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Bantayan island, ang hidden gem ng Cebu sa 'Biyahe ni Drew'

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:30:00 +0100

Biyernes sa "Biyahe ni Drew," babalikan ni Drew Arellano ang isa sa mga matinding tinamaan ng Super Typhoon Yolanda, ang Bantayan Island sa Cebu! Bago tamaan ni Yolanda, isa ang Bantayan Island sa mga hidden gems ng Cebu na dinarayo ng parehong local at foreign tourists dahil sa mala-Boracay nitong....

Hagupit (Northwestern Pacific Ocean)

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:02:00 +0100

[image-50][image-69] NASA's Terra Satellite Catches Fast-Developing Tropical Storm Hagupit. Tropical Storm Hagupit was just a low pressure area on Nov. 30, but warm waters and good atmospheric conditions allowed the storm to develop rapidly. By Dec. 1 the low pressure area strengthened into a....

Research confirms how global warming links to carbon emissions

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:34:00 +0100

A team of researchers from the Universities of Liverpool, Southampton and Bristol have derived the first theoretical equation to demonstrate that global warming is a direct result of the build-up of carbon emissions since the late 1800s when man-made carbon emissions began. The results are in accord with previous data from climate models.

Terra Satellite catches fast-developing Tropical Storm Hagupit

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:34:00 +0100

NASA's Terra satellite captured this visible image of Tropical Storm Hagupit in the western Pacific Ocean on Dec. 1 at 00:05 UTC (7:05 p.m. EST, Nov. 30). Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Tropical Storm Hagupit was just a low pressure area on Nov. 30, but warm waters and good atmospheric conditions allowed the storm to develop rapidly.

Most of Earth's carbon may be hidden in the planet's inner core, new model suggests

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:40:00 +0100

Clouds over Australia are shown. Credit: NASA As much as two-thirds of Earth's carbon may be hidden in the inner core, making it the planet's largest carbon reservoir, according to a new model that even its backers acknowledge is "provocative and speculative.

PAGASA: Rain over north Luzon

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:28:00 +0100

The Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Apayao and Ilocos Norte will be cloudy with isolated light rain due to the Northeast monsoon, weather service PAGASA's Tuesday forecast said. Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Aurora province will be cloudy with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms.

Storm 'Hagupit' threatens PH

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 06:27:00 +0100

MANILA State weather bureau PAGASA said a tropical storm with international name ''Hagupit'' is set to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Thursday and Friday. PAGASA forecaster Buddy Javier said Hagupit was headed towards the eastern portion of the country, packing maximum....

'Hagupit' to become typhoon before entering PH

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:59:00 +0100

MANILA Tropical storm ''Hagupit'' is expected to intensify into a typhoon before entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA weather forecaster Rene Paciente said it is still too early at this point to determine whether Hagupit, which....

Wenceslao: ‘Hagupit’ and weather forecasting

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:22:00 +0100

I was therefore surprised when reports erupted about a storm that is moving towards the PAR and may intensify into a typhoon. Weather trackers named it “Hagupit,” which is a Tagalog word for “lash.” How did that Tagalog word stray into the act of international storm-naming? I checked Google and....

Local disaster councils gear up for ‘Hagupit’

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:55:00 +0100

It has maximum winds of 105 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 135 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 30 kph. Once Hagupit enters PAR, it will be locally named Tropical Storm Ruby, the 18th tropical cyclone to enter the country in 2014. Northern Mindanao.

Tropical Storm Hagupit expected to miss Guam

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:00:00 +0100

Tropical Storm Hagupit yesterday continued to make its way across the region, with forecasts showing the storm will stay well south of Guam. Forecasters have been monitoring the storm throughout this week, since it began developing south-southeast of Chuuk.

NASA sees Tropical Storm Hagupit as Micronesia posts warnings

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:02:00 +0100

29 minutes ago by Rob Gutro This visible image of Tropical Storm Hagupit was taken on Dec. 2 by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible picture of Tropical Storm Hagupit in the western North Pacific Ocean....

PAGASA: Hagupit intensifies into a typhoon; rain over east Visayas

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:08:00 +0100

Tropical cyclone Hagupit, which is over the Pacific Ocean, intensified into a typhoon about 2 a.m. Wednesday, PAGASA forecaster Jun Galang told dzBB radio. "In the next few hours lalakas pa ito... Pinapayuhan natin ang kababayan natin sa Eastern Visayas at Eastern Mindanao at Bicol na maging handa," Galang added.

Cebu mobilizes for Ruby

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:11:00 +0100

If the typhoon does not change its course, the CCDRRMC will ask the City Council to declare the city under a state of preparedness in today’s council session. Billboard owners started taking down their ads yesterday to prevent accidents on the road if the typhoon hits Cebu.

Strengthening Typhoon Hagupit may pose a major threat to Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:14:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Typhoon Hagupit appears to be on a collision course with one of the most storm-prone nations on Earth: the island nation of the Philippines. It could strike somewhere in the central Philippines as early as this weekend, based on current forecasts,....

TS Hagupit threatens PAR 8 hours ago

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:12:00 +0100

TROPICAL storm “Hagupit” is forecast to intensify into a typhoon before entering the country on Thursday afternoon, the weather bureau said Tuesday. “Hagupit” was spotted 2,325 kilometers east of Mindanao and packing maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of 90 kph on Tuesday.

NDRRMC advises Eastern Visayas to prepare for Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:33:00 +0100

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has advised local officials in Eastern Visayas to prepare their constituents for approaching Typhoon Hagupit, radio dzBB's Rodil Vega reported Wednesday. NDRRMC executive director Alexander Pama also advised local disaster management units....

'Hagupit' now a typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:41:00 +0100

MANILA A cyclone with the international name ''Hagupit'' has intensified into a typhoon, threatening areas in the eastern section of the Philippines a month ahead of the historic and highly anticipated visit of Pope Francis. Philippine state weather bureau PAGASA said Hagupit remains outside the Philippine area of area of responsibility (PAR).

‘Hagupit’ intensifies into a typhoon; may enter PAR Thursday

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 03:27:00 +0100

Tropical storm “Hagupit” has intensified into a typhoon Wednesday, but is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said it is expected to enter the country on....

