Rural police patrols in a post-quake world

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:43:00 +0100Stuff (en)

Police patrols in rural Marlborough have become equal parts crime prevention and emotional reassurance. Rural constable Beau Webster shows reporter Jeffrey Kitt how the earthquake has impacted his job. Cracks break the surface of the hills around Bluff Station as Sue Murray shows photographs of the damage inflicted on her Kekerengu farm.

Chile Faces Its 'Greatest Forest Disaster In Our History'

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:11:00 +0100ibtimes (en)

More than 4,000 people were fighting — and dealing with the aftermath of — a series of wildfires in Chile this week that destroyed more than 300,000 acres of land. Nearly 40 blazes were still burning Tuesday, just hours after President Michelle Bachelet requested more money to relieve the disaster....

Gov. Cuomo Outlines Nassau Expressway Improvements In The Five Towns

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:37:00 +0100patch (en)

that the state was planning to spend millions to renovate the state Department of Transportation was planning on spending millions to fix the road, which is plagued by potholes and flooding. But many details of the plan -- such as what exactly would be fixed -- were still in the dark.

Flooding Leaves Millions Without Water in Santiago, Chile

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:23:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Emergency responders in Chile searched for victims on Sunday after heavy rains caused mudslides in the San José de Maipo region near Santiago. Credit Esteban Garay/European Pressphoto Agency SANTIAGO, Chile — Rapid runoff of rainfall near Santiago, Chile , has paradoxically left millions of the capital city’s residents without water.

Police: Woman with meth hit patrol cars after chase in Oregon, Washington

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:55:00 +0100kptv (en)

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - Law enforcement officers from both Oregon and Washington were involved in an early morning chase Monday that resulted in the arrest of a woman in Portland. Portland police attempted to stop the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Impala on the 13100 block of Northeast Airport Way at around 3 a.

Wind, drought fan scores of Cape Town fires

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:48:00 +0100iol (en)

Cape Town – Cape Town's firefighters were hard at work trying to extinguish several blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions on Monday. City of Cape Town spokeswoman Tracey Whittaker said they responded to two fires in Atlantis and a vegetation fire in Kensington during lunchtime.

Embajadores casi adentro, Racing el único con puntaje ideal y sin goles en contra

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:42:00 +0100elpopular-AR (es)

Racing por la Zona 7 y Costa Brava de General Pico por la Zona 10 se clasificaron este domingo para la segunda fase (o cuartos de final) del Torneo Federal "C" al adjudicarse sus respectivos grupos. Los chairas (único equipo en la Región Pampeana Sur sin goles en contra y con puntaje ideal) se....

Alpes du sud : le risque avalanche augmente avec l'arrivée de la neige ce mardi

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:03:00 +0100laprovence (fr)

En raison des chutes de neige annoncées pour la journée du mardi 28 février 2017, Météo France annonce que le risque d’avalanche passera progressivement du niveau limité (2 sur une échelle de 5) à un niveau fort (4 sur une échelle de 5) sur l’ensemble des massifs haut et bas-alpins, et sur toutes les orientations, au fil des chutes de neige.

A brief summery of Ashraf Ghandehary Bahdorzadeh’s life and activies

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:46:00 +0100tehrantimes (en)

TEHRAN - Ashraf Ghandehary Bahadorzadeh, recently passed away at the age of 91, was a humanitarian and the co-founder of Kahrizak nursing home. She devoted her life to helping those in need and was praised and honoured for her charity works. She joined the founding committee of Kahrizak from the....

Millions without water in flood-hit Santiago

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:37:00 +0100iran-daily (en)

Rainstorms and landslides in Chile have contaminated a major river forcing the authorities to cut off drinking water to at least four million people in the capital, Santiago. Officials said the water supply from the Maipo River would be cut to most of the city until the water flowed clear, BBC reported.

Officials confirm tornado touched down in Conway

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:33:00 +0100bostonherald (en)

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency director Kurt Schwartz and other state officials will tour the tiny town of Conway this afternoon to inspect the damage from what has been confirmed as the Bay State's first February tornado on record.

New Zealand: Underwater life in Kaikoura Canyon entirely wiped out after earthquake

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:12:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in November at Kaikōura, on New Zealand's South Island, has destroyed all creatures living on the seabed in the Kaikōura Canyon marine nature reserve. On land the earthquake killed two people and caused massive damage to properties, roads and railways.

When and where to see steam loco' Tornado in Gloucestershire

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:50:00 +0100gloucestercitizen (en)

It is almost here – a rare chance to see the world’s newest steam locomotive, puffing through Gloucestershire. And times for its passage through the county have been confirmed. The first Gloucestershire station it will pass through on Wednesday is Lydney at 5.17pm , it will reach Awre by 5.22pm , and Gloucester by 5.

Severe weather possible Wednesday for all of Alabama

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:39:00 +0100al (en)

Storms will be possible statewide on Wednesday, but the best chances of severe weather will be in the areas in orange. This isn't expected to be a widespread tornado event -- damaging straight-line winds and hail are the primary concerns, through tornadoes will also be possible.

New Zealand: Underwater life in Kaikoura Canyon entirely wiped out after earthquake

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0100ibtimes-uk (en)

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in November at Kaikōura, on New Zealand's South Island, has destroyed all creatures living on the seabed in the Kaikōura Canyon marine nature reserve. On land the earthquake killed two people and caused massive damage to properties, roads and railways.

Tornado cleanup continues in Conway

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:29:00 +0100wwlp (en)

By Published: February 27, 2017, 7:04 am Updated: February 27, 2017, 7:21 am Tamara Sacharczyk, 22News Investigative Reporter CONWAY, Mass. (WWLP) – Power has been restored for most people in Conway and Goshen Monday morning, but the cleanup continues from a tornado that destroyed parts of both towns over the weekend.

Conway tornado a “highly unusual occurrence”

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:28:00 +0100wwlp (en)

CONWAY, Mass. (WWLP) – A tornado destroyed homes and businesses in western Massachusetts over the weekend. One person was hurt after a tree fell onto a home on South Deerfield Road in Conway, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado briefly....

A siete años del terremoto del 27F: 98% de las viviendas afectadas han sido terminadas

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:28:00 +0100biobiochile (es)

enviar. María Fernanda Moraga Fue la madrugada del sábado 27 de febrero de 2010, cuando un sismo de 8.8 grados se registró en la zona centro sur del país y cuyo efectos causaron un posterior tsunami en las costa de Chile, afectando a la Isla de Juan Fernández y a las costas de la región del Maule y....

World: Typhoon Committee: Improved early warnings save lives

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:14:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Improvements in forecasting tropical cyclones and reducing associated hazards to life and property are being discussed at the annual meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)/World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Typhoon Committee.

Earthquake "catastrophic" for unique New Zealand marine ecosystem

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:42:00 +0100sinacom (en)

WELLINGTON， Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Huge mudslides caused by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in New Zealand in November have wiped out vast tracts of one of the world's richest underwater ecosystems， scientists said Monday. The Nov. 14 quake， which killed two people on land， had destroyed any signs of....

Earthquake "catastrophic" for unique New Zealand marine ecosystem

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:16:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

WELLINGTON, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Huge mudslides caused by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in New Zealand in November have wiped out vast tracts of one of the world's richest underwater ecosystems, scientists said Monday. The Nov. 14 quake, which killed two people on land, had destroyed any signs of....

