After Lando, death toll up, but so is water level

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:50:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

In a press briefing, Undersecretary Alexander U. Pama, executive director of the NDRRMC, broke down the fatality count as per locality: seven in Pangasinan (Region I); two in Nueva Vizcaya and one in Cagayan (Region II); two in Zambales, one in Tarlac, two in Nueva Ecija, and one in Aurora (Region....

Gov’t to hold emergency meeting on rice imports

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:50:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

The National Food Authority (NFA) Council had been due to meet on Oct. 29 to review the country’s rice supplies and discuss increased imports of up to 1 million tons due to forecasts of a severe El Niño-induced dry weather. But the council now planned to hold the meeting this week, NFA Administrator Renan B.

At least 39 killed by Philippines typhoon

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:50:00 +0200GazzettaDelSud-en (en)

Rome At least 39 killed by Philippines typhoon. 21/10/2015 Typhoon Koppu hits islands. Rome, October 21 - At least 39 people have died and 500,000 been displaced in the Philippines after Typhoon Koppu struck the islands two days ago, local media said Wednesday. Some 100,000 have been evacuated.

‘Lando’ topples La Union watchtower

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:38:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

LUNA, La Union: One of the watchtowers built on La Union shores during the Spanish Era in Barangay Victoria in this town was toppled by typhoon Lando, which lashed through several provinces in Luzon early this week. A historical landmark and a national treasure, the 5.6-meter tall Baluarte of Luna, is one of La Union’s popular tourist destinations.

DILG sacks Benguet police chief

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:38:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento has relieved Benguet provincial police director Senior Supt. David Lacdan from his post on Tuesday due to his alleged poor performance in the face of Typhoon Lando’s onslaught in Northen Luzon. “I asked the PNP chief [Director General Ricardo Marquez] to....

Vanuatu: El Niño brings drought and heightened cyclone risk to Vanuatu

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By Olivia Warrick, Red Cross Climate Centre and IFRC. Seven months after Tropical Cyclone Pam tore across Vanuatu, many communities are still recovering from what many consider to be the most destructive disaster in the country’s history. Now, they are facing another threat in the form of drought,....

Philippines: Help for Typhoon Koppu survivors in the Philippines

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Caritas Philippines is preparing to help 25,000 of the most vulnerable people affected by Typhoon Koppu, prioritising people who are in hard-to-reach areas. Caritas has launched an emergency appeal for €264,000 (US$300,000) which will fund the provision of food, temporary shelters, sleeping bags and....

Pinder defends forecasters whose credibility was attacked

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:04:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President John Pinder said last night he does not believe numerous qualified and professional forecasters falsely documented that the Doppler radar was not working at times during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin. “Those guys, they would not tell a lie like that....

Vice guv inspects flooded areas in San Luis and Candaba

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:44:00 +0200sunstar (en)

SAN LUIS -- Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda on Tuesday inspected the areas affected by the flood waters induced by Typhoon "Lando" in the towns of San Luis and Candaba. The vice governor, together with Angie Blanco, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) officer; San Luis....

Large parts of Calumpit, Pampanga submerged

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:58:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA Parts of Bulacan and Pampanga, which are natural catch basins for floodwaters coming from central and northern Luzon's mountainous areas, are now submerged after Typhoon Lando's (international name: Koppu) torrential rains. Speaking to ANC, Calumpit, Bulacan Mayor Jessie de Jesus said 25 out....

El Faro reported ‘hull breach’ before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:38:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews (en)

21/10/2015. International Shipping News The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported “a hull breach” and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said.

This Day in History— October 21

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:17:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT. 1999: A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan in the pre-dawn hours, killing more than 2,300 people and damaging 82,000 housing units. The quake causes some US$9 billion in damage and noticeably alters the island's topography. OTHER EVENTS.

Tuguegarao declares state of calamity due to massive flooding

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:57:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

TUGUEGARAO - The city of Tuguegarao in Cagayan has been placed under a state of calamity due to the massive flooding caused by tropical cyclone "Lando." Mayor Jefferson Soriano said 30 of the city's 49 barangays were badly affected by the typhoon. Until now, Cagayan River continues to swell, and 10 barangays and 5 schools remain underwater.

El Faro captain intended to sail 65 miles from hurricane, agency says

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:43:00 +0200foxnews (en)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Federal investigators said Tuesday that the captain of the doomed cargo ship that sank after being battered by a hurricane intended to pass 65 miles from the center of the storm, a decision maritime experts say was risky. The 790-foot El Faro left after the National Hurricane Center sent out an advisory on Tuesday, Sept.

'Lando' death toll climbs to 39

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:04:00 +0200sunstar (en)

Residents begin cleaning up their homes Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, two days after Typhoon Koppu battered northern Philippines and flooded Cabanatuan city and nearby provinces. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern Philippines early Sunday, toppling trees and....

Death toll from storm in Philippines climbs to 39

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:58:00 +0200denverpost (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines (AP) The death toll from a storm that battered the Philippines' main island over the weekend has climbed to at least 39, officials said Wednesday. Tropical Storm Koppu, which barreled ashore as a powerful typhoon in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday before weakening,....

Bent in Taiwan storm, 2 mailboxes become celebrities

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:55:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

In this Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 photo, two women pose for photographs next to a pair of roadside mailboxes that were uniformly bent by a falling signboard during Typhoon Soudelor earlier this month in Taipei, Taiwan. The damaged mailboxes have become celebrities in Taiwan, drawing steady lines of people to snap photos and inspiring fan merchandise.

Death toll from storm in Philippines climbs to 39

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:10:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Bullit Marquez Death toll from storm in Philippines climbs to 39. A boy plays with mud as residents begin cleaning up their homes in Cabanatuan, northern Philippines, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, two days after Typhoon Koppu flooded Cabanatuan city and nearby provinces.

Death toll from storm in Philippines climbs to 39

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:54:00 +0200therepublic (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines The death toll from a storm that battered the Philippines' main island over the weekend has climbed to at least 39, officials said Wednesday. Tropical Storm Koppu, which barreled ashore as a powerful typhoon in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday before weakening, forced....

Philippines to hold emergency meeting on rice imports in wake of Typhoon Koppu

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:50:00 +0200todayonline (en)

MANILA — The Philippines will hold an emergency meeting this week to determine the need for urgent, additional rice imports in the wake of significant crop losses from typhoon Koppu. The National Food Authority (NFA) Council had been due to meet on Oct 29 to review the country’s rice supplies and....

World: Regional Statement on the El Niño and Potential Impacts for the Pacific Islands

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:47:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Issued on the 16th October 2015. A strong El Niño is currently in place with wide and varying impacts across the Pacific Islands region(see map, appended). El Niño will continue to have a significant influence on the climate and ocean in most parts of the Pacific Islands region for the remainder of 2015 and much of 2016.

Death toll from storm that battered the Philippines' main island climbs to 39

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:28:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

A resident wades through her flooded home in Cabanatuan, northern Philippines, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, two days after Typhoon Koppu battered the city and nearby provinces. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern Philippines early Sunday, toppling trees and knocking....

Bronx Planting Caps Off a Drive to Add a Million Trees

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 03:58:00 +0200nytimes (en)

In a park named for the poet who wrote the poem “ Trees ,” New York is planting its one millionth tree on Wednesday, capping a campaign that reflected the city’s determination to be in the vanguard of fighting The 500,000th tree of the campaign was a pin oak planted in 2011 in St. Nicholas Park in Harlem.

El Faro skipper reported ‘hull breach’ and blown hatch before ship sank in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 03:34:00 +0200japantimes (en)

MIAMI – The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported “a hull breach” and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday. In a recorded satellite phone call Capt.

US cargo ship El Faro reported 'hull breach' before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:34:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The captain of the United States cargo ship El Faro reported "a hull breach" and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday (Oct 20).

NTSB: El Faro sailed after hurricane warning

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:28:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

El Faro, an aging ship with two boilers in need of servicing, set sail about three hours after the National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Joaquin would likely strengthen to a hurricane within a day, National Transportation Safety Board investigators reported Tuesday.

El Faro reported 'hull breach' before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 01:14:00 +0200trust (en)

By David Adams. MIAMI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported "a hull breach" and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday.

US: Capt. of sunken ship intended to sail 65 mi from storm

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 01:03:00 +0200nzherald (en)

GAINESVILLE, Florida (AP) " U.S. investigators said Tuesday that the captain of the doomed cargo ship that sank after being battered by a hurricane intended to pass 65 miles from the center of the storm, a decision maritime experts say was risky. The 790-foot (240-meter) El Faro left after the....

US: Capt. of sunken ship intended to sail 65 mi from storm

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:51:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

GAINESVILLE, Florida (AP) — U.S. investigators said Tuesday that the captain of the doomed cargo ship that sank after being battered by a hurricane intended to pass 65 miles from the center of the storm, a decision maritime experts say was risky. The 790-foot (240-meter) El Faro left after the....

NTSB: Capt. of Sunken Ship Intended to Sail 65 Mi From Storm

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:20:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Federal investigators said Tuesday that the captain of the doomed cargo ship that sank after being battered by a hurricane intended to pass 65 miles from the center of the storm, a decision maritime experts say was risky. The 790-foot El Faro left after the National Hurricane Center sent out an advisory on Tuesday, Sept.

El Faro reported 'hull breach' before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:20:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported "a hull breach" and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday. In a recorded satellite phone call Captain Michael....

El Faro reported 'hull breach' before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:14:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported "a hull breach" and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday. In a recorded satellite phone call Captain Michael Davidson....

El Faro reported 'hull breach' before sinking in hurricane

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams. MIAMI (Reuters) - The captain of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro reported "a hull breach" and said a hatch had blown open before the vessel sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane earlier this month, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday.

El Faro set sail after hurricane warning issued, investigators find

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:26:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The El Faro, an aging ship with two boilers in need of servicing, set sail about three hours after the National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Joaquin would likely strengthen to a hurricane a day later, National Transportation Safety Board investigators reported Tuesday.

Brown newspaper apologizes to Malia Obama, says students will 'have more chill' if she returns

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:59:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University's campus newspaper has apologized to Malia Obama after students posted on social media that she was partying during a college visit. A photo that circulated online allegedly shows the president's daughter standing next to a table with cups at an Oct.

New York City Prepares to Plant One Millionth Tree, Fulfilling a Promise

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:53:00 +0200nytimes (en)

In a Bronx park named for the poet who wrote the poem “Trees,” New York will plant its one millionth tree on Wednesday, capping a campaign that reflected the city’s determination to be in the vanguard of fighting at Joyce Kilmer Park in the South Bronx. The eight-year-old tree is 25 feet tall and weighs 6,500 pounds.

NTSB: El Faro Investigation Continues

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:16:00 +0200marinelink (en)

NTSB Issues Update on Investigation Into Sinking of Cargo Ship El Faro. In its continuing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in the Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas, the National Transportation Safety Board has developed the following factual information: On February 13, 2015, El....

Clean drinking water a priority

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:09:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By KHRISNA VIRGIL. Tribune Staff Reporter. kvirgil@tribunemedia.net. PAN American Health Organisation representative Dr Gerry Eijkemans yesterday said the agency has procured around $150,000 in relief supplies for the central and southern Bahamas as residents look to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

No answer yet on how much fuel leaked from tanks on Crooked Island

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:39:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By AVA TURNQUEST. Tribune Chief Reporter. aturnquest@tribunemedia.net. BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday confirmed that there was “some leakage” when fuel tanks were dislodged in Crooked Island during Hurricane Joaquin, however he said a full analysis had not....

CARE needs volunteers

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:32:00 +0200marianasvariety (en)

(Press Release) — CARE or Commonwealth Advocates for Recovery Efforts is looking for motivated individuals willing to volunteer their time and effort. Every weekend CARE partnering with other organizations in Saipan are going to, weather permitting, start working on a few heavily damaged....

Philippines: Act Alert: Philippines: Typhoon Koppu hits Central & Northern Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:33:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

1. Brief description of the emergency and impact. Typhoon Koppu made landfall over Casiguran, Aurora at 1:00am on 18 October 2015 and has remained almost stationary. A total of 290,797 persons were affected in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, NCR, and CAR. As of 20 October 2015, a total of 12 deaths and 7 injured have been reported.

How Lando compares to Ondoy

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:31:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Rainfall dumped in Baguio City by tropical cyclone Lando has reached 1,059 millimeters in the last 72 hours, the UK Met Office said Tuesday. In just 6 hours on Monday, 238 mm rainfall was also recorded in Baguio, the Met Office added. "Total rainfall from Saturday to Tuesday could be as high as 1,500 mm in places," it warned.

Main Stories Air traffic can be fatal... 30 mins ago

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:31:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

Romualdez was not the only one who had a scare. Passengers of commercial flights shared the same harrowing experiences. “Congressman Romualdez was luckier, he had only an hour to agonize. We were made to literally pray for our lives for three hours on air and there was not even a strong typhoon when it happened.

Social Services Aids in Hurricane Relief

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:11:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

The Department of Social Services says it is doing its job in administering aid to Hurricane Joaquin’s victims. During an address at the Office of the Prime Minister last week, Acting Director of Social Services, Lillian Quant-Forbes said her ministry was the first on the ground to conduct rapid assessments of the hurricane victims’ homes.

