Antarctic lakes theory dries up

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:08:00 +0200phys (en)

(Phys.org) —Antarctica is the driest continent on Earth, and always has been, with new research showing the previous "mega-lake theory" holds no water.

Tropical Storm Wali no more, but remnants soaked Hawaii

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:06:00 +0200phys (en)

On July 19, NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center noted that Wali didn't even make it to the Big Island, but moisture associated with the storm did. NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured an image of the remnant low southwest of the Big Island, and a moisture stream that extended over it.

Big Island will get first taste of Wali

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:21:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

Wali is no longer a tropical storm, but still poses a threat to the Hawaiian Islands with heavy rain. It's due to arrive Saturday morning at the Big Island's doorstep.

NASA satellite catches birth of Tropical Storm Wali near Hawaii

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:26:00 +0200phys (en)

The first tropical cyclone of the season has formed in the Central Pacific Ocean as NASA's Terra satellite passed overhead. Tropical Storm Wali formed southeast of the Big Island of Hawaii, and now that it's nearing, a Flash Flood Watch has been posted for all of the islands.

Tropical Storm Wali forecast to deliver heavy rain to isles

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:42:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

Wali , the first named storm to form in the Central Pacific this hurricane season, blew toward Hawaii island Thursday full of heavy rain, bringing the risk of flooding.

Monsoon covers country, may get typhoon boost

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:12:00 +0200timesofindia (en)

The southwest monsoon covered the entire country yesterday, two days after its normal date, on the back of a surge in rain that has seen the monsoon deficit reduce 8 percentage points in the last five-six days.

The Biggest Flash Flood Danger: Your Vehicle

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:02:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

An average of 75 people have died in the U.S. from flash floods each year from 2004-2013, according to the National Weather Service. That's more than double the average death toll from lightning (though lightning deaths are believed to be undercounted). Almost two of every three U.S.

Philippine typhoon death toll hits 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:33:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

MANILA: The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses yesterday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year,....

One Storm Shy of Despair

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:45:00 +0200americanprogress (en)

President Obama and his State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience have an opportunity to reduce extreme weather and other climate change risks to low-income families and to create resilient, safe, and equitable communities that will allow all Americans to prosper.

Typhoon kills 38 in Philippines, heads toward China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:24:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

The Philippines yesterday set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, was....

Malacañang on Thursday said President Benigno Aquino III was not “noynoying” when typhoon Glenda struck on Wednesday amid observations that he...

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:15:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

Malacañang on Thursday said President Benigno Aquino III was not “noynoying” when typhoon Glenda struck on Wednesday amid observations that he was missing in action although a militant lawmaker said he was probaly “waiting for Henry,” referring to the name programmed for the next storm. “The President was at Bahay Pangarap monitoring the situation.

Philippines: “Zero Tolerance” in Albay pays off

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:05:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Country: Philippines By Brigitte Leoni BANGKOK, 17 July 2014 - Governor Joey Salceda of hard-hit Albay Province, today said economic losses from Typhoon Rammasun (local name Glenda) could push over 20,000 families into poverty but many lives....

Dot Earth Blog: The Warming State of the Climate in 2013

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:08:00 +0200nytimes (en)

A variety of indicators tracked by federal scientists reflect the continued warming of the climate system.

After Glenda, services restored fitfully

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:01:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS providers Globe Telecom, Inc., Smart Communications, Inc. and Sun Cellular restored on Thursday morning mobile network service coverage in certain areas of the country, but subscribers may continue to experience disrupted voice and mobile Internet services.

‘Glenda’ topples government housing in Laguna like dominoes

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:33:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Tags: Laguna Government housing units meant to keep settlers from high-risk areas safe from calamities ended up putting residents in harm's way when they proved too weak to withstand Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun). GMA News' "24 Oras" showed National Housing Authority homes in Site 3 in Calauan, Laguna....