Météo : arrivée de la pluie et du vent

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:02:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Nous débutons une nouvelle semaine qui sera caractérisée par quelques passages pluvieux et un vent assez soutenu. Ce matin, une première zone de pluie aborde notre littoral et va lentement gagner toutes les régions dans le courant de l'après-midi malgré un vent assez fort de sud à sud-ouest dont les....

Leader urges action on environmental woes in S Iran

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:05:00 +0100presstv (en)

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranian officials to immediately address the problems facing residents of the southern Khuzestan Province, who are grappling with difficulties caused by natural phenomena. On Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei drew attention to the....

Support package extended for Kaikōura businesses

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:03:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The government has extended for a second time its support package for businesses hit by last year's Kaikōura earthquake - although, this time, those based in the Wellington or Hutt areas will no longer be eligible. Visitor spending has dropped in Kaikōura and the Upper South Island since the 14 November 7.

Tornado caused Saturday damage in Southern Maryland

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:16:00 +0100WashingtonPost (en)

A tornado was responsible for much of Saturday’s storm damage in Charles County, Md., the National Weather Service confirmed on Sunday. With winds as high as 90 mph, the tornado uprooted trees, tore down power lines, and ripped shingles and eaves from roofs along an 8.4 mile northeasterly path from La Plata to Waldorf, the weather service said.

Kaikoura tourism promotion package on its way

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:40:00 +0100voxy (en)

An $870,000 support package will promote tourism in Kaikoura and other upper South Island districts impacted by last November’s earthquakes. The funding will help bring in more international visitors for the 2017/18 peak season following a challenging summer, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says.

Calgary’s Chilean community comes together to support wildfire victims

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:58:00 +0100barrie (en)

Calgarians with ties to Chile continued their effort to raise $100,000 for a devastated region of their homeland with a telethon. This weekend, community members gathered at the Chilean Canadian Community Association of Calgary in the northeast to collect pledges to rebuild fire-ravaged sections of Chile.

Haïti: le carnaval n'est pas du goût des sinistrés de l'ouragan Matthew

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:06:00 +0100afp (fr)

"Le président Jovenel Moïse a estimé que nous avions un devoir de solidarité vis-à-vis des Cayens mais aussi des populations du grand Sud", avait indiqué Lucien Jura, alors porte-parole de l'équipe de transition du président. A l'heure de l'ouverture des trois jours gras, le discours des autorités....

3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Gilroy

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 21:22:00 +0100patch (en)

GILROY, CA – A small earthquake struck near Gilroy this morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At about 6:58 a.m., a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported about 3.1 miles south of Gilroy, USGS officials said. Following the quake, there were no immediate reports of any damage, according to a Gilroy police dispatcher.

Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Strikes In Central Cascades

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:21:00 +0100patch (en)

ENUMCLAW, WA - A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck in the central Cascades early Sunday morning, although preliminary reports indicate no shaking was felt in Western Washington. The quake was centered about 8 miles south of Cle Ellum in a rugged section of the Cascades near Case Knife Creek. According to the U.

Tournoi des Six Nations : les bleues chantent la Marseillaise a cappella

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:21:00 +0100sudouest (fr)

Dimanche, l’équipe de France féminine de rugby s’est inclinée face à l’Irlande (1310) lors du Tournoi des Six Nations. L’avant match, organisé dans le petit stade de Donnybrook, au sud de Dublin, a été marqué par un souci technique lors du chant des hymnes nationaux.

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Strikes Gilroy: USGS

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:14:00 +0100nbcbayarea (en)

A preliminary magnitude-3.7 earthquake struck the Gilroy area Sunday morning, according to the USGS. Many viewers have called the NBC Bay Area newsroom to report they felt shaking in the area. Police report no damage in the area due to the quake. USGS reports the temblor hit the South Bay area just before 7 a.

Climate change would transform Vancouver into San Diego

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 16:36:00 +0100timescolonist (en)

Goodbye Vancouver, hello San Diego. A major climate-change study predicts temperatures in Metro Vancouver will exceed those of present-day Southern California in the coming decades. Frost and ice will become virtually a thing of the past, heating bills will drop, and farm crops will flourish virtually year-round in the Fraser Valley.

iciHaïti - CNSA : Sécurité alimentaire, 6 départements en crise

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:45:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

26/02/2017 08:39:11 Suite à la sécheresse dans le Nord-Ouest, le haut Artibonite, le Sud-Est et le Nord-Ouest, au passage de l’ouragan Matthew sur la Grand'Anse, le Sud et les Nippes et aux inondations dans les départements du Nord et du Nord-Est, la Coordination nationale de sécurité alimentaire....

Fin de l’éruption du volcan Fuego, Guatemala épargnée

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 12:24:00 +0100metrotime (fr)

L’éruption du volcan Fuego dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi menaçait la ville de Guatemala. Elle a pris fin, même si trois rivières de lave restent sous surveillance. C’est la deuxième fois cette année que le Fuego, d’une hauteur de 3.763 mètres et situé à quelque 35 kilomètres au sud de la capitale guatémaltèque, entre en éruption.

120ème édition du dimanche vert à Ho Chi Minh-Ville

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:11:00 +0100vietnamplus-fr (fr)

Hanoi (VNA) - Environ 1.000 personnes dont des membres de l’Union de la jeunesse communiste Ho Chi Minh et des habitants de la mégapole du Sud ont participé dimanche à la 120ème édition du dimanche vert. Au programme : assainissement des arroyos autour du pont de Go Dinh, dans le district de Binh Chanh.

Panic as earthquake aftershocks hit Western Tanzania

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:10:00 +0100coastweek (en)

ARUSHA Tanzania (Xinhua) -- There was panic in parts of western Tanzania’s region of Rukwa and Katavi as a 5.7 Richter Scale earthquake jolted the region around Lake Tanganyika, with tremors being felt deep into Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Congo and beyond.

WILD WEATHER

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:48:00 +01009news (en)

A slight reprieve in hot weather felt in some states and territories over the past few days is all but over, as much of the country prepares for another day of searing temperatures. Queenslanders who have been suffering through scorching temperatures will only get a few days reprieve before the hot weather sets in again.

Earthquake occurs south east of Labasa

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:39:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Update: 4:11PM A 6.0 MAGNITUDE earthquake occurred South East of Labasa this morning. This was confirmed in a statement released by the Department of Mineral Resources but assured it did not pose any threat to the Fiji group. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 578kilometres.

Frustrations and insurance claims mount for hail-battered Sydney suburbs Extreme weather has lashed Australia this summer, leaving us to clean up one massive mess after the next.

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:21:00 +0100tenplay (en)

Extreme weather has lashed Australia this summer, leaving us to clean up one massive mess after the next. Temperature records have been smashed, bushfires have blazed out of control, flash-flooding and powerful storms have wreaked havoc, bringing thousands of lightning strikes and cricket-ball sized hailstones that pummelled entire suburbs.

KiwiRail continuing to count costs of Kaikoura quake

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:14:00 +0100tvnz (en)

The business already had $48m less revenue from the loss of the Wellington Metro train services contract and bulk milk freight was lower. Domestic freight took the biggest hit from the earthquake, due to the closure of the Main North Line (MNL), Mr Reidy says.

Fire and ice weather brings lightning strikes, flooding and freeze-ups

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:35:00 +0100ottawacitizen (en)

In a man bites dog weather story, a house in south Ottawa was struck by lightning Saturday, more than three weeks before spring’s officially due, just one other bit of weirdness in the city’s whipsaw February weather. The bolt struck a shed at the back of at 5503 Spratt Rd.

