Commentary: Sandy's S.O.S.

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:28:00 +0100upi (en)

ARNAUD DE BORCHGRAVE || UPI Editor at Large WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Hurricane Sandy’s message was loud and clear: This is just the beginning of unpredictable but ever more destructive storms.

The importance of being resilient

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:28:00 +0100gulf-times (en)

Investment in resilience is the need of the hour, redundancy and integrity of these systems ingpay high dividends, albeit at random intervals. Redundancy is the key. The hurricane on America’s eastern seaboard last week (which I experienced in lower Manhattan) adds to a growing collection of....

Sandy's lesson for Asia: invest in coastal disaster defenses

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:36:00 +0100japantimes (en)

As Hurricane Sandy, with its devastating winds, rain and ocean surges battered New York and other areas along the U.S. Atlantic recently, another fierce tropical storm was sweeping through the South China Sea, hitting the Philippines, Vietnam and China.

Flooding in India kills 25, displaces thousands

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:55:00 +0100cnn (en)

Flooding in southern India in the wake of a tropical cyclone has killed 25 people in the past few days and driven tens of thousands of others from their homes, authorities said Tuesday.

Flooding in southern India kills 25, displaces thousands

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:28:00 +0100cnn (en)

About 70,000 people are in temporary shelters because of the floods Heavy rain from a tropical storm overwhelmed the water system The flooding has killed 25 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh It has also affected thousands of square kilometers of crops New Delhi (CNN) -- Flooding in southern....

Flooding in southern India kills 25, displaces thousands

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:05:00 +0100cnn (en)

New Delhi (CNN) -- Flooding in southern India in the wake of a tropical cyclone has killed 25 people in the past few days and driven tens of thousands of others from their homes, authorities said Tuesday. The severe weather has caused flooding affecting 5,250 square kilometers (2,000 square miles)....

Timely decisions matter the most in rescue and relief operations, says IGP

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:37:00 +0100thehindu (en)

C.H. Pratap Reddy, Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) said in Mangalore on Monday that the authorities will have to take decisions on the spot to deal with disasters and there are no fixed rules to address the issues in such circumstances. Mr.

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits south India

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:10:00 +0100jamaicaobserver (en)

CHENNAI, India (AP) More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes yesterday as a tropical storm slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal, officials said.

Cyclone weakens after displacing 150,000 in India

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:21:00 +0100msnbc (en)

Tropical Storm Nilam slams into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. At least six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

JuD offer of help very hollow: U.S.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:50:00 +0100thehindu (en)

Careful not to show disrespect to the Islamic tradition of helping the needy, the U.S. State Department on Wednesday described as “very hollow” Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed’s offer of he...

Cyclone displaces 150,000 in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:39:00 +0100kuwaittimes (en)

CHENNAI: A tropical storm weakened yesterday after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka. Just before the storm made landfall Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai.

India Ink: What If...Mumbai Gets Hit by a Storm Like Sandy?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:57:00 +0100IHT (en)

Mumbai's antiquated drainage and lack of planning and building standards mean the city would be devastated by a big storm.

India Ink: What If...Mumbai Gets Hit by a Storm Like Sandy?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:27:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Mumbai's antiquated drainage and lack of planning and building standards mean the city would be devastated by a big storm.

Tropical storm weakens in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:13:00 +0100breakingnews-ie (en)

A tropical storm weakened on Thursday after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

150 000 displaced after storm in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:53:00 +0100iol (en)

A tropical storm weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150 000 people.

Cyclone weakens after displacing 150K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:45:00 +0100thehimalayantimes (en)

CHENNAI: A tropical storm weakened Thursday after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka. Just before the storm made landfall Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:38:00 +0100argus (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:34:00 +0100express (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:24:00 +0100corkman (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:13:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:11:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:05:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:04:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Tropical storm in India weakens

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:56:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

A tropical storm has weakened after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Cyclone weakens after displacing 150K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:35:00 +0100ekantipur (en)

A tropical storm weakened Thursday after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. S

Cyclone brings heavy rain, displaces 150,000 in southern India; 6 dead in India, Sri Lanka

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:09:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

CHENNAI, India - A tropical storm weakened Thursday after slamming into southern India, bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Cyclone weakens after displacing 150K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:09:00 +0100news-yahoo (en)

A tropical storm weakened Thursday after slamming into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka.

Cyclone weakens after displacing 150K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:01:00 +0100AP (en)

CHENNAI, India (AP) — A tropical storm weakened Thursday after slamming into southern India, bringing heavy rain and a storm surge and displacing 150,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka. Just before the storm made landfall Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai.

Press digest

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:52:00 +0100timesofmalta (en)

The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press: The Times reports that taxi drivers are refusing to use meters for clients. It also says that two are to be arraigned for match-fixing. The Malta Independent says John Dalli’s resignation may hinge on the WHO Tobacco Convention.

