Military chopper evacuates guests in flooded South African hotel

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:40:00 +0100en-africanews (en)

A military helicopter was deployed to rescue some 70 guests stranded in a hotel located in an upscale part of South Africa’s Guateng Province. Video footage uploaded to social media on Monday (December 9) shows vehicles being swept away by flooding in the South African municipality of Centurion.

The other effects of the floods

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:47:00 +0100nation-ke (en)

News of floods, deaths and devastation: This is the new normal in the country for the past several weeks. Unfortunately, the latest prediction by the weatherman should make every Kenyan flinch. Reportedly there is no end in sight of the torrents and the heavy rain pounding the country.

NASA tracking Tropical Storm 06A through Arabian Sea

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 02:42:00 +0100phys (en)

. by Rob Gutro , NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm Pawan or 06A on Dec. 5, 2019 as it was moving through the western Arabian Sea, spreading clouds as far northwest as Oman and Yemen on its way toward Somalia .

Somalia: Somalia: Tropical Storm Pawan - Information bulletin

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

The situation. Tropical Storm Pawan (previously TC06A) currently lies over the southwest Arabian Sea at around 470 km south-southeast of Socotra in Yemen. As Pawan turns and tracks towards Somalia , it is expected that the strength will intensify. Under the current conditions, Pawan is expected to....

Somalia: Somalia - Tropical Cyclone PAWAN update (GDACS, JTWC, FAO-SWALIM, NOAA-CPC, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 6 December 2019)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:15:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Tropical cyclone PAWAN is moving west towards Puntland coast. On 6 December at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 350 km east of Eyl Town (Nugal Region, northeastern Somalia ), with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (tropical storm). PAWAN is forecast to move south-west approaching....

NASA tracking Tropical Storm 06A through Arabian Sea

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:11:00 +0100eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Storm Pawan or 06A on Dec. 5, 2019 as it was moving through the western Arabian Sea, spreading clouds as far northwest as... Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP....

Japan unveils US$120b stimulus package

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:27:00 +0100themalaymailonline (en)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a debate session at the National Press Club in Tokyo July 3, 2019. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, Dec 5 — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled US$120 billion (RM500 billion) in stimulus measures today, to help the world's third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation's recent natural disasters.

Japan unveils US$120b stimulus package

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:57:00 +0100malaymail (en)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a debate session at the National Press Club in Tokyo July 3, 2019. — Reuters pic. TOKYO, Dec 5 — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled US$120 billion (RM500 billion) in stimulus measures today, to help the world's third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation's recent natural disasters.

Japan Unveils $120 Billion Stimulus Package

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:20:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled $120 billion in stimulus measures on Thursday, to help the world's third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation's recent natural disasters. The package is also aimed at helping the nation alleviate the impact of last month's tax hike and....

Business 1 min ago Japan showcases $120 billion stimulus package Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled $120 billion in stimulus measures on Thursday, to help the world’s third largest economy...

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:07:00 +0100tribuneonline (en)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled $120 billion in stimulus measures on Thursday, to help the world’s third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation’s recent natural disasters. The package is also aimed at helping the nation alleviate the impact of last month’s tax hike and....

Remain alert even as hurricane season ends, says official

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:05:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

DIRECTOR of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica Evan Thompson says that although the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season has officially ended, Jamaicans should always be in a state of readiness and preparedness to deal with weather events. He said this is crucial as climate change has resulted in....

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Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:32:00 +0100EC (en)

A new Tropical Cyclone named SIX formed over the southern Arabian Sea. On 4 December at 0:00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 920 km east of north Somalia coastal area, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (Tropical Storm). SIX is forecast to continue moving west over the Sea toward the....

6-month state of calamity declared in Camarines Sur

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:28:00 +0100inquirer (en)

LEGAZPI CITY—Camarines Sur has been placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday after then- Typhoon Tisoy (international name: Kammuri) inundated villages and damaged numerous houses toppled [power and communication lines. In a resolution certified by acting provincial board secretary Rosario....