Nigel, Rhonda: UK, Ireland unveil list of storm names

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:10:00 +0200cnn (en)

Weather forecasters in the UK and Ireland could soon be urging people to start "making plans for Nigel," as the lyrics of the 1979 XTC single go , after the national weather services there announced new naming conventions for storms. The UK's Met Office weather service and its Irish equivalent, Met....

Heavy rains bring flooding to Mexico's Yucatan

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Flooding from two days of heavy rains has prompted the governor of Mexico's Quintana Roo state to declare an emergency in seven municipalities on the Yucatan Peninsula. Gov. Roberto Borge Angulo said late Monday that flooding has caused millions of dollars in damages to streets in....

18 dead, tens of thousands displaced after Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:23:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Manila, Philippines (CNN)Flooding unleashed by a deadly, slow-moving typhoon has invaded more towns in the northern Philippines, forcing people to clamber onto rooftops to await rescue. Typhoon Koppu began battering the region over the weekend, driving tens of thousands of residents from their homes.

Philippine storm blows away after leaving 22 dead

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:08:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Bullit Marquez Philippine storm blows away after leaving 22 dead. A resident repairs his boat outside of his flooded home from Typhoon Koppu, in La Paz township, Tarlac province, in northern Philippines Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu blew ashore with fierce winds in the....

Philippine storm blows away after leaving 22 dead

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:32:00 +0200therepublic (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines A storm finally blew away from the main northern Philippine island Tuesday, after leaving at least 22 dead over the weekend and forcing more than 100,000 villagers into emergency shelters and destroying rice fields ready for harvest.

Expect 'Lando' rains until Thursday - PAGASA

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:59:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - "Lando" may have already weakened into a tropical storm but it is still expected to dump heavy rains over northern Luzon until Thursday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In a press briefing Tuesday afternoon, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio called on the public not to be....

18 dead after Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:38:00 +0200krcrtv (en)

Typhoon Koppu began battering the region over the weekend, driving tens of thousands of residents from their homes. At least 18 people have died as a result, Philippines' disaster management agency Romina Marasigan told reporters Tuesday. Many more have been injured.

Deadly Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:16:00 +0200cnn (en)

Typhoon Koppu began battering the region over the weekend, driving tens of thousands of residents from their homes. At least 18 people have died as a result, Philippines' disaster management agency Romina Marasigan told reporters Tuesday. Many more have been injured.

It's Gertie's gales and cyclonic Clodagh, as Met Éireann announces names for winter storms

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:06:00 +0200newstalk (en)

On Air: 10am-12.30pm on Mon - Fri (Best Of 8-9am on Saturday) The Pat Kenny Show Pat Kenny brings his experienced broadcasting style and incisive analysis to the day's news and current affairs. Every weekday from 10am-12.30pm It's Gertie's gales and cyclonic Clodagh, as Met Éireann announces names for winter storms.

On the defensive

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:57:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Despite multiple forecasters in the Department of Meteorology expressing outrage over the Doppler radar being inoperable at times during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin, Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin hit out at these claims yesterday and said the radar was operational....

Philippines: IOM Mobilizes to Aid Over 100,000 Filipinos Displaced by Typhoon Koppu

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:30:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Philippines - IOM is gearing up to help over 100,000 people on the Philippine island of Luzon displaced by Typhoon Koppu (locally known as Lando). According to the government, some 104,000 people were evacuated from the path of the typhoon, which made landfall at 1:00 am Sunday (18/10) over Casiguran, Aurora province.

IOM Mobilizes to Aid Over 100,000 Filipinos Affected by Typhoon Koppu

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:07:00 +0200iom (en)

Philippines - IOM is gearing up to help over 100,000 people on the Philippine island of Luzon displaced by Typhoon Koppu (locally known as Lando). According to the government, some 104,000 people were evacuated from the path of the typhoon, which made landfall at 1:00 am Sunday (18/10) over Casiguran, Aurora province.

Barney, Clodagh and Wilbert – here’s what we’ll be calling storms from now on

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:57:00 +0200thejournal (en)

MET ÉIREANN AND the Met Office in the UK have announced the list of storm names chosen by the public. The two meteorological organisations launched a pilot project last month to name storms that have the potential to affect the UK and/or Ireland. To be in line with the US National Hurricane Centre....

The Philippines reels from Typhoon Koppu - in pictures

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:48:00 +0200thenational (en)

Typhoon victims ride on a rescue boat along a flooded road in Jaen, Nueva Ecija in northern Philippines on Tuesday, after the province was hit by Typhoon Koppu. A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters....

Climate change adding billions to US hurricane costs - study

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:26:00 +0200Stuff (en)

The cost of US hurricane damage has increased dramatically from 1900 to 2005 as a result of man-made climate change, an economic study released Monday concludes. "The rise in losses is consistent with an influence of global warming on the number and intensity of hurricanes, an influence which may....

PHILIPPINES - Typhoon Koppu death toll now at 22. Fears of new flooding

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

10/20/2015 PHILIPPINES Typhoon Koppu death toll now at 22. Fears of new flooding At least 300 thousand people affected by the cyclone on the island of Luzon, more than 200 villages submerged. Fears for agriculture, entire areas devoted to the cultivation of rice and corn affected. State of calamity declared.

Cabanatuan residents clean up after 'Lando' destruction

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

CABANATUAN - Residents in a city in the northern Philippines on Tuesday (October 20) cleared out debris from their houses after a typhoon tore across the northern Luzon Island, killing at least nine people and displacing thousands. Koppu (local name Lando), now a tropical storm after being....

Govt works on disaster-resilient houses

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:55:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

BHUBANESWAR: To ensure that semi-pucca houses withstand natural disasters such as cyclones, flash floods, and waterlogging, the state government has asked all urban local bodies (ULB) to organize capacity-building workshops for masons, carpenters and engineers.

Philippines says 'significant' rice losses from Typhoon Koppu

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:46:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

The number was expected to rise as the storm slowly grinds inland across the main island of Luzon, the civil defence office said. Koppu pounded the remote coastal town of Casiguran with gusts up to 210 kilometres (130 miles) an hour and heavy rain. The typhoon remained nearly stationary hours....

World briefs: Crystal hints life appeared 4B years ago

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:24:00 +0200post-gazette (en)

An ancient zircon crystal unearthed in Western Australia may hold evidence that life appeared on the planet 4.1 billion years ago, or about 300 million years earlier than previously thought, according to a team of U.S. researchers. Scientists from Stanford University and the University of....

Mayor Bradley Says Flooding Highlights Need for Real Planning

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:50:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

The flooding in Belize City has highlighted the very real poverty which existed long before the rains came. The reality is that in certain zones in the Southside, any real crisis was caused not by the rain, but by the living conditions of those in the area.

Student who made clock sees Obama

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:46:00 +0200tampabay (en)

Associated Press. Cabanatuan, Philippines Villagers rescued from flooding Typhoon evacuees are housed at a school gymnasium after fleeing their homes because of flooding brought by Typhoon Koppu in Cabanatuan city in the northern Philippines on Monday.

Weather Study: Climate change adding billions to U.S. hurricane costs

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:35:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The cost of U.S. hurricane damage has increased dramatically from 1900 to 2005 as a result of man-made climate change, an economic study released Monday concludes. "The rise in losses is consistent with an influence of global warming on the number and intensity of hurricanes, an influence which may have accounted for 2% to 12% of the U.

Typhoon Koppu exposes PNP's lack of funds for first responders

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:29:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

The Philippine National Police has learned a lesson from Typhoon "Lando" (international name: Koppu): It needs to have a budget for disaster gear, too. PNP Director General Ricardo Marquez plans to ask for such a fund from the Department of Budget Management (DBM) for fiscal year 2017, noting that....

20 October 2015

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:25:00 +0200asianewsnet (en)

News Desk. Asia News Network. Publication Date : 20-10-2015. The fires raging in forests and peatland across Indonesia which produce the thick haze are The Straits Times reports. on his first state visit to the United Kingdom, says China Daily. Typhoon Koppu has weakened into a severe tropical storm....

Typhoon strands thousands in Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:18:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

SANTA ROSA, Philippines: Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian....

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Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:15:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The cost of U.S. hurricane damage has increased dramatically from 1900 to 2005 as a result of man-made climate change, an economic study released Monday concludes. "The rise in losses is consistent with an influence of global warming on the number and intensity of hurricanes, an influence which may have accounted for 2% to 12% of the U.

Northeast monsoon may be delayed by six days

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:29:00 +0200thehindu (en)

hat cool breeze and fresh earthy smell of rain that herald the onset of the northeast monsoon may take a while coming to the city. The Meteorological Department has forecast that rain may be delayed by five-six days. Monday was rather hot and sultry for October as the day temperature soared to 33.

Gallery: The Daily Edit 10.20.31

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:18:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

TRNOVEC, CROATIA - OCTOBER 19: Migrants wait in the rain at the Trnovec border crossing with Slovenia as restrictions on movements have produced bottlenecks on Croatia's borders, on October 19, 2015 in Trnovec ,Croatia. Slovenian authorities closed the border after reaching their daily quota,....

Typhoon Koppu Weakens after Killing at Least 4 in the Philippines

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 03:12:00 +0200laht (en)

MANILA – Typhoon Koppu, which killed at least four people and affected more than 25,000 in northern Philippines, is weakening although more than 20 provinces are still on alert, official sources said Monday. Koppu, which hit the coasts of Aurora province with winds of up to 210 kph (130.

Met Office to call UK weather storms Abigail, Barney, and Clodagh

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:48:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

Blowing up a storm: Abigail, then Barney, then Clodagh... Britain to give names to major tempests Met Office has announced that big winter storms will be given names They will follow alphabetical order with first big storm being called Abigail; Forecasters say naming storms will help raise awareness....

Northeast monsoon may be delayed by six days

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:22:00 +0200Hindu (en)

hat cool breeze and fresh earthy smell of rain that herald the onset of the northeast monsoon may take a while coming to the city. The Meteorological Department has forecast that rain may be delayed by five-six days. Monday was rather hot and sultry for October as the day temperature soared to 33.

Met Office to call UK weather tempests Abigail, Barney, and Clodagh

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:07:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Blowing up a storm: Abigail, then Barney, then Clodagh... Britain to give names to major tempests Met Office has announced that big winter storms will be given names They will follow alphabetical order with first big storm being called Abigail; Forecasters say naming storms will help raise awareness....

World: Regional Statement on the El Niño and Potential Impacts for the Pacific Islands - Issued on the 16th October 2015

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:43:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A strong El Niño is currently in place with wide and varying impacts across the Pacific Islands region(see map, appended). El Niño will continue to have a significant influence on the climate and ocean in most parts of the Pacific Islands region for the remainder of 2015 and much of 2016.

Devastating Typhoon Koppu makes 65,000 homeless and kills nine

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:31:00 +0200express (en)

REUTERS Peter Henn A man tries to cross a road flooded by Typhoon Koppu torrential rain and strong winds caused landslides, floods, power outages and damage to roads and bridges in the Northern Philippines over the weekend. Officials fear the death toll may rise after the typhoon ripped across the....

Study: Climate change adding billions to U.S. hurricane costs

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:29:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The cost of U.S. hurricane damage has increased dramatically as a result of man-made climate change, an economic study released Monday concludes. "The rise in losses is consistent with an influence of global warming on the number and intensity of hurricanes, an influence which may have accounted for 2% to 12% of the U.

Philippines braces for more rains from Typhoon Koppu

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:27:00 +0200punchng (en)

Aljazeera. Typhoon Koppu is forecast to dump yet more rain on the Philippines’ largest island as authorities said that 16 people had already been killed in the north of the country as a result of the extreme weather. Meteorological experts on Monday said that with the constant supply of moisture....

Today in Pictures: October 19

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:06:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

2 . Migrants and refugees board a train heading to Serbia from the Macedonian-Greek border, near Gevgelija. A surge of 10,000 migrants crossed from Macedonia into Serbia overnight and headed for the Croatian border, where 3,000 had gathered by Monday morning, said Mirjana Ivanovic Milenkovski with the UN refugee agency in Serbia.

Typhoon Koppu leaves 16 dead in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:59:00 +0200arabnews (en)

SANTA ROSA, Philippines: Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian....

Typhoon Koppu unloads deadly, flooding rain in Philippines in record-breaking season

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:45:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

The island of Luzon in the Philippines is being ravaged by the heavy rain of former-Typhoon Koppu this week, with rainfall totals already approaching 3 feet in just two days. Koppu, which helped set a record for number of intense tropical cyclones in a single year, could end up being one of the....

UPDATE 1-U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:32:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Adds details on the salvage mission, salvage equipment) By David Adams MIAMI Oct 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said.

Typhoon Lando intensifies, to stay until weekend

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:50:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the casualties were reported in Quezon City in Metro Manila, Subic, Zambales, and Bakun, Benguet. The fatalities were identified as Benita Famanilay, 62, of Zambales, who died of severe head injury after a wall....

Typhoon brings massive flooding to Luzon

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:38:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines yesterday were trapped on their rooftops and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as Typhoon Koppu dumped more intense rain. Koppu, the second-strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, has killed at....

Maize mystery as harvest hijacked 玉米神秘消失 收穫被劫持

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:38:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

In the wake of typhoons and heavy rain, agricultural product prices have skyrocketed and produce has become coveted by criminals. In Yunlin County’s Yuanjhang Township, a farmer surnamed Lee had his cornfield robbed on the night of the typhoon, causing a loss of over NT$100,000.

