater New Orleans urban flood protection system has no peer. On a scale of one to ten, if the GNO system were a ten, the next closest - Cape Girardeau, Missouri - would be a three. And appropriately, for a system of this scope, each project in the $14.

Micronesia (Federated States of): USAID/OFDA - Program summary: Federated states of Micronesia and Republic of the Marshall Islands

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

In November 2008, USAID assumed responsibility for disaster response and reconstruction in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reflecting the transition of FSM and RMI from U.

Nation Now Rare flooding event caused by 'monsoon depression'

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:05:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The rare weather event dumped more than 20 inches of rain on southwest Mississippi and coastal Louisiana, causing massive flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La. As meteorologist Tim Destri with the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge office explains it, a low pressure system forms near the surface....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:15:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

YANGON : Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

Russie: la pluie à Moscou en plein coeur de l'été bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:58:00 +0200skynet (fr)

(Belga) Les pluies torrentielles à Moscou ont battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. "Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré" à....

Russie - La pluie bat un record vieux de presque 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:52:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record qui date de 1887 pour la mi-août. Le Centre météorologique russe annonce des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein cœur de l'été. «Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré» à Moscou avec «un niveau cumulé....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:43:00 +0200todayonline (en)

YANGON — Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:38:00 +0200in-cyprus (en)

Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than 400,000....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:38:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

YANGON (REUTERS) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

Hurricane Electric and Advanced Communications Technology Partner to Bring Tier 1 Connectivity to Wyoming

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:07:00 +0200businesswire (en)

CHEYENNE, Wyo.--( , the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone , announced today that a partnership with full-service communications solutions provider Advanced Communications Technology, Inc. (ACT) has led to the expansion of its global network to the ACT Data Center (1621 Diamond Creek Rd, Cheyenne, WY).

Russie: la pluie à Moscou en plein coeur de l'été bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:49:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Les pluies torrentielles à Moscou ont battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. "Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré" à....

Trucker recalls more than 24 hours spent on Louisiana Highway

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:49:00 +0200wsfa (en)

HOLDEN, LA (WLOX) - Thousands of motorists trapped on Interstate 12 in Louisiana after the week's massive flooding were finally evacuated Sunday, after spending more than 24 hours stuck on the highway. In various social media posts, drivers expressed the destitute conditions they faced surrounded by flood water unable to move.

La pluie à Moscou bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:42:00 +020024heures (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. «Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré» à Moscou avec «un....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:41:00 +0200timesofoman (en)

Yangon: Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

Russie: la pluie à Moscou en plein coeur de l’été bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:37:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Les pluies torrentielles à Moscou ont battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l’été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré à Moscou avec....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:36:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

and wa lone YANGON (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:32:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

YANGON: Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:32:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

By Aung Hla Tun and Wa Lone YANGON (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

La pluie à Moscou bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:25:00 +0200tdg (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. «Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré» à Moscou avec «un....

Flash Flood Threat Spreads North

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:22:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

The heaviest rain has shifted away from flood-ravaged Louisiana, but a threat of flash flooding will still be in play the next few days from Texas to the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, even parts of the Northeast. (NEWS + PHOTOS: In the near-term, NOAA's Weather Prediction Center says that there is a....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:18:00 +0200reuters (en)

YANGON Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

La pluie à Moscou bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:18:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein coeur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. «Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré» à Moscou avec «un....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:12:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

YANGON Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland. Weeks of torrential rains have flooded more than....

Russie. La pluie à Moscou en été bat un record vieux de 130 ans

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:12:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

La pluie torrentielle à Moscou a battu lundi un record vieux de presque 130 ans pour la mi-août, avec des précipitations se chiffrant à quelques 48 mm, en plein cœur de l'été, a annoncé le Centre météorologique russe. « Un nouveau record historique pour la mi-août a été enregistré » à Moscou avec «....

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:09:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Aung Hla Tun and Wa Lone. YANGON (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

Myanmar monsoon floods kill eight, disrupt lives of 400,000

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Aung Hla Tun and Wa Lone. YANGON (Reuters) - Floods caused by monsoon rains have killed at least eight people and disrupted the lives of 400,000 across Myanmar, the government said, a year since the worst floods in decades left thousands homeless and inundated vast tracts of farmland.

Lengthy N.J. power outage brings criticism, appreciation

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:54:00 +0200nj (en)

Power is still being restored to Jersey Central Power & Light customers in Hunterdon County on Monday morning, three days after a strong thunderstorm passed through the region. Friday's storm caused outages to over 10,000 customers - mostly in Hunterdon and Ocean counties - just as the National....

Helping seniors stock up on hurricane supplies

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:53:00 +0200palmbeachpost (en)

This note, from FPL: More than three dozen Florida Power & Light Company volunteers will work with Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches (MOW) and Whole Foods Market next Wednesday, Aug. 17, to pack and deliver hurricane food kits to all 150 clients that MOW serves.

Five die in 'historic' Louisiana flood

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:03:00 +0200rnzi (en)

President Barack Obama has declared the state a disaster area, meaning federal aid can be sent to the affected areas. Soldiers and emergency teams have rescued more than 20,000 people from their homes or cars after the floods, which were caused by torrential rain. Emergency workers told the BBC some people were still stuck in their homes.

Des inondations font sept morts au Vietnam

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:57:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Au moins sept personnes ont perdu la vie et une personne était portée disparue à la suite de graves inondations dans le nord du Vietnam. C’est ce qu’ont annoncé lundi les autorités du pays. Ces inondations sont dues à d’importantes précipitations survenues ces derniers jours.

Des inondations font sept morts au Vietnam

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:57:00 +0200skynet (fr)

(Belga) Au moins sept personnes ont perdu la vie et une personne était portée disparue à la suite de graves inondations dans le nord du Vietnam, ont annoncé lundi les autorités du pays. Ces inondations sont dues à d'importantes précipitations survenues ces derniers jours.

Scientists say the US is facing the strongest hurricane season since Sandy hit the East Coast

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:14:00 +0200sciencealert (en)

. We’re moving into the peak of a hurricane season that could be the strongest since 2012, the year Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration now expects a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal hurricane season.

Viet Nam: Hanoi learns international lessons to prevent flood

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:02:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

“Hanoi will not be flooded!” It is the expectation of many leading experts, professors, doctors on flooding prevention with a lot of projects effectively implemented in Taiwan, Japan , and Malaysia. “Holes” on many stages. According to leading experts in the anti-flooding field from countries in the....

Des inondations font sept morts au Vietnam

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:45:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

(Belga) Au moins sept personnes ont perdu la vie et une personne était portée disparue à la suite de graves inondations dans le nord du Vietnam, ont annoncé lundi les autorités du pays. Ces inondations sont dues à d'importantes précipitations survenues ces derniers jours.

'Historic' Louisiana flooding: Five dead and thousands rescued

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:40:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Must watch: Dramatic Louisiana flood rescue from sinking car. At least five people have died and thousands have been rescued after "historic" flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana. President Barack Obama has declared the state a disaster area, meaning federal aid can be sent to the affected areas.

Des inondations font sept morts au Vietnam

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:35:00 +0200metrotime (fr)

Au moins sept personnes ont perdu la vie et une personne était portée disparue à la suite de graves inondations dans le nord du Vietnam, ont annoncé lundi les autorités du pays. Ces inondations sont dues à d’importantes précipitations survenues ces derniers jours. Parmi les sept victimes, trois sont mortes à la suite de glissements de terrain.

Atlantic Hurricane Season to be Stronger than Expected

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:26:00 +0200marinelink (en)

In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May. The season is still expected to be the most active since 2012.

Three die in 'historic' Louisiana flood

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:05:00 +0200myjoyonline (en)

At least three people have died and thousands have been rescued after "historic" flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana. The National Guard and emergency teams have used helicopters to rescue people stranded in their homes or cars. Searches are continuing for missing people, as the rain is expected to continue over the weekend.