Glenda death toll soars

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:16:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Anthony Vargas Correspondent and James Konstantin Galvez ReporterTHE death toll from Typhoon Glenda (international codename: Rammasun) rose to 40 on Thursday as disaster officials received more reports from provinces hit by the strongest typhoon to enter the country this year. … Read more »

Acts of God

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:16:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

ONCE more, most of us Filipinos can only sigh and prayerfully thank God that we did not suffer more than we did from the destruction that Typhoon Glenda wreaked on us. We should also pray that the approaching new storm, … Read more »

Philippines: Typhoon Rammasun batters eastern Philippines, but preparedness saved lives

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Philippines By Kate Marshall, IFRC Tracking across some of the most populous areas of the Philippines in just over 24 hours, Typhoon Rammasun, like its namesake – the Thai god of thunder – left a trail of destruction....

Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) Kills At Least 40 in...

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:20:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Typhoon Rammasun — called Glenda in the Philippines — swept through the Philippines Wednesday, leaving at least 40 people dead, 10 more missing and forcing the evacuations of more than 500,000 people. Philippine authorities said most of the deaths could be attributed to falling debris like trees and concrete, pushed over by Rammasun's winds.

Photo highlights of the day

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:07:00 +0200guardian (en)

The Guardian's photo team brings you a daily round up from the world of photography including Grumpy Cat, Angela Merkel's birthday and developments in Gaza Continue reading...

Valley reports zero casualty

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:17:00 +0200sunstar (en)

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Officials in the valley reported zero casualty and injury during the wrath of Typhoon Glenda, which battered southern and parts of northern Luzon. Yoshio Labi of the local disaster committee said safety for all 16 barangays was observed in the past week, making coordination with disaster teams easier.

Nasaan si PNoy nang manalasa si 'Glenda?': Nasa bahay at nagtatrabaho, ayon sa Palasyo

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:10:00 +0200gmanews (en)

Tags: Benigno Aquino III Nanatili sa bahay at doon umano nagtrabaho si Pangulong Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III nang manalasa sa Metro Manila at kalapit na lalawigan ang bagyong si "Glenda" nitong Miyerkules, ayon sa isang opisyal sa Malacañang. Sa panayam ng mga mamamahayag nitong Huwebes, sinabi ni....

Palace: Aquino performed ‘Glenda’ job as expected

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:55:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

CATHERINE S. VALENTEMALACAÑANG on Thursday downplayed claims that President Benigno Aquino 3rd was “physically absent” as Typhoon Glenda (international codename: Rammasun) battered Metro Manila and parts of Luzon on Wednesday. Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr.

Philippines: Save the Children vows to provide assistance to ‘Rammasun’ survivors

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Save the Children Country: Philippines MANILA – About 200,000 children are feared to have been affected by Typhoon Rammasun (local name Glenda), which battered the areas of Metro Manila, Bicol and adjacent regions on Wednesday, causing massive power cut and disruption of classes in the affected areas.

Philippines: SituationReport no. 1, Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda), HOPE worldwide, July 17, 2014

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: HOPE worldwide Country: Philippines Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) battered the Philippines, killing 38 and affected over a million people Legazpi City, July 17, 2014. Typhoon Rammasun entered the Philippines on July 14th, 2014 with estimated wind speed of 130 km per hour.

Philippines: OCHA Philippines Flash Update No. 3: Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda), 17 July 2014

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Philippines Category 3 Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in the morning of 17 July. Rammasun affected 1 million people and left 38 people dead, 10 injured and eight still missing in....

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:18:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) Kills At Least 38 in...

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:59:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Typhoon Rammasun — called Glenda in the Philippines — swept through the Philippines Wednesday, leaving at least 38 people dead, 10 more missing and forcing the evacuations of more than 500,000 people. Philippine authorities said most of the deaths could be attributed to falling debris like trees and concrete, pushed over by Rammasun's winds.

32K homeowners in Road Home repayment limbo may get help

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:18:00 +0200nola (en)

Nearly nine years after Hurricane Katrina wiped out thousands of homes in southeast Louisiana, frustration with Road Home , the $9.7 billion program meant to help people return and rebuild, continues to run high among the more than 32,000 homeowners who remain in grant repayment limbo.