Rivières sous surveillance

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:18:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

La température anormalement élevée pour la période de l'année jumelée à des précipitations pourrait avoir des répercussions importantes sur le niveau de l'eau des rivières du sud du Québec. Samedi, une veille d'inondation a été émise par Hydro-Météo pour la rivière l'Acadie dans le secteur Richelieu.

Guatemala : éruption du volcan Fuego, les cendres menacent la capitale

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:50:00 +0100Europe1 (fr)

Le volcan Fuego, à proximité de la ville de Guatemala , est entré samedi en éruption projetant des flux de lave et des colonnes de cendres qui ont touché des communes voisines et pourraient atteindre la capitale, a alerté la protection civile. "En raison du vent du sud il pourrait y avoir de fines....

Revelan que 2.500 familias afectadas por el 27-F viven inexplicable situación a siete años del terremoto – El Periscopio Noticias

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 19:59:00 +0100contacto-latino (es)

El Periscopio Noticias A pocos días de que se cumplan siete años desde el terremoto 8,8 grados Richter que azotó a la zona centro sur de Chile el año 2010 se dio a conocer que todavía no se da por finalizado el proceso de reconstrucción que inició el Gobierno de Sebastián … y más » Al enviar, Ud.

Mudslide Closes Portion of Morgan Territory Road

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 17:22:00 +0100patch (en)

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – A section of Morgan Territory Road in Contra Costa County has been closed due to a mudslide, county officials announced Friday night. The roadway is closed between Oak Hill Lane and Williams Road, officials said. There is no estimate as to when the roadway will reopen.

Reconstrucción incompleta: a 7 años del terremoto, 2.500 familias esperan sus viviendas

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 17:18:00 +0100radio-uchile (es)

Este lunes se cumplen 7 años del terremoto que en 2010 azotó a la zona centro sur del país: dos gobiernos, dos planes de reconstrucción y aún quedan 2 mil 500 familias sin recibir sus viviendas definitivas pese a todas las promesas políticas de por medio.

17h55 Guatemala : éruption du volcan Fuego, les cendres menacent la capitale (AFP)

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:59:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Le volcan Fuego, à proximité de la ville de Guatemala, est entré samedi en éruption projetant des flux de lave et des colonnes de cendres qui ont touché des communes voisines et pourraient atteindre la capitale, a alerté la protection civile. "En raison du vent du sud il pourrait y avoir de fines....

Incendios Forestales: Entrega de viviendas en El Maule se concretará en mayo

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 13:31:00 +0100cooperativa (es)

El coordinador nacional para la reconstrucción, Sergio Galilea, llegó este viernes hasta la comuna de Talca, Región del Maule , para realizar una evaluación general de la emergencia tras los incendios forestales que se registraron en el centro sur del país.

New homes for Tsholotsho flood victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:03:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

PRESIDENT Mugabe has donated 1 000 bags of mealie-meal and groceries to about 1 000 villagers displaced by floods in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North amid reports that about 2 000 homesteads have been destroyed by rains leaving 635 families homeless countrywide.

MDC-Ncube mobilises resources for flood victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:18:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

THE Welshman Ncube- led MDC has started mobilising resources to assist victims of the floods induced by Cyclone Dineo which ravaged parts of the country particularly Matabeleland South and Tsholotsho. MDC secretary-general, Miriam Mushayi said the party had approached its structures and other....

Mugabe donates 1 000 bags of mealie-meal to Tsholotsho floods victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:32:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

PRESIDENT Mugabe has reportedly donated 1 000 bags of mealie-meal and groceries to about 1 000 villagers displaced by floods in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North amid reports that about 2 000 homesteads have been destroyed by rains leaving 635 families homeless countrywide.

Sismo de menor intensidad en regiones de Arica y Parinacota

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:38:00 +0100chilevision (es)

24/02/2017 | 23:49 Sismo de menor intensidad en regiones de Arica y Parinacota Con magnitud de 5.4 Richter, fue a 32 Kms. al Sur de Camiña. También se sintió en Tarapacá y Antofagasta. Un sismo de menor intensidad se percibió a las 23:31 en las regiones de Arica y Parinacota, así como también en Tarapacá y Antofagasta.

MDC mobilises resources for flood victims

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:11:00 +0100newsday (en)

THE Welshman Ncube- led MDC has started mobilising resources to assist victims of the floods induced by Cyclone Dineo which ravaged parts of the country particularly Matabeleland South and Tsholotsho. MDC secretary-general, Miriam Mushayi said the party had approached its structures and other....

Rains death toll hits117, thousands homeless

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 02:35:00 +0100herald (en)

Herald Reporters— Rains that hit the country in recent months, including the downgraded Cyclone Dineo, left at least 117 people dead and 106 others injured by lightning, the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) has said. More than 1 930 houses and huts were damaged countrywide, leaving 635 families homeless.

Human remains ID'd as 92-year-old man: SCPSO

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 01:43:00 +0100nola (en)

Human remains found in a wooded part of Boutte have been identified as those of a 92-year-old man who "wandered off" during Hurricane Isaac more than four years ago, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. Antoine Edmund Sr. was reported missing on Aug. 29, 2012, as Hurricane Isaac hit southern Louisiana.

Governor seeks $437 million for flood control new

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:41:00 +0100bakersfieldnow (en)

California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses his proposal to spend $437 million on flood control and emergency response in the wake of recent storms, during a news conference Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. In the background are photographs of recent storm damage.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Lake Tanganyika: 5.7-magnitude quake strikes region

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:03:00 +0100independent-UG (en)

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Africa’s Lake Tanganyika early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, with the epicentre in northen Zambia. The quake, which was 10 kilometres (six miles) deep, struck at 00:32 GMT about 45 kilometres from the Zambian town of....

New grant to help UNICEF strengthen efforts to tackle cholera

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:51:00 +0100haitian-truth (en)

22 February 2017 – A new grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help reduce cholera-related morbidity and mortality in Haiti in 2017 and 2018, the UN agency said in a news release. “With this gift from the Japanese people, we will strengthen the....

Southeast Michigan under severe thunderstorm watch with 60 mph wind gusts

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:40:00 +0100mlive (en)

This post will continue to update as updates from the National Weather Service roll in. Most of southeast Michigan has been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph and large hail greater than 1 inch," the National Weather Service advised.

EDT-Engie est reconduit pour 17 ans pour l’électrification des communes du Sud

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:52:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

EDT-Engie est finalement reconduit pour 17 ans et remporte le marché juteux de l’électrification des communes du Sud. Teva Rua Nui est donc éliminé de la course. L'ambiance était tendue hier à Taravao. © Pixabay CC0 Coupure d'électricité d'environ 10 minutes dans la galerie Moana Nui. Toujours en cours au lotissement Taapuna.

6.9 quake strikes south of Fiji

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:01:00 +0100rnzi (en)

A 6.9 earthquake has been recorded south of Fiji, the US Geological Survey says. It said the quake, just after 5.30am local time, was at a depth of 417km. No tsunami threat was issued. Copyright © 2017 Radio New Zealand Next story in Pacific ....

Forest fire alarm goes off constantly in Karnataka

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:36:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Dried forests and parched grass have turned the State’s forests into tinderboxes — so much so that Karnataka tops in forest fire alerts detected in the country via satellites. However, while the fires in the South Karnataka reserves have dominated the headlines, the forest fire monitoring system....