Environnement Mozambique : le bilan du cyclone Kenneth monte à 38 morts

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:25:00 +0100jeuneafrique (fr)

Le bilan du passage du cyclone Kenneth qui a frappé l’extrême nord du Mozambique la semaine dernière s’est alourdi lundi à 38 morts, alors que la forte montée des eaux complique les efforts des secours pour venir en aide aux milliers de sinistrés. Depuis plusieurs jours, la ville de Pemba, capitale....

Hurricane season ENDS: The biggest storms this hurricane season - NOAA latest updates

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:09:00 +0100express (en)

Hurricane season 2019 marked a period of increased tropical storm activity in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, with hurricanes regularly tracking through both regions. While most of these storms were in the lower, less harmful categories, some high-level systems wreaked havoc this year.

Headlined by horrible Dorian and other freak storms, the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is done

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0100wacotrib (en)

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, the fourth in a row with above-average activity, was one we won't soon forget. It will be remembered most for Dorian, which razed the northwest Bahamas as one of the most intense hurricanes observed in the Atlantic. PHOTO GALLERY: See a collection of images from....

NASA sees Tropical Storm 06A maintaining strength

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:23:00 +0100eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On Dec. 4 at 4:55 a.m. EST (0955 UTC), the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite gathered temperature information about Tropical Storm 06A's cloud tops. MODIS found several small areas... Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. NASA's Aqua satellite found some powerful storms in Tropical Storm 06A....

20,000 deaths since 1999: New report reveals deadly impact of extreme weather in France

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:37:00 +0100thelocal-fr (en)

The report from the global climate charity Germanwatch ranked 183 countries around the world according to how exposed they are to extreme weather events - such as heatwaves, storms and flooding - linked to climate change. France was ranked in the top 20 most exposed countries in the world, in the same bracket as India and Madagascar.

Typhoon tracker: Kammuri kills a dozen in Philippines - Where will it hit next? TYPHOON KAMMURI smashed into the Philippines on Monday, killing more than a dozen people. Where...

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:36:00 +0100express (en)

At least 13 people have died as the powerful Typhoon Kammuri hit the Philippines on Monday. Kammuri forced hundreds of thousands off residents to evacuate in advance of the storm which also forced closures of schools and businesses in the hardest-hit areas on Tuesday. An estimated 345,000 remain in evacuation centres, officials have said.

Police report 13 dead due to 'Tisoy'

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:17:00 +0100sunstar (en)

THIRTEEN people were killed during the onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) in Luzon and Visayas regions. Of the fatalities, five were reported in Bicol, five in Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), two in Calabarzon, particularly in the province of Quezon, and one....

53rd WRS reflect on 2019 Hurricane season

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 07:20:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza, 403rd Wing Public Affairs / Published December 03, 2019. KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- Andrea, Barry, Dorian, Fernand, Humberto, Jerry, Karen, Lorena, Nestor and Olga. At first glance one may think this is a list of popular baby names for the year, but....

Typhoon halts nearly half of SEA Games events, but not PH gold rush

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:20:00 +0100inquirer (en)

Typhoon “Tisoy” (international name: Kammuri) not only pounded a huge part of central Philippines on Tuesday but also forced organizers of the 30th Southeast Asian Games to suspend almost half of the events scheduled for the day. Where games went on as scheduled, the Philippine gold medal machine....

Philippines: Operation Update Report: Philippines Tropical Storm Kammuri DREF n° MDRPH037

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:56:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Summary of major revisions made to emergency plan of action This update is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies....

2019 Atlantic Hurricane season comes to an end: Here's how it stacked up

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:49:00 +0100foxnews (en)

The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued the final tropical weather summary on Monday at the tail end of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season , which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Forecasters said this season produced 18 named storms , including six hurricanes of which three became "major" hurricanes....

Samoa: Samoa: Measles Outbreak Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:34:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Host National Society presence: Samoa Red Cross Society (SRCS) is one of the core members of the Health Sector and a standing member for Disaster Advisory Committee which holds mandate in any disaster or emergency response within Samoa. SRCS has a long history of its independent role that advocates....

Tisoy not as strong as Yolanda, but vigilance still needed

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:07:00 +0100sunstar (en)

TYPHOON Tisoy (international name Kammuri) may not be as strong as Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan), but the affected populations should still remain alert and vigilant, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Timbal said on Tuesday, December 3.