‘Yolanda’-like ‘Ruby’ heads for Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:36:00 +0100

Dona Z. Pazzibugan. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Publication Date : 03-12-2014. An incoming typhoon may make landfall in the region devastated by Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) only a year ago, the weather bureau warned on Tuesday. In a news conference, the Philippine Atmospheric,....

A year after Yolanda, Tacloban braces for Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100

A year after it bore the brunt of super typhoon Yolanda, Tacloban City in Leyte is gearing up to be possibly hit by tropical cyclone Hagupit, which intensified into a typhoon around 2 a.m. Wednesday, a television report said. According to a report on GMA News' Unang Balita, authorities in the....

PAGASA, DepEd issue reminders for Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100

These were among the tips given by state weather agency PAGASA to residents in areas that may be hit by approaching Typhoon Hagupit. "Let us be very vigilant. Prepare canned goods, emergency lights, matches, water, gadgets/cellphone, mobile charger, radio, & other equipment.

Coast Guard on heightened alert for Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:06:00 +0100

Tags: Philippine Coast Guard The Philippine Coast Guard went on heightened alert Wednesday for Typhoon Hagupit, which intensified before noon as it continued to approach the Philippines. Coast Guard spokesman Cmdr. Armand Balilo said they are particularly watching Eastern Visayas, southeastern Mindanao and Bicol, radio dzBB's Glen Juego reported.

Typhoon Hagupit may hit Eastern Visayas by Saturday; residents urged to prepare

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:06:00 +0100

In a televised press conference Wednesday morning, PAGASA forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said that Hagupit is still on track to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, at which point it will be given the local storm designation, "Ruby.

Typhoon Hagupit Heads for Central Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:38:00 +0100

MANILA—A powerful typhoon appears to be headed to areas in the central Philippines that have yet to fully recover from the devastation wrought a year ago by last year’s deadly Supertyphoon Haiyan. The storm is Hagupit—Filipino for lash-—and the Japan Meteorological Agency showed Wednesday morning....

Typhoon Hagupit Heads for Central Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:02:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore MANILAA powerful typhoon appears to be headed to areas in the central Philippines that have yet to fully recover from the devastation wrought a year ago by last year’s deadly Supertyphoon Haiyan. The storm is HagupitFilipino for lash-and the Japan....

'Hagupit' to become super-typhoon in 48 hours

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:13:00 +0100

MANILA - The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the US Navy on Wednesday said "Hagupit" will become a super typhoon in 48 hours. ''Favorable sea surface temperatures, along with continually favorable upper-level conditions, will allow the system to further intensify and is expected to reach super typhoon status by TAU 48,'' the JTWC said.

1,000 Tacloban families in typhoon's way if 'Hagupit' hits

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:13:00 +0100

TACLOBAN - The vice-mayor of Tacloban City on Wednesday said authorities will implement forced evacuation once it's certain that a new typhoon will pass through the city. Tacloban City Vice-Mayor Jerry Yaokasin said about a thousand families remain in over 30 coastal barangays that could be hit if Hagupit batters Tacloban.

Temperatures to plunge to 9C sparking first 'cold weather warning' of the season

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:25:00 +0100

Hong Kong Observatory is due to issue its first cold weather warning of this year this afternoon, with temperatures in some parts of Hong Kong expected to fall as low as nine degrees Celsius in coming days. Parts of the New Territories will see the lowest temperatures, while on Thursday Hong Kong....

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:01:00 +0100

Tacloban. Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore, AFP reported.

Philippines' typhoon-hit Tacloban braces for another strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:19:00 +0100

TACLOBAN (AFP) - Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said Typhoon Hagupit was....

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:34:00 +0100

TACLOBAN: Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said Typhoon Hagupit was heading....

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:49:00 +0100

TACLOBAN - Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were on Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said that Typhoon Hagupit was....

What will make Hagupit spare PH?

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:43:00 +0100

MANILA The Yolanda-hit Visayas is now in the thick of preparations for the ''spiritual typhoon'' that will be brought by the visit of Pope Francis, but a month ahead of this historic event, the battered region may face yet another devastating disaster.

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:08:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore.

Nearing ‘Super’ Status, Typhoon Hagupit Heads Toward Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:05:00 +0100

A little more than a year since Super Typhoon Haiyan killed thousands and devastated large parts of the Philippines, another storm, Typhoon Hagupit, was bearing down on the Pacific island nation Wednesday morning with sustained winds of 80 mph, the national weather bureau said.

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:18:00 +0100

AFP_TACLOBAN: Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said Typhoon Hagupit was....

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:17:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines: Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore.

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:29:00 +0100

Year after Haiyan, new super storm takes aim at Tacloban

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:25:00 +0100

Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said Typhoon Hagupit was heading west for....

Philippines: Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:24:00 +0100

12/3/2014 - 06:44 GMT. Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were Wednesday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore.

'Hagupit' intensifies into a typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:41:00 +0100

MANILA -- Tropical Storm Hagupit has intensified into a typhoon Wednesday, but is still outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said Hagupit was spotted at 1,670 kilometers (km) east of Mindanao.

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:51:00 +0100

TACLOBAN: Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were today faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore. The state weather service said Typhoon Hagupit was heading west....

As Hagupit approaches, LGUs reminded: Don't abandon your posts

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:54:00 +0100

“Nung isang araw nagsimula na ang mobilisation ng LGUs, lalo na affected areas na tinukoy ng PAGASA. Around 44 provinces ang potentially magiging saklaw ni Hagupit kaya lalong pinapaigting ng DILG ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa governors at mayors na kailangan andun sila sa kanilang mga lugar para....

DSWD says ready with food packs, shelters for Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:54:00 +0100

Tags: Department of Social Welfare and Development The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Wednesday assured those in the path of Typhoon Hagupit that the government is prepared to respond. “Ang DSWD ay may 100,000 na family food packs sa aming national resource center.

Walang Pasok : Areas that suspended classes due to Typhoon Hagupit as of Dec. 3

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:54:00 +0100

(Updated 4:28 p.m.) Some schools and local government units suspended classes in the coming days due to the threat of bad weather from Typhoon Hagupit. Hagupit is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility Thursday. Once it does, it will be locally codenamed Ruby.

Philippines Starts Evacuating Residents Ahead Of Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:06:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government on Wednesday sent food and medical supplies to central provinces on the path of a category 3 typhoon, with many of them still reeling from devastation brought by super typhoon Haiyan late last year.