Forest fire alarm goes off constantly in Karnataka

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:10:00 +0100Hindu (en)

Dried forests and parched grass have turned the State’s forests into tinderboxes — so much so that Karnataka tops in forest fire alerts detected in the country via satellites. However, while the fires in the South Karnataka reserves have dominated the headlines, the forest fire monitoring system....

6.9 quake south of Fiji

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:01:00 +0100rnzi (en)

The US geological survey says a 6.9 earthquake was recorded south of Fiji. It says the quake, just after 6.30am local time, was at a depth of 417 kilometres. No tsunami threat was issued. Copyright © 2017 Radio New Zealand Next story in Pacific ....

Wildfires Fast Facts

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:45:00 +0100erietvnews (en)

CNN Library (CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about wildfires. Latest Wildfire Info: Here is the most recent "National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook" from the National Interagency Fire Center. About Wildfires: Wildfires are sometimes called "wildland fires.

Investigation underway after gun found at Athens Middle School

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:05:00 +0100wrcbtv (en)

An investigation is underway after a gun was found on the campus of Athens Middle School on Tuesday. The principal reported the incident and began an internal investigation. The student is currently suspended and charges with the District Attorney are pending. Stick with Channel 3 for more on this developing story.

ODPEM Training Health Workers In Disaster Risk Management

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:33:00 +0100caribseek (en)

Senior Development Officer at the Canadian High Commission, Walric Peddie (right), has the attention of (from left) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO Consultant, Dr. Kam Mung; Acting Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie; Technical Advisor, PAHO, Dr.

Pollution en Corse : la situation s'améliore

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:43:00 +0100corsematin (fr)

Un épisode de pollution aux particules touche la Corse ce vendredi et plus particulièrement le Sud. À la mi-journée Qualitair informe la population que la situation s'améliore. "Comme prévu, un vent de Sud-Ouest a apporté sur la méditerranée occidentale, un flux de particules désertiques qui touche actuellement la Corse.

WA farmers say flood relief funds too slow

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:53:00 +0100abc-au (en)

Flood-affected farmers in the Ravensthorpe shire on the south coast of WA say the State Government has been slow in reacting to their plight, adding there is a lack of comprehension around the scale of the damage. They have called on the Minister for Agriculture to speed up the assessment process....

Friendship In Defiance Of War – OpEd

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 07:41:00 +0100eurasiareview (en)

They also helped organize opportunities for scores of other U.S. and U.K. people to visit Iraq as part of Voices in the Wilderness (VitW). Voices delegations politely but firmly notified U.S. authorities that they would break the economic sanctions by personally carrying duffel bags filled with....

Update: air strikes against Daesh

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:57:00 +0100globalsecurity (en)

. 23 February 2017. The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria. Summary. - Friday 17 February Tornados destroyed a Daesh strongpoint to the west of Kirkuk. - Sunday 19 February Tornados supported Iraqi troops advancing on western Mosul, attacking mortar positions to the south and north-west of the city.

Severe weather alert: Chance of winds up to 70 mph, tornado not out of question 4 Mins The Local 4Casters have declared a severe weather alert for Friday afternoon and evening. Record highs are growing on trees it seems, but

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:04:00 +0100clickondetroit (en)

DETROIT - The Local 4Casters have declared a severe weather alert for Friday afternoon and evening. Record highs are growing on trees it seems, but Friday's severe storm threat is nothing to take lightly. Overnight, we'll see some showers and maybe a few rumbles of thunder move through. The storms will not be severe.

Transformation delivers results despite quake - KiwiRail

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:49:00 +0100voxy (en)

The Kaikoura earthquake and lower bulk milk volumes have impacted KiwiRail’s half yearly result but Chief Executive Peter Reidy says he is pleased that despite these challenges, the State Owned Enterprise has still achieved its commitment to Government with an underlying operating surplus of $23 million.

Brough's BAE Systems challenges young aviation designers

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0100hulldailymail (en)

Students from schools across the Humber region are being challenged in a competition launched by BAE Systems at Brough. Teams of up to ten pupils have been invited to use their creativity and innovation to imagine cockpit instruments for the aviation company's first 1916 Blackburn Seaplane.

McCuddin and Thody at Mango Tango

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:58:00 +0100virginislandsdailynews (en)

Mel McCuddin began working with the gallery in a group show a decade ago. Gallery owner, Jane Coombes, remembers the decision to add an artist from Spokane, Washington, whose work had absolutely nothing to do with the Caribbean. “My husband’s family lives in Spokane and we discovered McCuddin’s....

$100M for school construction included in committee's budget

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:13:00 +0100aikenstandard (en)

COLUMBIA — South Carolina's beleaguered pension would get $150 million and the state's poorest districts would get $100 million for school construction, under a budget proposal advanced Thursday to the House floor. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a roughly $8 billion spending plan for state taxes.

Offshore earthquake no threat to Fiji

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:00:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Update: 12:50PM A 5.0 MAGNITUDE earthquake occurred at 9:10am this morning 440km south southwest (SSW) from Vunisea, Kadavu. The moderate earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km. The earthquake's source location was 440km south southwest from Vunisea Kadavu, 477km south from Nadi and 518km southwest from Suva, Fiji.

Wildfire Prompts Evacuations In Coweta Area

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:20:00 +0100newson6 (en)

COWETA, Oklahoma - A wildfire prompted evacuations in the Coweta area Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel went door to door in the area of 141st Street South and 229th East Avenue to tell residents the fire was getting close and urged voluntary evacuations. Despite the fire getting close to structures, nothing has burned down so far.

California Needs Atmospheric Rivers. But Like, Not This Many

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:55:00 +0100wired (en)

California likes whiplash weather. The state’s greenery, rivers, and dams are used to dry summer and wet winters. But recently—as the land has gone from —things have gotten out of hand. From the strained Oroville dam to the flooding in San Jose last weekend, all this water, water everywhere has a single meteorological source: atmospheric rivers.

Wildfire Forces Evacuations In Coweta Area

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:49:00 +0100newson6 (en)

COWETA, Oklahoma - A wildfire forced evacuations in the Coweta area Thursday afternoon. Emergency personnel ordered people out of them homes in the area of 141st Street South and 229th East Avenue. The fire started at about 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma Forestry Services says the fire burned about 400 acres.

$100M for school construction included in committee's budget

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:46:00 +0100newsok (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's beleaguered pension would get $150 million and the state's poorest districts would get $100 million for school construction, under a budget proposal advanced Thursday to the House floor. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a roughly $8 billion spending plan for state taxes.

Detroit could see tornado after record warmth

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:34:00 +0100freep (en)

A cool snap and strong storms with the possibility of a rare February tornado is in store for Detroit following a week of heavenly spring-like weather. The high today in Detroit was 68 degrees, beating the old record of 64 set back in 1984. Friday should be about as warm with a high of about 67, but....

Who Declares A Famine? And What Does That Actually Mean?

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:28:00 +0100npr (en)

This week United Nations officials declared that a famine in South Sudan is growing — fueled by a deadly combination of drought and conflict. They estimate that nearly 4 million people are already struggling to get enough food. And officials expect the famine will spread to more areas in the coming months affecting an additional 1 million people.

Storm Doris leaves a trail of carnage as deadly winds claim one life and leave others injured

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:57:00 +0100themirror (en)

A spokeswoman for Starbucks said: “We are shocked and saddened by this terrible incident. We are supporting the police with their investigation and our store will remain closed until further notice.” Meanwhile a pupil was fighting for life in hospital after a school’s gymnasium ceiling collapsed on 40 children as it was buffeted by 80mph winds.