No-name ‘monsoon depression’ not over yet

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:31:00 +0200azcentral (en)

MELBOURNE, Fla. — It doesn’t take a hurricane or even a tropical storm to wreak meteorological havoc, as an unnamed storm that hovered along the Gulf Coast has shown in the past several days. Much of Louisiana and southwest Mississippi have been devastated by flooding over the past week, after an....

No-name ‘monsoon depression’ not over yet

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:53:00 +0200usaToday (en)

MELBOURNE, Fla. — It doesn’t take a hurricane or even a tropical storm to wreak meteorological havoc, as an unnamed storm that hovered along the Gulf Coast has shown in the past several days. Much of Louisiana and southwest Mississippi have been devastated by flooding over the past week, after an....

Editorial: Building typhoon-resilience

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:23:00 +0200sunstar (en)

FOR a country that sits across the typhoon belt, the story of the three little pigs should resonate with an impact beyond the morality created by a childhood fable. The first pig built his house with straw; the second one, with sticks; and the third, with bricks.

Three new teams join new Beach Soccer league season

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:14:00 +0200newvision (en)

Mengo Hospital, IUEA and MS Sand Titans are the new entrants to the national beach soccer league for the upcoming season. Mengo and Titans have been pooled in the Monsoon group while IUEA is in Hurricane group for the league that rolls off at Lido Beach on August 28th.

Video: Thousands flock to enjoy air show

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:13:00 +0200kentonline (en)

Thousands have lined the promenade and are enjoying the sunshine at Kent’s biggest summer air show. Organisers of the Herne Bay Air Show, the Bay Promo Team, have secured a wide range of aircraft to fly over the skies of the town. It includes acrobatic display teams, the RAF Red Arrows, a AVRO....

Letter to the Editor: Blackadore Caye addresses Hurricane Earl

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:02:00 +0200sanpedrosun (en)

Dear Editor: The Blackadore Development Group is saddened by the devastation left behind by Hurricane Earl. We know that many people, including some of our own workers, lost so much, including homes and that flooding continues to be a threat for many of our local brothers and sisters who live along the coast.

4 dead as severe floods, landslides ravage northern Vietnam

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 01:24:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Heavy rains are expected to continue to pound the region on Monday. Heavy rains over the weekend have triggered flash floods and landslides that have left at least four people dead and damaged infrastructures in northern mountainous provinces. As of Sunday, three people have been reported missing and four others were injured.

Thousands flee Philippine floods; 5 killed

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:12:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA • Five people have been killed in the Philippines and tens of thousands have fled from floods caused by days of unrelenting rain, rescuers said yesterday. Civil defence officials warned residents of Manila and nearby provinces to expect more heavy seasonal rain over the coming days as more....

Atlantic hurricane season still expected to be strongest since 2012

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:30:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

15/08/2016. Port News In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May. The season is still expected to be the most active since 2012.

Police ID 8 Missing In Silver Spring Explosion; 4 Bodies Found

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:14:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities say a fourth body has been recovered following an apartment explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland earlier this week. In a new conference on Sunday, authorities released the names of eight people missing believed to be in one of the apartment buildings involved in the blast.

National Guard Helicopters To Drop Supplies To 1,500 Stranded Motorists As "Historic" Floods Cover Louisiana

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:26:00 +0200zerohedge (en)

More than a decade after hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the impoverished state finds itself in yet another natural emergency, once again as a result of historic floods, which have led to more than 7,000 people being rescued from their homes. The flooding has left at least three people dead,....

Tropical storm Chanthu forms over Pacific Ocean

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:15:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI -- A tropical storm formed over the western Pacific Ocean early Sunday, but Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said it will likely move toward Japan and has little chance of hitting Taiwan. Tropical storm Chanthu, which formed at 2 a.m. over the ocean near Guam, is the seventh storm of the....

4th Body Found Following Silver Spring Explosion, 8 Still Missing

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 17:10:00 +0200baltimore-cbslocal (en)

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities say a fourth body has been recovered following an apartment explosion in Silver Spring, Maryland earlier this week. In a new conference on Sunday, authorities said eight people were still missing, including a 8-year-old and 3-year-old boy.

Toms River, NJ

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:16:00 +0200patch (en)

The Coast Guard said Sunday that they were still searching for a missing swimmer swept away in a rip current off the Jersey Shore. Wall Officer Frank Kuhl promised a man that he and his family would get their dog back, and he went the extra miles to make sure they did.

Go To New Jersey Patch

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:16:00 +0200patch (en)

A New Jersey dentist has been linked to 15 cases of bacterial infections, causing an outbreak, state officials say. Forecasters now expect an even stronger Atlantic hurricane season than originally predicted, the worst since Sandy hit N.J. in 2012. Two young boys took video of a shark that was reeled in before it was thrown back — yet another N.

ServiceMaster Restore Disaster Experts Mobilize to Louisiana, FloodingRestoration / ServiceMaster Restore Mobilized Disaster Experts to Help With Flooding Cleanup, Standing Ready 24/7

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:42:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en (en)

Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings and open furniture drawers, closet doors and luggage to enhance drying. Move photographs, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location. Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.

Scattered showers today with high near 90

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:41:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 4:21 a.m.: Scattered showers and isolated lightning storms will move northwest from south Florida and affect Okeechobee County and the Treasure Coast into mid morning. Isolated showers across the Atlantic may also affect Brevard and coastal Volusia counties later this morning.

Servicemaster Global : Restore Disaster Experts Mobilize to Louisiana, #FloodingRestoration

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:29:00 +02004-traders (en)

MEMPHIS, TN -- (Marketwired) -- 08/14/16 -- ServiceMaster Restore, one of the largest disaster restoration companies in the United States , has mobilized additional crews from across the nation to Louisiana to help with the widespread flooding cleanup efforts, and its experts are offering important....

Typhoon forms over Pacific Ocean, unlikely to affe...

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 08:19:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 14 (CNA) A tropical storm formed over the western Pacific Ocean early Sunday, but Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said it will likely move toward Japan and has little chance of hitting Taiwan. Tropical storm Chanthu (璨樹), which formed at 2 a.m.

Philippines: PRC's Operation Typhoon Hayan builds 2,298 houses

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 07:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

August 12, 2016 Alex A. Lumaque. ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug. 12 (PIA6) – Two thousand two hundred ninety – eight houses out of the 2,500 target are already built by the ongoing Typhoon Haiyan Operation of the Philippine Red Cross in the province. “The remaining houses are under construction and up for....

'Historic' Louisiana flooding: Three dead and thousands rescued

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 05:55:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption The woman and her dog were rescued just in time. At least three people have died and thousands have been rescued after "historic" flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana. The National Guard and emergency teams have used helicopters to rescue people stranded in their homes or cars.

Love Foundation and DYS team up for clothing drive

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200reporter-bz (en)

Today the Love Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services, is holding a clothing drive to assist victims of Hurricane Earl. The organizations have the drive going on at two locations simultaneously: #49 Vernon Street; and the Yabra Drop-in Center.

State plea to IIT-BBS on climate change

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 03:05:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has requested the IIT-Bhubaneswar (IIT-BBS) to set up a coastal observatory and innovation centre for climate change as Odisha is vulnerable to natural calamities like flood, cyclone and tsunami. The Government has decided to provide 40 acres of land at Laudigaon in....

LESSONS FROM EARL

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 02:10:00 +0200belizetimes (en)

By Dolores Balderamos Garcia. 0 Comments The old people, versed as they have been in all things ‘Hurricane’, have a small saying. It goes something like this: “June – Too soon; July – Stand by; August – If you must; September – Remember; October – Soon over.