Philippines calls for evacuations as Typhoon Koppu strengthens

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:27:00 +0200dalje-en (en)

Manila (dpa) – Philippine disaster relief authorities Saturday called for the evacuation of thousands of residents living in coastal areas in northern provinces as a stronger Typhoon Koppu bore down on the country. More than two dozen domestic flights were cancelled because of heavy rains and strong....

Cabanatuan mayor blames illegal logging for devastating floods

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

82 villages in Cabanatuan affected by floods. MANILA - Floods caused by Typhoon Lando's heavy downpour have affected a large portion of Nueva Ecija province just before harvest season, the mayor of Cabanatuan City said Monday. Mayor Jay Vergara said 80 percent of Cabanatuan's 19,228.

Ten years ago, Hurricane Wilma underwent most extreme intensification in Atlantic history

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:14:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

An early morning phone call on October 19, 2005 informed National Hurricane Center (NHC) director Max Mayfield that Hurricane Wilma had not only intensified into a Category 5 hurricane, but that it was also the most intense Atlantic Basin storm ever measured. “The night the bottom dropped out, I left the NHC around 1 a.

Koppu leaves at least 11 dead as villagers rescued from floods

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:46:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines -- Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora....

Read Storm leaves 20 dead, 60,000 without homes

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:43:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

By Ferdie Domingo. Francisco Tuyay THE death toll from Typhoon “Lando” rose to 20 on Monday as the storm ripped through Luzon, displacing 60,000 families and inundating the low-lying and upland villages of Central and Northern Luzon. Residents of flooded farming villages were trapped on their....

Read Red Cross, PCSO come to victims’ rescue

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:43:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

“We immediately sent rescue teams bound for Nueva Ecija as soon as we received reports of flooding and pleas for rescue from people stranded in their homes and other areas. We have deployed nine Wasar teams from NHQ, Tarlac, Bulacan, and Olongapo, three 6X6 trucks and two Humvees,” said Gordon.

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:42:00 +0200iran-daily (en)

The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province early Sunday, leaving at least 11 dead, forcing more than 65,000 villagers from their homes, and leaving nine provinces without electricity, AP reported. By Monday afternoon, Koppu had weakened into a tropical storm over Ilocos Norte province....

U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:34:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams. MIAMI (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said. The El Faro and its 33 crew members disappeared Oct.

11 dead after Typhoon Koppu slams into Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:33:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Cabanatuan, Philippines — Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora....

U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Fa...

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:23:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

By David Adams. MIAMI: A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said. The El Faro and its 33 crew members disappeared Oct.

Seeking safety after Typhoon Koppu Typhoon Koppu has hit the Philippines on Sunday with an onslaught of torrential rains and flash floods. Relief efforts have been slowed in the aftermath as tens of thousands remain isolated beyond water and debris.

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:11:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

An island shaken. At least sixteen people have been killed since the typhoon reached Luzon, the country's largest and most populous island. The Philippines' national disaster agency reported two deaths from falling trees and a toppled wall. Seven more were killed at sea as their ship capsized beneath huge waves.

Typhoon kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:10:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Huddling on high ground. In Santa Rosa, water buffalo, pigs, goats, dogs, washing machines and furniture lined the sides of a storm-tossed highway, where about 200 residents had been seeking refuge from the floods since Sunday night. Jun Paddayuman, 27, in shorts and a white singlet caked with mud....

U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:02:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said. The El Faro and its 33 crew members disappeared Oct.

U.S. Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:01:00 +0200reuters (en)

MIAMI Oct 19 A U.S. Navy search and rescue vessel was to leave port in Virginia for the Bahamas on Monday afternoon to search for an American cargo ship that sank in a hurricane earlier this month, a Navy spokesman said. The El Faro and its 33 crew members disappeared Oct.

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:53:00 +0200sltrib (en)

Cabanatuan, Philippines • Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:56:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province early Sunday, leaving at least 11 dead, forcing more than 65,000 villagers from their homes, and leaving nine provinces without electricity. By Monday afternoon, Koppu had weakened into a tropical storm over Ilocos Norte province with winds....

U.S. Navy to search for cargo ship lost during Hurricane Joaquin

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:52:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

A Navy vessel is departing Virginia on a search for a missing cargo ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Joaquin with 33 crew members on board. The USNS Apache is carrying search equipment and investigators for an effort to retrieve the data recorder from the ship "El Faro.

Four killed, 25000 affected as Typhoon Koppu slams Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:47:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Typhoon Koppu, which claimed at least nine lives and affected over 25,000 people in the Philippines, was on Monday weakening although more than 20 provinces were still on high alert, official sources here said. Koppu made landfall in Luzon island in the early hours of Sunday morning at super typhoon....

Typhoon Lando kills at least 16: report

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:45:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) climbed to 16, authorities said. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the....

More than 200,000 affected by typhoon in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:44:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

More than 200,000 people have been affected by a typhoon that has knocked out power and triggered landslides and floods while sweeping across the northern Philippines, according to authorities. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that some 203,267 people, or 42,097....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:43:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines — Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora....

Philippine death toll from Koppu jumps to 16

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:34:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, had....

Typhoon Koppu Leaves 11 Dead, Filipino Villagers Saved From Flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:26:00 +0200usnews (en)

By BULLIT MARQUEZ, Associated Press. CABANATUAN, Philippines (AP) — Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said.

Top Photos, Oct.19

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:05:00 +0200startribune (en)

Gallery: The Punch Powertrain Solar Team car from Belgium competes during the second day of the 2015 World Solar Challenge near Ti Tree, Australia, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. 45 Solar cars from 25 different countries participate in a 3,000 km race from Darwin to Adelaide.

Flooded residents on roofs as Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:43:00 +0200thenational (en)

Santa Rosa, Philippines // Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued South-east Asian....

Olaf is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:41:00 +0200680news (en)

MIAMI – Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm’s maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Typhoon Koppu: At least 16 killed in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:36:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops today and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, had also....

Typhoon Leaves 11 Dead, Filipino Villagers Saved From Flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province early Sunday, leaving....

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 11 in Philippines At least 11 people are dead after a typhoon in the Philippines forced more than 65,000 villagers...

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:33:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday leaving nine provinces without electricity. The typhoon weakened once on land, and by Monday afternoon, Koppu had weakened into a tropical storm over Ilocos Norte province with winds of 65 miles per hour and gusts of up to 84 mph.

Deadly Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:30:00 +0200krcrtv (en)

Typhoon Koppu began its multiday battering of the region over the weekend, killing at least three people, injuring more and driving tens of thousands of residents from their homes. The fierce storm has been lumbering around the country's main island of Luzon at an excruciatingly slow pace, setting....

Typhoon Lando leaves 11 dead

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:28:00 +0200sunstar (en)

Residents and rescuers stand on top of a damaged house as they cut apart a toppled tree from Typhoon Koppu in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in flooded homes....

Philippines braces for more rains from Typhoon Koppu

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:26:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Typhoon Koppu is forecast to dump yet more rain on the Philippines' largest island as authorities said that 16 people had already been killed in the north of the country as a result of the extreme weather. Meteorological experts on Monday said that with the constant supply of moisture from the South....

Storm Weakens after Ravaging Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:22:00 +0200marinelink (en)

A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:22:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines (AP) — Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora....

20,000 flee deadly typhoon

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:18:00 +0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

Manila, Philippines (CNN)Flood waters unleashed by a deadly, slow-moving typhoon have invaded more and more towns in the northern Philippines, forcing people to clamber onto rooftops to await rescue. Typhoon Koppu began its multiday battering of the region over the weekend, killing at least two....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead in Philippines, 16,000 villagers displaced

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:15:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Philippines with fierce wind and heavy rains early....

NDRRMC on 'Lando': Worst not yet over

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:15:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

"Hindi pa tapos si Lando sa atin." The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council issued this stern warning to Filipinos who may be lulled into complacency by the decrease in wind and rain after Typhoon Lando made landfall on Sunday, October 18.

Typhoon kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:14:00 +0200tribune (en)

Boys rest on a huge tree trunk swept by Typhoon Koppu in a flooded village of Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija in northern Philippines October 19, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS. SANTA ROSA, PHILIPPINES: Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals....

Typhoon Koppu leaves at least 11 dead in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:09:00 +0200CBC (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and....

11 Dead as Typhoon Koppu Hits Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:09:00 +0200voanews (en)

MANILA— Philippine emergency management officials continue to urge residents to leave their homes in low-lying areas as Typhoon Koppu creeps slowly toward the country’s northwest. The storm has so far left 11 people dead, forced the evacuation of tens of thousands, and submerged entire towns.

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:03:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

SANTA ROSA, Philippines (AFP) - Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued archipelago....

Olaf is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:52:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

MIAMI - Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Typhoon slams Philippines, leaves 11 dead, forces thousands to flee

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:51:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:49:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and....

Slow typhoon Koppu to drop one metre of rain on the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:43:00 +0200newscientist (en)

At least two people are dead and 63,000 people have fled their homes as a tropical cyclone – typhoon Koppu – creeps slowly across the northern Philippines. It is dumping unusual amounts of water on the Philippines as it is slowed almost to a standstill by a second typhoon trailing behind it.

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 16 as it ravages the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, had also forced more than 60,000 people from their homes, authorities said. After making landfall on Sunday morning on the east coast of Luzon, the Philippines' biggest island, the slow-moving....

10:31 Typhoon Koppu kills at least 11 in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:41:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in the northern Philippine province of Aurora, which was battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday leaving nine provinces without electricity.

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 11 in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:37:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in the northern Philippine province of Aurora, which was battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday leaving nine provinces without electricity.

Pasil-bound banca capsized Friday night, 27 survive at sea

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:35:00 +0200sunstar (en)

CEBU CITY (Updated) -- All 27 passengers and crew were rescued from a motor banca that capsized last Friday night (October 16) on its way to Pasil, Cebu City. The crew of two passing vessels saved their lives. One of their rescuers, Rudyard Payusan, 48, lost his foot after it got caught in the thick....

Typhoon Koppu toll rises to 16 as storm lingers over Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:32:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Typhoon Koppu has killed at least 16 people in the Philippines, authorities said, as the storm battered the country's north for a second day and continued to linger over land, dumping huge amounts of rain. The fatalities included seven people who died when a ferry capsized, three residents of the....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:24:00 +0200usnews (en)

Typhoon leaves at least 11 dead, Philippine rescuers pluck villagers from flood-hit province A sow nurses her piglets after being evacuated to safety following the flooding brought about by Typhoon Koppu at Zaragosa township, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, Philippines Monday, Oct. 19, 2015.

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:13:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

A sow nurses her piglets after being evacuated to safety following the flooding brought about by Typhoon Koppu at Zaragosa township, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, Philippines Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern Philippines early....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:12:00 +0200therepublic (en)

CABANATUAN, Philippines Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province....

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 16 as it ravages the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:03:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, had also forced more than 60,000 people from their homes, authorities said. After making landfall on Sunday morning on the east coast of Luzon, the Philippines' biggest island, the slow-moving....

Typhoon Leaves 11 Dead, Filipino Villagers Saved From Flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:02:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and....

Typhoon leaves 11 dead, Filipino villagers saved from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:00:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers rushed Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu, officials said. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and....

Typhoon Koppu: Toll rises to 16 as storm continues to linger over land dumping heavy rain

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:58:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Typhoon Koppu has killed at least 16 people in the Philippines, authorities said, as the storm battered the country's north for a second day and continued to linger over land, dumping huge amounts of rain. The fatalities included seven people who died when a ferry capsized, three residents of the....

Typhoon kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:57:00 +0200arabnews (en)

Santa Rosa, Philippines: Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian....

Typhoon Koppu: Toll rises to 16 as storm continues to linger over land dumping heavy rain

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:56:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Typhoon Koppu has killed at least 16 people in the Philippines, authorities said, as the storm battered the country's north for a second day and continued to linger over land, dumping huge amounts of rain. The fatalities included seven people who died when a ferry capsized, three residents of the....

Did PM Christie mislead House?

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:56:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Information in the logbook of the Department of Meteorology raises a critical question of whether Prime Minister Perry Christie misled Parliament when he reported on October 7 that an assertion by an American weather program that our Doppler radar was not operating during Hurricane Joaquin “is completely false”.

Typhoon kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:55:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Residents wade through a floodwaters covering a highway (foreground) and rice fields in Santa Rosa town, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, a day after typhoon Koppu hit Aurora province. AFP. AFP/Santa Rosa. Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops....

Typhoon Koppu: Nine deaths as high winds and floods hit northern Philippines, but as storm weakens thousands are still stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:50:00 +0200scmp (en)

A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the....

'Lando' out of PAR by weekend - PAGASA

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:44:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Storm surges remain a threat in areas affected by Typhoon Lando even as weather bureau PAGASA expects good weather before the end of the week. As of 4 p.m. Monday, the typhoon was located 45 km west southwest of Laoag City. Packing 105 kph winds and gusts of up to 135 kph, Lando is moving north northeast at 5 kph.

At Least 16 Dead After Typhoon Koppu Batters Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:39:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

A child cries in a temporary shelter in Manila as Typhoon Koppu makes its way across northern Philippines, Oct. 18, 2015. As many as 23,000 had to evacuate their homes, the Philippine Star reported. Reuters. UPDATE: 6:50 a.m. EDT – At least 16 people have been killed in the Philippines after....