The science behind the South Island's first fire tornado

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:56:00 +0100Stuff (en)

An extremely rare fire tornado seen whipping through the Port Hills in Christchurch may be the first of its kind in the South Island. The towering tornado, described as a column of flames tens of metres high and the same across, is likely the result of the change in the air temperature as the two....

Detroit hits 68-degrees to continue record-breaking warm weather week

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:29:00 +0100mlive (en)

Detroit's streak of record-breaking warm weather continued Thursday, Feb. 23 when temperatures hit 68 degrees, the National Weather Service reports. The previous record was 64 degrees, which was set back on Feb. 23, 1984, NWS Meteorologist Deb Elliot said. The NWS measurement comes from the Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus.

Le Chili continue de combattre les feux de forêt AFP

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:10:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

Les incendies de forêt affectant la région de Parral, dans le sud du Chili, se trouvait partiellement "contenu" jeudi 23 février, ont annoncé les autorités, après avoir dévasté près de 3.000 hectares, un mois après que le pays ait été touché par les feux les plus violents de son histoire. Durée: 00:27.

Updated details about Friday's severe weather threat, isolated tornadoes

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:05:00 +0100clickondetroit (en)

Although some of the smaller-scale details will not become apparent until I see tomorrow morning’s surface and upper air data, enough appears to be falling into place to raise concern about Friday’s severe weather threat. First and foremost, you do NOT have to worry about severe weather tonight.

Tempête au Royaume-Uni: un mort et le chaos dans les transports

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:01:00 +0100afp (fr)

La tempête "Doris", qui mêle pluies et rafales de vent atteignant 150 km/h, a frappé plusieurs régions, du sud au nord du Royaume-Uni, ainsi que Londres. Elle a causé d'importantes perturbations dans les transports, notamment dans la capitale. De nombreux voyageurs y restaient coincés jeudi soir....

VIDEO. Pluies et vent violent: la tempête Doris fait un mort au Royaume-Uni

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:01:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Une femme a été tuée ce jeudi au sud de l'Angleterre et plusieurs dizaines de vols doivent être annulés à l'aéroport londonien d'Heathrow en raison des mauvaises conditions météo. Le Royaume-Uni est frappé ce jeudi par une violente tempête qui a fait une victime. Une femme a été tuée dans la matinée à Wolverhampton, dans la banlieue de Birmingham.

Drought on its last legs in California

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:13:00 +0100usaToday (en)

Relentless rain and snow in California continues to eat away at the state's five-year drought, federal experts said Thursday. Only 17% of the state remains in a drought — primarily in Southern California — the lowest percentage since 2011, according to this week's U.S. Drought Monitor .

Inondations: la plupart des trains à l'arrêt

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:56:00 +0100telquel (fr)

Les précipitations qui se sont abattues sur le Maroc ce jeudi 23 février ont bloqué le trafic ferroviaire "entre le nord et le sud", annonce l'ONCF sur sa page Facebook. Selon l'office, les fortes pluies survenues dans la région de Rabat ont complètement inondé la gare de Salé Tabriquet, ce qui a....

Philippines locals baffled by 'hairy beast' washed up

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:55:00 +0100mailonsunday (en)

What is this mysterious giant blob creature? Locals baffled after hairy-looking beast washes up in the Philippines Stunned locals have flocked to the beach in Cagdainao, Dinagat Islands to gawp The huge white hairy beast came ashore following a recent earthquake; Pictures have since gone viral online with people trying to solve the mystery.

Ferroviaire: le trafic interrompu suite aux inondations à Salé

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:50:00 +0100le360 (fr)

© Copyright : Le360. La liaison ferroviaire entre les villes situées au Nord de Salé et celles plus au Sud est complètement coupée. L'ONCF explique que les inondations ayant touché Salé cet après-midi ont atteint les voies ferrées de la gare Tabriquet.

Genie lends support to Italian earthquake victims

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:56:00 +0100constructionweekonline (en)

Genie hands over a GTH-5021R rotating telehandler to the Umbrian authorities. Genie has delivered a Genie GTH-5021R rotating telehandler to authorities in Umbria, Italy to assist with the construction of temporary homes in historic walled town of Norcia following the 6.

Philippines locals baffled by 'hairy beast' washed up

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:54:00 +0100dailymail (en)

What is this mysterious giant blob creature? Locals baffled after hairy-looking beast washes up in the Philippines Stunned locals have flocked to the beach in Cagdainao, Dinagat Islands to gawp The huge white hairy beast came ashore following a recent earthquake; Pictures have since gone viral online with people trying to solve the mystery.

Locals baffled after hairy beast washes up in Philippines

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:38:00 +0100dailymail (en)

What is this mysterious giant blob creature? Locals baffled after hairy-looking beast washes up in the Philippines Stunned locals have flocked to the beach in Cagdainao, Dinagat Islands to gawp The huge white hairy beast came ashore following a recent earthquake; Pictures have since gone viral online with people trying to solve the mystery.

ODPEM Training Health Workers in Disaster Risk Management

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:19:00 +0100jis (en)

Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson Senior Development Officer at the Canadian High Commission, Walric Peddie (right), has the attention of (from left) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO Consultant, Dr. Kam Mung; Acting Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr.

Grant from Japan to help UNICEF in Haiti’s cholera fight

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:53:00 +0100antiguaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Feb. 23, CMC – A grant amounting to just over two million US dollars from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help reduce cholera-related morbidity and mortality in Haiti in 2017 and 2018.

Royaume-Uni: vols et trains annulés en raison de la tempête Doris

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:55:00 +0100rtl-BE (fr)

De fortes vagues viennent se fracasser sur le phare de Newhaven, sur la côte sud du Royaume-Uni pendant la tempête Doris, le 23 février 2017GLYN KIRK. Le Royaume-Uni, dont sa capitale Londres, était frappé jeudi matin par une violente tempête entraînant des annulations de vols et des perturbations sur les lignes ferroviaires.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: 7000 personnes reçoivent des articles ménagers et des kits d’hygiène en RDC !

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:29:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Depuis janvier 2016, dans la zone de santé de Manono, dans la province du Tanganiyka, au sud-est de la RDC, des pluies diluviennes provoquent d’importantes inondations. 56 000 personnes habitant le territoire de Manono ont été exposées aux conséquences des catastrophes naturelles.

Royaume-Uni: vols et trains annulés en raison de la tempête Doris

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:26:00 +0100challenges (fr)

De fortes vagues viennent se fracasser sur le phare de Newhaven, sur la côte sud du Royaume-Uni pendant la tempête Doris, le 23 février 2017-AFP/GLYN KIRK. Le Royaume-Uni, dont sa capitale Londres, était frappé jeudi matin par une violente tempête entraînant des annulations de vols et des perturbations sur les lignes ferroviaires.

Fire danger in Oklahoma Thursday

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:00:00 +0100newsok (en)

A red flag warning for high fire danger has been issued for all but far eastern parts of Oklahoma Thursday as temperatures rise and winds pick up, the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be near 87 degrees Thursday with winds gusting up to 29 mph in Oklahoma City, the weather service reports.

Haiti: New grant to help UNICEF strengthen efforts to tackle cholera

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:56:00 +0100irishsun (en)

. UN Thursday 23rd February, 2017 22 February 2017 -- A new grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF) to help reduce cholera-related morbidity and mortality in Haiti in 2017 and 2018, the UN agency said in a news release.