Typhoon Kammuri update: Brutal tropical storm slams into Philippines as heavy rains ensue

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:55:00 +0100express (en)

The country has been preparing for the storm’s arrival with over 200,000 residents having been evacuated from coastal and mountainous areas due to fears of flooding, landslides and storm surges. Operations at Manila airport were suspended for 12 hours from 11:00 on Tuesday (03:00 GMT).

'Tisoy’ displaces nearly 37K in Eastern Visayas

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:36:00 +0100pna (en)

EVACUATION. Policemen in Mapanas, Northern Samar assist residents during evacuation. At least 36,368 persons were displaced when Typhoon Tisoy crossed the Eastern Visayas region on Monday (Dec. 2, 2019), the Regional Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council reported.

Davao flights cancelled due to typhoon

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:24:00 +0100sunstar (en)

A TOTAL of 37 Davao flights were cancelled as of Monday afternoon, December 2, due to incoming Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri) with the closure of all terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday, December 3. As of 9 p.m.

2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Continuing a Stretch of Consecutive Above-Normal Activity

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:14:00 +0100caribbean360 (en)

FLORIDA, United States, Monday December 2, 2019 – The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which ended on Saturday, was marked by tropical activity that churned busily from mid-August through October. The season produced 18 named storms, including six hurricanes of which three were “major” (Category 3, 4 or 5).

World: Latin America & the Caribbean: Weekly Situation Update (25 November-02 December 2019) As of 2 December 2019

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:56:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

KEY FIGURES. 18 NAMED STORMS DURING THE 2019 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON 4 CONSECUTIVE ABOVE-NORMAL HURRICANE SEASONS. KEY FACTS. Forecasts expect neutral El Niño conditions for 2020, which would benefit the first 2020 harvest season. THE CARIBBEAN: HURRICANE SEASON.

State agencies told: Brace for storm; classes scrapped

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:43:00 +0100manilastandard-ph (en)

Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said Malacañang is closely monitoring areas that will be affected by the typhoon. “We ask the public, especially residents who will be affected by the typhoon to stay vigilant, check the latest weather advisory in their respective areas through government....

The race to preserve Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage is underway

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:11:00 +0100csmonitor (en)

A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Goodbye hurricanes, Houston! For now ...

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:25:00 +0100click2houston (en)

HOUSTON – The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended last Saturday but certainly doesn't go down as a 'nothing' season. Setting all kinds of records was the monster Dorian (the above picture), but as impressive as satellite pictures are, the real story is always the damage left behind.

EDITORIAL - Bracing for Tisoy

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:12:00 +0100philstar (en)

It’s not going to be another Super Typhoon Yolanda, according to weather forecasters. People, however, still remember how much destruction was unleashed by Typhoons Reming on Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2006 and Glenda in July 2014. At least 1,399 people died when Reming pummeled the Bicol region; Glenda....

Dozens of flights canceled on Typhoon Kammuri

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:24:00 +0100bworldcom (en)

By Arjay L. Balinbin and Gillian M. Cortez. DOZENS of flights to and from Manila were canceled on Monday due to Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Typhoon Tisoy, while 4,603 passengers, 1,025 rolling cargoes, 73 vessels and 41 motor bancas were stranded in various ports.

In Puerto Rico, a race to document indigenous sites ahead of rising seas

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:50:00 +0100nbcnews (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Le Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood : "Je suis le guitariste le plus chanceux de l'histoire"

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:05:00 +0100lejdd (fr)

Jeudi 24 octobre. Dans la "Presidential Suite" d'un palace londonien, Ronnie Wood reçoit la presse internationale pour parler de son nouvel album, Mad Lad , en hommage à Chuck Berry, disparu en 2017. Les rencontres sont millimétrées mais le guitariste rythmique des Rolling Stones se montre généreux....

Scientists Race to Document Puerto Rico's Coastal Heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:51:00 +0100europesun (en)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico's coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island's heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists Race to Document Puerto Rico's Coastal Heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:18:00 +0100irishsun (en)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico's coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island's heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists Race to Document Puerto Rico's Coastal Heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:02:00 +0100voanews (en)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico's coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island's heritage that is still being discovered.