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 16 as it hits the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:33:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, had also forced more than 60,000 people from their homes, authorities said. After making landfall on Sunday morning on the east coast of Luzon, the Philippines' biggest island, the slow-moving....

Flooded residents take to roofs as typhoon pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:27:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Santa Rosa, Philippines: Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as deadly Typhoon Koppu dumped more intense rain. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian....

Life or death

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:14:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Information from the logbook of the Department of Meteorology reveals that a forecaster warned the authorities to get their act together before it is too late. The warning came after that forecaster registered wind speeds being recorded over New Providence, but noted the wind speeds being recorded....

‘Radar was not working’

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:14:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

As senior officials of the Department of Meteorology were telling the public during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin earlier this month that their radar was working all during the storm, forecasters were among themselves expressing outrage that the radar had gone down, and residents were not warned....

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (13 - 19 October 2015)

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

PHILIPPINES. Typhoon Koppu (known locally as Lando) made landfall over the town of Casiguran in Aurora province in Central Luzon (Region III) as a Category 3 typhoon on 18 Oct. It slowed down significantly from 12 kph to 3 kph upon landfall and weakened to a Category 1 strength, packing maximum....

Typhoon Koppu kills at least 16 in Philippines, strands thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Santa Rosa, Philippines | AFP | Monday 10/19/2015 - 01:49 GMT. by Joel GUINTO. Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as the death toll from Typhoon Koppu climbed to 16.

At least two dead as Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:05:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

At least two people have died after a typhoon hit a province in the Philippines. Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in the north-eastern Philippine province of Aurora battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu.

OFFICIAL CORRECTION-Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:35:00 +0200trust (en)

(Clarifies disaster agency statement in ninth paragraph to say close to 183,000 were affected by typhoon, not evacuated. Adds over 65,000 evacuated) By Erik de Castro. STA. ROSA, Philippines, Oct 19 (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees,....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:26:00 +0200japantimes (en)

SANTA, ROSA PHILIPPINES – A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and floodwaters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Thousands flee as deadly Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:25:00 +0200france24-en (en)

Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, killing at least nine people and forcing thousands to flee as it pummeled the northern Philippines on Sunday, officials said. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the main....

Video: Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead and 16,000 displaced Typhoon Koppu hit the north-eastern Philippines, leaving at...

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:25:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Typhoon Koppu hit the north-eastern Philippines, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages in the hard-hit provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija.

Top Stories ‘Lando’ kills 5 in devastating... 18 hours ago

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:24:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

More than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected to flee as the slow-moving storm grinds its way northwards across Luzon before it is forecast to leave the country on Wednesday. “We’ve been hard hit,” said Aurora Gov. Gerardo Noveras, who said hundreds of residents were trapped by flood waters in the village of San Luis.

People climb on roofs to avoid storm

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:22:00 +0200cnn (en)

The storm came ashore in the early hours of Sunday morning at super typhoon strength, ripping the roofs off buildings and uprooting trees in the coastal province of Aurora. Roads and communications have been cut off by flooding and landslides in three towns in Aurora province, including Casiguran,....

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:16:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night. Subscription Required. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety.

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:09:00 +0200economictimes (en)

The hurricane is centered about 1,415 miles (2,275 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west near 12 mph (19 kph). MIAMI: Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph).

Typhoon Koppu causes heavy loss in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:07:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Typhoon Koppu made landfall in the northeastern Philippines on October 18 with very strong winds, leaving two dead and four injured while forcing 16,000 people to evacuate from their homes and causing a power cut in nine provinces. According to local media, collapsed wall and fallen tree killed two....

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Olaf is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:03:00 +0200startribune (en)

The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night. The hurricane is centered about 1,415 miles (2,275....

Olaf Forecast to Become a Major Hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:56:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:55:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Typhoon Koppu kills at least two in Philippines At least two people have died after a typhoon hit a province in the Philippines.

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:54:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday, leaving at least two dead, forcing more than 16,000 villagers from their homes, and leaving nine provinces without electricity. But after its landfall, the typhoon weakened, hemmed in by the Sierra Madre mountain range and a....

Olaf forecast to become a major hurricane in the Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:51:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Hurricane Olaf is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane far out over the Pacific. The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 100 mph (155 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected over the next two days and Olaf is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm by Monday night.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:41:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the main island of Luzon on Sunday leaving several remote towns and villages isolated due to flash floods and toppled trees and boulders blocking roads. Power was down in many areas.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:41:00 +0200trust2 (en)

(Clarifies disaster agency statement in ninth paragraph to say close to 183,000 were affected by typhoon, not evacuated. Adds over 65,000 evacuated) By Erik de Castro. STA. ROSA, Philippines, Oct 19 (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees,....

2 dead as Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:39:00 +0200krcrtv (en)

Typhoon Koppu began its multiday battering of the region over the weekend, killing at least two people, injuring five others and driving 20,000 residents from their homes. The fierce storm has been lumbering around the country's main island of Luzon at an excruciatingly slow pace, setting off floods and landslides across the rugged terrain.

Typhoon Koppu kills at least two in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:37:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in the north-eastern Philippine province of Aurora battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday, leaving at....

10:31 Typhoon Koppu kills at least two in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:36:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in the north-eastern Philippine province of Aurora battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind and heavy rains early on Sunday, leaving at....

Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:35:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, has killed at least two people and forced more than 60,000 people from their homes, authorities said. After making landfall on Sunday morning on the east coast of Luzon, the Philippines' biggest....

Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:33:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Jun Paddayuman, 27, in shorts and a white singlet caked with mud up to his chest, pointed to his nearby house, where flood waters had risen to the roof. "The waters arrived suddenly. We did not expect it at all," he told AFP. Paddayuman said, when the waters first appeared in his house, he waded to....

PHILIPPINES - Typhoon Koppu hits the Philippines: 2 killed, 20,000 displaced

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:32:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

10/19/2015 PHILIPPINES Typhoon Koppu hits the Philippines: 2 killed , 20,000 displaced The provinces north of Manila, the most affected. Thousands of people find refuge in makeshift centers or on rooftops over past two days. Rescue teams using rafts, made more difficult by slow passage of typhoon.

OFFICIAL CORRECTION-Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:23:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Clarifies disaster agency statement in ninth paragraph to say close to 183,000 were affected by typhoon, not evacuated. Adds over 65,000 evacuated) By Erik de Castro STA. ROSA, Philippines Oct 19 (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees,....

Flooded residents on rooftops as Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

JAEN, Philippines | AFP | Monday 10/19/2015 - 05:08 GMT. by Joel GUINTO. Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as deadly Typhoon Koppu dumped more intense rain.

OFFICIAL CORRECTION: Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:03:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:00:00 +0200Stuff (en)

A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the....

Philippine Typhoon Toll Rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:47:00 +0200khaosodenglish (en)

MANILA — The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines rose to 14, officials said today, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat....

'Lando' leaves 9 dead, thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:43:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Powerful waves hit Manila Bay as Typhoon Koppu forces thousands to flee northern Philippines. Agence France-Presse (@AFP) October 18, 2015 STA. ROSA, Philippines - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:38:00 +0200todayonline (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Philippines typhoon death toll rises Typhoon Koppu has claimed at least nine lives after making landfall in the Philippines. Officials have said that flash floods and debris are blocking disaster relief efforts, with more than 20,000 residents 'isolated.'

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:33:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Natural Disasters Philippines typhoon death toll rises. Typhoon Koppu has claimed at least nine lives after making landfall in the Philippines. Officials have said that flash floods and debris are blocking disaster relief efforts, with more than 20,000 residents 'isolated.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:31:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By Erik de Castro. STA. ROSA, Philippines (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time.

Philippines' Koppu brings severe floods

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:29:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Some stores remained open despite being half underwater. Heavy rain and floods are affecting dozens of villages, after Typhoon Koppu swept through the northern Philippines. The slow-moving weather system has killed at least two people and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

Philippine Koppu typhoon toll rises

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:26:00 +0200armenpress (en)

11:53, 19 October, 2015 YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, ARMENPRESS. The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines rose to 14, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. “Armenpress” reports about the aforesaid, citing DPA.

Deadly typhoon pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:26:00 +0200iol (en)

REUTERS Residents wade along a flooded road amidst a strong current in Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija in northern Philippines, after it was hit by Typhoon Koppu. Picture: Erik De Castro Manila - Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals....

Philippine storm weakens, 9 killed, thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:23:00 +0200omanobserver-om (en)

A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:18:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Sta. Rosa, Philippines: A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:16:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the main island of Luzon on Sunday leaving several remote towns and villages isolated due to flash floods and toppled trees and boulders blocking roads. Power was down in many areas.

Typhoon kills two in the Philippines, as rising floodwaters cause alarm

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:14:00 +0200MaltaToday (en)

A slow moving typhoon in the Philippines, had caused the death of at least two people and forced over 16,000 people from their homes. Typhoon Koppu, has caused floodwaters to continue rising, and alarmed dozens of villages, with troops being deployed to help residents trapped on rooftops, according to international reports.

Floodwaters rise as Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:03:00 +0200panorama-am-en (en)

Rising floodwaters are causing alarm in dozens of villages, as Typhoon Koppu continues to drench the northern Philippines. The slow-moving typhoon has killed at least two people and forced more than 16,000 from their homes, BBC reports. Troops have been deployed to help residents trapped on rooftops, but are struggling to access more remote areas.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:01:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon Koppu tore through the main island of Luzon on Sunday leaving several remote towns and villages isolated due to flash floods and toppled trees and boulders blocking roads. Power was down in many areas.

Thousands flee deadly typhoon as it pummels Philippines Two people killed, many more are missing and thousands were displaced by typhoon.

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:59:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

Soldiers and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages in the hard-hit provinces of Aurora, where the typhoon blew ashore, and Nueva Ecija, a nearby rice-growing province where floodwaters swamped farmlands at harvest time. After slamming into Aurora's Casiguran town after....

Philippines Ravaged by Typhoon Koppu

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:58:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

1 . Filipino typhoon victims wade in flood water in Cabanatuan city, northern Manila, Philippines on 19 Oct. 2015. Typhoon Koppu triggered flash floods and landslides in the northern Philippines killing at least nine people.Trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:54:00 +0200reuters-af (en)

By Erik de Castro STA. ROSA, Philippines (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time.

Typhoon Koppu weakens as it crosses the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:54:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

Typhoon Koppu has weakened after battering the northern Philippines on Sunday. The slow-moving typhoon killed at least two people and forced more than 16,000 people from their homes. Dozens of villages are flooded and troops have been deployed to help residents trapped on rooftops.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:45:00 +0200eleconomista-es (en)

By Erik de Castro. STA. ROSA, Philippines (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:44:00 +0200trust (en)

By Erik de Castro. STA. ROSA, Philippines, Oct 19 (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:43:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:43:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines (Reuters) - A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time.

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:39:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

World: Stranded residents on rooftops as Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:32:00 +0200standardmedia (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as deadly Typhoon Koppu dumped more intense rain. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, has....

Philippine storm weakens after killing at least nine, leaving thousands stranded

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:27:00 +0200reuters (en)

STA. ROSA, Philippines A typhoon swept across the northern Philippines killing at least nine people as trees, power lines and walls were toppled and flood waters spread far from riverbeds, but tens of thousands of people were evacuated in time. Officials fear the death toll may rise after Typhoon....

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:25:00 +02009news (en)

The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines has risen to 14, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat capsized in choppy seas off....

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:23:00 +0200smh (en)

The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines has risen to 14, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat capsized in choppy seas off....

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:21:00 +0200sbs (en)

The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines has risen to 14, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat capsized in choppy seas off....

Flooded residents on rooftops as Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:18:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

Residents sit on the roof of their submerged house due to floodwaters brought on by heavy rains caused by Typhoon Koppu in the town of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila. AFP. AFP/Santa Rosa. Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on....

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:14:00 +0200couriermail (en)

IN the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat capsized in choppy seas off Iloilo City, 460 kilometres south of Manila, the coastguard said. The boat had just left port on Sunday when it was battered by huge waves and strong winds. Thirty-two people were rescued, but two were still missing.

'Lando' leaves Nueva Ecija towns isolated

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:13:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

(UPDATED) Two people died in Palayan City amid the onslaught of Typhoon Lando, the governor of Nueva Ecija said Sunday afternoon. Gov. Aurelio Umali said he was on his way to the towns of Bongabon and Gabaldon, which are "isolated at this point" due to the typhoon, when he was informed of the casualties of Lando in the province.

'Lando' helps increase water levels in dams

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:13:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA Typhoon Lando has significantly increased water levels in dams in Luzon amid a water supply problem caused by the El Nino phenomenon this year. PAGASA hydrologist Danilo Flores said rains brought by the typhoon has been "beneficial" to the dams, increasing water supply since Sunday, October 18.

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:11:00 +0200timesofmalta (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the north-eastern Philippines yesterday, leaving at least two people dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages....

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:11:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

The death toll from Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines has risen to 14, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat capsized in choppy seas off....

7 dead in capsized boat in central Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:07:00 +0200todayonline (en)

A man prepares his line to fish as a wayward barge AZ Shanghai carrying coal and 10 crew drifted dangerously close to a breakwater in Manila Bay due Typhoon Koppu on Oct 18, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Photo: AP. MANILA, Philippines — The coast guard says a passenger motorboat with 41 people on....