Nueva institucionalidad para la reducción del riesgo de desastres y la resiliencia: más allá de la emergencia

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:33:00 +0100LaTercera (es)

Ante las precariedades evidenciadas por la batalla contra el fuego tras los últimos incendios y cuando recordamos nuevamente el terremoto y tsunami que azotó el sur de nuestro país hace siete años, la propuesta del gobierno de ingresar en marzo el proyecto que transforma la Conaf en el Servicio....

Police VS : Loèche-les-Bains : Avalanche - une personne décédée

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 09:30:00 +0100romandie (fr)

Le 22 février 2017 vers 15h00, une avalanche s’est déclenchée en dessous du Balmhorn. Un skieur la perdu la vie. Le 22.02.2017 à 06h30, deux randonneurs à ski âgés de 42 et 36 ans ont entrepris la montée depuis l’Altelshütte en direction du Balmhorn. Lors de la descente, ils ont emprunté la face sud du .

Bruxelles et Liège: les espaces verts fermés à cause du vent

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:59:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

On l'annonçait depuis plusieurs jours, le vent se renforce aujourd’hui. Des rafales tempétueuses de 90 km/heure dans le centre, 95 km/heure au littoral et 80 km/heure dans l'extrême sud. De fortes pluies sont également attendues dans le courant de cette après-midi.

Cooperative Governance cautions public of current weather conditions

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:46:00 +0100gov-za (en)

The current persisting rains have the potential to bring dangerous conditions for communities. Finally, some parts of our country are receiving the much needed rains post the departure of Ex-Cyclone Dineo. These current rains are welcome as they will go a long way to relieve the country from the most severe drought in recent history.

More rains predicted

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:35:00 +0100bulawayo24 (en)

THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted more rain and thunderstorms in the next 10 days, although the downgraded Cyclone Dineo phenomenon has left the country. Last week, the tropical storm hit the southern parts of the country destroying homes in Midlands and Matabeleland provinces.

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Washington peninsula

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 07:50:00 +0100usaToday (en)

BELFAIR, Wash. — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit the Kitsap Peninsula Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck 8.6 miles west of Belfair at about 9 p.m. PT at a depth of 10 miles. Reports of shocks were felt as far away as Olympia, about 60 miles south.

Météo : coup de vent sur le pays

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 07:26:00 +0100rtbf (fr)

Ce matin, on note quelques pluies, mais assez localisées sur l'ouest et le nord, il fait temporairement plus sec sur les autres régions. Le vent va nettement se renforcer au fil des heures pour même devenir temporairement tempétueux : rafales de 90 km/h dans le centre, 95 km/h au littoral et 80 km/h dans l'extrême sud.

Wildfire Razes Thousands of Acres, Damages 40 Houses in Chile

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:40:00 +0100laht (en)

SANTIAGO – Firefighting crews, supported by planes and helicopters, continued working Wednesday to control a wildfire that has burned 3,500 hectares (8,640 acres) of forest and vegetation, damaging 40 houses in the central Chilean region of Maule, officials said.

November 14 earthquake shakes sunken Soviet liner

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:05:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The giant November 2016 earthquake has snapped the top decks from a sunken Soviet cruise liner in the Marlborough Sounds. The magnitude-7.8 tremor of November 14 last year pummelled the upper east coast of the South Island, cutting off the tourist mecca of Kaikoura, and causing its seabed to rise up to 2m.

Hurricane Matthew prompts update to Clay County evacuation map 16 Mins Clay County has updated its evacuation map as a result of what officials learned following

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:04:00 +0100news4jax (en)

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - Clay County has updated its evacuation map as a result of what officials learned following Hurricane Matthew. The new map shows that there's now a smaller number of people living in areas that would need to immediately evacuate during a hurricane.

Sols pollués : une opération à l’économie

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:52:00 +0100lalsace (fr)

Faute de crédits suffisants du ministère de l’Écologie, c’est un chantier de dépollution a minima que l’État va engager à Hagenthal-le-Haut et Hagenthal-le-Bas. Parmi les 37 lieux pollués par du lindane, répertoriés dans le Haut-Rhin en août 2014 dans un rapport de la CCI Sud Alsace, trois seulement vont faire l’objet de travaux.

Dozens of homes destroyed as Chile's wildfires continue to burn

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:32:00 +0100tvnz (en)

Chile's Director of the National Emergency Office (ONEMI) warned people to be aware of the latest information on the fires. The Parral region, he said, some 345 kilometres south of Santiago, remained on red alert, but the government had the "means to send all the necessary resources" if necessary.

Tourists continue to add value to NZ economy

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:06:00 +0100voxy (en)

Tourism spending over the summer high season continued to grow in most regions, providing jobs for regional New Zealand, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. According to the latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the fastest....

Tonga earthquake poses no threat to Fiji

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:39:00 +0100fijitimes (en)

Update: 1:21PM A 5.8 MAGNITUDE earthquake occurred in the Tonga region last night. The moderate earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, located 264km South from Nuku'alofa in Tonga, 753km Southwest from Alofi in Niue, and 873km Southwest of Suva, Fiji.

San Jose mayor admits flood alert failure after evacuees fled upon seeing firefighters in boats

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:01:00 +0100japantimes (en)

Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: http://www.enable-javascript.com/ A man walks down a flooded street in South Bay Mobile Home Park in San Jose, California, Wednesday.

Tourism spending in regions up in January

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:04:00 +0100voxy (en)

The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today show that tourism expenditure grew in most regions over the year to January 2017. The fastest growing region was Nelson, which increased 14 per cent to $344 million in the year....

Barry Soper: Kiwis remember Christchurch earthquake six years on

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:53:00 +0100nzherald (en)

The Americans do memorials better than most, probably because as the world's policemen they have more to remember. The expansive Arlington Cemetery, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC, is the most hallowed ground in the United States where the war dead going back to the Civil War are buried.

More Rains And Thunderstorm For Zimbabwe

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:44:00 +0100zimeye (en)

THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted more rain and thunderstorms in the next 10 days, although the downgraded Cyclone Dineo phenomenon has left the country. Last week, the tropical storm hit the southern parts of the country destroying homes in Midlands and Matabeleland provinces.

Several tornadoes touch down, leave trail of damage in SE Texas 8 Mins The National Weather Service confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down Tuesday morning in southeast Texas.

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:41:00 +0100click2houston (en)

HOUSTON - The National Weather Service confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down Tuesday morning in southeast Texas. A powerful line of storms swept through the Houston region, producing several reports of tornadoes and damage from El Campo to Missouri City in Fort Bend County.

Haiti: Haiti: New grant to help UNICEF strengthen efforts to tackle cholera

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:22:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

22 February 2017 – A new grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) to help reduce cholera-related morbidity and mortality in Haiti in 2017 and 2018, the UN agency said in a news release. “With this gift from the Japanese people, we will strengthen....

Meetings planned for Hurricane Matthew victims Read Story Staff

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:42:00 +010013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- Many people in Hampton Roads are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. If you need help, Virginia Beach is holding two information sessions. You'll be able to talk to disaster case managers. The first session is Saturday morning, February 25 at the Princess Anne....

New Grant To Help UNICEF Strengthen Efforts To Tackle Cholera

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:17:00 +0100caribseek (en)

Ambassador of Japan to Haiti, Yoshiaki Hatta (left) and Marc Vincent, UNICEF Representative in Haiti, at the presentation by Japan of a donation of $2.6 million to help in the fight against cholera in Haiti. NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (UN) -- A new grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United....