Philippines disaster city braces for strong typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:33:00 +0100

Philippines starts evacuating residents ahead of typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:40:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine government on Wednesday sent food and medical supplies to central provinces on the path of a category 3 typhoon, with many of them still reeling from devastation brought by super typhoon Haiyan late last year. Residents of coastal villages and landslide-prone....

Philippines starts evacuating residents ahead of category 3 typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine government on Wednesday sent food and medical supplies to central provinces on the path of a Category 3 typhoon, with many of them still reeling from devastation brought by super typhoon Haiyan late last year. Residents of coastal villages and landslide-prone....

Before You Give Check out a Charitys Ratings

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:15:00 +0100

Wednesday 3rd December, 2014. Ari Sarsalari, a forecaster for The Weather Channel , said could reach "super typhoon" strength before the end of the week -- was still about 1,000 miles east of the country and wasn't expected to begin affecting the weather there until midday Thursday.

DILG orders evacuation in coastal areas in preparation for Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:25:00 +0100

The order was contained in an alert bulletin issued by the department to local government units in Regions 5, 7, 8 and 13 (CARAGA Region) on Wednesday afternoon. In a press statement, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas said he issued the directive after PAGASA said there is a 75 percent chance that Typhoon....

Philippine gov't expects zero casualty from typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:47:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government expected zero casualty from a strong typhoon which might hit eastern part of the country this week, a senior government official said Wednesday. "Definitely, we are preparing for that," said Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a news....

75 pct chance 'Hagupit' to hit PH: PAGASA

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:46:00 +0100

MANILA - Weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday said there is a 75 percent chance that Typhoon Hagupit will make landfall in the Philippines, particularly in Eastern Samar, this Saturday. According to PAGASA Deputy Administrator Dr. Landrico Dalida, Jr., the country should prepare for two scenarios:....

Nearing 'super' status, Typhoon Hagupit heads towards Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0100

Philippines starts evacuating residents ahead of typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:29:00 +0100

The government listed 56 areas considered as "critical" due to the threat of Typhoon Hagupit. Areas under alert level C may experience heavy to intense rain and winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour (kph) that can uproot large trees. Areas under alert level B may experience moderate to heavy....

NDRRMC tells public: Don't believe Hagupit scaremongers, trust only official sources

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:57:00 +0100

As the country gears up for the possible landfall of typhoon Hagupit on Saturday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday took the time to remind the public not to give credence to mysterious text messages that cause panic.

Philippines braced for arrival of Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:09:00 +0100

By Roy Ramos. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines The Philippines is bracing itself for the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit, local media reported Wednesday, hoping it does not inflict the level of damage seen by last year’s super typhoon. The typhoon is due to make landfall somewhere in the eastern Philippines over the weekend.

How 'Hagupit' became int'l name for a cyclone

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:18:00 +0100

MANILA -- It's easy to think ''Hagupit'' is the typhoon's local name, but that's actually its international name. State weather bureau PAGASA will call it ''Ruby'' once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility. Hagupit, though, is a Philippine term, and one of five terms the Philippines....

Philippines Starts Evacuating Residents Ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:25:00 +0100

Manila . The Philippine government on Wednesday sent food and medical supplies to central provinces on the path of a category 3 typhoon, with many of them still reeling from devastation brought by super typhoon Haiyan late last year. Residents of coastal villages and landslide-prone communities were....

Tacloban prepares for ‘Hagupit’

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:24:00 +0100

The typhoon, which will be named “Ruby” once it enters PAR, has maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 30 kph. Hagupit may affect 56 provinces, most of them in Visayas and Mindanao, Aurelio said.

Hagupit's first casualty: APEC meet in Albay

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:49:00 +0100

PH transfers APEC informal meet to Manila. MANILA - The National Organizing Committee on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will transfer the informal senior officials meeting (SOM) from Albay to Manila because of Typhoon Hagupit. Hagupit is expected to make landfall Saturday morning. The event is on December 8 and 9.

Powerful storm threatens Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:22:00 +0100

EPA Alexander Pama, head of the national disaster agency, shows the digital path of Typhoon Hagupit following a press briefing inside the military headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo. Picture: DENNIS M SABANGAN Tacloban, Philippines - Terrified survivors of a super typhoon that killed thousands in the....

Howler threatens ‘Yolanda’ areas

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:31:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon bearing down on the Philippines has a strong chance of making landfall by Saturday and threatens areas in Eastern Visayas that were devastated by Typhoon Yolanda last year, government weathermen said on Wednesday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services....

APEC informal meeting moved to Manila from Albay

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0100

The informal senior officials' meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit will be moved to Manila from Albay due to the threat of Typhoon Hagupit which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, GMA News' "24 Oras" reported on Wednesday.

Dozens leave island in Negros as 'Hagupit' nears

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL - Dozens of families from Lakawon Island in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental voluntarily evacuated from the island after hearing that Typhoon 'Hagupit' may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday. The residents, mostly mothers with children, evacuated to Barangay Cadiz Viejo.

Samar readies forced evacuation vs 'Hagupit'

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

MANILA - The province of Samar says it is prepared for Typhoon 'Hagupit', which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Thursday. In an interview on radio DZMM, Samar Vice Governor Stephen James Tan said the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PCRRMC) has undertaken the "usual preparations.

Davao on red alert

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:43:00 +0100

Meanwhile, Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) commander Lieutenant General Aurelio Baladad directed all his subordinates to prepare and activate disaster response units. Baladad issued the order after their emergency meeting at the OCD office at Camp Quintin M. Merecido in Catitipan, Davao City.

Typhoon Hagupit continues move toward PAR; 75% chance of making landfall

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:46:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Typhoon Hagupit continued its track toward the Philippines, with state weather agency PAGASA expecting it to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday morning, where it will be given the local name "Ruby." According to PAGASA's 11 p.m.

Weather Gang: Landfall or not? Forecasts disagree on path of dangerous Typhoon Hagupit as it nears the Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:08:00 +0100

A dangerous typhoon is gaining strength in the west Pacific Ocean, seemingly on a collision course with the Philippines, where it could make landfall later this week. Typhoon Hagupit, which took shape in the Pacific on Sunday, is a strong typhoon with sustained winds of 115 mph — the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane.

Hagupit to enter PAR early morning Thursday

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100

TYPHOON Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early morning Thursday, as it was spotted at 1,108 kilometers east of Hinatuan City, Surigao del Sur Wednesday evening. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that as of 11 p.