Falklands' salvage of La Sanmartiniana, triggered minor air incident, reports Argentine media

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:06:00 +0200mercopress (en)

In effect according to the report which was echoed by the Argentine media and later confirmed by UK Ministry of Defense, when the yacht which was believed condemned but survived, it triggered a search by civilian aircraft from Tierra del Fuego air clubs to try and locate the vessel in the South Atlantic.

Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

MANILA — The death toll from typhoon Koppu in the Philippines rose to 14, officials said Monday, as emergency teams rescued victims stranded by floods and began clearing areas damaged by the storm. In the biggest loss of life reported from a single incident, seven people drowned when a motorboat....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0200thehindu (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled on Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into north-eastern Aurora province with fierce wind and heavy rains....

Typhoon Koppu leaves at least 2 dead in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0200torontosun (en)

Fire volunteers and workers clear a fallen tree in Manila on October 19, 2015, after it toppled on October 18 and crushed a house, killing Ronel Castillo, a 14-year-old boy, and injuring four other people, Alexander Pama, head of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Council, told reporters.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:56:00 +0200arabnews (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines: Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:46:00 +0200JakartaPost (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and heavy rains....

Deaths reported as typhoon hits Philippines, officials say this is 'just the start'

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:25:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Irish Sun Monday 19th October, 2015 • Death toll could be severe as typhoon slams into the Philippines. • Residents of worst hit areas beyond help for at least three days. • Typhoon is moving extremely slowly over the island nation causing major flooding.

Floodwaters rise as Typhoon Koppu drenches Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:22:00 +0200ekantipur (en)

Oct 19, 2015- Rising floodwaters are causing alarm in dozens of villages, as Typhoon Koppu continues to drench the northern Philippines. The slow-moving typhoon has killed at least two people and forced more than 16,000 from their homes. Troops have been deployed to help residents trapped on rooftops, but are struggling to access more remote areas.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:09:00 +0200Hindu (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled on Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into north-eastern Aurora province with fierce wind and heavy rains....

Two killed, five injured as typhoon batters northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:08:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

Two people died and five other got injured as typhoon Koppu, locally named Lando, continued to batter the northern Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday. As of 12 a.m. local time, the NDRRMC said, a total of 20,492 persons were affected....

Thousands displaced as typhoon pummels northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 08:07:00 +0200oneworld (en)

The storm came ashore in the early hours of Sunday morning at super typhoon strength, ripping the roofs off buildings and uprooting trees in the coastal province of Aurora. "Through the night, we've had extremely ferocious wind, torrential rain," storm chaser James Reynolds told CNN from the town of Maddela.

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:56:00 +0200messenger-inquirer (en)

A Filipino man sits inside his makeshift home as strong winds and rains caused by Typhoon Koppu hits the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern Philippines early Sunday, toppling trees and knocking out power and communications.

Flooded Residents on Rooftops as Koppu Pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:53:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Residents of flooded farming villages in the Philippines were trapped on their rooftops on Monday and animals floated down fast-rising rivers, as deadly Typhoon Koppu dumped more intense rain. Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, has....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:45:00 +0200todayonline (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines — Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled today (Oct 19) to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with....

Typhoon Koppu slammed into the northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:42:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA MARK R. CRISTINO Philippines/Manila 19/10/2015 08:20 epa04983562 Filipino children play on a fishing boat at a slum area as school classes are suspended due to Typhoon Koppu, in Manila, Philippines, 19 October 2015. Two people drowned in the province of Nueva Ecija, according to Governor....

'Lando' could stay till Sunday, storm warnings in 22 areas

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:38:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Lando moving at 5 kph. Sunday, October 18, 2015 MANILA Typhoon ''Lando'' (international name: Koppu) has maintained its strength as it continues to move towards Ilocos Norte, Abra and Apayao, PAGASA said. In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin on Monday, October 19, the state weather bureau said Lando was....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:35:00 +0200expressindia (en)

Small fishing boats are placed by the seawall as strong winds and slight rain brought by Typhoon Koppu hit Manila, Philippines Sunday. (Source: AP photo) Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people....

2 killed, 5 injured as typhoon batters N. Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:33:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

Two people died and five other got injured as typhoon Koppu, locally named Lando, continued to batter the northern Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday. As of 12 a.m. local time, the NDRRMC said, a total of 20,492 persons were affected....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:33:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines: Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce....

Floods caused by Typhoon Koppu leave residents trapped on rooftops and keep over 19,000 at evacuation centres

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:27:00 +0200scmp (en)

Residents trapped on rooftops by rising flood waters waited for rescue on Monday as Typhoon Koppu flogged the Philippines for a second day, after killing two people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on....

Two killed, five injured as typhoon batters northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:21:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and five other got injured as typhoon Koppu, locally named Lando, continued to batter the northern Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday. As of 12 a.m.

Typhoon leaves two dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:18:00 +0200japantimes (en)

ZARAGOZA, PHILIPPINES – Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:18:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines (AP) — Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:13:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Philippine Air Force Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood. This photo provided by the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Air Force rescue team use rubber boats to distribute relief goods in Isabela province, northern Philippines on Sunday Oct. 18, 2015.

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead; almost 16,000 evacuated in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:56:00 +0200nst (en)

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood. ZARAGOZA, Philippines (AP) — Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:53:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines — Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:48:00 +0200omaha (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines (AP) — Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with....

Rising floodwaters threaten Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:46:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Some stores remained open despite being half underwater. Rising floodwaters are causing alarm in dozens of villages, as Typhoon Koppu continues to drench the northern Philippines. The slow-moving typhoon has killed at least two people and forced more than 16,000 from their homes.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:36:00 +0200usnews (en)

Typhoon leaves at least 2 dead, Philippine rescuers pluck villagers from flood-hit province This photo provided by the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Air Force rescue team use rubber boats to distribute relief goods in Isabela province, northern Philippines on Sunday Oct. 18, 2015.

Typhoon Leaves 2 Dead, Filipino Villagers Rescued From Flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:27:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce wind and heavy rains....

Residents left stranded as Typhoon Koppu continues to batter Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:23:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Victims of Typhoon Koppu have been left stranded on rooftops by rising flood waters as the storm batters the Philippines for a second day, after killing three people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on....

Typhoon Koppu displaces thousands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:20:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Flooded residents on rooftops as Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:09:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

JAEN, Philippines: Residents trapped on rooftops by rising flood waters waited for rescue Monday (Oct 19) as Typhoon Koppu flogged the Philippines for a second day, after killing two people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major....

Clarkson prays for PH amid Lando's onslaught

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:06:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines Jordan Clarkson of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening said he was praying for the Philippines as the country continues to feel the wrath of Typhoon Lando (international name: Koppu). Clarkson, a Filipino-American guard who visited the country twice this summer, posted on....

Flooded residents on rooftops as 'Lando' lashes Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:06:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday and the runoff has since swamped the vast rice-farming plains north of Manila, rescue officials said. About 70 villages are under water in the spreading floods, with many resident calling for rescue from....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, Filipino villagers rescued from flood

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:05:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ZARAGOZA, Philippines Army, police and civilian volunteers scrambled Monday to rescue hundreds of villagers trapped in their flooded homes and on rooftops in a northern Philippine province battered by slow-moving Typhoon Koppu. The typhoon blew ashore into northeastern Aurora province with fierce....

Typhoon Koppu: Flooded residents left stranded on rooftops as typhoon continues to batter Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:04:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday and the runoff has since swamped the vast rice-farming plains north of Manila, rescue officials said. Local officials confirmed at least three people had died , warning the death toll is expected to rise.

Flooded residents on rooftops as Koppu pummels...

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:01:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Residents trapped on rooftops by rising flood waters waited for rescue Monday as Typhoon Koppu flogged the Philippines for a second day, after killing two people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday....

Typhoon Koppu: Flooded residents left stranded on rooftops as typhoon continues to batter Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:59:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday and the runoff has since swamped the vast rice-farming plains north of Manila, rescue officials said. Local officials confirmed at least three people had died , warning the death toll is expected to rise.

People trapped on rooftops as Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:58:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday and the runoff has since swamped the vast rice-farming plains north of Manila, rescue officials said. About 70 villages are under water in the spreading floods, with many residents calling for rescue from....

Typhoon Koppu batters Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:36:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

STR/AFP/Getty Images A child pushes his bicycle as he crosses a flooded street in Ineangan, Bambang, Nueva Viscaya, after the Magat river swelled caused by typhoon Koppu's continuous rain on October 18, 2015. Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the....

15,000 displaced by Typhoon Koppu

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:35:00 +0200cnn (en)

The storm came ashore in the early hours of Sunday morning at super typhoon strength, ripping the roofs off buildings and uprooting trees in the coastal province of Aurora. "Through the night, we've had extremely ferocious wind, torrential rain," storm chaser James Reynolds told CNN from the town of Maddela.

Flooded residents on rooftops as Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:32:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday and the runoff has since swamped the vast rice-farming plains north of Manila, rescue officials said. About 70 villages are under water in the spreading floods, with many residents calling for rescue from....

Philippine typhoon claims two, displaces 16,000, cuts power to nine provinces, weakens

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:02:00 +0200japantimes (en)

MANILA – Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue....

Flooded residents on rooftops as Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Residents trapped on rooftops by rising flood waters waited for rescue Monday as Typhoon Koppu flogged the Philippines for a second day, after killing two people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over three major mountain ranges on Sunday....

Residents trapped on roof tops as Typhoon Koppu pummels Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:46:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

JAEN, Philippines (AFP) - Residents trapped on roof tops by rising flood waters waited for rescue on Monday (Oct 19) as Typhoon Koppu flogged the Philippines for a second day, after killing two people and leaving thousands temporarily homeless. The slow-moving typhoon unleashed torrential rain over....

Thousands displaced as typhoon batters northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:30:00 +0200mumbaimirror (en)

Two killed , many villagers trapped; troops deployed for rescue. MANILA Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods across a wide area of the northern Philippines on Sunday, forcing thousands to flee. At least two people were killed and eight people have been reported.

Typhoon Koppu weakens over Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:26:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright EPA Image caption Some stores remained open despite being half underwater. Typhoon Koppu has weakened after battering the northern Philippines on Sunday. The slow-moving typhoon killed at least two people and forced more than 16,000 people from their homes.

Dominica: Brazil gifts medical supplies

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:20:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Dominica continues to benefit from relations with the Federative Republic of Brazil. The most recent initiative was a donation of medicines and medical supplies to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday, October 14th. Over $23,000 worth of medicine and medical supplies were gifted to Dominica by the....

Typhoon Lando leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 03:53:00 +0200sunstar (en)

A Filipino man scavenges recyclable materials near a house on stilts stands by the bay as strong winds and rains caused by Typhoon Koppu hit the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The slow-moving typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern....

SE China braces for Typhoon Koppu

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 03:34:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers northeast of Manila in the Philippines....

16,000 displaced as typhoon strikes

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 03:17:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages in the hard-hit provinces of Aurora, where the typhoon blew ashore, and Nueva Ecija, a nearby rice-growing province where floodwaters swamped farmlands at harvest time.

Typhoon Koppu Rolls Over Northern Philippines; Casualty Reports Start Coming In

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:41:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

. A child cries in a temporary shelter in Manila as Typhoon Koppu makes its way across northern Philippines, Oct. 18, 2015. As many as 23,000 had to evacuate their homes, the Philippine Star reported. Reuters. Four people are dead as Typhoon Koppu makes its way across northern Philippines, the Philippine Star reported.

World: Regional Statement on the El Niño and Potential Impacts for the Pacific Islands

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:19:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Issued on the 16th October 2015. A strong El Niño is currently in place with wide and varying impacts across the Pacific Islands region(see map, appended). El Niño will continue to have a significant influence on the climate and ocean in most parts of the Pacific Islands region for the remainder of 2015 and much of 2016.

Typhoon Koppu smashes through Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 02:06:00 +0200TheScotsman (en)

SLOW-MOVING Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines yesterday, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers, officials said. Soldiers and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded....

Typhoon Koppu Rolls Over Northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 01:41:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

; Casualty Reports Start Coming In. A child cries in a temporary shelter in Manila as Typhoon Koppu makes its way across northern Philippines, Oct. 18, 2015. As many as 23,000 had to evacuate their homes, the Philippine Star reported. Reuters. Four people are dead as Typhoon Koppu makes its way....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 01:21:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead , displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Deadly Typhoon Koppu barrels into northern Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:51:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

. October 19, 2015, 1:06 AM At least two people are dead following a deadly typhoon in the Northern Philippines. About 15,000 villagers have left their homes as the slow moving storm blows inland. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports with more.

Deadly typhoon rages on

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:47:00 +0200rnzi (en)

Forecasters say the cyclone will continue for another two days. About a metre of rain was expected in much of the main island of Luzon. Koppu slammed into Luzon early on Sunday, killing two and displacing more than 23,000 people, disaster agency officials say. The category-four typhoon whipped the area with gusts of up to 210 kilometres per hour.

Typhoon Koppu drives 16,000 villagers from homes, kills 2 in Philippines (PHOTOS)

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:36:00 +0200oregonlive (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Koppu sweeps through the Philippines

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:35:00 +0200herald (en)

MANILA. – Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines yesterday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 14 000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more....