WATCH: Doorbell camera captures destruction by San Antonio tornado 27 Mins A doorbell camera captured the impact of a EF-1 tornado that hit the Northern Hills neighborhood in San Antonio Sunday night.

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:10:00 +0100click2houston (en)

WATCH: Doorbell camera captures destruction by San Antonio tornado Video taken near Bellcrest, Cooble Crest in Northern Hills neighborhood. Posted: 5:21 AM, February 22, 2017 Updated: 1:40 PM, February 22, 2017. SAN ANTONIO - A doorbell camera captured the impact of a EF-1 tornado that hit the....

Crews Battle Wildfires Along HE Bailey Tpk South Of Chickasha

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:48:00 +0100news9 (en)

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma - Firefighters in Chickasha are working to get a handle on a number of wildfires that have flared up along the HE Bailey turnpike, just south of town. Crews say at least three fires have been reported at mile markers 73, 74 and 76. The cause of the fires has not yet been determined.

Haiti: New grant to help UNICEF strengthen efforts to tackle cholera

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:17:00 +0100un-org (en)

) to help reduce cholera-related morbidity and mortality in Haiti in 2017 and 2018, the UN agency said in a news release. “With this gift from the Japanese people, we will strengthen the axes of the fight against cholera in the protection of the Haitian population, especially children,” said Marc....

Management following a wildfire: Effects on vegetation and soils

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:52:00 +0100hiawathaworldonline (en)

A good case example is last year’s widespread and intense wildfire in Barber County. Following that fire, regrowth of grasses started within two weeks. Precipitation was at or above normal for most of 2016 which allowed for good recovery. Little bluestem was regrowing from the outside of the bunchgrass crown.

With Storm Doris set to sweep the region - A look back at the Great Storm of 1987

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:07:00 +0100greatyarmouthmercury (en)

It was the worst storm to have hit England in almost 300 years, since the Great Storm of 1703, and created a terrifying and strange night which few who lived through will ever forget. The south and east of England were battered by hurricane-force winds which caused chaos here in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Detroit could break 3 more record high-temperature marks this week

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:01:00 +0100mlive (en)

Email the author Follow on Twitter on February 22, 2017 at 10:48 AM, updated If current forecasts hold true, Detroit could break high-temperature records on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service projects a high mark of 65 degrees for Wednesday, which just so happens to be the record set back in 1930.

Commuter Alerts: BART Running Late; Flood Closes Stretch of Hwy 101 in South Bay

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:36:00 +0100patch (en)

EAST BAY, CA – BART is experiencing delays at multiple stations this morning, according to BART officials. There is a 10-minute delay at the West Oakland station in the SFO, Millbrae and Daly City directions. There is also a 10-minute delay between the Lafayette and Orinda stations in the Pittsburg/Bay Point and SFO directions.

With Storm Doris set to sweep the region - A look back at the Great Storm of 1987

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:32:00 +0100edp24 (en)

It was the worst storm to have hit England in almost 300 years, since the Great Storm of 1703, and created a terrifying and strange night which few who lived through will ever forget. The south and east of England were battered by hurricane-force winds which caused chaos here in Norfolk and Suffolk.

With Storm Doris set to sweep the region - A look back at the Great Storm of 1987

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0100eveningnews24 (en)

It was the worst storm to have hit England in almost 300 years, since the Great Storm of 1703, and created a terrifying and strange night which few who lived through will ever forget. The south and east of England were battered by hurricane-force winds which caused chaos here in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Avalanche buries mountain highway between Reno, Lake Tahoe

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:08:00 +0100yorkregion (en)

RENO, Nev. — Another winter storm dumped record-breaking rain on Reno and pummeled the Sierra Nevada with 3 feet of snow on Tuesday, triggering an avalanche that buried a major highway near Lake Tahoe. Up to another foot of snow was possible overnight with winds gusting up to 100 mph over the....

Texas NWS: Tornado touched down in Hays County on Sunday night NWS: Tornado touched down in Hays County on Sunday night HAYS COUNTY, Texas -- The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Hays County near San Marcos and Kyle when storms rolled through South and Central Texas on Sunday. Texas 1 hour ago

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:24:00 +0100khou (en)

HAYS COUNTY, Texas -- The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Hays County near San Marcos and Kyle when storms rolled through South and Central Texas on Sunday. Here are some stats published in a preliminary report from NWS: Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path length: 9.

Severe weather risk increased to enhanced levels with next storm

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:59:00 +0100mlive (en)

The severe weather risk has been increased for the southern half of Lower Michigan with this next approaching storm. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the far southern counties of Lower Michigan in an area they call an "enhanced risk" of severe weather.

Baisse importante des nappes phréatiques en Meurthe-et-Moselle

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:44:00 +0100estrepublicain (fr)

Selon la chaîne météo, la sécheresse actuelle est « préoccupante », après un hiver « assez froid mais très sec. » Et surtout le déficit pluviométrique à la fin février atteint en France - 46 %. Qu’en est-il en Lorraine, dans le bassin Rhin-Meuse, et en particulier au sud de la Meurthe-et-Moselle ? Il faut se référer là aux études locales.

Plan de Emergencia por Otto se aprueba la próxima semana…Reconstrucción ascendería a ¢100 mil millones

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:37:00 +0100monumental (es)

@estarosp. Pasaron ya más de dos meses de que el huracán Otto, el más destructivo que ha afectado Costa Rica, devastara Upala, causara gran afectación en Bagaces y en algunas zonas del sur. Una vez cumplidos distintos procedimientos por parte de 10 instituciones públicas y 12 comités municipales de....

Terremoto de 6,5 grados sacudió Bolivia

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:58:00 +0100andes (es)

La Paz, 21 feb (Andes).- Un fuerte terremoto de 6.5 grados Richter afectó el sur de Bolivia, según indicó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El temblor se produjo a 39 kilómetros al este de la localidad de Padilla.

Onemi y Sernageomin entregan 11 recomendaciones para instalación de casas tras incendios

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:02:00 +0100biobiochile (es)

El documento se incorporó para la evaluación de los terrenos previa construcción de casas de emergencia, con el fin de reducir la exposición al peligro de fenómenos de remociones en masa para las viviendas que se están instalando. Se trata de once medidas que se proponen tras los incendios que afectaron a la zona centro sur del país en enero.

Oria (Aemet): "Un meteorólogo no puede aburrirse en Navarra"

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:42:00 +0100noticiasdenavarra (es)

PAMPLONA. El pamplonés Pedro Oria Iriarte, que fue nombrado delegado de AEMET en Navarra el pasado 15 de febrero, ha asegurado que un meteorólogo no puede "aburrirse" en la Comunidad foral, por su clima cambiante y las grandes diferencias existentes entre territorios del norte y del sur.

Sismo de 6,5° Richter afectó al sur de Bolivia

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:33:00 +0100duna (es)

El SHOA descartó la posibilidad de tsunami en las costas de Chile. Por: - 21 febrero, 2017 - Comentarios Este martes, se reportó un sismo magnitud 6,5 ° Richer en la región de Chuquisaca, al sur de Bolivia. El epicentro del movimiento telúrico tuvo una profundidad de 595 kilómetros, a unos 156 kilómetros al este de Potosí.