Philippines: 3 December 2014: Pacific Ocean - Tropical Cyclone Hagupit

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:41:00 +0100

• HAGUPIT (named RUBY in the Philippines) continued moving over the western Pacific Ocean on 2 December, strengthening into a Typhoon. On 3 December at 12.00 UTC, it was a Typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h and its centre was located approx. 170 km south-west of Yap and 1 200 km east of the coast of southern Philippines.

Philippines: Government preparing for Typhoon ‘Ruby’

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:41:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec 3 -- The government is preparing for the impact of Typhoon "Ruby". The Department of Budget and Management has appropriated P4.69 billion as budgetary support for various national government agencies in response to the entry of the typhoon, known internationally as ‘Hagupit’.

One in four chances of typhoon skipping PHL

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:55:00 +0100

As of 5:00 p.m., the typhoon has sustained winds of 160 kilometers per hour (kph), with gusts of up to 195 kph, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster Fernando R. Cada said over the phone. Mr.

Walang pasok: Class suspensions for Thursday, Dec. 4

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:54:00 +0100

MANILA - Here's a list of areas where class suspensions have been announced for December 4, Thursday, due to typhoon "Hagupit." In an update released Wednesday afternoon, PAGASA said the typhoon was packing maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 195 kph.

Philippines Start to Evacuate Residents Amid Fears of Powerful Typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:12:00 +0100

MOSCOW, December 3 (Sputnik) The Philippines have started to evacuate residents of coastal villages and landslide-prone communities following warnings of typhoon Hagiput, which is expected to hit the central part of the country, Reuters said. Typhoon Hagupit, which translates “lash” from Filipino,....

The Philippines Is the World's Most Disaster-Prone Country

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:24:00 +0100

New Storm Threatens Philippines, the World's Most Disaster-Prone Country. Is the Philippines about to be hit by another massive storm? It’s been nearly 13 months since caused more than $13 billion in damage and killed more than 6,000 people . The country, still recovering from that disaster, is now....

'Hagupit' won't be as strong as 'Yolanda' - PAGASA

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:25:00 +0100

MANILA -- Typhoon Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early morning Thursday, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday night. PAGASA said there is a 75-percent chance that Typhoon Hagupit will make landfall in the Philippines, particularly in Eastern Samar, this Saturday.

Over 40 provinces may be hit by typhoon 'Hagupit'

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:56:00 +0100

or TFC.tv Over 40 provinces may be hit by typhoon 'Hagupit' 12/04/2014 2:40 AM. Naka-red alert na ang National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Tinukoy na rin ang mahigit 40 probinsya na posibleng tamaan ng bagyo. I-Bandila mo, Jasmin Romero. Bandila, Disyembre 3, 2014, Miyerkules.

Typhoon Hagupit enters PAR, now locally codenamed Ruby

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 22:07:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Typhoon Hagupit entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility before dawn Thursday and is now locally codenamed Ruby. State weather agency PAGASA disclosed this, GMA News said in a post on its Twitter account at 4:33 a.m. PAGASA and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and....

Bohol coastal villages ordered evacuated

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 22:07:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Residents of coastal villages in Bohol province were ordered evacuated Wednesday evening before Typhoon Hagupit could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility. State-run Philippine Information Agency reported several coastal barangays in Lila town were covered by the evacuation order.

Palace: APEC-ISOM to be moved to Manila from Albay due to ‘Hagupit’

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 22:57:00 +0100

THE Aquino administration has decided to transfer the holding of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM) to Manila from Legazpi City, Albay due to Typhoon "Hagupit," Malacanang said Wednesday. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.

Philippines disaster city braces for typhoon

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:20:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines: Authorities in a Philippine city ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan were yesterday faced with how to keep residents still living in tents after the 2013 disaster safe as a new, powerful cyclone threatened to bring giant waves ashore.

Get ready for Ruby

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:44:00 +0100

But Tolentino also said the typhoon may still recurve in the direction of Japan if the low-pressure area in Luzon dissolves. The Cebu City Council placed the entire city under a “state of preparedness” starting yesterday. This will allow the City to use its calamity funds for preparing the City’s response to the typhoon.

Typhoon Hagupit moves towards Philippines

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:48:00 +0100

This is an OCHA Flash Update on Typhoon Hagupit. As of 3 December (4:00 p.m., Manila time), Category 2 Typhoon Hagupit was located 1,278 km east of Hinatuan municipality, Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 160 km/h and gusts of up to 195 km/h according....

Tacloban starts evacuations for Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 01:36:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - This time, no one is taking any chances. Communities were evacuated, schools were suspended and a ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum was moved to Manila as areas along the path of what is believed to be another super typhoon began moving out of harm’s way yesterday.

Weather Super Typhoon Hagupit takes aim on the Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 01:41:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit — on track to be the world's most powerful storm this year — is forecast to hit or graze the Philippines by the weekend. Hagupit strengthened into a typhoon Tuesday and continued to strengthen Wednesday, with sustained winds of 150 mph, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said. That is equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane.

Powerful storm threatens typhoon-battered Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 01:38:00 +0100

Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: http://www.enable-javascript.com/ This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration image taken by MTSAT-2 at 0530Z on Tuesday shows Typhoon Hagupit.

Typhoon enters PAR, named 'Ruby'

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 01:36:00 +0100

MANILA Typhoon “Hagupit” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 3 a.m. Thursday. Weather bureau PAGASA named the weather disturbance "Ruby." In an update released Thursday morning, PAGASA said the typhoon was last spotted at 942 km east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 1,023 km east of Surigao City.

Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:35:00 +0100

People in the Philippines are braced for the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit, expected to hit land on Saturday. Hagupit, which is building strength over the Pacific, is slowly bearing down on the region devastated by Typhoon Haiyan a year ago. Hagupit has gusts of up to 170km/h (105mph) and is expected to be a category 4 storm by Saturday.

Albay shifts attention from APEC to lahar flow from Typhoon Ruby

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:41:00 +0100

Although the informal meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation was moved from Albay to Metro Manila due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the provincial government remains on alert, this time for possible lahar flow from Mayon Volcano. The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management....

JTWC: Hagupit now a super typhoon, could head for East Visayas, Luzon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:41:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit, locally codenamed Ruby, intensified into a super typhoon Thursday morning (PHL time), and could intensify further later this week, the US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center indicated. The JTWC indicated Ruby's winds could peak at 160 knots or 296.32 kph with gustiness of 195 knots or 361.