Typhoon Koppu Kills 4, Forces Thousands from Their Homes in the Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:56:00 +0200laht (en)

MANILA – Typhoon Koppu pounded the northern Philippines on Sunday with winds of up to 185 kph (115 mph) and torrential rains, killing at least four people and forcing more than 25,000 others to evacuate. The storm toppled trees, caused flooding and triggered mudslides in the Asian country.

Flood-hit Nueva Ecija residents on rooftops

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:33:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Residents of flood-hit towns in Nueva Ecija have climbed onto their rooftops as they wait to be rescued by authorities amid the onslaught of Typhoon "Lando." In an interview with DZMM early morning on Monday, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Antonino Lustre said that the entire town of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija was submerged in flood.

At least 2 killed, 16,000 displaced after Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 21:40:00 +0200CBC (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Philippines: International Medical Corps Activates Philippines-based Emergency Response Team as Typhoon Koppu Crosses Islands

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 20:15:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

October 18, 2015 - LOS ANGELES/LONDON – International Medical Corps is preparing to respond to Typhoon Koppu as it slowly barreled across the main island of Luzon on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and the potential for floods and landslides. International Medical Corps prepositioned medical mobile kits....

International Medical Corps Activates Philippines-based Emergency Response Team as Typhoon Koppu Crosses Islands

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:50:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. October 18, 2015 - LOS ANGELES/LONDON International Medical Corps is preparing to respond to Typhoon Koppu as it slowly barreled across the main island of Luzon on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and the potential for floods and landslides.

Typhoon Lando still heading for Ilocos

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:32:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA -- Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) continues to move slowly towards Ilocos region, state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday night. In its 11 p.m. advisory, PAGASA said Lando is now packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, down from 150 kph. Gustiness is now at 160 kph, down from 185 kph.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:29:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead and 16,000 displaced

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:11:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the north-eastern Philippines, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:11:00 +0200chicagotribune (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Two dead and thousands homeless after Philippines typhoon

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:03:00 +0200itv (en)

Typhoon leaves at least two dead and thousands homeless in Philippines. At least two people have died and 16,000 have been displaced after the powerful Typhoon Koppu smashed into the northeastern Philippines before dawn. Army troops and police have been deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:50:00 +0200tampabay (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Koppu claims two lives in the Philippines as EU stands 'ready to help'

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:45:00 +0200ibtimes-uk (en)

Typhoon Koppu which is battering the northern Philippines has now claimed two lives with the death toll expected to rise as the EU "stands ready to help". Hundreds are now missing and more than 20,000 estimated to have abandoned their homes in one of the largest natural disasters in the history of the islands.

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead and 16,000 people displaced

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:45:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

A family seeks shelter under a plastic sheet by a concrete wall amid strong wind and a slight rain brought by Typhoon Koppu. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) A Taroyo family living along the coast of Manila Bay searches for salvageable items after their house was damaged by strong winds brought by typhoon Koppu.

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead and 16,000 displaced

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:45:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Residents carry their belongings towards their house on stilts as strong wind and rain caused by Typhoon Koppu hit the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines (AP) Residents in Manila flee the rain of Typhoon Koppu. (AP) Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with....

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines leaving two dead and 16,000 displaced Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore...

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:35:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

After slamming into Aurora's Casiguran town after midnight on Saturday, the typhoon weakened and slowed down, hemmed in by the Sierra Madre mountain range and a high pressure area in the country's north and another typhoon far out in the Pacific in the east, government forecaster Gladys Saludes said.

Read ‘Lando’ kills 5 in devastating passage

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:35:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

By Florante S. Solmerin. Francisco Tuyay FIVE PEOPLE were killed and nine others went missing as Typhoon “Lando” (international name Koppu) tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummeled Luzon Sunday, officials said.

Evacuations, power outages on Lando's slow trail

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:20:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

“There are 3,552 families or 14,314 people evacuated into safe areas. The figures are [rising] as the evacuations are ongoing,” Undersecretary Alexander U. Pama, who heads the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said in a press briefing Sunday morning.

Koppu leaves 16,000 displaced and two dead in the Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:13:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

MANILA -- Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:08:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:08:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:01:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines Associated Press

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:00:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

LIKE THEY CARE

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:31:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Two boys play basketball barefoot on Solana Street in Intramuros, Manila, on Sunday, seemingly unmindful of Typhoon Lando, which on the same day pounded Luzon. Bearing the brunt of the typhoon, according to reports, was Baler, Quezon. PHOTO BY ABBY PALMONES Comment We will be glad to publish your....

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:27:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Koppu thrashes Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:21:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Howling winds knocked down trees and electric posts, leaving nine entire provinces without power while floods and small landslides made 25 roads and bridges impassable. Authorities suspended dozens of flights and sea voyages due to the stormy weather, and many cities cancelled classes on Monday.

Typhoon Koppu leaves 2 dead, thousands displaced in the Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:14:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

Photos zoom. View photos MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Koppu Leaves 2 Dead in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:02:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

WATCH: 'Lando' triggers floods in Nueva Ecija

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:31:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Lando triggered floods in San Isidro town in Nueva Ecija on Sunday. The province is severely affected by the typhoon after "Lando" made landfall over Aurora early Sunday morning. Public storm warning signal number 3 is currently raised over the province. Gov.

Two dead and 16,000 displaced by fierce Typhoon in northeast Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:27:00 +0200vancouversun (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon Kills 2 and Displaces 16,000 in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:08:00 +0200time (en)

More (MANILA, Philippines) Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Koppu hits north Philippines, destroys houses, displaces 16,000 people

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:57:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:24:00 +0200usnews (en)

Typhoon leaves at least 2 dead and 16,000 villagers displaced in northern Philippines A Filipino man sits inside his makeshift home as strong winds and rains caused by Typhoon Koppu hits the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:23:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

No classes in Pampanga Monday

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:19:00 +0200sunstar (en)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Governor Lilia Pineda ordered the suspension of classes today, Monday, in all levels, public and private, in the province due to the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon "Lando." The province was placed under Signal number 2 on Sunday and is expected to experience more....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:11:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:07:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:02:00 +0200omaha (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:54:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MANILA, Philippines Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Typhoon leaves 2 dead, 16,000 displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:52:00 +0200AP (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said.

Four dead, thousands displaced as Typhoon Koppu batters Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:50:00 +0200dalje-en (en)

Manila (dpa) – Typhoon Koppu triggered flash floods and landslides in the northern Philippines Sunday, killing at least four people and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, officials said. Two people drowned in the province of Nueva Ecija, according to Governor Aurelio Umali, while one....

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:48:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

Television footage showed raging brown rivers swallowing up homes and carrying off large debris including tree trunks. ABS-CBN network showed a photograph of blue-clad police rescuers holding onto a rope and wading on chest-deep floodwaters to rescue trapped residents.

Typhoon Leaves 2 Dead, 16,000 Displaced in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:45:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead, displacing 16,000 villagers and knocking out power in entire provinces, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents....

Typhoon leaves at least 1 dead, 6 missing in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:23:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue....

Typhoon Koppu Lashes The Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:02:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Typhoon Koppu Hits Philippines, Expected To Cause Destruction For Days. Residents try to grab recyclable materials in Manila Bay amid waves and winds brought on by Typhoon Koppu on Oct. 18, 2015. The typhoon started rolling through the north of the country Sunday morning. Reuters. UPDATE: 4 a.m.

Rescue efforts under way after Typhoon hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:38:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the north-eastern Philippines, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in flooded villages in the....

Typhoon Lando heads for Ilocos, Cordillera

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:28:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Typhoon Lando has maintained its strength as it moved slowly towards the Ilocos and Cordillera regions, PAGASA said Sunday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. update, the state weather bureau said Lando was packing maximum sustained winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 185 kph.

Rescue efforts under way after typhoon hits Philippines Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the north-...

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:28:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

After slamming into Aurora's Casiguran town after midnight, the typhoon weakened and slowed considerably, hemmed in by the Sierra Madre mountain range and a high pressure area in the country's north and another typhoon far out in the Pacific in the east, government forecaster Gladys Saludes said.

Typhoon Koppu hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:16:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Manila: Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue residents trapped in....

Typhoon wreaks havoc in Philippines, 4 dead

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:15:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

MANILA - Typhoon Koppu triggers flash floods and landslides in the northern Philippines, killing at least four people and forcing thousands to flee their homes, officials say. Two people drowned in the province of Nueva Ecija, according to Governor Aurelio Umali, while one person was electrocuted in....

Rescue efforts under way after typhoon hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:14:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Residents carry their belongings towards their house on stilts as strong wind and rain caused by Typhoon Koppu hit the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines (AP) Residents in Manila flee the rain of Typhoon Koppu. (AP) Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with....

02:46 Rescue efforts under way after typhoon hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:08:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Residents carry their belongings towards their house on stilts as strong wind and rain caused by Typhoon Koppu hit the coastal town of Navotas, north of Manila, Philippines (AP) Residents in Manila flee the rain of Typhoon Koppu. (AP) Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu has weakened after blowing ashore with....

Typhoon leaves at least 1 dead, 6 missing in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Slow-moving Typhoon Koppu weakened after blowing ashore with fierce winds in the northeastern Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing, while displacing 16,000 villagers, officials said. Army troops and police were deployed to rescue....

Typhoon Koppu makes landfall in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:41:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Koppu, locally named Lando, made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora Province of northeastern Philippines at around 1 a.m. Sunday, the local disaster reduction authority said. As of 10 a.m., the typhoon was centered in the vicinity of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija and moving....

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:36:00 +0200france24-en (en)

ACROSS AFRICA New autopsy shows Thomas Sankara's body was riddled with bullets. Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines. © Jay Directo, AFP | A fisherman sits in front of his outrigger boat on the coast of Manila Bay on October 18, 2015, after the Philippine coast guard banned sailing in the aftermath of Typhoon Koppu.

Typhoon Koppu makes landfall in the Philippines The powerful storm has made landfall over the northern Philippines, wrecking houses and unleashing landslides and floods. At least eight people have been reported missing and about 15,000 residents evacuated.

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:23:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Typhoon Koppu, known locally as Lando, arrived early on Sunday, hitting the Philippines' most populous island of Luzon with winds of over 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour). Forecasters warned that the slow-moving storm could cause substantial damage, with the heavy rains and strong winds lasting for up to three days.

Typhoon Koppu makes landfall in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:13:00 +0200sinacom (en)

MANILA, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Koppu, locally named Lando, made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora Province of northeastern Philippines at around 1 a.m. Sunday, the local disaster reduction authority said. As of 10 a.m., the typhoon was centered in the vicinity of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija and moving....

Governor: 2 dead in Nueva Ecija due to 'Lando'

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:57:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Two persons have been reported dead in Palayan City with the onslaught of typhoon "Lando," the governor of Nueva Ecija said Sunday afternoon. Gov. Aurelio Umali said he was on his way to the towns of Bongabon and Gabaldon, which are "isolated at this point" due to the typhoon, when he was informed of the casualties of Lando in the province.

Typhoon Koppu displaces 15,000 people, destroys homes as it slams main Philippines island of Luzon

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:44:00 +0200scmp (en)

Super Typhoon Koppu slammed the Philippines with heavy rains and gales, toppling trees and power lines and threatening northern provinces and the capital with flooding and mudslides. Koppu, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, weakened with maximum winds....

Theology the next step for Adzil

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:40:00 +0200nationnews (en)

No, he is not brushing up on cosmetology classes. Been there, done that! Adzil is taking on theology. He is burning the midnight oil beating some big hardback books as he chooses a new foundation in his life. From last September, Adzil has been travelling from his home in Bush Hall, St Michael, to....

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:51:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

Manila: Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected....

Thousands flee typhoon in Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:48:00 +0200iafrica (en)

A satellite image of a typhoon. Credit: AFP Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines on Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 15 000 people were evacuated....

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:46:00 +0200thetimes-za (en)

No casualties were reported but more than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected to flee as the slow-moving storm grinds its way northwards across the main island of Luzon before it is forecast to leave the country on Wednesday.

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu slams into Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:43:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, destroying homes and displacing more than 15,000 people, disaster agency officials say. There were no reports of casualties after the category-four typhoon made landfall around 1:00am local time (4:00am AEDT) near the town of Casiguran in Aurora province.

Thousands Flee as Typhoon Koppu Hits Northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:29:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Powerful Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummeled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected to flee as....

World › Typhoon smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:09:00 +0200japantoday (en)

MANILA. Powerful Typhoon Koppu ripped off roofs, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 9,000 people were evacuated from their homes, civil defence....

Philippines battered as Typhoon Koppu barrels in

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 08:56:00 +0200ekantipur (en)

Oct 18, 2015- Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines. Disaster agency officials said the storm was also whipping up coastal surges 4m (12ft) high.

Ilagan, Isabela declares state of calamity

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 08:56:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The city of Ilagan in Isabela has been placed under a state of calamity Sunday morning due to heavy rains brought by typhoon "Lando." City information officer Jun Montereal said 175 families from different barangays have sought refuge in safer grounds. Four barangays are partly flooded amid the swelling of Cagayan River.

Typhoon Koppu Hits Philippines, Expected To Cause Destruction For Days

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 08:38:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- Typhoon Koppu, the strongest cyclone to hit the main Philippine island of Luzon in five years, made landfall at around 1 a.m. local time (1 p.m. EDT), destroying homes, other structures and crops. Nearly 10,000 families have evacuated their homes but there are no casualty....