Earl + Castro = Pain and Suffering

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 01:40:00 +0200belizetimes (en)

Belize City, August 10, 2016. Hurricanes are natural hazards that, in the absence of adequate disaster preparedness and response, can severely impact a nation. There is no doubt that hurricanes are always going to be with us and, if one listens to the climate change experts hurricanes should only increase in frequency and intensity.

US Set to Probe 'Black Box' From Sunken Freighter

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 01:09:00 +0200voanews (en)

U.S. accident investigators are set to begin probing the "black box" from the doomed freighter El Faro, hoping data will show what happened aboard the ship in the hours before it sank last year in the Atlantic with 33 people on board. There were no survivors. Search teams returned Friday to a U.S.

Hemmings plans to transform Highgate

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:36:00 +0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

HIGHGATE, St Mary: Paul Hemmings of the Highgate Gospel Chapel in Highgate, St Mary, was born and raised in the community he now serves, and although the friendly pastor has worked and lived outside of the parish, he became overwhelmed by a desire to return to his hometown.

The Latest: Woman's Body Recovered in Louisiana Floods

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The Latest on flooding in the Deep South (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Authorities in Louisiana say another person has died in the dangerous floods, raising the death toll to three. Michael Martin, chief of operations for the St. Helena Sheriff's Office, said authorities recovered a woman's body on Saturday from the Tickfaw River.

'Historic' Louisiana flooding: Two dead and over 1,000 rescued

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:48:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright AP Image caption Cars and homes have been almost wholly submerged. Two people have died and over 1,000 were rescued after "historic" flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana. The National Guard and emergency personnel have used helicopters to airlift to safety people who were stranded in their homes or cars.

Hurricane Predictions Get Worse, Could Be Harshest Since Sandy Hit N.J.

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 21:23:00 +0200patch (en)

Forecasters now expect an even stronger Atlantic hurricane season than originally predicted, the worst since Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey in 2012. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made such a prediction in its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, saying there is a 70....

États-Unis : des inondations spectaculaires font trois morts

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:20:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Le sud des États-Unis connaît actuellement un épisode de fortes pluies qui ont provoqué des inondations mortelles en Louisiane et dans le Mississippi, deux des États qui avaient été le plus touchés après le passage de l'ouragan Katrina, en 2005. Cette fois, la catastrophe n'a pas la même ampleur,....

Region 8 thumbs down rerouting of Tacloban flights to Clark

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 16:02:00 +02004-traders (en)

The plan of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to divert Tacloban-Manila flights to Clark International Airport in Pampanga has faced strong opposition from government officials, business leaders, and travellers in Eastern Visayas. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Eastern....

Virus Zika: les Etats-Unis déclarent l'état d'urgence sanitaire à Porto Rico

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:38:00 +0200itele (fr)

Plus de 10.000 personnes ont été infectée par le virus du Zika à Porto Rico, une situation alarmante qui a poussé les autorités américaines a déclarer l'état d'urgence sanitaire sur l'île. Le virus du Zika s'est propagé à une vitesse alarmante sur l'île de Porto Rico : 10.690 cas en seulement sept mois, dont plus de 1.

Harnessing rainwater to address flood woes

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 15:35:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

MALOLOS, Bulacan: The provincial government here said that studies are being conducted to build two water distillation plants at the Calumpit and Hagonoy side of Angat river as plans are underway to construct a mini reservoir at the Candaba swamp in Pampanga province. Bulacan Gov.

Zika: état d'urgence sanitaire à Porto Rico

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:22:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

L'administration américaine a décrété vendredi l'état d'urgence sanitaire à Porto Rico , où 10'690 personnes ont été infectées par le Zika . Le virus, qui peut causer de graves malformations du foetus , fait planer une "menace significative" sur les femmes enceintes.

L'église Saint-Julien dévoile ses trésors

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 06:22:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

Elle fait partie du paysage urbain et pourtant nous ne la connaissons pas. Jouxtant les travaux du haut de la rue Nationale, l'église abbatiale de Saint-Julien n'est pourtant pas abandonnée comme on pourrait le croire. On peut même la visiter tous les troisièmes mercredis du mois, avec un guide conférencier.

Adaptation to Climate Change: Need for a Human Rights Approach

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:34:00 +0200ipsnews (en)

Aug 12 2016 (The Daily Star, Bangladesh) - The memories of Cyclone Sidr and Aila are fresh in the mind of Razia Begum, a victim of climate change, of Dacope Upazila, Khulna. The standing field crops and houses of her community were destroyed, and they suffered the loss of cattle as well as people who perished in these natural disasters.

Anaa – Visite du haut-commissaire et de la ministre de l’Éducation

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 21:50:00 +0200ladepeche-pf (fr)

L’école Manava Tavahi Roa inaugurée. Le haut-commissaire, René Bidal, a effectué sa première visite officielle à Anaa mercredi, accompagné de la ministre de l’Éducation représentant le président de la Polynésie française, Nicole Sanquer-Fareata. La délégation a été chaleureusement accueillie par....

DSWD assures assistance to all not served by Yolanda funds

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:02:00 +0200sunstar (en)

DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and the four regional directors of the Visayas assured assistance to Typhoon Yolanda affected families, who failed to get assistance from the government. Taguiwalo, however, said those who were not assisted including the....

Food insecurity follows floods in Sri Lanka

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:38:00 +0200eco-business (en)

Farmers in Watapaluwa village in Sri Lanka’s central province prepare the fields for planting. A new World Food Programme report highlights that natural disasters are pushing food insecurity and malnutrition to a new high in the country. Image: Food shortages brought on by extreme weather events....

Les agents réunionnais d’Orange en renfort en Haute-Savoie

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:54:00 +0200la1ere (fr)

5 agents d’Orange de La Réunion ont été envoyés en renfort en Haute-Savoie pour tenter de minimiser l’impact des orages sur le réseau. Dans la région d’Annecy depuis Juillet les interventions sont multipliées par 2 explique Le Dauphiné. La solidarité ne fonctionne pas dans un seul sens.

New Zealand Pledges Support For Natural Disaster Preparedness In Samoa

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:08:00 +0200pidp (en)

Training, equipment, awareness programs supported by grant. APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, August 11, 2016) – The New Zealand government has announced a new NZ$750,000 (T$1.27m) aid package for Samoa to help the country prepare for natural disasters. Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye made the....

Les ouragans menacent l'Atlantique nord

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:22:00 +020024heures (fr)

La saison des ouragans s'étend du 1er juin au 30 novembre. Les experts de l'agence américaine océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) ont estimé qu'il y a 70% de probabilité que leurs prévisions se réalisent. Cinq à huit tempêtes tropicales «devraient se transformer en ouragans», c'est-à-dire atteindre des vents d'au moins 119 km/h.

Alberta firefighter pilot was victim of tornadic 'fire whirl,' TSB says

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:35:00 +0200CBC (en)

The family of a 38-year-old air tanker pilot now has answers about how he died in Cold Lake last year — his plane was caught in the middle of a tornadic whirl caused by the fire he was fighting. The details of his last moments are outlined in a report from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), released Thursday.

BREAKING: Tsunami ALERT after colossal 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes South Pacific

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 04:28:00 +0200express (en)

USGS Charlie Peat The earthquake struck the South Pacific triggering a tsunami alert The quake happened 500km southeast off the islands of Vanuatu, according to the US Geological Survey. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for areas close to the quake, although there was no....

NASA to launch eight micro-satellites for hurricane research

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 23:10:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ST. PETERSBURG -- NASA researchers are hoping to improve weather forecasts with a special hurricane tracking spacecraft that's scheduled to launch this fall. NASA is launching eight 'micro-satellites' to learn about hurricanes; They say they'll share intel with NOAA The new program is scheduled to....

Chinese College Student Smeared and Detained After Investigating Local Disaster

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:55:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

When Typhoon Nepartak tore through He Zhangze’s coastal hometown of Xiamen, the 18-year-old college student decided to have a closer look at the disaster-affected regions. Neither the police nor the Chinese state-controlled media took kindly to his investigative adventure, though.