Panic in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit bears down on nation

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:48:00 +0100

Filipinos living in areas devastated by the world's strongest storm on record last year have begun panic buying as another powerful storm bears down on the central Philippine islands. Buyers emptied shelves in shops and queued at petrol stations in Tacloban and towns on Leyte island where Super....

Philippines Shuts Schools, Alerts Troops as Super Typhoon Nears

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:48:00 +0100

The Philippines closed schools, put soldiers on disaster alert and moved the location of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting ahead of a super typhoon that may hit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan last year. Typhoon Hagupit was estimated at 1,023 kilometers (636 miles) east of Surigao City....

AFP places all units on ‘blue alert’ status for Typhoon ‘Ruby’ landfall

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:50:00 +0100

With Typhoon “Ruby” (International name ‘Hagupit’) expected to make landfall this weekend, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday has placed all its forces on “blue alert” in anticipation of possible severe after effects caused by the massive storm.

Typhoon 'Ruby' now in PAR

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:55:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- Typhoon "Ruby" (international name Hagupit) entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) at 3 a.m. Thursday, the state weather bureau reported. As of 4 a.m., the eye of the typhoon was located at 942 kilometers (km) east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, the Philippine....

Panic in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit bears down on nation

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:06:00 +0100

'Hagupit' now a super-typhoon: JTWC

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:10:00 +0100

MANILA The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) of the US Navy has categorized tropical cyclone ''Hagupit'' into a super typhoon. The JTWC, in an update issued at 5 a.m. Thursday (Manila time), said Hagupit was maintaining a ''west-northwestward trajectory under the steering influence of the subtropical ridge.

It's woolly time! Temperatures to plunge to 9C in parts of Hong Kong today

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:15:00 +0100

Hong Kong Observatory yesterday issued its first cold weather warning of the season with temperatures in parts of the city expected to fall as low as nine degrees Celsius today. Parts of the New Territories will see the lowest temperatures, while Hong Kong Island can expect a wintry 11 degrees, with....

10-15k Tacloban residents preemptively evacuated amid Ruby threat

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:27:00 +0100

(Updated 9:52 a.m.) Some 10,000 to 15,000 residents in Tacloban City are being preemptively evacuated from their homes due to the threat from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez said the residents were brought to the Tacloban Astrodome, radio dzBB's Tuesday Niu reported.

Powerful storm threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:33:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines: Terrified survivors of a super typhoon that killed thousands in the Philippines last year were on Wednesday preparing for a powerful new storm, as authorities scrambled to find safe evacuation centres. Typhoon Hagupit was building strength in the Pacific Ocean as it moved....

Typhoon 'Ruby' scuttles 1st Apec meet in Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:52:00 +0100

The first event to be hosted by the Philippines for next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit has hit a snag. Organizers have decided to move the Informal Senior Officials' Meeting (Isom) to Manila from Legazpi City in Albay province, which is expected to be hit by Typhoon "Ruby" (international name: Hagupit).

Philippines shuts schools, alerts troops as super typhoon nears

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:18:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit was estimated at 1,023 kilometers (636 miles) east of Surigao City on the southern island of Mindanao, with maximum winds of 175 kilometers per hour and gusts of as much as 210 kph, the weather bureau said in a 5 a.m. bulletin. Hagupit, which the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said has....

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for Dec. 5

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:44:00 +0100

MANILA Several local government units suspended classes on Friday, December 4, due to the threat posed by typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name: Hagupit). The following LGUs have suspended classes on December 5: Northern Samar all levels (beginning December 4, 12 p.m.) Southern Leyte all levels (beginning December 4, 12 p.

Govt work suspended in Southern Leyte Thursday noon till Sunday

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:58:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Work in government offices in Southern Leyte will be suspended starting Thursday noon due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), state-run Philippine Information Agency reported. A tweet by the PIA in Eastern Visayas said this is upon the instruction of provincial Governor Roger Mercado.

ASEAN prays for PHL as it braces for Ruby

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:58:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday offered prayers for the Philippines as it braces for Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). "Our prayers are with the Philippines as the country braces for typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). We are one ASEAN Community," it said.

List of areas with class suspension due to typhoon ‘Ruby’

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:06:00 +0100

In anticipation of the onslaught of typhoon “Ruby” (international name: Hagupit), local government units and the Department of Education (DepEd) have announced suspension of classes from Thursday (December 4) until Friday (December 5). Classes in all levels were suspended in the following areas in....

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:49:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Millions at Risk From Typhoon Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

MANILA--Millions are in the potential path of a powerful storm that could batter the central Philippines, an area that has from past disasters. yet to fully recover Already with gusts clocked at 210 kilometers per hour, typhoon Hagupit—Filipino for lash—is expected to intensify before it makes....

Schools, offices shut as Typhoon Ruby bears down on PHL

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:44:00 +0100

Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) braced for another category 5 storm.

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:52:00 +0100

Panic in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:51:00 +0100

'Ruby' now a super typhoon - JTWC

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:01:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has intensified into a super typhoon Thursday morning, the US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) reported. JTWC said Ruby was carrying sustained winds of 240.76 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of 296.32 kph.

Schools, Offices Shut As Typhoon Bears Down On Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:22:00 +0100

(Reuters) - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Schools, offices shut as violent 'Ruby' nears PH

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:18:00 +0100

MANILA - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Ahead of Hagupit, Daniel's mom starts fundraiser

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:18:00 +0100

MANILA - Karla Estrada, the mother of teen star Daniel Padilla, is already organizing a donation campaign for those who will be affected by typhoon Hagupit, which is expected to hit the country this week. In her offiical Instagram account, Estrada announced that they are now accepting donations.

Typhoon Hagupit: Philippines schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:32:00 +0100

Manila: Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Concerns over Typhoon Ruby prompt more profit-taking in PHL shares

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:30:00 +0100

Investors locked in on gains as concerns over the possible impact of Typhoon Ruby weighed on market sentiment, particularly as the index nears all-time high record, dragging Philippine share prices lower towards the end of the morning trade Thursday. The main PSEi fell by 21.39 points or 0.29 percent to 7,339.