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu hits northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 08:17:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

No casualties were reported but more than 15,000 people were evacuated from their homes, with more expected to flee as the slow-moving storm grinds its way northwards across the main island of Luzon before it is forecast to leave the country on Wednesday.

Typhoon Koppu rips through Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:49:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

Powerful Typhoon Koppu ripped off roofs, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 9,000 people were evacuated from their homes, civil defence officials....

Typhoon Koppu Hits Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:29:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- Typhoon Koppu, the strongest cyclone to hit the main Philippine island of Luzon in five years, made landfall at around 1 a.m. local time (1 p.m. EDT), destroying homes, other structures and crops. Nearly 10,000 families have evacuated their homes but there are no casualty....

Typhoon Koppu Smashes into Northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:28:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Powerful Typhoon Koppu ripped off roofs, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummelled the northern Philippines Sunday, officials said. No casualties were reported but more than 9,000 people were evacuated from their homes, civil defence officials....

Philippines battered as Typhoon Koppu makes landfall

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:04:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines. Disaster agency officials said the storm was also whipping up coastal surges 4m (12ft) high. The slow-moving typhoon made landfall near the town of....

Philippines hit by massive typhoon

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:37:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption BBC science editor David Shukman says Typhoon Koppu "poses unusual dangers" because it is moving so slowly. Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines.

Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:19:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to safer ground, and the number was expected to rise as the storm slowly grinds inland across the main island of Luzon, the civil defence office said. Koppu pounded the remote coastal town of Casiguran....

Typhoon Koppu: Homes destroyed, thousands displaced as massive typhoon slams into Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:09:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, destroying homes and displacing 10,000 people, disaster agency officials say There were no reports of casualties after the category-four typhoon made landfall around 1:00am local time (4:00am AEDT) near the town of Casiguran in Aurora province.

Homes destroyed, thousands displaced as Typhoon Koppu slams into Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:02:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, destroying homes and displacing 10,000 people, disaster agency officials say There were no reports of casualties after the category-four typhoon made landfall around 1:00am local time (4:00am AEDT) near the town of Casiguran in Aurora province.

Aurora under signal no. 4 as 'Lando' intensifies

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:55:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, October 17, PAGASA said Lando was packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 210 kph. PAGASA has placed Aurora under public storm warning signal number 4. This means that the northern Luzon province should....

State of calamity eyed in Aurora

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:55:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The provincial government in Aurora plans to declare a state of calamity after typhoon Lando hit Casiguran town. Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras said the towns of Dinalungan, Casiguran and Dilasag are isolated as several incidents of landslides made the Baler-Casiguran Road impassable.

Will 'Lando' break 'Ondoy's rainfall?

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:55:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Typhoon Lando's rainfall is unlikely to match the volume of tropical storm Ondoy in September 2009 despite Lando's slow crawl over northern Luzon, a state weather bureau forecaster said on Sunday. PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio told ABS-CBN News that Lando's rains, as of early....

Typhoon Koppu: Homes destroyed, thousands displaced as massive typhoon slams into Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:52:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, destroying homes and displacing 10,000 people, disaster agency officials say There were no reports of casualties after the category-four typhoon made landfall around 1:00am local time (4:00am AEDT) near the town of Casiguran in Aurora province.

Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:40:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

MANILA - Thousands of people fled as powerful Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines early Sunday, officials said, battering coastal towns with powerful winds that forecasters warned could last up to three days. No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their....

Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 05:28:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

Thousands of people fled as powerful Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines early Sunday, officials said, battering coastal towns with powerful winds that forecasters warned could last up to three days. No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their homes and....

Philippines battered as typhoon hits

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:57:00 +0200bbc (en)

Media caption Northern Luzon resident Damon Simms: ''I've had to batten down the hatches'' Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines. Disaster agency officials said the storm was also whipping up coastal surges 4m (12ft) high.

Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:55:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

MANILA: Thousands of people fled as powerful Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines early Sunday, officials said, battering coastal towns with powerful winds that forecasters warned could last up to three days. No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their....

Typhoon Koppu slams into Philippines, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:54:00 +0200cna (en)

EPA RITCHIE B. TONGO Philippines/Pasay 18/10/2015 05:28 epa04981866 Stranded passengers rest inside the Manila International airport in Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines, 18 October 2015. Typhoon Koppu slammed into the northern Philippines 18 October 2015, forcing thousands of people to flee....

Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:31:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA (AFP) - Thousands of people fled as powerful Typhoon Koppu hit the northern Philippines early Sunday (Oct 18), officials said, battering coastal towns with powerful winds that forecasters warned could last up to three days. No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were....

4 areas under storm signal no. 3 as 'Lando' nears

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:25:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - (UPDATED) Four areas were placed under public storm warning signal number 3 as typhoon Lando (international name: Koppu) continued to move closer to central-northern Luzon Saturday early morning. State weather bureau PAGASA, in its 5 a.m. advisory, placed Aurora, Quirino, Isabela and Polillo Island under storm warning signal number 3.

Typhoon Koppu: Philippines braces for floods, storm surges and landslides as powerful storm makes landfall

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:55:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, packing winds of more than 200 kilometres an hour and putting authorities on high alert. Disaster management officials have warned of three days of floods, tsunami-like storm surges and landslides as the typhoon slowly makes its....

Typhoon Koppu: Philippines braces for floods, storm surges and landslides as powerful storm makes landfall

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:36:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, packing winds of more than 200 kilometres an hour and putting authorities on high alert. Disaster management officials have warned of three days of floods, tsunami-like storm surges and landslides as the typhoon slowly makes its....

Typhoon Koppu slams into the Philippines, landslides and flooding expected

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:19:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Typhoon Koppu has slammed into the main Philippines island of Luzon, packing winds of more than 200 kilometres an hour and putting authorities on high alert. Disaster management officials have warned of three days of floods, tsunami-like storm surges and landslides as the typhoon slowly makes its....

Powerful typhoon makes landfall in Philippines: emergency services on alert as thousand are evacuated

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 21:51:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

Philippines authorities have warned that Severe Typhoon Koppu will likely linger over the country for almost three days, bringing up to 600 millimetres of prolonged rain, floods and two-metre storm surges. Civil defence officials warned that waves as high as 14 metres could occur at sea, and have....

Powerful typhoon makes landfall in Philippines: emergency services on alert as thousand are evacuated

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 21:41:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

Philippines authorities have warned that Severe Typhoon Koppu will likely linger over the country for almost three days, bringing up to 600 millimetres of prolonged rain, floods and two-metre storm surges. Civil defence officials warned that waves as high as 14 metres could occur at sea, and have....

Pasil-bound banca capsized friday night, 27 survive at sea

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:49:00 +0200sunstar (en)

CEBU CITY (UPDATED) -- ALL 27 passengers and crew were rescued from a motor banca that capsized last Friday night on its way to Pasil, Cebu City. The crew of two passing vessels saved their lives. One of their rescuers, Rudyard Payusan, 48, lost his foot after it got caught in the thick rope that he used to tie the banca to a cargo ship.

2 areas under signal no. 4 as 'Lando' grows stronger

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:44:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Two areas are now under public storm warning signal number as typhoon ''Lando'' (international name: Koppu) further intensified. In its 11 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, October 17, PAGASA said Lando was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 220 kph.

Monster Typhoon Strengthens, Edges Closer to Philippines

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:30:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A slow-moving typhoon that could bring as much as 6 feet of rain to parts of the Philippines grew stronger as it edged closer to the country. Typhoon Koppu — which is known as "Lando" in the Philippines — had estimated maximum sustained winds of about 120 mph by 11 p.m. ET Friday, according to the U.

Beware of typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:00:00 +0200nst (en)

KOTA KINABALU: Koppu typhoon had been detected approximately 1,211 km Northeast of Kudat at about 8pm. Its exact location was at latitude 15.9 North and Longitude 123.1 East. Sabah Meteorology department director Abdul Malek Tussin said the phenomena would cause intermittent rain at the coastal areas in the interior, west, Kudat and Sandakan.

Cold front to hit N China

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 14:03:00 +0200sinacom (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A cold front will hit north China starting Saturday and is expected to disperse the smog in Beijing and neighboring areas. The National Meteorological Center (NMC) canceled its yellow alert for smog, the second-lowest alert on its four-level scale, which was issued Friday.

Cold front to hit N China

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 13:53:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A cold front will hit north China starting Saturday and is expected to disperse the smog in Beijing and neighboring areas. The National Meteorological Center (NMC) canceled its yellow alert for smog, the second-lowest alert on its four-level scale, which was issued Friday.

Aurora under signal no. 4 as 'Lando' intensifies

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 13:39:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

In its 5 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, October 17, PAGASA said Lando was packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 210 kph. PAGASA has placed Aurora under public storm warning signal number 4. This means that the northern Luzon province should....

'Slow' Typhoon Could Bring 6 Feet of Rain to Philippines

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:44:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A slow-moving typhoon could bring as much as 6 feet of rain to parts of the Philippines as it hovers over the country this weekend and into next week, forecasters warned. Typhoon Koppu — which is known as "Lando" in the Philippines — had estimated maximum sustained winds of about 120 mph by 11 p.m. ET Friday, according to the U.

Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Vanuatu at about 22:00 GMT on 17 October.

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:35:00 +0200trust2 (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Vanuatu at about 22:00 GMT on 17 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 19.

Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Vanuatu at about 22:00 GMT on 17 October.

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:23:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Vanuatu at about 22:00 GMT on 17 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 19.

China renews forecast for Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:02:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers northeast of Manila in the Philippines....

China renews forecast for Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:59:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

(File photo) BEIJING, Oct. 17 -- China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers....

China renews forecast for Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:08:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers northeast of Manila in the Philippines....

China renews forecast for Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:20:00 +0200sinacom (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers northeast....

China Renews Forecast For Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:15:00 +0200bernama (en)

BEIJING, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- China's National Meteorological Centre (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions, China's Xinhua news agency reported. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean....

China renews forecast for Typhoon Koppu

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:11:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday morning renewed its forecast for the approaching Typhoon Koppu, which is expected to batter China's southeastern regions. Koppu, the 24th typhoon of the year, entered the ocean surface some 435 kilometers northeast....

PAGASA, NDRRMC warn: 'Lando' may linger until Tuesday

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:04:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA (UPDATED) - The lead disaster agency in the Philippines on Saturday warned of prolonged rains as typhoon "Lando" (international name "Koppu") is expected to linger until Tuesday. "Bigyan lang ho natin ng diin: Ito pong si Lando ay hindi po ito pareho ng karaniwang bagyo na isang araw lang na dadaan sa atin.

NDRRMC: Heed warnings on 'Lando'

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:04:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday urged the public to heed warnings on typhoon "Lando." In a press briefing with PAGASA, NDRRMC executive director Alexander Pama warned that a slower and possibly stronger Lando is expected due to its....

Typhoon Koppu strengthens as it nears Philippines

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:35:00 +0200todayonline (en)

Manila — Typhoon Koppu strengthened as it swirled closer to the Philippines today (Oct 17), dumping heavy rains over a wide area in the country’s north-eastern coast, the weather bureau said. More than two dozen domestic flights were cancelled, while boat travel had been suspended amid choppy seas.

Storm signal no. 3 up in 8 areas as 'Lando' intensifies, slows down

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 07:32:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Typhoon "Lando" (international name "Koppu") has slightly intensified and slowed down as it continued to move towards Aurora province, state weather bureau PAGASA said Saturday morning. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said the typhoon is now packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometers....

Typhoon Koppu strengthens as it nears Philippines

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 07:31:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Manila — Typhoon Koppu strengthened as it swirled closer to the Philippines Saturday, dumping heavy rains over a wide area in the country's north-eastern coast, the weather bureau said. More than two dozen domestic flights were cancelled, while boat travel had been suspended amid choppy seas.

‘Lando’ unlikely to recurve

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 06:38:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Government’s weather agency sees nil chance for typhoon “Lando” (international name ‘Koppu’) to recurve and head either northwards or northwestwards in the next 24 hours. “We instead expect ‘Lando’ to continue heading west then,” Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services....

Making T&T a welcome port of call Oct. 16, 2015, 8:57 PM AST

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 03:25:00 +0200trinidadexpress (en)

MARITIME services, repeatedly listed in Government statements as an industry with profitable potential for economic diversification, have nevertheless continued to be overlooked. The sector, which gained mention again in the 2015-2016 budget, evidently merits further attention.

Tropical storm Two struck Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October.

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:58:00 +0200trust2 (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Two struck Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 13.1 S, 177.1 E.

Captain, owner of sunken ship lost in Hurricane Joaquin sued for $100M

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:20:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

GAINESVILLE, FLA.—The family of a sailor aboard the cargo ship that sunk in roiling seas whipped up by Hurricane Joaquin filed a $100 million (U.S.) lawsuit Wednesday against the vessel’s owner and captain. Willie Gary, a Jacksonville, Fla., attorney representing the family of El Faro crew member....

Bahamas: The Bahamas: Hurricane Joaquin: Emergency Plan of Action - DREF Operation: MDRBS002

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:36:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Description of the disaster. On 2 October 2015, the island chain of the Bahamas experienced significant damage with many houses destroyed and widespread reports of heavy flooding and storm surges mainly in the central and southern sections of the archipelago due to the passage of Hurricane Joaquin.