CNMI tropical storm could turn into typhoon

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:55:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The Northern Marianas is closely watching a tropical storm that threatens to become a typhoon. Forecasted track and wind distribution of tropical storm Conson . Photo: Guam National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office. Tropical Storm Conson has been tracking northwest towards Saipan with maximum sustained winds of 60 kilometres an hour.

Alberta firefighting plane unknowingly flew into a tornadic fire whirl

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 20:24:00 +0200CBC (en)

The family of a 38-year-old air tanker pilot now has answers about how he died in Cold Lake last year — his plane was caught in the middle of a tornadic whirl caused by the fire he was fighting. The details of his last moments are outlined in a report from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), released Thursday.

Alberta firefighting plane unknowingly flew into a tornadic fire whirl

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:53:00 +0200CBC (en)

The family of a 38-year-old air tanker pilot now has answers about how he died in Cold Lake last year -- his plane was caught in the middle of a tornadic whirl caused by the fire he was fighting. The details of his last moments are outlined in a report from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB), released Thursday.

Gironde : saurez-vous deviner quel est ce lieu mystère ?

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:17:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Tout au long de l'été, nous vous proposerons de temps en temps de découvrir un lieu mystère, grâce à quelques images ou vidéos. Vous pouvez gagner des livres des éditions Sud Ouest. par journalsudouest Voilà un lieu particulièrement emblématique, qui fait partie du cercle fermé des sites Unesco. On y vient de loin, et depuis dix siècles .

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction - Red Cross

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:08:00 +0200eco-business (en)

From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is “too late for too many” in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Rerouting of Tacloban flights to Clark vetoed

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:33:00 +0200sunstar (en)

THE plan of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to divert Tacloban Manila flights to Clark International Airport in Pampanga has faced strong opposition from government officials, business leaders, and travelers in Eastern Visayas. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Eastern....

3 Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction - Red Cross

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:56:00 +0200trust (en)

"It is not enough just to respond when the shock arrives. What is most important is how can we work together in the spirit of risk reduction" By Beh Lih Yi. JAKARTA, Aug 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk....

CNMI tracks storm that could turn into typhoon

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:03:00 +0200rnzi (en)

Tropical Strom Conson has been tracking northwest towards Saipan with maximum sustained winds of 80 kilometres an hour. The US National Weather Service in Guam said Tropical Storm Conson was expected to strengthen tonight. At 7pm yesterday its centre was about one thousand kilometres east-northeast of Saipan.

HURRICANE EARL RELIEF OPERATIONS SITUATION REPORT #3

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:41:00 +0200sanpedrosun (en)

1. SITUATION. Immediate relief to the affected people and restoration of critical lifeline facilities continue as the country returns to normalcy less those severely impacted. NEMO and the Government providing assistance with help from the community. The Utility Companies operations are progressing at a steady pace enabling the country’s recovery.

Mexique : les opérations de recherche et de secours se poursuivent

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:38:00 +0200cctv-fr (fr)

Les Forces armées mexicaines effectuent des opérations de recherche et de secours afin de trouver des survivants à la suite des coulées de boue qui ont été provoquées par le passage de l'ouragan Earl, la semaine dernière. Les détails dans notre reportage. La tempête est arrivée avec une intensité que personne n'aurait pu imaginer.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction: Red Cross

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:20:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Firefighter and residents try to extinguish a fire that razed across a slum area in Indonesia Capital of Jakarta, on August 08, 2016. More than 20 fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire. About hundreds families lost their homes in the fire, a frequent occurrence in Jakarta's slums, local media report.

Natural Disasters Kill 612 in China in July

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:59:00 +0200beijingreview-en (en)

Natural disasters left at least 612 people dead nationwide last month, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said. The most notable events in the past month included floods, typhoons and a range of geological disasters, according to the ministry. Natural disasters have caused 233.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction - Red Cross

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 02:50:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

JAKARTA - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

At least 15 killed in Macedonia storms: Police

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 01:44:00 +0200wn (en)

Cleanup is ongoing from a fierce storm on Friday that may have caused some of the most tree damage to local communities in years, despite lasting less than 20 minutes, according to Daniel Nau, Framingham's highway management director.According to Nau, 86 calls reporting downed trees and power lines came in Friday evening, beginning about 8:20 p.

A la gare de Lyon, exprimez vos dernières volontés

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:32:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

L’idée vient d’une artiste américaine, Candy Chang. En 2011, après le décès d’un proche, elle recouvre une maison abandonnée dans la ville de Saint-Louis d’un tableau noir sur lequel est inscrit "before I die I want to". Dans la tête de Candy Chang, l’envie de voir les passants s’exprimer librement.

Marina Kaye douce mélodie à Ajaccio

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:47:00 +0200corsematin (fr)

Difficile de passer après l'ouragan Kendji Girac qui, il faut le rappeler, a donné il y a une dizaine de jours le plus gros concert jamais organisé sur l'île. Pas de fans présents des heures à l'avance et un dispositif de sécurité réduit... A 20 h 30, la place Casone peine encore à se remplir. Quelque 400 fans ont finalement fait le déplacement.

NASA sees wind shear relax in Tropical Storm Conson

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:06:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 9 at 10:25 p.m. EDT (Aug. 10 at 02:25 UTC) the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible-light image of Tropical Storm Conson . Credit: NASA/NOAA/Rapid Response Team. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm Conson early on Aug.

Myanmar: Consultant for Myanmar Flood-Final Evaluation

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Consultant - To review the impact of emergency relief and recovery interventions undertaken by the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) as part of the Flood Appeal Operation supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee or Red....

Vietnam issues flood, landslide alert as heavy rain set to lash northern region

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:47:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Downpour is expected to pound Hanoi mainly on Thursday and Friday. Vietnamese authorities have warned of flash floods and landslides in the north and several central provinces of the country as heavy rains starting Wednesday are expected to last for three days.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction - Red Cross

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:01:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Tropical Storm Conson not expected to affect Taiwan

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:16:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI -- Tropical Storm Conson , located over 4,000 kilometers east of Taiwan as of Tuesday morning, is expected to move north in the near future and will not affect Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Tuesday. Conson, the sixth storm of the 2016 Pacific typhoon season, strengthened into a tropical storm from a tropical depression at 2 a.

Weather flashback: Tornado rips through Trenton in August 1902 (PHOTOS)

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:11:00 +0200nj (en)

There are no survivors alive today. But old, slightly faded black-and-white photos stored at the Trenton Public Library reveal the unthinkable destruction of a terrifying tornado that tore through the streets of Trenton on Aug. 10, 1902. In a working-class neighborhood on Perry Street, about six....

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction - Red Cross

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:07:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction: Red Cross

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:33:00 +0200reuters (en)

By Beh Lih Yi JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction: Red Cross

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:26:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Beh Lih Yi. JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Natural disasters kill 612 in China in July

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:24:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Aug 10 (Xinhua) -- Natural disasters left at least 612 people dead nationwide last month, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday. The most notable events in the past month included floods, typhoons and a range of geological disasters, according to the ministry. Natural disasters have caused 233.

Chine : 612 morts dans des catastrophes naturelles en juillet

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:19:00 +0200french-news (fr)

BEIJING, 10 août (Xinhua) -- Les catastrophes naturelles ont fait au moins 612 morts en juillet en Chine, a annoncé mercredi le ministère des Affaires civiles. Il s'agissait principalement d'inondations, de typhons et de catastrophes géologiques, a précisé le ministère.

Asia must invest more in disaster risk reduction: Red Cross

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

By Beh Lih Yi. JAKARTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From typhoons and earthquakes to floods, Asian nations must step up investment in disaster risk reduction before it is "too late for too many" in a region regularly battered by disasters, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said.