Open doors to those displaced by Ruby, CBCP president asks churches, schools

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:30:00 +0100

The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Thursday asked churches and schools to open their doors to those who may be displaced by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). CBCP president and Lingayen-Dagupan archbishop Socrates Villegas, in a statement, also voiced concern about forecasts....

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:47:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit was churning across the Pacific around 860 km (585 miles) east of the island nation on Thursday, the local weather bureau said, packing winds of up to 195 kph (120 mph) with gusts of up to 230 kph. It was expected to strengthen to a category 5 storm before slamming into Eastern Samar....

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:26:00 +0100

MANILA (REUTERS) - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Typhoon ready

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:39:00 +0100

, 0 hours, 29 minutes ago Workers fold a billboard sign in anticipation of strong winds brought by Typhoon Hagupit, locally named Ruby, on a coastal road in Cavite City, south of Manila on December 4. Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:37:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Government forecasters say a powerful storm will likely slam into the same central Philippine region smothered by Typhoon Haiyan last year, prompting villagers to flee from coastal homes and sparking panic-buying of food, water and gasoline.

Violent Hagupit intensifies, stronger than 'Pablo'

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:50:00 +0100

MANILA Typhoon Ruby (international codename Hagupit), already classified by the US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) as a super typhoon, continues to intensify and is now packing 195 kph winds and gusts of up to 230 kph, weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday.

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:53:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) " Government forecasters say a powerful storm will likely slam into the same central Philippine region smothered by Typhoon Haiyan last year, prompting villagers to flee from coastal homes and sparking panic-buying of food, water and gasoline.

CBCP asks schools to open doors for evacuees

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:50:00 +0100

MANILA - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) appealed to churches and schools to open their doors to refugees in need of shelter especially as super typhoon “Hagupit” nears. In a pastoral letter, CBCP President and Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said: “I appeal....

JTWC: 'Hagupit' could hit Luzon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:50:00 +0100

or TFC.tv MANILA - The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the US Navy has categorized "Hagupit" as a super typhoon. In the JTWC model, Hagupit is seen heading slightly north and towards Luzon, avoiding the Yolanda-hit region of Visayas. The Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System has also raised a red alert for Hagupit.

Philippines: SitRep No.01 re Preparedness Measures and Effects for Typhoon "Ruby" (Hagupit)

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:57:00 +0100

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW At 4.00 am today, the eye of Typhoon "RUBY" was located at 942 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or 1,023 km East of Surigao City (9.4°N, 134.8°E), with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 201 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 25kph.

Philippines: ASEAN Flash Update Typhoon HAGUPIT, 4 December 2014

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:57:00 +0100

PHILIPPINES. Typhoon HAGUPIT or Ruby in local name has developed its strength and enters Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) Today, Thursday 4 December 2014. This Typhoon comes with the strength of 195 kph (Category 3) with gustiness of up to 230 kph and potentially caused storm surge up to 3 m and may develop into Category 5.

Philippines: Monitoring Typhoon Hagupit as it Approaches the Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:57:00 +0100

Direct Relief’s Emergency Response Team is monitoring Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby), as it approaches the Philippines. On its current trajectory, the typhoon is expected to make landfall in the Eastern Visayas in the next 72 hours and could affect 4.5 million people.

Super Typhoon Hagupit to Hit Philippines by Saturday

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:56:00 +0100

A year after super typhoon Haiyan ravaged Philippines, the locals are now bracing themselves for Hagupit, said to be a 'very, very powerful typhoon'. Typhoon Hagupit is scheduled to make landfall on Saturday around the Eastern Samar province, and massive evacuations are underway to ensure minimal....

Approaching Philippine typhoon brings back nightmares in central region devastated by Haiyan

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:03:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Government forecasters say a powerful storm will likely slam into the same central Philippine region smothered by Typhoon Haiyan last year, prompting villagers to flee from coastal homes and sparking panic-buying of food, water and gasoline.

Govt using lessons from Yolanda to better prepare for Ruby Palace

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:01:00 +0100

As another weather disturbance roars toward the country, Malacañang on Thursday said it is using lessons learned from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year to better prepare for the effects of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). At a press briefing, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr.

Albay eyes evacuating up to 500k near Mayon if Ruby nears Bicol

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:01:00 +0100

Up to 500,000 people in Albay province may have to be evacuated if Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) curves upward and nears Catanduanes, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Thursday. The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center had earlier said Ruby (Hagupit) is now a super typhoon , and could head for Eastern Visayas and Luzon.

Storm threatens typhoon-battered Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:06:00 +0100

Residents crowd the entrance of a grocery store in Tacloban City, central Philippines on December 3, 2014, ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Hagupit. PHOTO/AFP. TACLOBAN, Philippines, Dec 03, 2014 (AFP) - Terrified survivors of a super typhoon that killed thousands in the Philippines last year were....

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:12:00 +0100

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, DEC 04 - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 Typhoon Hagupit was....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:18:00 +0100

Bullit Marquez Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare. Alexander Pama, chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, points to the satellite image of Typhoon Hagupit which is brewing over the Pacific Ocean during a media briefing on the Government agency's readiness....

Philippines on high alert as typhoon Hagupit expected to hit country on Saturday

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:36:00 +0100

As Philippines braces for a category 5 typhoon government officials and emergency teams have been put on high alert. Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit the island nation on Saturday. On Thursday, the typhoon was churning across the Pacific at around 860km east of the island nation, packing winds of up to 195kph with gusts of up to 230kph.

Philippines typhoon evacuations begin

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:01:00 +0100

Residents stock up on food supplies from a grocery store in the city of Tacloban, central Philippines on Dec 4, ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Hagupit. Terrified survivors of a super typhoon that killed thousands in the Philippines last year were on Thursday preparing for a powerful new storm, as....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:07:00 +0100

HOPD Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare. This image captured by NASA's Aqua satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at 04:30 UTC in the western Pacific Ocean. The Philippines weather bureau is advising the public to brace for Typhoon Hagupit which continues to head....

Philippines on highest alert as super-typhoon approaching the country

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:05:00 +0100

Armed force of the Philippines (AFP) declared highest alert on Thursday as Typhoon Hagupit (local name: Ruby) is expected to make a landfall in eastern Philippines on Saturday, the military said. The red alert status came into effect on Thursday noon which enable AFP's Central Command to work with....

