Heavy rain lashes East China as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:20:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China 's Zhejiang Province Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong approached.

PHILIPPINES - Manila, Card. Tagle calls for more aid to victims of natural disasters

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:05:00 +0200asianews-en (en)

The archbishop of the capital appeals to citizens to support Church aid for the victims of the recent tropical storm. Caritas Manila and parishes mobilize relief services. Nearly 200 thousand people still accommodated in shelters. The Cardinal: "We must help our brothers."

South Sudan: 24 September 2014: World - ECHO Flash Events

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:02:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Cameroon, China , Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States of America, South Sudan U.S.A. – Wildfires • Over 36 000ha have been burnt by an....

Legarda asserts updated protocols on dam water releases

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:19:00 +0200sunstar (en)

Legarda, who chairs the Senate committee on climate change, reminded the National Power Corporation (Napocor) to ensure that protocols on dam water releases effectively control and not worsen flooding. "Update dam protocols and improved coordination among agencies on disaster management and dam....

Fung-Wong Storm Rages Through South-Eastern Asia, Landing in China, Philippines

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:32:00 +0200rian-en (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left 12 dead and affected over one million people in the Philippines , hit Shanghai and neighboring Zhejiang province in China on Monday, forcing the evacuation of around 160,000 people and causing serious traffic jams during the morning rush hour.

250,000 people evacuated in China's eastern province

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 05:15:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong has made landfall in east China ’s Zhejiang Province, with wind speeds reaching 28 meters per second. Having landed Monday night, Fung-Wong entered the waters of Hangzhou Bay along the province’s northeastern coast early Tuesday, and is expected to hit Shanghai later in the day.

Tropical storm causes flight delays in Shanghai

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 03:25:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong has caused severe flight delays and cancellations in Shanghai, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Tuesday. The transportation capacity of the Shanghai Pudong Airport was cut by 65 percent from 8 am to 12 am after Fung-Wong, previously graded as a typhoon,....

Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in east China

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:47:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

High waves slam the coast of east China ’s Zhejiang province on Sept 22, 2014. Typhoon Fung -Wong made landfall in coastal areas of Hepu Township, Xiangshan County of Ningbo City on Monday, bringing strong wind and downpour. [Photo/Zhang Taobo] Copyright ©1999-2014 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.

Tropical storm causes flight delays in Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:55:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Tropical storm Fung -Wong has caused severe flight delays and cancellations in Shanghai, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Tuesday. The transportation capacity of the Shanghai Pudong Airport was cut by 65 percent from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Tropical storm causes flight delays in Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:53:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong has caused severe flight delays and cancellations in Shanghai, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Tuesday.

Typhoon Fung-Wong to Affect Korea

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:38:00 +0200kbs-en (en)

[Science] : The Korean Peninsula is expected to be under the influence of Typhoon Fung -Wong by Tuesday afternoon. [more...]

Le typhon Fung-Wong touche terre à Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:29:00 +0200french-news (fr)

SHANGHAI, 23 septembre (Xinhua) -- Le typhon Fung -Wong a touché terre mardi matin à Shanghai (est) après avoir balayé lundi soir la province voisine du Zhejiang. Le typhon a perdu de sa force et s'est transformé en tempête tropicale lorsqu'il a touché mardi à 10h45 le district de Fengxian de Shanghai, avec des rafales de vent allant jusqu'à 75km/h.

Downgrading Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:20:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23 -- Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall again in east China 's Shanghai on Tuesday morning, after attacking neighboring Zhejiang Province Monday evening. The typhoon has reduced its power to tropical storm when it hit Fengxian District of Shanghai at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, packing up winds up to 75 km per hour.

Downgrading typhoon Fung-Wong lands in Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:04:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall again in East China 's Shanghai on Tuesday morning, after attacking neighboring Zhejiang province Monday evening.

Downgrading Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in Shanghai

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:01:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall again in east China 's Shanghai on Tuesday morning, after attacking neighboring Zhejiang Province Monday evening. The typhoon has reduced its power to tropical storm when it hit Fengxian District of Shanghai at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, packing up winds up to 75 km per hour.

Tropical storm Fung-wong struck China at about 18:00 GMT on 22 September.

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 06:29:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong struck China at about 18:00 GMT on 22 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 29.5 N, 122.