Natural disasters kill 612 in China in July

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:56:00 +0200sinacom (en)

BEIJING， Aug 10 (Xinhua) -- Natural disasters left at least 612 people dead nationwide last month， the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday. The most notable events in the past month included floods， typhoons and a range of geological disasters， according to the ministry. Natural disasters have caused 233.

Hanoi blames careless planting for uprooted trees in wake of typhoon

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:42:00 +0200vnexpress (en)

Over 3,000 trees across the city were felled during Typhoon Mirinae. Hanoi’s People’s Committee has published the names of 15 companies responsible for trees that were uprooted during a fierce typhoon that hit Vietnam at the end of July. The committee estimated some 3,080 trees were ripped up, many....

Les remous de l’actualité du mercredi 9 août 2016

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:26:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Primature : rencontre sur les grandes orientations stratégiques du Fonds européen de développement Le Premier ministre Énex Jean-Charles, accompagné des ministres de la Santé publique, Daphnée Benoit Delsoin, des Affaires sociales et du Travail, Jean René Antoine Nicolas, de l'Agriculture, Guitho....

Government announces Samoan civil defence package

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:46:00 +0200newshub (en)

Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye made the announcement at a reception in Apia, attended by guests including ministers, officials, business leaders and representatives of humanitarian assistance agencies. Ms Kaye says the aid money is for extra emergency management equipment, the training of local....

Amber rainstorm signal cancelled, but another storm looms for Hong Kong in form of possible typhoon

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:26:00 +0200scmp (en)

. The rain has stopped for now, but another storm is looming for Hong Kong, as a typhoon possibly forming in the region early next week means the city could be battered by showers and thunderstorms for several days. The forecast on the Hong Kong Observatory website stated: “There will be tropical....

Nam Dinh doit rétablir au plus vite la production après le typhon Mirinae

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:54:00 +0200vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Nam Dinh (VNA) – Le Premier ministre Nguyên Xuân Phuc a demandé le 31 juillet à la province septentrionale de Nam Dinh de se concentrer sur le rétablissement de la production après le passage du typhon Mirinae. Lors d’une séance de travail avec les autorités locales, le chef du gouvernement a....

Haïti - Sécurité : Lancement des exercices de simulation SIMEX 2016

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:57:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Lundi au Centre d’Opération d’Urgence Nationale (COUN) Jude Saint-Natus, le Directeur Général du Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales (MICT) a lancé officiellement, l’exercice de Simulation ouragans-Inondations, SIMEX 2016. L’exercice qui implique l’ensemble des acteurs du....

Poll: Most Europeans Believe Brussels Is Losing the Fight With Terrorists

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:13:00 +0200ruvr-sv (en)

Actually, Brussels started all this in E.U. ASSAD MUST GO. To plant a friendly PUPPET like in Ukraine. Russia was even quiet. Until it noticed that the rebels, trained by CIA and other intel where the cannibals ,terrorists doing all evil in Syria. Mind changed and DAMASCUS asked for help.

Poll: Most Europeans Believe Brussels Is Losing the Fight With Terrorists

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:11:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

Actually, Brussels started all this in E.U. ASSAD MUST GO. To plant a friendly PUPPET like in Ukraine. Russia was even quiet. Until it noticed that the rebels, trained by CIA and other intel where the cannibals ,terrorists doing all evil in Syria. Mind changed and DAMASCUS asked for help.

Poll: Most Europeans Believe Brussels Is Losing the Fight With Terrorists

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:51:00 +0200rian-en (en)

Actually, Brussels started all this in E.U. ASSAD MUST GO. To plant a friendly PUPPET like in Ukraine. Russia was even quiet. Until it noticed that the rebels, trained by CIA and other intel where the cannibals ,terrorists doing all evil in Syria. Mind changed and DAMASCUS asked for help.

Mexico: Mexico – Tropical Cyclone Javier - ECHO Daily Map | 09/08/2016

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

SITUATION. • TC JAVIER formed over the north- eastern Pacific Ocean, near the coasts of Michoacan state (Mexico), on 7 August. It then started moving west-northwest in parallel with the western coasts of Mexico. On 9 August at 9.00 UTC its centre was located approx. 70 km north-west of Cabo San Lucas (Baja California Sur state) and it had max.

Mexico: Mexico – Tropical Storm EARL and Tropical Storm JAVIER (ECHO, JRC, National authorities, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 9 August 2016)

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:05:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone EARL has caused 42 deaths mainly due to several landslides with 2 000 people affected in Puebla where an “Emergency decree” has been issued in 3 of the most affected municipalities. Assessments and assistance is provided by national authorities.

Flood watch for New Orleans area Wed. night through Fri. night

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:46:00 +0200nola (en)

Both New Orleans area and National Hurricane Center forecasters are keeping track of storminess, seen in this Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 9) satellite looop, which is being generated by mid-level and low level low pressure systems that are moving inland over west Florida and Alabama.

Grande-Bretagne : le Brexit dope le tourisme

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:38:00 +0200lopinion-fr (fr)

Les résultats définitifs sont tombés le 24 juin dernier, tôt dans la matinée. 51,9 % des Britanniques ont décidé, par le biais d’un referendum, de quitter l’Union européenne. Un véritable saut dans le vide pour les sujets de Sa Majesté, auxquels le pire est régulièrement prédit. Pourtant, certains effets du « Leave » sont positifs.

Judo: Les Stars pulvérise Lemba 4-1

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:08:00 +0200groupelavenir (fr)

Il règne une très bonne ambiance au stadium Ndelo Masakidi de Matete, où l’Entente Urbaine de Judo de Kinshasa-Centre ‘’Eujk-Centre’’ organise son championnat par équipe saison 2016. Hier mardi 09/08/2016, huit rencontres étaient à l’affiche pour la 5è journée : *Ce qu’a été la victoire de Les Stars face à Lemba 4-1.

NASA measures winds of Tropical Storm Omais

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 21:43:00 +0200phys (en)

RapidScat measured maximum sustained winds between 56 mph/25 meters per second/90 kph and 67 mph (30 meters per second/108 kph). Credit: NASA JPL, Alex Winteer. NASA's RapidScat instrument provided measurements of sustained wind speeds as Tropical Storm Omais was moving past Japan .

NASA spots Tropical Storm Conson facing wind shear

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:25:00 +0200phys (en)

On Aug. 8, 2016, at 10:44 p.m. EDT (Aug. 9 at 2:44 a.m. UTC) the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible light image of Tropical Storm Conson being affected by wind shear. Credit: NASA/NOAA/Rapid Response Team. Soon after Tropical Depression 08W strengthened....

"Avant de mourir, je voudrais..." : à la gare de Lyon, un tableau noir interpelle les voyageurs

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:28:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Des tableaux ont été installés pour permettre aux visiteurs de rédiger leurs aspirations personnelles à la craie. Certains visiteurs confessent un certain malaise, dans une période marquée par le risque d'attentat. Un visiteur observe les messages laissés par d'autres avant lui, mardi 9 août 2016, à la gare de Lyon à Paris.

President to visit indigenous communities in Taitung

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:57:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 9 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is scheduled to visit indigenous communities in Taitung County later this week to hear their true opinions about the government's aborigine policy and inspect the county's rebuilding in the wake of last month's typhoon, officials said Tuesday. In spite of the president's official Aug.

Keep umbrella close; showers, storms likely today | Tropics, Radar

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:27:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 4:31 a.m.: Expect mainly afternoon and early-evening scattered to numerous showers and scattered lightning storms today. Today's storms will move northeast at 15 to 20 mph. A few storms will have the potential to produce frequent lightning, torrential rain of 1 to 3 inches in a 60- to 90-minute period and wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph.

0 LIKES 0 TWEETS Actualités du monde Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:12:00 +0200ipreunion (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Émettre du CO2, est-ce violer les droits de l’Homme?