Philippines on alert as Typhoon Hagupit heads towards Haiyan-hit areas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:05:00 +0100

The Philippines is bracing for the arrival of a strong typhoon which is expected to hit areas devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year. Typhoon Hagupit was churning across the Pacific about 860 kilometres east of the Philippines on Thursday, the local weather bureau said, packing winds gusts of up to 230 kph.

Philippines on alert as Typhoon Hagupit heads towards Haiyan-hit areas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:05:00 +0100

Philippines on alert as Typhoon Hagupit approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:11:00 +0100

Philippines braces for typhoon on same path as deadly Haiyan storm

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:10:00 +0100

Villagers fled their coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in a central Philippine region Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was....

PNP on heightened alert amid 'Ruby'; leaves cancelled

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:21:00 +0100

MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been placed on heightened alert as typhoon "Ruby" (international codename "Hagupit") threatens the country, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said Thursday. Roxas assured the public that the police force is prepared for the expected landfall of the typhoon.

Typhoon Hagupit live: Philippines schools, offices shut as storm bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:32:00 +0100

PHL stocks down 0.83% on concerns over Typhoon Ruby

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:32:00 +0100

Philippine share prices dropped 0.83 percent on Thursday as investors got worried by the threat of Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit). The benchmark PSEi dropped 60.90 points or 0.83 percent to 7,299.85 at the closing bell. The All Shares index fell 26.97 points or 0.63 percent to 4,287.90. Over 1.

Typhoon Ruby to bear down on 19 areas in Visayas, Luzon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:32:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit State meteorologists identified on Thursday 19 critical areas that will be affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) when it passes through the Philippines over the weekend. At a press briefing with President Benigno Aquino III and the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council....

Philippines Prepares for Large Typhoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:41:00 +0100

Residents in the central Philippines are stocking up on emergency supplies and fleeing the coast ahead of the arrival of a powerful typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit is expected to arrive Saturday in Eastern Samar province. It is the same region hit last year by a super typhoon that killed over 7,000 people.

Typhoon Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:46:00 +0100

: This image captured by NASA's Aqua satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Wednesday at 04:30 UTC in the western Pacific Ocean. The Philippines weather bureau is advising the public to brace for Typhoon Hagupit which continues to head towards the central Philippines and looking at the possibility it....

Evacuations ahead of Philippine typhoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:50:00 +0100

GOVERNMENT forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was packing sustained winds of 195 kilometres per hour and gusts of up to 230 kph, may hit Eastern Samar province on Saturday. It's forecast to barrel inland along the same route where Haiyan levelled villages and left more than 7300 dead and missing in November last year.

Philippines brace for another powerful typhoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:56:00 +0100

Haiyan survivor Emily Sagales said many of her still-edgy neighbors in central Tacloban city, which was worst hit by Haiyan, have packed their clothes and fled to a sports stadium and safer homes of relatives. Long lines have formed at grocery stores and gas stations as residents hoarded basic goods, she said.

Typhoon alert up in Negros

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:54:00 +0100

Eric Villaluna, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Disaster Management Office (PDMO), said that considering the size of the typhoon, he has recommended to Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. to issue a yellow alert, and if it will intensify, elevate the warning to red alert.

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:03:00 +0100

Villagers fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in the central Philippines on Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was packing....

Philippines: OCHA Flash Update Philippines | Typhoon Hagupit (4 December 2014)

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0100

This is an OCHA Flash Update on Typhoon Hagupit. Category 3 Typhoon Hagupit (known locally as Ruby) further intensified as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility around 3:30 a.m. (Manila time) on 4 December according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Philippines on highest alert as super-typhoon approaching the country

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 09:58:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Armed force of the Philippines (AFP) declared highest alert on Thursday as Typhoon Hagupit (local name: Ruby) is expected to make a landfall in eastern Philippines on Saturday, the military said. The red alert status came into effect on Thursday noon which enable AFP's....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:09:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Villagers fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in the central Philippines on Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan.

Super typhoon tracks towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:22:00 +0100

A super typhoon has gained strength as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega storms. Weather forecasters have warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 230 kilometres an....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:21:00 +0100

Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was packing sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour (122 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph, may hit Eastern Samar province on Saturday and barrel inland along the same route where Haiyan leveled villages and left more than 7,300 dead and missing in November last year.

Hanggang 500k katao, posibleng ilikas sa Albay paglapit ni 'Ruby' sa Bicol

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:18:00 +0100

Hanggang 500,000 katao sa Albay ang posibleng ilikas kapag tumama ang bagyong "Ruby" (Hagupit) sa katabing lalawigan ng Catanduanes, ayon sa Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council nitong Huwebes. Dalawang scenario sa direksiyon na maaaring tahakin ng bagyo ang pinaghahandaan ng....

Super typhoon intensifies as it tracks towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:25:00 +0100

Residents crowd the entrance of a shopping mall to shop for food supplies in Tacloban City ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit. AFP/Manila. A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:35:00 +0100

Approaching Philippine typhoon brings back nightmares in central region devastated by Haiyan This image captured by NASA's Aqua satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at 04:30 UTC in the western Pacific Ocean. The Philippines weather bureau is advising the public to brace for....

Super typhoon tracks towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:35:00 +0100

WEATHER forecasters have warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 230 kilometres an hour, would continue to intensify as it swept in from the Pacific Ocean, and likely hit eastern islands on Saturday. "Let's prepare for everything," President Benigno Aquino told a nationally televised....

Oxfam monitoring Typhoon Hagupit threat in Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:54:00 +0100

Oxfam is closely watching Typhoon Hagupit and has contingency stocks and staff on standby, as the Philippines prepares for the storm to make landfall this weekend. While the path of the cyclone could divert, the Philippines Government and humanitarian organisations are working together to reduce risk to life and property.

Super typhoon intensifies as it tracks towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0100

MANILA: A super typhoon gained strength today as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega storms. Weather forecasters warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 230 kilometres....

Philippines starts evacuations as typhoon Hagupit heads for Haiyan-hit areas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:49:00 +0100

Schools and offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year’s devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm. Typhoon Hagupit was churning across the Pacific at about 860km (585....

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:48:00 +0100

Villagers fled their coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in a central Philippine region Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year’s deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was....

Super Typhoon Hagupit threatens Tacloban, Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:56:00 +0100

(CNN) -- In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan last year, Roge Agujero's family went back to the plot of land near the sea where their house once stood. "We did not see anything, not even a single post," he said. The ferocious storm had obliterated the building where more than a dozen of....