Cyclone Brings Heavy Rain, Displaces 100K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:46:00 +0100irrawaddy (en)

CHENNAI, India (AP) — A tropical storm slammed into southern India, bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas while displacing more than 100,000 people. Six deaths have been reported in India and Sri Lanka. Just before the storm made landfall Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai.

Cyclone brings heavy rain, displaces thousands in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:28:00 +0100scmp (en)

A tropical storm slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displacing more than 100,000 people. Just before the storm made landfall on Wednesday, an oil tanker with 37 crew ran aground off Chennai.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:35:00 +0100argus (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:21:00 +0100herald-ie (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:10:00 +0100sligochampion (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Cyclone brings heavy rain, displaces 100K in India

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:08:00 +0100JakartaPost (en)

A tropical storm slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displacing more than 100,000 people.Just before the storm made landfall ...

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:05:00 +0100belfasttelegraph (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:02:00 +0100drogheda-independent (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:00:00 +0100independent-ie (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

Thousands displaced by India storms

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:50:00 +0100corkman (en)

A tropical storm has slammed into southern India , bringing heavy rain and a storm surge that could flood low-lying areas and displace more than 100,000 people.

100,000 flee India cyclone CHENNAI, — More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes...

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:45:00 +0100cyprusweekly (en)

CHENNAI, — More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as a tropical storm slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal, officials said. Rain lashed the region and strong winds uprooted trees in some places. Weather officials said the storm had maximum winds of 75 kilometers (45 miles) per hour after making landfall.

South Indian tropical storm causes mass evacuation

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:46:00 +0100guardian (en)

Two dead and over 100,000 flee their homes as floods are forecast for low-lying areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from their homes as a tropical storm slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal, officials said.

Thousands evacuated as cyclone hits Tamil Nadu

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:06:00 +0100asiantribune (en)

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Thousands flee as storm hits India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:56:00 +0100nzherald (en)

More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes Wednesday (local time) as a tropical storm slammed into southern India from the Bay of Bengal, officials said.The storm left at least two people dead, including a crew member...

Thousands flee storm-hit southern India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:13:00 +0100smh (en)

Tens of thousands have fled their homes as a tropical cyclone slammed into southern India ; two feared dead.

Thousands flee storm-hit southern India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:58:00 +0100sbs (en)

Tens of thousands have fled their homes as a tropical cyclone slammed into southern India ; two feared dead.

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:57:00 +0100sbs (en)

More than 100,000 evacuated as storm slams southern India with winds of 75km/h, heavy rain.

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:39:00 +0100smh (en)

More than 100,000 evacuated as storm slams southern India with winds of 75km/h, heavy rain.

Deadly tropical storm in India evacuates 100000

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:01:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Rain lashed the region and strong winds uprooted trees in some places. Weather officials said the storm packed winds of up to 100 km/h as it made landfall near Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu ...

Tens of thousands flee as storm hits south India

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:16:00 +0100usaToday (en)

More than 100,000 people evacuated from their homes as a tropical storm hit India from the Bay of Bengal.

India Ink: Tamil Nadu Prepared for Cyclone Nilam, Officials Say

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:53:00 +0100nytimes (en)

Learning a lesson from last year's cyclone disaster, authorities pledge to handle Nilam "on a war footing."

India Ink: Tamil Nadu Prepared for Cyclone Nilam, Officials Say

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0100IHT (en)

Learning a lesson from last year's cyclone disaster, authorities pledge to handle Nilam "on a war footing."

Evacuations as southern India braces for tropical storm

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:49:00 +0100dawn (en)

Weather officials said the storm, with wind speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour, was expected to reach land later on Wednesday.

JuD offers assistance to Sandy victims

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:55:00 +0100thehindu (en)

In a move that has raised many an eyebrow, the Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) on Tuesday offered unconditional support and help for the victims of hurricane Sandy that has left a trail of devastation along...

After Sandy & Nilam, BUCKLE UP for Tony

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0100rediff (en)

H ow does a devastating megastorm, which has been wreaking unimaginable havoc in mighty New York City and other places in the United States, get an innocuous and sweet name like Sandy? Tropical storms are often given names to make communication easier between authorities, weather officers and the general public.

Nine dead 3 million without power in US superstorm

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:10:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Packing a powerful punch, Hurricane Sandy slammed into New Jersey Coast killing at least nine people, plunging more than three million into darkness and crippling transportation across the US East ...

9 dead, 3 million without power in Hurricane Sandy

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0100mid-day (en)

Packing a powerful punch, Hurricane Sandy slammed into New Jersey Coast killing at least nine people, plunging more than three million into darkness and crippling transportation across the US East Coast.

Transport systems grind to a halt in US cities, Nasdaq suspends trading

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:56:00 +0100indiatimes (en)

The huge storm, which has been picking up speed over water, was producing sustained winds of 90 mph (145 kmph).

Hurricane Sandy may leave 1900 Galveston storm behind in destruction

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:24:00 +0100thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE: Hurricane Sandy, which is likely to affect the lives of 60 million residents of the United States in hours and days to come, is bound to prove