Floods, rain kill 108 people in China

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:54:00 +0200scmp (en)

Floods and heavy rain have killed more than 100 people and inflicted 35 billion yuan (HK$44 billion) in losses across the country so far this year, according to a report by a state-owned newspaper. And the downpours were forecast to continue across the country's south until Wednesday, with the China ....

Thousands of people killed by extreme weather in 2015 as El Nino arrives to bring more chaos

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:09:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year and now scientists fear a weather event will cause droughts, wildfires, flooding, landslides and food shortages. Australian scientists have warned of a “substantial” that started in May.

Think Today's Refugee Crisis Is Bad? Climate Change Will Make It a Lot Worse

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:31:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Last year was the worst year on record for refugees. The number of people fleeing war and persecution jumped to nearly 60 million, the highest figure since the United Nations' refugee agency began keeping records 50 years ago, and that doesn't even include people driven from their homes by poverty, gang violence or natural disasters.

Think Today's Refugee Crisis is Bad? Climate Change Will Make it a Lot Worse

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:30:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Last year was the worst year on record for refugees. The number of people fleeing war and persecution jumped to nearly 60 million, the highest figure since the United Nation's refugee agency began keeping records 50 years ago, and that doesn't even include people driven from their homes by poverty, gang violence or natural disasters.

Thailand's weather woes — come rain or shine

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:21:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Fast and furious — the first half of the year is over, which will hopefully take away the crazy hot weather and bring more rain. Many Bangkokians dread the pouring rain, however, because it leads to disastrous traffic and troublesome flooding of sois and streets, which happened one Monday this month....

China mobilizes troops for flood relief

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:09:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

China 's armed forces have devoted tens of thousands of troops to relieve flood-hit cities in the Yangtze River Delta.Some 11,000 have been deployed to Nanjing, Changzhou and Wuxi, which are still being pounded by torrential downpours, said the Nanjing Military Area Command (NMAC) of the People's Liberation Army on Monday.

China mobilizes troops for flood relief

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:32:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, June 29 -- China 's armed forces have devoted tens of thousands of troops to relieve flood-hit cities in the Yangtze River Delta. Some 11,000 have been deployed to Nanjing, Changzhou and Wuxi, which are still being pounded by torrential downpours, said the Nanjing Military Area Command (NMAC) of the People's Liberation Army on Monday.

China mobilizes troops for flood relief

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:16:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, June 29 (Xinhua) -- China 's armed forces have devoted tens of thousands of troops to relieve flood-hit cities in the Yangtze River Delta. Some 11,000 have been deployed to Nanjing, Changzhou and Wuxi, which are still being pounded by torrential downpours, said the Nanjing Military Area Command (NMAC) of the on Monday.

Bangladesh flash floods, landslides kill 23

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:15:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:50:00 +0200nation (en)

DHAKA - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox’s Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash Floods, Landslides Kill 23 in Southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:07:00 +0200voanews (en)

DHAKA— At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:23:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban. Representational Image Agencies AFP photo. At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Floods, landslides kill 23 in Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:22:00 +0200nation (en)

DHAKA - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said today. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:22:00 +0200trust (en)

DHAKA, June 28 (Reuters) - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:44:00 +0200tribune (en)

India, Bangladesh and China are most at risk from river floods, with an increasing number of people threatened because of climate change. PHOTO: REUTERS. DHAKA: At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:24:00 +0200reuters (en)

DHAKA At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:20:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

DHAKA (Reuters) - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:13:00 +0200suna-sd-en (en)

DHAKA At Sun Jun 28, 2015 (Reuters) -- least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:08:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

DHAKA At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Thousands of people killed by extreme weather so far in 2015 as climate change feared to bring more heatwaves, hurricanes and floods in future

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:21:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year amid fears that climate change is leading to more deadly heatwaves, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. More than 1,000 people have died in Pakistan this week of heatstroke and dehydration as temperatures soared far above 40C and power cuts crippled Karachi.

Kujira causes flash floods in Vietnam

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:32:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Kujira, which at its most active was a tropical storm, left the South China Sea for Vietnam on Thursday. Much of the country north of Quang Bình Province felt the force, not of wind, which was negligible, but of rain, which was not. The wind at sea was still of note, early on Wednesday, with gusts of 144km/h on the island of Bach Long Vi.

China: Typhoon Kujira affects 193,000 in Hainan

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Kujira has affected 193,000 people in south China 's Hainan Province as torrential rain damaged crops and caused economic losses, Chinese flood control and drought relief authorities said Wednesday. Some 111,000 mu (7,400 hectares) of crops were damaged by heavy....