Storm story: Flying through Rita’s eye was safer than on interstate fleeing hurricane

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:07:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Being aboard one of NOAA’s two WP-3 “hurricane hunter” airplanes flying back and forth through the eye of Hurricane Rita on Sept. 23, 2005, was a more comfortable, and even safer place to be that day than among the thousands of people fleeing the Texas Coast to escape the hurricane.

Read Traffic aides to get tablets

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:12:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

Lawyer Emerson Carlos, MMDA officer-in-charge, said the gadgets will boost the monitoring and reporting capability, of MMDA field personnel since the documentation and reporting of accidents on major thoroughfares will be faster. “Presently, we are using radio and CCTV [cameras] but the problem with....

Once in a generation bird arrives back in Britain

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:35:00 +0200express (en)

Steve Williams Stuart Winter The Wilson's warbler hasn't been seen in Britain for 30 years As the birding community was remembering the previous time a diminutive Wilson's warbler was found on a Cornish headland in 1985, news broke that another one had made landfall.

8 Things NOT Covered By Homeowners' Insurance

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:53:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

If you snooze soundly at night knowing your beloved house is 110 percent covered by homeowners' insurance, better get out the melatonin: There are probably some gaps in that coverage. Two of the biggest doozies are flooding and earthquakes -- and just because you're not searching through homes for....

14 Clinics Close after Hurricane Joaquin

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:02:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

After the wrecking impact of Hurricane Joaquin two weeks ago, clinics in the southeast and central Bahamas remain closed. Chief Medical Officer Glen Beneby announced the closure of the clinics at a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister recently. According to Dr.

Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October.

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:59:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October.

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:47:00 +0200trust2 (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Two is forecast to strike Fiji at about 06:00 GMT on 16 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 13.

Philippines Braces for ‘Catastrophic’ Typhoon Koppu

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:22:00 +0200time (en)

. Typhoon Koppu may have started as modest tropical storm but experts warn it could strengthen into a deadly super typhoon when it makes landfall in the Philippines on Sunday morning. As it barrels out of the Pacific, Koppu is projected to drive 115 m.p.h.

Sister to Ship That Sank Had History of Problems, Inspection Records Show

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:06:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MIAMI — Just three months before the cargo ship El Faro sank off the coast of the Bahamas in the middle of a hurricane, killing all 33 people aboard, the Coast Guard issued a “no sail” order for its nearly identical sister ship, requiring it to stay at dock until its deteriorated lifeboat machinery was made safe, Coast Guard records show.

Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America): CNMI prepares for Typhoon Champi

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:29:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The Northern Marianas governor Eloy Inos has suspended work for non-critical government personnel on Saipan and Tinian, and school classes on the two islands are also cancelled as Typhoon Champi moves closer to the CNMI.

Exigency order ‘may be extended if needed’

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:19:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By KHRISNA VIRGIL. Tribune Staff Reporter. kvirgil@tribunemedia.net. THE National Emergency Management Agency will apply to have the government’s exigency order for hurricane victims extended past its 90-day period if the need arises, according to the agency’s director, Captain Stephen Russell.

Sister to Ship That Sank Had History of Problems, Inspection Records Show

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:07:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MIAMI — Just three months before the cargo ship El Faro sank off the coast of the Bahamas in the middle of a hurricane, killing all 33 people aboard, the Coast Guard issued a “no sail” order for its nearly identical sister ship, requiring it to stay at dock until its deteriorated lifeboat machinery was made safe, Coast Guard records show.

CNMI prepares for Typhoon Champi

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200rnzi (en)

The Northern Marianas governor Eloy Inos has suspended work for non-critical government personnel on Saipan and Tinian, and school classes on the two islands are also cancelled as Typhoon Champi moves closer to the CNMI. The National Weather Station in Guam has now raised Typhoon Condition 1 for....

World: From words to action: How IDMC will help governments as the Nansen Initiative shifts to its implementation phase

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:45:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

This week more than 100 governments came together for the Nansen Initiative’s global consultation to discuss what is needed to protect people displaced across borders in the context of disasters and the effects of climate change. This week, more than 100 governments came together in Geneva for the....

Hurricane victims to get 'spiritual and physical' assistance

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:10:00 +0200freeport (en)

The Grand Bahama churches associated with the Zion United Baptist Convention are supporting their brothers and sisters in the Southern and Central Bahamas who suffered a devastating loss as a result of Hurricane Joaquin by collecting much needed relief.

Bastrop Fire: Disaster declared in Texas wildfire

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 21:22:00 +0200cnn (en)

The crew of the International Space Station spotted Typhoon Soudeloron on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, as the storm moved through the western Pacific. You can see two Russian spacecraft hanging below the space station: The Soyuz TMA-17M (left) and the Progress 60 (right) cargo craft.

New study questions long-held theories of climate variability in the North Atlantic

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:31:00 +0200phys (en)

This figure shows the characteristic 'horseshoe' pattern of Atlantic climate variability (top left panel), along with the time history of this pattern (bottom left). Most previous studies attribute this to changes in the ocean circulation. Our study compares climate models that include ocean....

VIDEO: 70-year-old Long Island resident struggles with losses from hurricane

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:09:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

by Tribune242 TWO weeks after Hurricane Joaquin ripped through the central and southern Bahamas, residents on impacted islands remain shellshocked by the devastation left in its wake. In south Long Island, 70-year-old Delbert Darville struggles with the massive loss wrought by the unexpected storm.

Weather bureau monitoring storm’s potential track area

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:05:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Chances are now higher that Tropical Storm Koppu could affect Taiwan and the angle at which it turns north from the Philippines is likely to determine what impact the storm will have, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday. Bureau data showed that there are two tropical storms in the West Pacific Ocean, including Koppu and tropical storm Champi.

Nurse slams govt for lack of action

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:37:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

JANNAH Khalfani, President of the Bahamas Nurses Union, last night criticised the government for its lack of action on reconstruction of the islands in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin and urged that it needed to do better. She was concerned that the psychological damage of the devastating storm has yet to be seen.

NEMA Updates on Hurricane Joaquin Relief Efforts

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:23:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, held a press conference on National Heroes Day, October 12, 2015, to update the public on the relief efforts following Hurricane Joaquin’s destructive path through the Central and Southeast Bahamas. First Assistant Secretary at NEMA Chrystal Glinton....

Family of Sunken El Faro Crewman Files $100 Mln Lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:11:00 +0200maritimetoday (en)

10/14/2015 12:07:21 PM A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one....

Review: Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:26:00 +0200wired (en)

But erstwhile competitors are beginning to emerge. One of the latest comes from Chinese aircraft maker Yuneec, the Though similar in size, weight, and price, the Typhoon is no Phantom knockoff. It’s not a Phantom killer, either. Both have their strengths, and which one is best for you depends largely on what you plan to do with it.

Officials scramble for funding to replenish SC beaches

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:40:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Severe weather events this summer pummeled Grand Strand beaches and washed away hundreds of acres of sand, ripped apart walkways and stairs leading over fragile dunes, and caused significant erosion to the natural barriers that protect inland areas from coastal flooding.

$100M lawsuit filed in Hurricane Joaquin cargo ship disaster

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:56:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The family of a crewmember on the cargo ship that sailed into Hurricane Joaquin and sank is filing a $100 million lawsuit against the vessel's owner and captain. Willie Gary, an attorney representing the relatives of El Faro crew member Lonnie Jordan, said the suit was filed in Duval County Court on Wednesday.

Family of El Faro crew member sues

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:38:00 +0200krcrtv (en)

Attorney Willie E. Gary filed the lawsuit on behalf of Joanna Johnson, who will be the executor of the estate of Lonnie Jordan. Jordan was one of 33 people on board the El Faro as it sailed toward Puerto Rico two weeks ago. The ship disappeared somewhere near the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard has said.

Court orders Sulpicio Lines to pay P242M

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:31:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the owners of passenger ferry, M/V Princess of the Stars, which capsized as it sailed into a typhoon seven years ago, to pay about P242 million ($5.47 million) to the families of dozens of passengers who perished. The court ruling made public Wednesday found Sulpicio Lines Inc.

Family of El Faro crew member sues

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:10:00 +0200cnn (en)

Attorney Willie E. Gary filed the lawsuit on behalf of Joanna Johnson, who will be the executor of the estate of Lonnie Jordan. Jordan was one of 33 people on board the El Faro as it sailed toward Puerto Rico two weeks ago. The ship disappeared somewhere near the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard has said.

Zimbabwean preacher says God is the answer for Jamaica

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:34:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

KINGSTON, Jamaica Zimbabwean preacher Passion Java has wasted no time since arriving in Jamaica last Friday, having ministered at some six church services since his arrival. The prophet last visited Jamaica in March this year, and since then he has grown increasingly popular in the western region.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:32:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

Crew Member's Family Files $100M Lawsuit In Sinking Of Cargo Ship

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:29:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) -- The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:04:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one....

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:54:00 +0200reuters (en)

The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one of the 33....

Family of El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:52:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

The family of an El Faro crew member on Wednesday sued the lost ship’s owners, seeking $100 million. Sea man Lonnie Jordan’s family accuses TOTE Maritime of negligence in sending the aging cargo ship into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, where it lost power and sank off the Central Bahamas two weeks ago, killing all 33 crew members.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:02:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

UPDATE 3-Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:54:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Adds maintenance records, repairs) By David Adams and Barbara Liston Oct 14 (Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:54:00 +0200reuters (en)

The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one of the 33....

El Faro crew member's family launches $100M wrongful death suit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:33:00 +0200CBC (en)

Maine Maritime Academy students bow their heads during a vigil of hope for the missing crew members of the U.S. container ship El Faro on Oct. 6. Family of a crew member is now seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the ship's owners and captain. (Robert F.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one....

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:01:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

UPDATE 2-Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:53:00 +0200reuters (en)

(New throughout, updates with details from lawsuit) By David Adams and Barbara Liston Oct 14 (Reuters) - The family of a crew member missing from the El Faro cargo ship is seeking $100 million in a negligence and wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and captain of the ship that sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago.

Ministry of Agriculture staff present donations to NEMA for hurricane relief

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:52:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By RASHAD ROLLE. Tribune Staff Reporter. rrolle@tribunemedia.net. STAFF of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries donated numerous items to the National Emergency Management Agency yesterday to aid the agency’s relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin. The items included canned goods, boxed items and clothes.

Captain, owner of sunken ship lost in Hurricane Joaquin sued for $100M

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:23:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

GAINESVILLE, FLA.—The family of a sailor aboard the cargo ship that sunk in roiling seas whipped up by Hurricane Joaquin filed a $100 million (U.S.) lawsuit Wednesday against the vessel’s owner and captain. Willie Gary, a Jacksonville, Fla., attorney representing the family of El Faro crew member....

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files US$100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:19:00 +0200channelnewsasia (en)

REUTERS: A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a US$100 million lawsuit in Florida court on Wednesday against the owners of the ship, accusing them of gross negligence.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:02:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit in Florida court on Wednesday against the owners of the ship, accusing them of gross negligence.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit in Florida court on Wednesday against the owners of the ship, accusing them of gross negligence.

UPDATE 1-Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:51:00 +0200reuters (en)

(Adds background on attorney, company statement) By David Adams and Barbara Liston Oct 14 (Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit in Florida court on....

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:14:00 +0200trust2 (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. Oct 14 (Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship.

Family of man aboard sunken freighter files $100M lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:56:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The family of a sailor aboard the cargo ship that sunk in roiling seas whipped up by Hurricane Joaquin filed a $100 million lawsuit Wednesday against the vessel's owner and captain. Willie Gary, a Jacksonville attorney representing the family of El Faro crew member Lonnie Jordan, filed the suit in Duval County Court.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 mln lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:55:00 +0200trust (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. Oct 14 (Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship.

‘Reopening schools will keep island communities from dying’

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:50:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By AVA TURNQUEST. Tribune Chief Reporter. aturnquest@tribunemedia.net. THE Ministry of Education is racing to re-open schools on hurricane-battered islands in a bid to circumvent the death of those small Family Island communities, Education Director Lionel Sands said yesterday.

Storm tracking to pass north of Guam, NMI

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:26:00 +0200marianasvariety-guam (en)

As of 5 p.m., no storm advisories or warnings had been issued for Tropical Depression 25W. Meteorologists yesterday tracked the storm well east of the Mariana Islands. The circulation is expected to have intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm overnight, according to Carl McElroy, National Weather Service senior meteorologist.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:59:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

By David Adams and Barbara Liston. (Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship.

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:49:00 +0200reuters (en)

A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one of the 33 crew members....

Family of sunken El Faro crew member files $100 million lawsuit

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

(Reuters) - A lawyer for the family of a missing crew member from the El Faro cargo ship, which sank off the Bahamas in a hurricane two weeks ago, said he filed a $100 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the owners of the ship. The lawsuit on behalf of the estate of Lonnie Jordan, one of the 33....

Concerns about post-Hurricane Joaquin public and environmental health in Bahamas

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:12:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

NASSAU, Bahamas, Wednesday October 14, 2015 – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is working with the authorities in The Bahamas to assess the impact of Hurricane Joaquin and to strengthen relief efforts. This as the organizations’ Country Office for The Bahamas....