Typhoon Fung-Wong plays havoc in East China

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Cars run in rainstorm at Shipu township of Xiangshan county, East China 's Zhejiang province, Sept 22, 2014. The 16th typhoon (tropical storm level) this year made the 4th landfall in Hepu township of Xiangshan county in Zhejiang province at 7:35 pm on Monday.

Weather alert for city as typhoon Fung-Wong keeps heading north

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:54:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

Community officials evacuate residents in an old residential area in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, yesterday before typhoon Fung -Wong made landfall in the eastern province's Xiangshan County. More than 250,500 people were forced to flee their homes across the province by midday. ― Xinhua.

Powerful Storm Blows Through Taiwan, Hits China

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:23:00 +0200chosun (en)

Taiwan has begun cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Fung -Wong pounded the island with massive downpours, while China braced for the onslaught of the upgraded Typhoon Fung-Wong. The powerful storm arrived in Taiwan Sunday, pounding the north and south of the island but causing only limite...

Tropical Storm Fung-wong Brushing China After...

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:53:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , is brushing the east coast of China after lashing Taiwan with extremely heavy rain and blustery winds Sunday. Earlier it brought deadly flooding to portions of the northern Philippines. Fung-wong grazed eastern China as a low-end tropical....

Feitsui Reservoir fills up after storm brings heavy rain

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:25:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) Heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Fung -Wong since Sunday has filled a sizable portion of Feitsui Reservoir, securing the water supply for Taipei City until the end of this year, the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) said Monday.

NASA sees Tropical Storm Fung-Wong move through East China Sea

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:55:00 +0200phys (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -Wong weakened over the weekend of Sept. 20-21 as it moved over Taiwan and approached Shanghai, China .

Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in east China

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:24:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

NINGBO, Sept. 22 -- Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall in east China 's Zhejiang Province on Monday, local authorities said. With a speed of up to 28 meters per second, Typhoon Fung-Wong, the 16th typhoon to affect China this year, landed in coastal areas of Hepu Township of Ningbo City, at around 7:35 p.

Typhoon Fung-Wong leaves 10 dead, 7 injured in Philippines

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:03:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

The Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on September 21 that typhoon Fung -Wong killed ten people and injured seven others.

Night flight operations in N. Philippine airport halted due to typhoon damage

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:52:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Night flight operations in an international airport in northern Philippines have been suspended after its runway was partly damaged by tropical storm Fung -Wong ( local name Mario), the state aviation agency said Monday. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines....

Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in east China

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:52:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

NINGBO, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall in east China 's Zhejiang Province on Monday, local authorities said. With a speed of up to 28 meters per second, Typhoon Fung-Wong, the 16th typhoon to affect China this year, landed in coastal areas of Hepu Township of Ningbo City, at around 7:35 p.

Typhoon Fung-Wong skirts Zhejiang coast

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:52:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong is skirting around the coast of eastern China ’s Zhejiang Province. Forecasters say Fung-Wong may make landfall in Zhejiang. Or it may narrowly miss land and continue its path northwards over the sea. China’s central weather bureau has issued alerts for both wind and rain.

Typhoon Fung-Wong lands in east China

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:29:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Typhoon Fung -Wong made a landfall in east China 's Zhejiang Province on Monday, local authorities said.

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (16 - 22 Sep 2014)

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:55:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: India, Myanmar, Philippines , Viet Nam PHILIPPINES Tropical Storm Fung -Wong (known locally as Mario) was the 13th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on 18 Sep.

Tropical storm Fung-wong struck China at about 06:00 GMT on 22 September.

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:23:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong struck China at about 06:00 GMT on 22 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 28.1 N, 122.

Rainstorms for E China as typhoon Fung-Wong prepares for landfall

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:56:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Shanghai city, Zhejiang and Fujian provinces are expecting major rainstorms as typhoon Fung -Wong is expected to make landfall on the eastern coast of the Chinese mainland between afternoon and evening hours on Monday, the National Meteorological Center forecast.

Rainstorms for E China as typhoon Fung-Wong prepares for landfall

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:59:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

A rescuer help evacuate residents in the Jiaojiang District of Taizhou City, east China 's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2014. According to the National Meteorological Center (NMC), Typhoon Fung -Wong is expected to make a landfall on the coastal areas in Zhejiang Province Monday afternoon or at dusk. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao) BEIJING, Sept.