Typhoon Kujira affects 193,000 in Hainan

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:01:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Kujira has affected 193,000 people in south China 's Hainan Province as torrential rain damaged crops and caused economic losses, Chinese flood control and drought relief authorities said Wednesday. Some 111,000 mu (7,400 hectares) of crops were damaged by heavy....

Typhoon Kujira affects 193,000 in Hainan

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:45:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

Typhoon Kujira has affected 193,000 people in South China 's Hainan Province as torrential rain damaged crops and caused economic losses, Chinese flood control and drought relief authorities said Wednesday.Some 111,000 mu (7,400 hectares) of crops were damaged by heavy rain brought by the typhoon, causing economic losses worth 88 million yuan ($14.

Typhoon Kujira forecast to make landfall in Quang Ninh

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:19:00 +0200thanhniennews (en)

Typhoon Kujira, the first tropical storm recorded by Vietnam this year, has moved towards the northern province of Quang Ninh, home to the famous Ha Long Bay, and is forecast to make landfall soon. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the storm’s center was located around 180 km southeast of Quang Ninh waters,....

Vietnam issues Typhoon Kujira alert

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:50:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

The National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control sent an urgent document this morning, asking coastal provinces and cities to take measures to cope with Typhoon Kujira. The document was sent to provinces and cities from the northern Quang Ninh Province to the central Thanh....

Committee issues Typhoon Kujira alert

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:51:00 +0200vietnamnews (en)

HA NOI (VNS) — The National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control sent an urgent document this morning, asking coastal provinces and cities to take measures to cope with Typhoon Kujira. The document was sent to provinces and cities from the northern Quang Ninh Province to the....

Revisiting the eruption of the Laki fissure system

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:13:00 +0200Hindu (en)

In April 2010, Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted, with ash from the event sweeping east towards United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Let alone trans-Atlantic flights, the eruption had disrupted most air travel in Western Europe, accounting for one of the largest shutdowns during peace times.

Three killed, thousands evacuated as rainstorm hits S. China

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:28:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

GUIYANG, June 21-- Downpours killed three people and caused thousands to be evacuated in southwestern Guizhou and central Hunan province over the weekend. The fourth round of rainstorms hit Leishan County, Guizhou on Saturday and Sunday. More than 70 houses collapsed or were damaged. Six people were buried.

Three killed, thousands evacuated as rainstorm hits S. China

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:49:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

Downpours killed three people and caused thousands to be evacuated in southwestern Guizhou and central Hunan province over the weekend. The fourth round of rainstorms hit Leishan County, Guizhou on Saturday and Sunday. More than 70 houses collapsed or were damaged. Six people were buried. One of them died, four were rescued and treated in hospital.

Three killed, thousands evacuated as rainstorm hits S. China

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 15:39:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

GUIYANG, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Downpours killed three people and caused thousands to be evacuated in southwestern Guizhou and central Hunan province over the weekend. The fourth round of rainstorms hit Leishan County, Guizhou on Saturday and Sunday. More than 70 houses collapsed or were damaged. Six people were buried.

N Korea drought sparks food shortage fears

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:49:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

SEOUL: North Korea’s food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought that has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that....

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortag...

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 05:35:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Seoul--North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that....

China: Floods reveal plight of "left behind" seniors

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:29:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

NANNING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Elderly-care is in the spotlight this week after old people were left stranded by floods in south China , leaving at least one missing and dozens waiting hours to be rescued. When the heaviest rain storm in six decades hit Dahua County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,....

Experts warn of possible famine in North Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:12:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said yesterday. Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North....

7 apocalipsis de ficción que realmente podrían destruir la Tierra

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:30:00 +0200peru (es)

Aunque estos escenarios catastróficos han sido expuestos en películas, los expertos creen que si ocurren en la vida real podrían destruir al planeta. 1. Hipercanes. Aunque nunca hemos visto un hipercán en acción, son teóricamente posibles, e incluso se especula que tendrían que ver con la muerte de los dinosaurios.

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:29:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Last Updated On 17 June,2015 About 1 hour ago North Korea has been hit by its worst drought in a century: Korean Central News Agency SEOUL (AFP) - North Korea s food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday.

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday....

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:05:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North....

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Seoul, South Korea | AFP | Wednesday 6/17/2015 - 11:07 GMT. North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday.

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:24:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North Korea has been hit by its worst drought in a century. "The worst drought in 100 years continues in (North Korea), causing great damage," it said, adding more than 30 percent of paddy fields across the country were "parching up".