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:54:00 +0200euractiv-fr (fr)

Les 47 entreprises les plus émettrices de CO 2 sont accusées par 14 ONG de violer les droits de l’homme des Philippins. Cette plainte –une première quant au nombre de responsables- a été acceptée par la Commission des droits de l’homme de Manille. Après les gouvernements, au tour des entreprises....

Tropical Storm Conson not expected to affect Taiwan: CWB

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:21:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 9 (CNA) Tropical Storm Conson , located over 4,000 kilometers east of Taiwan as of Tuesday morning, is expected to move north in the near future and will not affect Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Tuesday. Conson, the sixth storm of the 2016 Pacific typhoon season,....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:15:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Des centaines de soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique , où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. L'État de Puebla très touché .

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:56:00 +0200lamanchelibre (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Viet Nam: Typhoons caused $297 million in losses, forecast system needs improvement

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HÀ NỘI – The first two typhoons to hit Việt Nam this year have caused damage worth more than VNĐ6.7 trillion (US$297.7 million), announced the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) yesterday. Typhoons Mirinae and Nida hit the Southeast Asian nation in late July and early August....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:50:00 +0200laprovence (fr)

Par Jennifer GONZALEZ COVARRUBIAS. Xaltepec (Mexique) (AFP) - Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés.

Typhoons cause some 300-mln-USD losses in Vietnam

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:44:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANOI, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The first two typhoons that hit Vietnam so far in 2016 have caused damage worth more than 6.7 trillion Vietnamese dong (some 300 million U.S. dollars), according to Vietnam's Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) on Tuesday.

Major Polluters Accused Of Human Rights Violation

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:23:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Some of the world’s largest energy companies could face a landmark legal case for releasing greenhouse gases, after a complaint claimed that their actions violated the human rights of millions of Filipinos. As many as 47 carbon majors have been sent a 60-page document that accuses them of....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:48:00 +0200ladepeche (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:46:00 +0200lanouvellerepublique (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Typhoons cause some 300-mln-USD losses in Vietnam

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:44:00 +0200sinacom (en)

HANOI， Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The first two typhoons that hit Vietnam so far in 2016 have caused damage worth more than 6.7 trillion Vietnamese dong (some 300 million U.S. dollars)， according to Vietnam's Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) on Tuesday.

Typhoons caused 297 million USD losses to Vietnam

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:40:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – The first two typhoons to hit Vietnam this year have caused damage worth more than 6.7 trillion VND (297.7 million USD), announced the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) on August 8. Typhoons Mirinae and Nida hit the Southeast Asian nation in late July and early....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:39:00 +0200izf (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:35:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Philippines plans to import 250,000 tons of rice

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:31:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The Philippines, one of the world's biggest rice importers, plans to buy 250,000 tons of the food staple from either Vietnam, Thailand or Cambodia, as it seeks to maintain a comfortable reserve ahead of the typhoon season. The chairman of the National Food Authority (NFA) Council, Leoncio....

Javier Impacts Baja California

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:11:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Javier will continue to impact Baja California with heavy rain and gusty winds into Tuesday. A surge of moisture associated with Javier will push into the Southwest U.S. soon. Tropical Storm Javier will continue to slowly move very close to Baja California,....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:07:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

Earl avait été classé mercredi après-midi ouragan de catégorie 1, sur une échelle de 5, mais avait perdu de sa vigueur après avoir atteint les côtes de Belize et avait été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale. Cette tempête a également touché l'Etat voisin de Veracruz, où les autorités ont jusqu'à présent dénombré 13 morts.

Permalink to Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:02:00 +0200omanobserver-om (en)

PUEBLA, Mexico: Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late on Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:57:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Typhoons caused $297 billion losses for Vietnam

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:45:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

The first two typhoons to hit Vietnam this year have caused damage worth more than VNĐ6.7 trillion (US$297.7 million), announced the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) yesterday. Typhoons Mirinae and Nida hit the Southeast Asian nation in late July and early August respectively,....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:45:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

Earl avait été classé mercredi après-midi ouragan de catégorie 1, sur une échelle de 5, mais avait perdu de sa vigueur après avoir atteint les côtes de Belize et avait été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale. Cette tempête a également touché l'Etat voisin de Veracruz, où les autorités ont jusqu'à présent dénombré 13 morts.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:43:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Earl avait été classé mercredi après-midi ouragan de catégorie 1, sur une échelle de 5, mais avait perdu de sa vigueur après avoir atteint les côtes de Belize et avait été rétrogradé au rang de tempête tropicale. Cette tempête a également touché l'Etat voisin de Veracruz, où les autorités ont jusqu'à présent dénombré 13 morts.

Flood advisory issued for areas of Treasure Coast | Tropics, Radar

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

RECORD RAINFALL. 4:25 p.m.: National Weather Service reports Vero Beach has broken another daily rainfall record with 3.06 inches of rain as of 4 p.m., with rain still falling. Old record was 1.99" set in 2015. ADVISORIES. 3:30 p.m.: National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for St.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts, des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:34:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique: au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:57:00 +0200bfmtv (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

VIDEO. Mexique: Au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:54:00 +020020minutes (fr)

. MEXIQUE Des centaines de sauveteurs recherchent de nouveaux corps... Des soldats mexicains aident à dégager des maisons après des glissements de terrain dans l'Etat de Veracruz au Mexique, le 6 août 2016. - EDUARDO MURILLO / AFP. M.C. avec AFP Publié le 08.08.2016 à 03:15; Mis à jour le 09.08.2016 à 01:31.

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:15:00 +0200nation (en)

PUEBLA, Mexico : Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:15:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

Print : World PUEBLA, Mexico: Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:55:00 +0200izf (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés.

Tropical Storm Javier Gains Strength Near Land

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:36:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

MEXICO CITY—Tropical storm Javier strengthened slightly Monday on its approach to the Baja California peninsula, as the second cyclone to affect Mexico in recent days threatened the Los Cabos tourism resort with strong winds and heavy rain. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm was....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:22:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique: Earl a fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:58:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'État de Puebla où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. «Notre maison a été complètement emportée», racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:50:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:49:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:47:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:44:00 +0200lexpress (fr)

Huauchinango (Mexique) - Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:42:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Q uelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:38:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Quelque 600 soldats et sauveteurs, aidés de chiens, cherchaient lundi de nouveaux corps dans le centre-est du Mexique, où les glissements de terrain provoqués par la tempête tropicale Earl ont déjà fait au moins 45 morts et des centaines de réfugiés. La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les....

Mexique : 45 morts après le passage de la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:38:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

La tempête tropicale Earl a balayé le centre-est du Mexique en fin de semaine dernière. Alors que les recherches se poursuivent dans les décombres, le dernier bilan annoncé lundi 8 aout faisait état de 45 personnes décédées et de centaines de réfugiés.

Mexique : au moins 45 morts après la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:38:00 +0200lyonne-republicaine (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'Etat de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. "Notre maison a été complètement emportée", racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Mudslides in Mexico kill 40

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:03:00 +0200saudigazette (en)

Mexican soldiers remove mud and debris from the remains of house destroyed by a mudslide in Xaltepec, on the mountainous north of Puebla state, Mexico, on Sunday. — AP. PUEBLA, Mexico — Mudslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said....

Mexique : 41 morts après le passage de la tempête Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:51:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

La tempête tropicale Earl a balayé le centre-est du Mexique en fin de semaine dernière. Alors que les recherches se poursuivent dans les décombres, le dernier bilan annoncé lundi 8 aout faisait état de 41 personnes décédées et de centaines de réfugiés.

Flood advisory issued for areas of Treasure Coast due to heavy rain | Tropics, Radar

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:26:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

At 3:15 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Tradition, or 13 miles west of Port St. Lucie, moving northeast at 30 mph. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations to be impacted are Port St. Lucie, Walton, Fort Pierce, Sebastian and Vero Beach.