Taiwan cleans up as tropical storm Fung Wong bears down on Shanghai

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:28:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Taiwanese authorities Monday started clearing the damage from tropical storm Fung -Wong as Shanghai braced for heavy rains and strong winds that left a dozen people dead in its wake.

Powerful Storm Blows Through Taiwan, Hits China

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:20:00 +0200voanews (en)

Taiwan has begun cleanup efforts after Tropical Storm Fung -Wong pounded the island with massive downpours, while China braced for the onslaught of the upgraded Typhoon Fung-Wong. The powerful storm arrived in Taiwan Sunday, pounding the north and south of the island but causing only limited damage.

Philippines: Sec Roxas, Lacierda in Ilocos Norte today to check on typhoon victims

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines (UPDATED, 1:13 pm) LAOAG CITY, Sept 22 (PIA) - Interior Secretary Mar Roxas has flown to Ilocos Norte to check on displaced families and widespread damages that Typhoon Mario (international code name: Fung -Wong) caused on the province's agriculture, infrastructure and livelihood.

China - Taiwan Province: Taiwan begins clear-up in aftermath of tropical storm

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province 09/22/2014 06:01 GMT TAIPEI, September 22, 2014 (AFP) - Taiwanese authorities on Monday started clearing the damage from tropical storm Fung -Wong that pounded the island with torrential downpours and powerful winds over the weekend leaving one dead and four injured.

Taiwan begins clear-up in aftermath of tropical storm

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:44:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

TAIPEI - Taiwanese authorities on Monday started clearing the damage from tropical storm Fung -Wong that pounded the island with torrential downpours and powerful winds over the weekend leaving one dead and four injured.

Severe tropical storm Fung-Wong hits Taiwan; Fujian, Zhejiang along path

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:28:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Its the16th typhoon to hit Taiwan this year. It arrived on the southwest coast of Taiwan on Sunday morning and is expected to hit China ’s provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang as it moves northward. Tropical storm Fung -Wong lashing Taiwan.

Taiwan begins clear-up in aftermath of tropical storm

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 08:56:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

Taiwanese authorities on Monday started clearing the damage from tropical storm Fung -Wong that pounded the island with torrential downpours and powe...

Typhoon Fung-Wong to land in Zhejiang province

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of East China 's Zhejiang province on Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong is approaching. As of 4 pm, a total of 157,553 people in coastal cities including Ningbo, Wenzhou and Taizhou had been evacuated, and 30,079 fish boats had returned to ports, said the provincial flood and drought relief headquarters.

Tropical storm Fung-wong is forecast to strike China at about 04:00 GMT on 22 September.

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:19:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong is forecast to strike China at about 04:00 GMT on 22 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 27.

Tropical Storm Fung-wong to Brush China After...

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:45:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , is moving toward the east coast of China after lashing Taiwan with extremely heavy rain and blustery winds Sunday. Earlier it brought deadly flooding to portions of the northern Philippines. The tropical storm is moving north and is....

Le typhon atteindra bientôt les provinces du Fujian et du Zhejiang

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:07:00 +0200cctv-fr (fr)

09-21-2014 19:36. Le typhon Fung -Wong a touché le sud-ouest de Taïwan, provoquant des pluies torrentielles et perturbant les réseaux de circulation. Le typhon atteindra bientôt les provinces du Fujian et du Zhejiang. Le typhon atteindra bientôt les provinces du Fujian et du Zhejiang.

Typhoon death toll: 10 dead, 7 hurt, thousands displaced

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:25:00 +0200asianewsnet (en)

Tropical Storm “Mario” (international name: Fung -Wong) headed for Taiwan on Sunday, leaving 10 people dead, hundreds of millions of pesos in damage, and nearly 200,000 displaced in Luzon by massive flash floods

Typhoon Fung-Wong to land in Zhejiang province Monday

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:16:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of East China 's Zhejiang province on Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong is approaching.

Storm hits Taiwan, moves toward Chinese mainland

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:06:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong has made landfall in southwest Taiwan, bringing with it torrential rains and strong gales. Local weather authorities in Taiwan say the typhoon could bring up to 700 millimetres of rain in mountainous areas. Dozens of flights have been cancelled and shipping services have been partially closed.