Typhoon Kammuri MAP: Thousands evacuated as typhoon to make landfall in Philippines

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:21:00 +0100express (en)

Kammuri entered the Philippine territory on Saturday evening, and is expected to make landfall this week. According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), the monstrous storm is currently churning with maximum sustained wind speeds of approximately 120 miles per hour.

Flood alert up in 34 major rivers in Eastern Visayas

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:13:00 +0100pna (en)

FLOODS LOOM. The water level of Calbiga River in Samar province in this photo taken Monday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has warned on Monday possible flooding in 34 major river systems in Eastern Visayas Region as Typhoon Tisoy threatens to dump heavy rains.

Are hurricanes ‘learning’ the way to Spain?

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:04:00 +0100elpais-en (en)

Year 2055. The weatherman predicts the impact on Spain of a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale (SSHWS) that has turned into a post-tropical storm with winds of 175 kilometers per hour, torrential rains and a two-and-a-half meter rise in sea level. This might sound like science fiction, but it is not.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kammuri threatens the Philippines

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:51:00 +0100upi (en)

Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Disaster management workers have begun evacuating tens of thousands of people from their homes as Typhoon Kammuri approaches the Philippines, officials said. The storm, located about 121 miles east of the country's eastern coastal province of Sorsogon, was moving west at 12 mph with....

La saison cyclonique est officiellement terminée dans l’Atlantique nord

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:23:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

Elle a été marquée notamment par le passage de l’ouragan Dorian qui a dévasté les îles nord des Bahamas. Vingt phénomènes cycloniques se sont créés au total au-dessus de l’Atlantique Nord entre le 1er juin et le 30 novembre dernier. Parmi ces vingt phénomènes, il y a eu 18 tempêtes. Six ont évolué en ouragans.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:45:00 +0100tribtown (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:41:00 +0100apnews (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:32:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

In this June 14, 2019 photo provided by Fabio Esteban Amador, Puerto Rican students of the Center for Advanced Studies for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and their professor Isabel Rivera-Collazo, kneeling, study the impact that Hurricane Maria had on coastal archaeological resources and ecology in Manati, Puerto Rico.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:32:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:32:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

In this June 14, 2019 photo provided by Fabio Esteban Amador, Puerto Rican students of the Center for Advanced Studies for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and their professor Isabel Rivera-Collazo, kneeling, study the impact that Hurricane Maria had on coastal archaeological resources and ecology in Manati, Puerto Rico.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:23:00 +0100therepublic (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:22:00 +0100680news (en)

In this photo combo provided by Eric Lo, shows the shoreline in Manati, on Aug. 2017, left, before hurricane Maria and on Nov. 2017, after the Hurricane Maria, in Puerto Rico. A group of U.S.-based scientists are rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coastline that date back a....

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:20:00 +0100thenewstribune (en)

In this June 14, 2019 photo provided by Fabio Esteban Amador, Puerto Rican students of the Center for Advanced Studies for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and their professor Isabel Rivera-Collazo, kneeling, study the impact that Hurricane Maria had on coastal archaeological resources and ecology in Manati, Puerto Rico.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:19:00 +0100chron (en)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A group of U.S.-based scientists is rushing to document indigenous sites along Puerto Rico’s coast dating back a couple of thousand years before rising sea levels linked to climate change destroy a large chunk of the island’s heritage that is still being discovered.

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico's coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:15:00 +0100startribune (en)

Scientists hope to use the 3D images they've taken so far to also help identify which historic sites are most vulnerable to hurricanes, erosion and other dangers before it's too late to save the island's patrimony. "It's literally being washed away," said Falko Kuester, director of the Cultural....

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:08:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

In this June 14, 2019 photo provided by Fabio Esteban Amador, Puerto Rican students of the Center for Advanced Studies for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and their professor Isabel Rivera-Collazo, kneeling, study the impact that Hurricane Maria had on coastal archaeological resources and ecology in Manati, Puerto Rico.

70,000 Bicol folk evacuated as Typhoon Tisoy looms

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 05:10:00 +0100inquirer (en)

LEGAZPI CITY – Over 17,000 families or 70,000 individuals in the Bicol region were moved to safer ground ahead of the expected heavy rainfall spawned by Typhoon Tisoy (international name: Kammuri) on Monday or Tuesday. Families in Legazpi City coastal areas seek temporary shelter at the Legazpi....