Les bibliothécaires d’Évreux proposent une sélection de livres pour l’été

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:24:00 +0200normandie (fr)

Lecture. Dans le cadre de l’opération « L’été des bibliothèques », les bibliothécaires d’Évreux proposent une sélection d’ouvrages à découvrir. «L’été des bibliothèques » est une sélection de livres faite par les bibliothécaires des différents quartiers d’ Évreux , des coups de cœur à lire sur la plage.

The massive Yuneec Typhoon H is pure aerial video magic

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:49:00 +0200techcrunch (en)

The drone itself. The first thing you notice about this monster is its size. The six arms can fold down for easy storage, but it’s a lot more fun to have this sitting around like a giant flying face-hugger waiting to unleash havoc. Once you get over the initial shock of the drone’s size you’re surprised by its simplicity.

Mexique: Earl a fait au moins 41 morts et des centaines de réfugiés

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:48:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

La zone la plus affectée se situait dans les montagnes au nord de l'État de Puebla (centre) où plusieurs glissements de terrain étaient visibles sur les routes. « Notre maison a été complètement emportée », racontait à l'AFP Claudio Cruz, un maçon de Xaltepec venu trouver refuge avec sa femme à Huauchinango, à environ 200 kilomètres de Mexico.

Hurricane centre monitoring storms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:47:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

THE National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami is monitoring a disturbed area of thunderstorms and showers over the western Atlantic Ocean northeast of the southeastern Bahamas. “Disorganised cloudiness and showers continue over the western Atlantic Ocean located near the southeastern Bahamas,” the....

Mexico landslides leave 46 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:45:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 46 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides buried....

HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:41:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

Monday, August 8, 2016, Hong Kong The passage area within the limit of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter [has been] re-arranged with effect from 5 August 2016 because of marine works associated with construction of the Shatin to Central Link. Pursuant to Section 3 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation (Cap.

NASA gets an infrared look at newly formed Tropical Depression 08W

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:17:00 +0200phys (en)

The AIRS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite looked at cloud top temperatures within Tropical Depression 08W on Aug. 7, 2016, at 10:11 p.m. EDT (Aug. 8 at 2:11 p.m. UTC). The purple color indicates the coldest cloud tops and strongest storms. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen.

T.S. Javier Impacting Baja California

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:51:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Tropical Storm Javier will continue impacting Baja California with heavy rain and gusty winds into Tuesday. A surge of moisture associated with Javier will push into the Southwest U.S. by midweek. Tropical Storm Javier will continue to move very close to Baja California, including....

CARE will ask Best Sunshine to help fund repair of typhoon-damaged homes

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:46:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

COMMONWEALTH Advocates for Recovery Efforts or CARE director Jenny Hegland said they have been communicating with Best Sunshine and are planning to submit a proposal to tap the Saipan casino investor’s Community Chest Fund for the unmet needs of Typhoon Soudelor victims.

Belize: Belize: Hurricane Earl: DREF Operation no. MDRBZ005

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. Tropical Cyclone Earl made landfall on 4 August, with wind gusts of up to 110 km/h, as estimated by National Hurricane Center of the United States. As of 9am (GMT -6) on 4 August Tropical Cyclone Earl’s centre (Category 1) was located at....

Mexique: la tempête tropicale Earl fait au moins 40 morts

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:50:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Au moins 40 personnes ont trouvé la mort dans les Etats mexicains de Puebla (centre) et Veracruz (est) dans des glissements de terrain causés par la tempête tropicale Earl. Une nouvelle tempête lui succède sur la façade Pacifique. Selon le gouvernement de l'Etat de Puebla, 29 personnes sont mortes....

Storm Earl hits Mexico, 38 dead in landslides

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:20:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said. In the town of Huauchinango, the amount of rain that normally falls....

Mexico landslides leave at least 40 dead

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 15:30:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

PUEBLA, Mexico: Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late on Sunday (Monday in Manila), as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:51:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

PUEBLA, Mexico (AFP) Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:44:00 +0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late on August 7, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides....

Phát Diệm, Caritas organises action against abortion, helps in typhoon ...

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

Phát Diệm (AsiaNews) Caritas Vietnam organised three days of seminars and lectures in the Diocese of Phát Diệm in order to curb the high level of abortions and educate people to respect life. From 2 to 4 August, the activities associated with the event involved young people from nine northern Vietnamese provinces in nine different projects.

Au Mexique, la tempête tropicale Earl fait au moins 40 morts Le Figaro

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:09:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Les précipitations accompagnant Earl ont provoqué d'impressionnants glissements de terrains dans les États de Puebla et Veracruz alors qu'une autre tempête tropicale menace le pays. © Pablo Spencer/AP Dans l'État de Puebla, les torrents de boue ont coupé les routes, provoqué l'effondrement de deux ponts et engendré des coupures de courant.

Glissements de terrain au Mexique: au moins 40 morts

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:58:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Selon le gouvernement de l'État de Puebla, 29 personnes sont mortes lorsque leurs maisons ont été ensevelies par les glissements de terrain. Dans l'État de Veracruz, onze personnes sont décédées dans des circonstances semblables. Les pluies qui ont accompagné Earl ont été diluviennes.

Thai Binh urged to grow faster through agriculture

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:54:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the northern province of Thai Binh to speed up agricultural restructuring and strive for a production value of between 400-500 million VND (22,420 USD) per hectare by 2020. During a working session with provincial leaders on August 8, the PM....

Tropical Storm Earl: Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:39:00 +0200WortLuxembourg-en (en)

(AFP) Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides....

Southern China thrashed by Typoon Nida

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:26:00 +0200newshub (en)

Parts of China are being thrashed by storms bringing more than 200-millimetres of rain, with flash flooding being triggered as well as landslides. In southern China's Guizhou Province houses have collapsed. The damage was inflicted by Typhoon Nida. It hit southern China on Tuesday (local time) and disrupted several highways.

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead, new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:13:00 +0200iafrica (en)

View of the community of Tlaola, Puebla in eastern Mexico on August 7, 2016. A total of 28 people died in the communities of Tlaola and Huauchinango in the Mexican state of Puebla after their homes were buried by landslides following heavy rains from Earl, which reached Mexican territory on Thursday....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:07:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides buried several homes in the state's northern mountains, the local government said. Another 11 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Dozens dead in Mexico in landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:02:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Landslides triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials say. A total of 29 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. Another 11 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Mexico Landslides Leave 40 Dead as New Storm Forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:55:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides buried....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:40:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides buried several homes in the state's northern mountains, the local government said. Another 11 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:22:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A storm forms over Intersate 40 near Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, July 29, 2016. — Reuters pic PUEBLA, Aug 8 — Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late yesterday, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast.

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:15:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Puebla (Mexico) (AFP) - Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 40 people in Mexico, officials said late Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors,....

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:03:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

Hardest-hit was the central state of Puebla, where 29 people died, including at least 15 minors, as landslides buried several homes in the state's northern mountains, the local government said. Another 11 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Mexico landslides leave 40 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:37:00 +0200ngrguardiannews (en)

View of the community of Tlaola, Puebla in eastern Mexico on August 7, 2016. A total of 28 people died in the communities of Tlaola and Huauchinango in the Mexican state of Puebla after their homes were buried by landslides following heavy rains from Earl, which reached Mexican territory on Thursday....

VIDEO. Mexique: Au moins 40 morts dans les glissements de terrain causés par la tempête...

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:53:00 +020020minutes (fr)

VIDEO. Mexique: Au moins 40 morts dans les glissements de terrain causés par la tempête Earl. MEXIQUE Une nouvelle tempête est attendue dans les prochaines heures... Des soldats mexicains aident à dégager des maisons après des glissements de terrain dans l'Etat de Veracruz au Mexique, le 6 août 2016.