East China braces for approaching tropical storm Fung-Wong

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:10:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China 's Zhejiang Province on Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong is approaching. As of 4 p.m., a total of 157,553 people in coastal cities including Ningbo, Wenzhou and Taizhou had been evacuated, and 30,079 fish boats had returned to ports, said the provincial flood and drought relief headquarters.

Typhoon Fung-Wong to Bring Rain on Wednesday

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:55:00 +0200chosun (en)

Heavy rains will lash the country on Wednesday as Fung -Wong, the 16th typhoon of this year, is moving north, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast. Fung-Wong is the Cantonese for Phoenix. The typhoon will gradually lose steam as it passes about 90 km west-southwest of S...

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong Kills at Least 5 in Philippines

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:23:00 +0200chosun (en)

A tropical storm is churning its way toward Taiwan after causing hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines to flee and killing at least five. Tropical Storm Fung -Wong, which brought torrential monsoon rains that flooded much of the Philippine capital on Friday, gained strength and...

East China braces for approaching tropical storm Fung-Wong

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:04:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANGZHOU, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China 's Zhejiang Province on Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong is approaching. As of 4 p.m., a total of 157,553 people in coastal cities including Ningbo, Wenzhou and Taizhou had been evacuated, and 30,079 fish boats had....

China: Heavy rain lashes east China as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:29:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Xinhua Country: China HANGZHOU, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China's Zhejiang Province Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong is approaching. More than 5,000 fish boats from Ningbo City have returned to port, as a typhoon alert was issued at 10 a.m. Sunday.

THE Department of Agriculture said Sunday typhoon Mario [Fung-Wong] and Luis [Kalmaegi], which struck a week earlier, cost the Philippines P1.14 billion in farm...

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:15:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

THE Department of Agriculture said Sunday typhoon Mario [ Fung -Wong] and Luis [Kalmaegi], which struck a week earlier, cost the Philippines P1.14 billion in farm output. The department said initial estimates showed that Mario affected 99,875 hectares of rice, and of that 3,829 hectares had no chance of recovery.

‘Mario’ leaves 12 dead

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:46:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

JAMES KONSTANTIN GALVEZ AND WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL REPORTERSTROPICAL storm Mario (international codename: Fung -Wong) left a trail of death and destruction as the death toll rose to 12. The fatalities were identified as Althea Gaviola, Jay-ar Taganas, Hermengildo Duma, Eduard Lelis, … Read more » The....

Three deaths reported as tropical storm Fung-Wong lashes Taiwan

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:14:00 +0200scmp (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left 10 dead in the Philippines , pounded Taiwan yesterday with torrential rain and strong winds, forcing the cancellation of more than 100 flights as well as ferry services.

Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:28:00 +0200irishsun (en)

At least 10 people were killed and seven injured after Typhoon Fung -Wong hit the Philippines , officials said Sunday. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the ...

Tropical Storm Fung-wong Lashing Taiwan; 3 Feet...

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:36:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , is lashing Taiwan with extremely heavy rain and blustery winds after earlier bringing deadly flooding to portions of the northern Philippines. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says 923.0 millimeters (36.

Philippines: Death toll from tropical storm rises to 10

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:28:00 +0200aa-en (en)

Fung -Wong claims 10 lives, injures 7; displaces 197,509 people while affecting a total of 840,368. By Roy Ramos. ZAMBOANGA CITY. The death toll from Tropical Storm Fung-Wong – known locally as Mario - has climbed to ten in the Philippines , as the number of injured people rose to seven.

Rain and wind are expected in the southern parts of the peninsula Tuesday as Typhoon Fung Wong is moving northward from Taiwan, according to the weather agenc...

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:04:00 +0200koreatimes (en)

By Kim Se-jeong Rain and wind are expected in the southern parts of the peninsula Tuesday as Typhoon Fung Wong is moving northward from Taiwan, according to the weather agency Sunday. As of Sunday morning, the typhoon was over waters off Taiwan and was moving northeast toward the Korean Peninsula at....

Typhoon Fung-Wong leaves 10 dead, 7 injured in Philippines

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:21:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Fung -Wong has left at least ten people dead and seven others injured in northern parts of the Philippines , including Metro Manila, the country's disaster management agency said on Sunday. Of those who died, two were female and the rest were male, who were either....