Typhoon Rammasun puts Philippine disaster preparedness to the test

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:01:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

As the fiercest storm since Haiyan nears land, the country is keen to prove it has learned lessons from last year’s tragedy

Typhoon Rammasun’s death toll rises to more than 40

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:01:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Manila: Forty people three were killed , including five missing, 15 more were hurt, one million residents were affected, 530,000 remained at evacuation centres, and a large part of Metro Manila, northern and southern Luzon, including affected areas in central Philippines continued to suffer from....

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:34:00 +0200trust (en)

MANILA, July 17 (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the....

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:34:00 +0200trust (en)

MANILA, July 17 (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the....

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:32:00 +0200todayonline (en)

MANILA - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the...

38 dead after typhoon in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:18:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

The Philippines is clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people.

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:16:00 +0200reuters (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:16:00 +0200reuters (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:33:00 +0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Philippines begin cleaning up after Typhoon Rammasun destroys 7,000 houses

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:27:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

The Philippines has set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses in the wake of Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit Philippines this year, rescue officials said.

#GlendaPH haunts Yolanda survivors

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:11:00 +0200sunstar (en)

OVER the din of laughter of children and the general chaos of an evacuation center in Barangay New Kawayan in Tacloban City, 10-year-old Rojerick tries to catch the faint transmission from an old portable radio. Holding it up to his ear, he fumbles with the dial while keeping an eye on his younger sister lying on the mat beside him.

Typhoon toll climbs to 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:11:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The toll from the Typhoon Rammasun has risen to 38 in the Philippines, the state disaster agency said Thursday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the typhoon ...

PHILIPPINES - Typhoon Rammasun leaves 38 dead and more than 500 thousand displaced in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:48:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

Millions of people in the capital and in other areas of the province of Luzon are without electricity and water. At least eight people are still missing; Initial toll is about $ 15 million in damages. 7 thousand houses destroyed and another 19 thousand damaged. Quezon ready to declare a state of calamity.

Philippines begin cleaning up after Typhoon Rammasun destroys 7,000 houses

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:18:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

The Philippines has set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses in the wake of Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit Philippines this year, rescue officials said.

Typhoon Glenda: Storm heads for China after it kills 38 and displaces half a million in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:40:00 +0200independent (en)

A massive typhoon that ripped through the northern Philippines on Tuesday and Wednesday has left at least 38 dead and forced more than half a million to flee their homes.

Philippines typhoon toll rises to 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:22:00 +0200gulf-times (en)

About 7,000 houses were destroyed by the storm with another 19,000 suffering damage.

Typhoon kills 38 in northern Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:21:00 +0200foxnews (en)

The eye of the typhoon made a late shift away from Manila on Wednesday, but its peak winds of 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour and gusts up to 185 kph (115 mph) toppled trees and electric posts and ripped off roofs across the capital. Although Rammasun packed far less power than Typhoon Haiyan,....

PNoy worked from home as Glenda pounded Metro Manila

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:44:00 +0200gmanews (en)

President Benigno Aquino III stayed at home and worked from there when Typhoon Glenda battered some provinces and Metro Manila with strong winds and rain on Wednesday, Malacañang has said. Secretary Herminio Coloma, the head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, said the President....

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Phi

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:15:00 +0200nna-en (en)

NNA - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year,....

Philippines recovering after deadly typhoon

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:03:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

Millions face second day without power after storm paralyses the capital, kills 38 and destroys thousands of homes.

Typhoon power woes in Philippines as death toll hits 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:00:00 +0200focus-news-en (en)

Manila. Typhoon Rammasun shut down the Philippine capital on Wednesday as authorities said the first major storm of the country's brutal rainy season claimed at least one life and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. Wind gusts of up to 250 kilometres (155 miles) an hour and intense rain caused....

Typhoon Kills at Least 38 in the Philippines, Heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:43:00 +0200irrawaddy (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people. The post Typhoon Kills at Least 38 in the Philippines, Heads for China appeared first on The Irrawaddy Magazine .