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:04:00 +0200capitalfm (en)

Mexican soldiers help dig out damaged homes in Xalapa community, Veracruz, on August 6, 2016 © AFP / Eduardo Murillo. By Puebla, Mexico, Aug 8 – Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast.

A Quarter Of Threatened Bird Species Thought To Be In The Pacific

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:27:00 +0200pidp (en)

Several factors causing Pacific decline including environmental degradation, natural disasters, and rural hunting, t hreat is particularly great in Vanuatu. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, August 08, 2016) – The conservation agency Birdlife says about a quarter of the....

Agriculture : le changement climatique ébranle toutes les certitudes

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:57:00 +0200temoignages (fr)

Cette année, la production de céréales dans le monde sera en augmentation. Cette tendance va tirer les prix vers le bas. Mais pour les céréaliers français, la récolte de blé s’annonce catastrophique. D’après Agreste, service des statistiques du ministère de l’Agriculture, elle sera en baisse de 30 %.

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:08:00 +0200thenewage (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl’s remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Mexico landslides triggered by tropical storm Earl leave 38 dead

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:58:00 +0200firstpost (en)

Mexico: Landslides triggered by tropical storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said on Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Guatemala: Guatemala, Belize and Mexico - Tropical Cyclone EARL - ECHO Daily Map | 05/08/2016

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Situation. • TC EARL after making landfall near Belize city (Belize) on 4 August, continued moving west-northwest over land, passing through central Belize and northern Guatemala and weakening into a Tropical Storm. On 5 August at 9.00 UTC its centre was located approx.

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:56:00 +0200dailymaverick (en)

A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said. In the town of Huauchinango, the amount of rain that normally falls....

Vietnam Internet cable ruptures, repairs delayed by typhoon

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:55:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

Vietnam’s inter-continental Internet cable has snapped in a section running to Hong Kong, apparently due to Typhoon Nida. The rupture in the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable system occurred at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, leading to slow Internet speeds in Vietnam.

eNCA | 38 dead in Tropical Storm Earl landslide in Mexico

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:03:00 +0200enca (en)

PUEBLA – Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla State, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Mexico braces for second tropical storm in a week

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:59:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

MEXICO CITY — Tropical storm Javier formed Sunday off Mexico’s Pacific coast, the second cyclone to affect the country in recent days after tropical storm Earl caused mudslides and a number of deaths in eastern states. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Javier was centered about 110 miles....

Mexico: Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:37:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Puebla, Mexico | AFP | Monday 8/8/2016 - 00:22 GMT. Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said Sunday, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors,....

China: Typhoon Nida kills one person in Guangxi

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:37:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Xinhua 2016-08-05 21:59:10. NANNING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and about 230,000 people were affected as Typhoon Nida struck south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, authorities said Friday. Typhoon Nida has caused direct economic losses estimated at 137 million yuan (21 million U.

At least 38 dead after Tropical Storm Earl triggers landslides in Mexico

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:46:00 +02009news (en)

At least 38 people have died in landslides caused by rain from Tropical Storm Earl in eastern Mexico, officials have said. In the Mexican state of Puebla, a total of 28 people, including 15 children, have died after landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:43:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said. In the town of Huauchinango, the amount of rain that normally falls....

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:05:00 +0200afp-english (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:57:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said. In the town of Huauchinango, the amount of rain that normally falls....

Mexico landslides leave 38 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Puebla (Mexico) (AFP) - Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl's remnants have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials said, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said.

Mexico landslides leave 11 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:32:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The latest mudslide in the town of Huauchinango killed at least one person and buried 13 houses under rubble, according to the Puebla state government. A state official yesterday said that up to 10 more people may be missing there. That was in addition to 10 people who died in mudslides in....

Dozens dead in Mexico in landslides from Tropical Storm Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:10:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Landslides triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials say. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Dozens dead in Mexico in landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 02:04:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Landslides triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials say. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Dozens dead in Mexico in landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:52:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Landslides triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have killed at least 38 people in Mexico, officials say. A total of 28 died in central Puebla state, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses, the state government said. The other 10 died in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its governor said.

Mexico landslides leave 11 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:18:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

The approaching Tropical Storm Javier is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to southwestern Mexico in the coming days, US weather forecasters said. The latest mudslide in the town of Huauchinango killed at least one person and buried 13 houses under rubble, according to the Puebla state government.

11 dead as landslides hit Mexico

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 01:14:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A storm forms over Intersate 40 near Albuquerque, New Mexico, US July 29, 2016. — Reuters pic PUEBLA, Aug 8 — Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl have left at least 11 people dead in central and eastern Mexico, as a new storm threatened the country’s Pacific coast.

Mexico landslides leave 11 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:27:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl have left at least 11 people dead in central and eastern Mexico, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. The approaching Tropical Storm Javier is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to southwestern Mexico in the coming days, US weather forecasters said.

Gulf Coast warned to prepare for heavy rains and flooding

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:26:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By Karen Graham 1 hour ago in Environment The Florida Division of Emergency management (FDEM) is urging residents and businesses along the Gulf Coast from Tampa to Pensacola to prepare for potentially heavy rains and flooding through Thursday. While the National Hurricane Center has lowered the....

Mexico: Mexico landslides leave 11 dead as new storm forms

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Puebla, Mexico | AFP | Sunday 8/7/2016 - 21:14 GMT. Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl have left at least 11 people dead in central and eastern Mexico, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. The approaching Tropical Storm Javier is expected to bring heavy rains and high....

Tropical Storm Javier Forms Off Mexico's Pacific Coast

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:52:00 +0200wsj-en (en)

MEXICO CITY—Tropical storm Javier formed Sunday off Mexico’s Pacific coast, the second cyclone to affect the country in recent days after tropical storm Earl caused mudslides and a number of deaths in eastern states. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Javier was centered about 110 miles west of the Pacific coast port of Manzanillo at 2 p.

Mexico: Mexico landslides leave 7 dead as new storm forms

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:15:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Puebla, Mexico | AFP | Sunday 8/7/2016 - 19:05 GMT. Landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Earl have left at least seven dead in eastern Mexico, as a new storm threatened the country's Pacific coast. The approaching Tropical Storm Javier is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to....

Hurricane Centre watches system near southeastern Bahamas

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:07:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

THE National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami is monitoring a weather system over the western Atlantic Ocean near the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday. “Disorganised cloudiness and showers continue over the western Atlantic Ocean located near the southeastern Bahamas,” the NHC reported at 8am.

Tempêtes tropicales : il n'y a plus de saisons

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 18:10:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Image datant du 2 août de la tempête tropicale Earl dans les Caraïbes. D'abord classée ouragan de catégorie 1, la dépression a perdu de sa vigueur après avoir atteint les côtes du Belize sur la péninsule du Yucatan, faisant cependant six victimes au Mexique. Crédits photo : HANDOUT/AFP.

Little damage from Typhoon Nida due to extensive disaster mitigation work, Hong Kong’s development chief says

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 13:43:00 +0200scmp (en)

The relatively minimal damage inflicted by Typhoon Nida on Hong Kong last week was a result of years of disaster mitigation projects proving their effectiveness, according to development chief Paul Chan Mo-po. But he stressed that the city needed to “move with the times” in the face of changing....

Tropical depression looms near Taiwan

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 09:35:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 7 (CNA) A tropical depression south of the Ryukyu Islands is expected to pass closest to Taiwan on Monday and Tuesday and may develop into a tropical storm, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Sunday. According to the bureau, a low pressure system east of the Ryukyu Islands has been....

More assistance for storm-affected northern provinces

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 07:23:00 +0200vnanet-en (en)

Hanoi, August 6 (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to grant nearly 1,000 tonnes of rice, maize and vegetable seeds from the national reserves to the northern provinces heavily impacted by the first storm this year.