Tropical storm pounds Taiwan, Philippines

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:44:00 +0200iafrica (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left 10 dead in the Philippines , on Sunday pounded Taiwan with torrential downpours and strong winds.

La Chine en alerte à l'approche du typhon Fung-Wong

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:34:00 +0200french-news (fr)

BEIJING, 21 septembre (Xinhua) -- Le Centre météorologique national (CMN) a maintenu dimanche son alerte jaune face au typhon Fung -Wong, alors que celui-ci devait toucher terre dimanche matin sur la côte sud-ouest de Taiwan. Le typhon devait ensuite se déplacer graduellement vers les zones côtières....

China - Taiwan Province: Tropical storm Fung-Wong lashes Taiwan

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province, Philippines 09/21/2014 04:52 GMT TAIPEI, September 21, 2014 (AFP) - Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left 10 dead in the Philippines, on Sunday pounded Taiwan with torrential downpours and strong winds, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights and ferry services.

10 dead in Philippines as Fung-Wong hits Taiwan

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:54:00 +0200RTERadio (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left ten dead in the Philippines , has pounded Taiwan with torrential downpours and strong winds, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights and ferry services.

Heavy rain lashes East China as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:51:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of East China 's Zhejiang province Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong approached.

Heavy rain lashes east China as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:35:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

HANGZHOU, Sept. 21 -- Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China 's Zhejiang Province Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong approached. The 16th typhoon (tropical storm level) this year is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan on Sunday and continue to move north to the coastal areas in the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang.

Thousands of tourists evacuated as tropical storm Fung-Wong hits southern Taiwan

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:34:00 +0200scmp (en)

Tropical storm Fung -Wong, which left 10 dead in the Philippines , on Sunday pounded Taiwan with torrential downpours and strong winds, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights and ferry services.

China on typhoon, rainstorm alert

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 07:49:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 21 -- China 's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday maintained the yellow alert for Typhoon Fung -Wong as it is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan Sunday morning. The typhoon will then gradually move to the coastal areas in the provinces of Fujian and....

Heavy rain lashes east China as tropical storm Fung-Wong approaches

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 07:32:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

HANGZHOU, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of east China 's Zhejiang Province Sunday as tropical storm Fung -Wong approached. The 16th typhoon (tropical storm level) this year is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan on Sunday and continue to move north to....

China on typhoon, rainstorm alert

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 06:15:00 +0200chinanewscom (en)

China 's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday maintained the yellow alert for Typhoon Fung -Wong as it is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan Sunday morning. The typhoon will then gradually move to the coastal areas in the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang, bringing....

Tropical storm Fung-wong is forecast to strike Taiwan at about 12:00 GMT on 21 September.

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 06:12:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong is forecast to strike Taiwan at about 12:00 GMT on 21 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 23.

China on typhoon, rainstorm alert

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:46:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

China 's National Meteorological Center maintains the yellow alert for Typhoon Fung -Wong as it is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan Sunday morning.

China on typhoon, rainstorm alert

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:15:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- China 's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday maintained the yellow alert for Typhoon Fung -Wong as it is expected to make landfall in the southwest coast of Taiwan Sunday morning. The typhoon will then gradually move to the coastal areas in the provinces of....

Typhoon Fung-Wong to hit Taiwan

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:29:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- Many southern coastal cities have just taken a breath after Typhoon Kalmaegi, but another tropical storm, Typhoon Fung -Wong is on its way to Taiwan. According to China ’s National Meteorological Center, Typhoon Fung-Wong is forecast to make landfall or pass through....

Taiwan readies to brave tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:29:00 +0200arabnews (en)

Sun, 2014-09-21 00:31 TAIPEI: Taiwan on Saturday readied nearly 50,000 troops in preparation for tropical storm Fung -Wong as it churns toward the island with threats of...

Taiwan, eastern China brace for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 23:29:00 +0200scmp (en)

Coastal provinces and Taiwan raised their storm alerts and braced for the arrival of Severe Tropical Storm Fung -Wong, after the storm deluged parts of the Philippines , killing at least five people and displacing thousands of others.

Taiwan braces for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 23:03:00 +0200sbs (en)

After taking five lives in the Philippines , tropical storm Fung -Wong is heading for Taiwan where troops are being readied for its onslaught.