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:23:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North Korea has been hit by its worst drought in a century. "The worst drought in 100 years continues in (North Korea), causing great damage," it said, adding more than 30 percent of paddy fields across the country were "parching up".

Drought sparks fears of worsening food shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:48:00 +0200ngrguardiannews (en)

North Korea’s food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North....

Drought Sparks Fears of Worsening Food Shortages in N. Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:34:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

North Korea's food supply faces a gloomy forecast this year due to a damaging drought which has sparked fears of worsening shortages in the impoverished communist country, experts said Wednesday. Concern grew after Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday that North....

Floods reveal plight of "left behind" seniors

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:56:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NANNING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Elderly-care is in the spotlight this week after old people were left stranded by floods in south China , leaving at least one missing and dozens waiting hours to be rescued. When the heaviest rain storm in six decades hit Dahua County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,....

The vicious circle: Your questions about cyclones answered

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:30:00 +0200thenational (en)

As Cyclone Ashobaa winds through the Arabian sea, expected to make landfall in Oman, The National explores the violent phenomenon. What is the difference between a cyclone, hurricane and typhoon? Cyclone, hurricane or typhoon? When it is barrelling down on you at the speed of a fast-moving car and....

El día en que el Sol se volvió rojo

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:44:00 +0200zocalo (es)

Islandia.- Agencias En el verano de 1783, una extraña niebla seca se asentó durante varios meses sobre amplias zonas del hemisferio norte. El Sol se volvió rojo, la vegetación se marchitó, y murieron un sinnúmero de personas. Según los cálculos, la niebla acabó con la vida de decenas de miles de personas tan solo en Inglaterra y Francia.

Lessons from Nepal

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:20:00 +0200dailymail-zm (en)

JULIUS LUNGU MY HEART goes out to the people of Nepal for the loss of lives during the April 25 and the May 12 earthquakes that hit the small Himalayan mountain country. It is estimated that the quake left a death toll of over 8,000 and injured over 16,000 of both local inhabitants and tourists. This indeed is a very sad occasion.

Chinese ship captain says he tried to 'go with the wind' during storm

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:35:00 +0200latimes (en)

The 52-year-old Zhang, who had 30 years of experience sailing on the Yangtze, was one of just 14 survivors of the disaster so far. Late Thursday, authorities declared there was no chance of finding anyone else alive in the hull of the ship and initiated efforts to turn the vessel upright. By 9 a.m.

Yangtze cruise ship disaster: Man survives after wife asked him to her go

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:20:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

The captain of the ship Zhang Shunwen along with the chief engineers escaped from the sinking ship and swam to the shore. Reports say that he has ignored and did not take serious notice of a severe weather warning. A Chinese man survived the devastating cruise accident in Yangtze River after his....

Insurance claims set to exceed $1bn following U.S. severe thunderstorms and flooding

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:09:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

CHICAGO, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Impact Forecasting , Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during May 2015.

Hopes fade for the missing on the Eastern Star as dozens of bodies are recovered from vessel

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:57:00 +0200scmp (en)

Fourteen survive the disaster and 65 bodies found as bad weather hampers search involving hundreds of divers. Rescuers began cutting their way into the capsized Eastern Star cruise ship last night as bad weather hampered their search and the chances of survival faded for the more than 370 passengers and crew who are still missing.

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Wed, 03 Jun 2015 02:07:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The catastrophic floods in Texas and Oklahoma have receded, but now comes the hard part: How people there with federal flood insurance can rebuild their lives and homes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to assure that folks who have flood insurance with FEMA's National Flood....

More than war: Drones can help predict paths of hurricanes

Sun, 31 May 2015 06:28:00 +0200sunherald (en)

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El Nino grows stronger, threatens floods in south, drought in north

Fri, 29 May 2015 07:54:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

The El Nino weather pattern is growing stronger and threatens to create severe floods in southern China and drought in the north. The deputy head of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief headquarters, Zhang Jiatuan, warned recently that the El Nino phenomenon this year is likely to be stronger than before.

El Nino grows stronger, threatens floods in south, drought in north

Thu, 28 May 2015 19:17:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

The El Nino weather pattern is growing stronger and threatens to create severe floods in southern China and drought in the north. The deputy head of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief headquarters, Zhang Jiatuan, warned recently that the El Nino phenomenon this year is likely to be stronger than before.