Typhoon Kills At Least 38 In The Philippines, Heads For China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:35:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

(Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this....

Dozens killed in Philippines typhoon

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:19:00 +0200cnn (en)

Five people are reported dead as Typhoon Rammasun makes landfall in the Philippines, threatening Manila with storm surges.

Typhoon Kills At Least 38 In The Philippines, Heads For China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:17:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

(Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this....

Philippines: Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:48:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Country: Australia, China, Philippines China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing dozens and forcing more than 400,000 people to flee their homes.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:47:00 +0200cyprus-mail (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, was....

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:42:00 +0200bdnews24 (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:35:00 +0200trendnews-az (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

4 Pinoy fishermen rescued by Chinese crew

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA – Four Filipino fishermen were rescued by the crew of a Chinese cargo vessel off Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:15:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, was heading towards China after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon

Typhoon Glenda kills at least 38, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:08:00 +0200gmanews (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people , with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun), the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this....

Typhoon Rammasun Kills 38 in Philippines, Heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:58:00 +0200voanews (en)

Typhoon Rammasun is headed for China after battering the northern Philippines, where it killed at least 38 people. Philippine officials say eight people are also missing after the storm cut a path across the main island of Luzon on Wednesday. Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the....

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:57:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

The Philippines set to work clearing debris reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people with at least eight missing rescue officials said

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:52:00 +0200cnbc (en)

The Philippines cleared debris, reconnected power and rebuilt homes after a typhoon killed 38 people, with at least eight missing.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:41:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:39:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 38 people.

Typhoon winds damage Malaysian, Singapore commercial planes at Philippine airport

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:32:00 +0200asianewsnet (en)

Typhoon "Glenda" (international name: Rammasun) brought winds so strong they moved and damaged two commercial airplanes parked at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines on Wednesday morning

Truong Sa submarine to undergo tests in Rammasun typhoon

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:15:00 +0200vietnamnet-en (en)

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quoc Hoa, the creator of the Truong Sa submarine, has decided to test the sub during the ongoing Rammasun storm, which is believed to be one of the strongest in history, in order to examine its rescue capabilities under extreme weather conditions. However, some experts believe he is making a mistake.

Typhoon victims thank Cebu Archdiocese, Caritas for help Posted By Amor Saludar | Thursday, July 17, 2014 12:10:14 PM

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:12:00 +0200mindanaoexaminer (en)

CEBU - The Archdiocese of Cebu said efforts to help victims of Typhoon Yolanda still continue, particularly in the relief and rehabilitation operations in North Cebu and Catholic faithful who are victims of the calamity thanked the Church for helping them. Fr.

Dozens killed in Philippines storm

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:05:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MANILA, Philippines - Dozens of people were reported dead as a deadly typhoon ravaged through parts of the Philippines leaving a trail of destruction, snapping power supplies and forcing evacuation ...

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:03:00 +0200reuters (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:03:00 +0200reuters (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon kills at least 38 in the Philippines, heads for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:58:00 +0200todayonline (en)

MANILA - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the...

D.C., suburbs want to know extent of local influx of Central American children

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:38:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Washington-area officials are bracing for the arrival — and potentially extended stay — of children who crossed the United States-Mexico border from Central America and are seeking asylum. And some are demanding to know just how many children are already here. Read full article >>

‘Glenda’ death now 20

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 05:10:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the number of deaths rose to 20 while 505,000 people were affected in Luzon and the Visayas due to strong winds, waves and rains spawned by Typhoon “Glenda”. In its … Read more »

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:34:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 38 people.

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:33:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 38 people.

Typhoon shuts down Manila

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:22:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

MANILA: The first typhoon of the Philippines brutal rainy season shut down the nation s capital on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people across the c

Typhoon Rammasun/Glenda makes landfall in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:46:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Typhoon Rammasun has made landfall in the Philippines with wind gusts of up to 185 kilometres per hour.

China braces for Typhoon Rammasun

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:46:00 +0200abc-au (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing more than 400,000 people to flee their homes.