Iconic tree in Taitung set for tropical storm

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:14:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

( China Post.com.tw) - A landmark bishop wood (bischofia javanica) tree in the southeastern county of Taitung has been well-prepared ahead of a tropical storm's expected landfall in southern Taiwan, local government officials said Saturday.

China - Taiwan Province: Taiwan braces for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:11:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province, Philippines 09/20/2014 10:57 GMT TAIPEI, September 20, 2014 (AFP) - Taiwan on Saturday readied nearly 50,000 troops in preparation for tropical storm Fung -Wong as it churns toward the island with threats of downpours and powerful winds after claiming five lives in the Philippines.

MORE than 700,000 people, or almost 154,000 families, were affected by Tropical Storm “Mario” as the death toll rose to seven, the National Disaster...

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 18:42:00 +0200manilastandardtoday (en)

Luzon picks up the pieces after storm, flooding. MORE than 700,000 people, or almost 154,000 families, were affected by Tropical Storm “Mario” as the death toll rose to seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Saturday. Displaced.

Philippines: le typhon Fung-Wang frappe Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:24:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Plusieurs morts et des dizaines de milliers de personnes évacuées ou touchés, c'est le premier bilan de la tempête tropicale Fung -Wang, baptisé Mario aux Philippines et qui a frappé la nuit dernière le nord de l'archipel, touchant de plein fouet la capitale Manille.

Communicable diseases warning issued after floods in Philippines

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:14:00 +0200irishsun (en)

The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) Saturday warned the public of the transmission of communicable diseases following the floods that inundated Manila and surrounding provinces. The DOH said ...

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong Kills at Least 5 in Philippines

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:25:00 +0200voanews (en)

A tropical storm is churning its way toward Taiwan after causing hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines to flee and killing at least five. Tropical Storm Fung -Wong, which brought torrential monsoon rains that flooded much of the Philippine capital on Friday, gained strength and battered....

Taiwan braces for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:29:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

TAIPEI - Taiwan on Saturday readied nearly 50,000 troops in preparation for tropical storm Fung -Wong as it churns toward the island with threats of downpours and powerful winds after claiming five lives in the Philippines .

Taiwan braces for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:24:00 +0200scmp (en)

Taiwan on Saturday readied nearly 50,000 troops in preparation for tropical storm Fung -Wong as it churns toward the island with threats of downpours and powerful winds after claiming five lives in the Philippines .

Tropical Storm Fung-wong Approaching Taiwan...

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:23:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , brought heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the northern Philippines. Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the mountainous terrain and widespread flooding was reported in Luzon. Flooding was reported in Manila where at least....

Taiwan braces for tropical storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:20:00 +0200economictimes (en)

In July, typhoon Matmo pounded Taiwan with fierce winds and downpours, leaving nine people injured while interrupting rail and air transportation.

Taiwan Braces for Tropical Storm Fung-Wong

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:34:00 +0200naharnet-en (en)

Taiwan on Saturday readied nearly 50,000 troops in preparation for tropical storm Fung -Wong as it churns toward the island with threats of downpours and powerful winds after claiming five lives in the Philippines . Three counties in southern Taiwan have decided to close offices and schools from....

Philippine gov't warns public from communicable diseases amid flooding

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) warned Saturday the public of the transmission of communicable diseases following the massive flooding that inundated Metro Manila and surrounding provinces. The DOH said that flooding "can potentially increase" the transmission....

Iconic tree in Taitung ready for tropical storm

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 12:24:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) A landmark bishop wood (bischofia javanica) tree in the southeastern county of Taitung has been well-prepared ahead of a tropical storm's expected landfall in southern Taiwan, local government officials said Saturday. The tree has become arguably Taiwan's best known tree since....

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 11:40:00 +0200laprovince (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d’une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 11:12:00 +0200lameuse (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d’une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:50:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:23:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement touchées par des intempéries désastreuses, a-t-on appris auprès des secouristes.

Tempête tropicale mortelle à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:20:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur

VIDEOS. Philippines : la tempête tropicale Mario fait cinq morts

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:54:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Le passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines a tué cinq personnes dans la capitale. Manille a été paralysée vendredi par les inondations qui ont poussé quelque 83.000 habitants à...