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Tue, 26 May 2015 01:37:00 +0200usaToday (en)

A veteran and member of Rolling Thunder pays tribute to the fallen at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C., on May 24. The annual Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Motorcycle Run, which took place in Washington on May 24, honors current and former U.S. military members.

NCHU and COA launch mudslide testing facility

Sat, 23 May 2015 20:08:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Joint efforts by National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) and the Council of Agriculture (COA) have led to the creation of mudslide testing grounds, which began operation near the Landao River (蘭島溪) in Nantou County’s Renai Township (仁愛) on Friday in the hopes of creating measures to mitigate mudslide damage nationwide.

UNDP expedites installation of early warning system in at-risk glacial lakes in Nepal

Fri, 22 May 2015 23:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Even as Nepal tries to grapple with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake and its aftershocks, UNDP is already working with the Government of Nepal and private sector to mitigate the risk of another looming danger: The Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) which threatens millions downstream.

Super typhoon nears Philippines; landslides warned

Sun, 17 May 2015 15:12:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

MANILA, 7 days ago A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

China: Fuzhou flooded as heavy rain lashes Fujian Province

Sun, 17 May 2015 10:39:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Heavy rain and hail have lashed Fuzhou, the capital of China ’s Fujian Province, causing flooding and driving the temperature down by ten degrees Celsius. Rainfall in parts of the south-eastern city brought traffic to a standstill – with five centimetres reported in the first hour of a four-hour storm.

Super typhoon nears Philippines; landslides warned

Sun, 17 May 2015 00:37:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

MANILA, 6 days ago A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

UK Government orders return of RAF chinooks sent to help after Nepal earthquake

Fri, 15 May 2015 21:40:00 +0200express (en)

GETTY Levi Winchester The UK Government has called back three RAF chinooks (not pictured) sent to help Nepal The military helicopters were deployed by David Cameron two weeks ago to help the aid effort in the earthquake-stricken region. But instead of being allowed to assist, the heavy-lift....

Super typhoon nears Philippines; landslides warned

Thu, 14 May 2015 12:30:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

MANILA, 4 days ago A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

Super typhoon nears Philippines; landslides warned

Wed, 13 May 2015 20:22:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

MANILA, 3 days ago A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

World: UN-SPIDER April 2015 Updates

Tue, 12 May 2015 17:41:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

In this issue: UN-SPIDER at a glance. UN-SPIDER compiles list of satellite resources in response to Nepal earthquake UN-SPIDER holds training course for Bhutan officials UN-SPIDER concludes training workshop in Bangladesh Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the....

Super Typhoon nears Philippines, Officials warn of Landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 13:02:00 +0200marinelink (en)

A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Noul is now a category five storm, packing winds....

Officials warn of landslides as 'Dodong' nears

Sun, 10 May 2015 12:28:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA -- A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of Luzon, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Dodong (international name: Noul) is now a....

Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:56:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

Typhoon Noul is now a category five storm, packing winds of up to 185 kph (115 mph) near the centre, with gusts of up to 220 kph (137 mph), as it approaches the rice-producing province of Cagayan about 400 km (250 miles) north of the capital, Manila. It was moving faster at 20 kph as it neared the....

Super typhoon nears Philippines; landslides warned

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:42:00 +0200tradearabia (en)

MANILA, 0 hours, 30 minutes ago A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

Typhoon Noul near Philippines strengthens to category-five storm ahead of expected landfall

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:37:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

A powerful typhoon has strengthened to a "super typhoon" ahead of its expected landfall on the north-eastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Noul is now a category-five storm, packing winds....

Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:25:00 +0200reuters (en)

MANILA A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Noul is now a category five storm, packing....

Typhoon Noul near Philippines strengthens to category-five storm ahead of expected landfall

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:22:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

A powerful typhoon has strengthened to a "super typhoon" ahead of its expected landfall on the north-eastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Noul is now a category-five storm, packing winds....

Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:15:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA (REUTERS) - A powerful storm strengthened to a “super typhoon” on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground.

Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 11:03:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

MANILA A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of landslides and call on residents along the coast to evacuate to safer ground. Typhoon Noul is now a category five storm, packing....

Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 10:54:00 +0200trust (en)

(Updates with typhoon raised to category five, disaster official's comments) By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) - A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of....

UPDATE 1-Super typhoon nears Philippines, officials warn of landslides

Sun, 10 May 2015 10:54:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Updates with typhoon raised to category five, disaster official's comments) By Rosemarie Francisco MANILA May 10 (Reuters) - A powerful storm strengthened to a "super typhoon" on Sunday hours before it was set to slap the northeastern tip of the Philippines, prompting officials to warn of....