Partager Une nouvelle tempête touche le sud de la France

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:37:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Une dépression se creuse sur l'Espagne et provoque un épisode d'intempéries dans le sud de la France et en particulier en Occitanie. De fortes pluies se produisent du Roussillon au Languedoc tandis qu'une tempête de vent d'autan a touché lundi la région Midi-Pyrénées.

« Zealandia », « Mauritia »… Les continents submergés font florès

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:43:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

Toutes les surfaces de terre émergées étant probablement connues, les géologues et géographes, sortes de Colomb, Magellan, Cook ou Dumont d’Urville du XXI e siècle, se focaliseraient-ils sur les continents anciens, aujourd’hui plus ou moins submergés et donc invisibles en surface ? Pratiquement coup....

Famine au Soudan du sud

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:57:00 +0100deutschewelle-fr (fr)

Le Kenya a déclaré l’état d’urgence national. Dans la moitié nord du pays, près de l'Éthiopie, plus de deux tiers des sources sont taries et de nombreuses familles n’ont rien à manger depuis des semaines. Plus au Sud, en Tanzanie, la population dépendante de l’agriculture et du bétail est doublement....

Pluies torrentielles � Libreville: une centaine de familles � la rue

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:06:00 +0100icilome (fr)

Togo - réformes : jean-pierre fabre réitère sa position à awa nana Togo - lcf-city fm/me celestin agbogan : 'croisons les bras et laissons les faire' Togo - le dg du groupe sud média n’est pas d’accord avec ses employés Togo - étonnante sortie du personnel de lcf et city fm, qui désavoue les osc....

Sismo de 6,3 sacudió el sur de Pakistán

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:57:00 +0100telesurtv (es)

El epicentro del terremoto se encuentra a solo 10 kilómetros de profundidad. | Foto: earthquake.usgs.gov El SHOA informó que a pesar de que el epicentro se registró en el borde costero de Turbat, no existe peligro de tsunami para las costas chilenas. Un potente sismo de magnitud 6,3 en la escala....

Más de 20 las familias están sin techo en el sur tucumano, tras el temporal

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:45:00 +0100lagaceta (es)

El temporal del fin de semana afectó, sobre todo, al sur tucumano. Según el relevamiento policial, más de 20 las familias que se quedaron sin techo en sus casas y todavía faltan zonas por revisar. Las autoridades aseguran que están haciendo lo posible por resolver los problemas cuanto antes. l El tornado del viernes pasado se llevó todo a su paso.

Sécheresse à Mayotte, conséquences à La Réunion

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:00:00 +0100temoignages (fr)

À Mayotte, la saison des pluies n’est toujours pas là. La faute à un retard de quatre mois d’un phénomène appelé « thalweg de mousson ». Les habitants sont alimentés en eau potable par deux réservoirs. Pour faire face à la pénurie d’eau, le réseau est fermé deux jours sur trois dans le Sud de l’île.

Un cyclone ravage le Mozambique

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 06:45:00 +0100bbc-french-africa (fr)

Image caption Environ 655 644 personnes sont sinistrées au Mozambique après le passage du cyclone "Dénio" dans le sud du pays. Selon les évaluations faites par les autorités mozambicaines, 655 644 personnes sinistrées ont été recensées dans la province d'Inhambane. Elles révèlent sept personnes tuées et 55 autres blessées.

Aux États-Unis - Une tempête fait au moins quatre morts en Californie

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:46:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Un homme de 55 ans a été électrocuté vendredi lorsqu'un arbre a précipité la chute d'une ligne électrique, ont annoncé les pompiers de Los Angeles. Deux autres personnes sont mortes dans des accidents de voiture vers San Diego, plus au sud, tandis qu'une quatrième est décédée dans un véhicule pris par les eaux, selon des médias locaux.

Esmeraldas: Isla de Muisne sin recinto electoral (video)

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:09:00 +0100lahora (es)

MUISNE (ESMERALDAS) Por ser considerada una zona de alto riesgo a tsunami, el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) decidió no instalar los dos recintos electorales que tradicionalmente recibían a quienes viven en la isla de Muisne, sur de Esmeraldas, zona afectada por el terremoto del 16 de abril de 2016.

États-Unis - Une voiture a été engloutie pendant la tempête

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:52:00 +0100lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Un homme de 55 ans a été électrocuté vendredi lorsqu'un arbre a précipité la chute d'une ligne électrique, ont annoncé les pompiers de Los Angeles. Deux autres personnes sont mortes dans des accidents de voiture vers San Diego, plus au sud, tandis qu'une quatrième est décédée dans un véhicule pris par les eaux, selon des médias locaux.

Au moins quatre morts dans des intempéries en Californie

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:04:00 +0100lapresse-CA (fr)

Un homme de 55 ans a été électrocuté vendredi lorsqu'un arbre a précipité la chute d'une ligne électrique, ont annoncé les pompiers de Los Angeles. Deux autres personnes sont mortes dans des accidents de voiture vers San Diego, plus au sud, tandis qu'une quatrième est décédée dans un véhicule pris par les eaux, selon des médias locaux.

Californie : une tempête fait au moins deux morts

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:28:00 +0100euronews-fr (fr)

Aux Etats-Unis, on appelle cela une bombe météorologique. Une tempête très subite et violente s’est abattue sur le sud et le centre de la Californie, causant de nombreux dégâts. Sur une route de Los Angeles, deux voitures tombées dans un trou béant mais leurs s’en sont sortis indemnes. D’autres n’ont pas eu cette chance.

Chutes de neige, inondations et vents de sable frappent l'Iran

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:13:00 +0100romandie (fr)

Téhéran - Vents de sable, tempêtes de neige, inondations: l'Iran est frappé depuis plusieurs jours par des intempéries qui désorganisent la vie de millions d'habitants dans le nord et le sud du pays, ont rapporté les médias. Un homme de 40 ans, qui avait voulu prendre un selfie, a été emporté par les eaux.

13h48 Chutes de neige, inondations et vents de sable frappent l'Iran (AFP)

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 12:54:00 +0100lorientlejour (fr)

Vents de sable, tempêtes de neige, inondations: l'Iran est frappé depuis plusieurs jours par des intempéries qui désorganisent la vie d'une partie des habitants du nord et du sud du pays, ont rapporté les médias. Dans la moitié des 31 provinces du pays, les écoles ont été fermées à cause de la neige....

La ministre des outre-mer arrive dans une Polynésie inondée et endeuillée

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:57:00 +0100la1ere (fr)

La ministre des Outre-mer, Ericka Bareigts, a atterri vendredi en Polynésie française, frappée par de très fortes intempéries et de nouvelles inondations. Des pluies diluviennes se sont abattues sur les archipels de la Société, des Tuamotu et du Sud des Australes, qui sont placés en vigilance orange par Météo-France.

Chutes de neige, inondations et vents de sable frappent l’Iran

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:23:00 +0100lacapitale (fr)

Vents de sable, tempêtes de neige, inondations : l’Iran est frappé depuis plusieurs jours par des intempéries qui désorganisent la vie d’une partie des habitants du nord et du sud du pays, ont rapporté les médias. Dans la moitié des 31 provinces du pays, les écoles ont été fermées à cause de la....

Chutes de neige, inondations et vents de sable frappent l'Iran

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 09:52:00 +0100lameuse (fr)

Vents de sable, tempêtes de neige, inondations : l’Iran est frappé depuis plusieurs jours par des intempéries qui désorganisent la vie d’une partie des habitants du nord et du sud du pays, ont rapporté les médias. Dans la moitié des 31 provinces du pays, les écoles ont été fermées à cause de la....