Tropical Storm Fung- Wong Approaching Taiwan- Reports

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:42:00 +0200rian-en (en)

The tropical storm Fung -Wong which begun in Philippines earlier this week causing heavy flooding and five deaths is expected to hit Taiwan by Monday, according to the Central Weather Bureau in Taiwan.

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: cinq morts à Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 09:31:00 +0200romandie (fr)

Manille - Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et cinq personnes sont mortes à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , régulièrement affligées par des intempéries désastreuses,...

Philippine: le typhon Fung-Wang frappe Manille

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:51:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Plusieurs morts et des dizaines de milliers de personnes évacuées ou touchés, c'est le premier bilan de la tempête tropicale Fung -Wang, baptisé Mario aux Philippines et qui a frappé la nuit dernière le nord de l'archipel, touchant de plein fouet la capitale Manille.

Typhoon kills seven in Philippines

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 07:47:00 +0200irishsun (en)

At least seven people were killed as typhoon Fung -Wong hit the Philippines , a statement said Saturday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that six people were injured, ...

Typhoon kills four in Philippines

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 07:47:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Four people were killed and five injured as typhoon hit the Philippines , a statement said Saturday. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), at least ...

Tropical storm Fung-wong is forecast to strike Taiwan at about 00:00 GMT on 21 September.

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 06:03:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong is forecast to strike Taiwan at about 00:00 GMT on 21 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 22.

At least 3 killed as typhoon turns Manila streets into rivers

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 05:17:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

The deluge turned some of the streets of Manila, a city of 12 million, into raging rivers.

Tens of thousands homeless after flooding in Philippines

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:19:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

At least three people have been killed after heavy tropical rains caused widespread flooding in the Philippines . One of the dead was a two year old…

Inondations spectaculaires à Manille

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:03:00 +0200euronews-fr (fr)

En une nuit, il est tombé plus de trois semaines de pluie sur Manille, conséquence du passage de la tempête tropicale Fung -Wong. L'un des plus…

Thousands flee Manila as tropical storm Mario shuts down Philippine capital

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:19:00 +0200telegraph (en)

Tens of thousands of people displaced after typhoon Fung -Wong, known in the Philippines as Mario, causes intense flooding, as fears grow nearby volcano may be close to erupting

NASA eyes Tropical Storm Fung-Wong move through Northwestern Pacific

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:04:00 +0200phys (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -Wong continued to affect the Philippines while moving north through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. NASA's Aqua satellite provided infrared data on the storm's clouds that showed some high, strong thunderstorms with the potential for heavy rainfall over the northern and central regions of the country.

Philippines: 19 September 2014: The Philippines - Tropical Cyclone FUNG-WONG

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:42:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Philippines Situation • FUNG - WONG (known as “MARIO” in the Philippines) made landfall in the northern tip of Cagayan province, northern Luzon, in the early hours of September, with Tropical Storm intensity . Subsequently, it moved towards the Strait of Luzon.

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong to hit nation

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:07:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

( China Post.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued a land warning for approaching Tropical Storm Fung -Wong last night, predicting it would make landfall near the southern tip of Taiwan and move north up the entire length of the island during the weekend.

Tempête tropicale aux Philippines: un mort, des dizaines de milliers d’évacuations

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:50:00 +0200lavenir (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et une fillette est morte noyée ce vendredi à Manille lors du passage d’une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines , archipel régulièrement affligé par des intempéries désastreuses.

Three killed, tens of thousands evacuated and DOGS swept away as flash floods cause chaos in Philippines

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:24:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Schools and government offices were shut in Manila as the Fung -Wong storm raged and thousands were evacuated from communities where rapidly flowing waters swirled neck-high.

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong Brings Flooding to...

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:20:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -Wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , brought heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the northern Philippines. Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the mountainous terrain and widespread flooding has been reported in Luzon.

‘Mario’ slightly weakens

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:27:00 +0200sunstar (en)

Friday, September 19, 2014. Virgil B. Lopez MANILA -- Tropical Storm Mario (international name: Fung -Wong), which brought heavy rains that shut down Manila and other provinces on Friday, has slightly weakened while on its way out of the country. Mario is packing center winds of 75 kilometers per....

Philippines: 50'000 personnes fuient la tempête

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:48:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Le passage d'une tempête tropicale sur le nord des Philippines a poussée 50'000 personnes à évacuer les lieux. Une petite fille est morte noyée dans un bidonville de Manille. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui et une fillette est morte noyée vendredi à Manille lors du passage d'une....