Typhoon Rammasun kills 20 in Philippines, eye misses Manila

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:39:00 +0200tampabay (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Wednesday after causing at least 20 deaths, knocking out power in entire provinces, damaging two parked jetliners and forcing nearly half a million people to flee from its lethal wind and rains, officials said.

Philippines braces for Typhoon Rammasun

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:39:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Authorities in the Philippines have evacuated eastern coastal areas and suspended ferry services as the first major storm of the rainy season barrels towards the archipelago.

Typhoon Rammasun kills 20, shuts down Philippines capital

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:43:00 +0200CBC (en)

A typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Wednesday after causing at least 20 deaths, knocking out power in entire provinces, damaging two parked jetliners and forcing nearly half a million people to flee from its lethal wind and rains, officials said.

Hands tied

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:32:00 +0200barbadosadvocate (en)

7/17/2014 Lack of adherence to the Barbados National Building Code, revised in 2013, still remains a major issue. One reason cited for this by structural engineer Grenville Phillips II was that persons were often not aware of how easy was to build houses properly as they have never read the Code.

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 20

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:31:00 +0200radioaustralianews (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing more than 400,000 people to flee their homes.

Typhoon Rammasun kills 20 in the Philippines before heading for China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:23:00 +0200sbs (en)

Typhoon Rammasun has killed at least 20 people in the Philippines and is now heading northwest in the South China Sea towards China.

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines, killing at least 20

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:09:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing almost half a million people to flee their homes.

Ten killed as typhoon strikes the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:05:00 +0200TheScotsman (en)

A TYPHOON killed at least ten people as it churned across the Philippines and shut down the capital, Manila, cutting power and prompting the evacuation of 370,000 people.

China braces for Typhoon Rammasun

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:02:00 +0200abc-au (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing almost half a million people to flee their homes.

Typhoon Rammasun heads for China after lashing Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 01:46:00 +0200radioaustralia (en)

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 20 and forcing almost half a million people to flee their homes.

China’s oil rig moved from disputed waters

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:51:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

SHANGHAI: A Chinese oil rig has finished drilling near the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea after finding signs of oil and gas and is being moved away from the area, more than two months after its deployment damaged relations with Hanoi. The Vietnamese coastguard said the $1bn rig had been towed from contested waters.

20 killed in Philippines storm

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:17:00 +0200irishsun (en)

MANILA, Philippines: At least 20 people were killed as a deadly typhoon ravaged through parts of the Philippines leaving a trail of death and destruction, snapping power supplies and forcing ...

Tropical storm would benefit Lake Pontchartrain, area fishing expert says

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:09:00 +0200nola (en)

The tropics are quieter than a four-stroke outboard, and most Southeast Louisiana residents are celebrating that fact. Not Dr. Bob Weiss. He'd actually like to see something bubbling up. Weiss lost his home nine years ago to the mountain of water pushed in by Hurricane Katrina, but he's no masochist.

Meralco: 2.3 million customers still without power as of 2 a.m.

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 23:46:00 +0200gmanews (en)

"(As of 2 a.m.), ang natitirang walang kuryente 43.36 percent. Ang katumbas nito 2.3 million customers," Meralco call center coordinator Cecille de Guia said in an interview on dzBB radio. On Wednesday, Meralco said Glenda knocked out power lines involving up to 90 percent of its franchise areas,....

Storm tows barge

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:42:00 +0200antiguanews (en)

The barge’s crew of 10 Indonesians survived after local fishermen rescued them from the vessel. Glenda is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today. But Nedz Saletrero, Mactan Station weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services....

180 prison inmates fight wildfires across Oregon's parched forests

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:41:00 +0200oregonlive (en)

Oregon prison inmates, wearing fire-resistant shirts, stormed into battle in June 2014 against the Two Bulls wildfire near Bend. (Stuart Tomlinson/The Oregonian) By Email the author on July 16, 2014 at 1:20 PM. Follow on Twitter One hundred eighty inmates fought wildfires across the sun-dried....