15 areas under storm signal as ‘Mario’ approaches

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:41:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- Public storm warning signals were hoisted in 15 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Mario (international name: Fung -Wong) maintained its strength while moving toward the northern part of the country, the state weather bureau said Thursday. In its 5 p.m.

Une fillette meurt noyée lors d'une tempête tropicale aux Philippines

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:10:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui les inondations et une fillette est morte noyée vendredi à Manille lors du passage d'une tempête

Tropical storm Fung-wong struck the Philippines at about 00:00 GMT on 19 September.

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:51:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong struck the Philippines at about 00:00 GMT on 19 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 18.

Tropical storm Fung-wong struck the Philippines at about 21:00 GMT on 18 September.

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:48:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong struck the Philippines at about 21:00 GMT on 18 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 17.

Hurricane Edouard right environment for drone test

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:57:00 +0200phys (en)

U.S. government scientists say Hurricane Edouard was the right storm to test new data-seeking drones.

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong May Impact...

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:10:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Tropical Storm Fung -Wong, known as Mario in the Philippines , is bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the northern Philippines. The storm formed Thursday just east of the Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns that....

CWB possibly to issue sea warning for tropical storm

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:01:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

( China Post.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Thursday that it could issue a sea warning for developing Tropical Storm Fung Wong the following day.

Philippines: 18 September 2014: Mexico, Philippines, China, Vietnam - Tropical Cyclones

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:17:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: China , Mexico, Philippines , Viet Nam MEXICO • On 17 September, ODILE moved over the northern Gulf of California and north-western mainland Mexico, weakening into a Tropical Depression, then towards south-western U.S.A.

15 areas under storm signal as ‘Mario’ approaches

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:27:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- Public storm warning signals were hoisted in 15 areas in Luzon as Tropical Storm Mario (international name: Fung -Wong) maintained its strength while moving towards the Northern part of the country, the state weather bureau said Thursday. In its 5 p.m.

Tropical storm Fung-wong is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 02:00 GMT on 19 September.

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:44:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 02:00 GMT on 19 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 18.

Season's first cold front to bring mercury down significantly

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:49:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 18 (CNA) Taiwan is expected to see the first cold front this autumn over the weekend, which could bring daytime highs in northern Taiwan down by some six degrees Celsius from current levels, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Thursday.

Sea warning likely for Tropical Storm Fung Wong: CWB

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:49:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 18 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Thursday that it could issue a sea warning for developing Tropical Storm Fung Wong the following day. Formed early Thursday, Fung Wong is unlikely to hit Taiwan directly but could bring rainfall as it passes over waters east of Taiwan, the CWB said.

Signal no. 1 up in 5 areas due to Tropical Storm ‘Mario’

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:29:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- Five areas are now placed under public storm warning signal number 1 as Tropical Storm Mario (international name: Fung -Wong) has maintained its strength as it moves toward Northern Luzon, the state weather agency announced Thursday morning. The provinces of Catanduanes, Isabela, Aurora and....

Signal no. 1 up in 5 areas due to 'Mario'

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:43:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- Five areas are now placed under public storm warning signal number 1 as Tropical Storm Mario (international name: Fung -Wong) has maintained its strength as it moves toward Northern Luzon, the state weather agency announced Thursday morning. The provinces of Catanduanes, Isabela, Aurora and....

Tropical storm Fung-wong is forecast to strike the Philippines as a typhoon at about 12:00 GMT on 19 September.

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:43:00 +0200trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Tropical storm Fung -wong is forecast to strike the Philippines as a typhoon at about 12:00 GMT on 19 September. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 18.

Tropical storm is likely to affect nation’s weather

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:31:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

A tropical depression near the Philippines is likely to turn into a tropical storm and could come close to Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday. According to the bureau, the system formed early yesterday morning east of the Philippines. Although the system could move toward Taiwan, the....

How typhoons are named

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:09:00 +0200chinadaily (en)

Typhoon Kalmaegi struck China 's southernmost island of Hainan on Tuesday morning carrying with it wind and rain reaching 144 km/h. The ferocity of the storm caused thousands of evacuations, huge flooding and cancellation of several flights.