AFP on highest state of alert

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is on its highest state of alert as troops and assets have been prepositioned ahead of the landfall of super typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit). Newly-named AFP spokesman Col. Restituto Padilla said the “red alert” was made effective at noon....

Which places may be hit by Ruby's storm surges?

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

Northern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Tacloban Strait, says Project NOAH chief. MANILA - Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) on Thursday urged local government units to be aware of the areas in their respective jurisdictions that are vulnerable to storm surges that will be spawned by typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name: Hagupit).

'Hagupit' now packing 205 kph winds

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

or TFC.tv MANILA - Typhoon Ruby (international codename Ruby) has gotten stronger and is now packing 205 kph winds as of 4 p.m., according to weather bureau PAGASA. PAGASA OIC Vicente Malano said the typhoon has also gotten slower and will make landfall on Saturday afternoon.

Google provides real-time info on 'Ruby'

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

MANILA - Filipino netizens can now get real-time public service announcements and information regarding Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) courtesy of Google. On Thursday, the web giant announced that its Google Public Alerts system is now live in the country.

Coast Guard cancels vessel trips in Bohol area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:04:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Citing the danger from big waves, the Philippine Coast Guard in Bohol has canceled trips in the area amid the threat from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). State-run Philippine Information Agency said the Coast Guard cited government warnings that waves in the area could reach three meters.

PAGASA: 18 areas now under storm signals as Typhoon Ruby intensifies

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:04:00 +0100

A total of 18 areas have been placed under storm signals Thursday afternoon as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) intensified and continued to move toward Eastern Visayas. State weather agency PAGASA said that as of 4 p.m. Thursday, Ruby was estimated at 720 km east of Surigao City with maximum winds of 205 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph.

Google Philippines ups Typhoon Ruby crisis map, public alerts

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:04:00 +0100

Google Philippines late Thursday set up a Public Alerts page and a Crisis Map for Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) days in advance of the storm's expected arrival on Saturday. Recommended actions and relevant Twitter posts from both government agencies and the media can also be found on the page.

Approaching Philippine typhoon brings back nightmares of Haiyan devastation

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:14:00 +0100

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Philippines Brace For Super Typhoon Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:20:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked up on supplies and food, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Un super typhon s'approche des Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:21:00 +0100

Un super typhon s'approchait aujourd'hui des Philippines , où il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée il y a un an par la catastrophe Haiyan. D'après les services météorologiques, Hagupit, qui génère déjà des rafales de vent soufflant jusqu'à 230 kilomètres/heure, va continuer de....

Ruby intensifies further; signal no. 2 raised

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:29:00 +0100

CEBU -- The Eastern Visayas region and some provinces in Mindanao have been placed under public storm warning signal number 2 as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) intensified further Thursday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) hoisted storm....

Philippines on highest alert as super typhoon approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:24:00 +0100

MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Thursday declared highest alert as Typhoon Ruby or Hagupit is expected to make a landfall in eastern Philippines on Saturday. The red alert status came into effect enabling AFP's Central Command to work with other agencies, including the National....

Super Typhoon Hagupit threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:38:00 +0100

"We did not see anything, not even a single post," he said. The ferocious storm had obliterated the building where more than a dozen of Agujero's family members lived, one of thousands of homes destroyed in the area around the Philippine city of Tacloban. Entire neighborhoods were smashed into tangled heaps of debris.

New super typhoon threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:41:00 +0100

Philippines: Super typhoon intensifies as it tracks towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:02:00 +0100

Manila, Philippines | Thursday 12/4/2014 - 08:54 GMT. A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega storms.

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:03:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Villagers fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in the central Philippines on Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan.

Approaching Philippine storm brings back nightmare of Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:20:00 +0100

Villagers fled their coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in a central Philippine region on Thursday, as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year’s deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which....

'Ruby' intensifies further; storm signals in 21 areas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:26:00 +0100

Storm signal no. 4 may be raised over Guiuan, Eastern Samar: PAGASA. MANILA - Public storm warning signal numbers 2 and 1 have been raised over 21 areas, mostly in the super typhoon "Yolanda"-battered Visayas, as typhoon "Ruby" (international codename "Hagupit") intensified further, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday.

Philippines moves to calm panic-buying as 'Ruby' bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:26:00 +0100

MANILA - Panic-buying of food broke out in the central Philippines on Thursday and schools and government offices were shut, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm. The government said it was considering declaring a state of....

Philippines on highest alert as super-typhoon approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:25:00 +0100

Thursday 4th December, 2014. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Thursday declared highest alert as Typhoon Ruby or Hagupit is expected to make a landfall in eastern Philippines Saturday. The red alert status came into effect enabling AFP's Central Command to work with other agencies,....

Super typhon. Des vents de 230km/h menacent les Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:31:00 +0100

Avec des vents de 230 km/h, le super typhon Hagupit s'approche des Philippines, où il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée voici un an par la catastrophe Haiyan. Un super typhon s'approchait jeudi des Philippines, où il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée il y a un an par la catastrophe Haiyan.

Super typhoon Hagupit intensifies as it threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:38:00 +0100

MANILA: A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega-storms. Weather forecasters warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 240....

Camarines Sur suspends classes, work in govt on Friday

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:35:00 +0100

Classes and work in government offices in Camarines Sur will be suspended starting Friday due to the threat from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). Provincial government Miguel Luis Villafuerte issued a memorandum to heads of public and private schools informing them of his order.

How to check for Storm Surge Advisories in your area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:35:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is expected to bring storm surges in certain critical areas. These storm surges could go up to as high as four meters in Northern Leyte and Eastern Samar, according to the storm surge simulation of the Project Nationwide Operational Assessment Hazards (NOAH).

Tempête aux Philippines - Un typhon hante un pays encore sous le choc

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:47:00 +0100

Un super typhon s'approche jeudi des Philippines, où il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée il y a un an par la catastrophe Haiyan. D'après les services météorologiques, Hagupit, qui génère déjà des rafales de vent soufflant jusqu'à 230 kilomètres/heure, va continuer de gagner en....

Un super typhon menace les Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:36:00 +0100

Les Philippines se préparent à l'arrivée du super typhon Hagupit qui pourrait frapper la région qui a déjà été dévastée par la catastrophe Haiyan voilà un an. Un super typhon s'approchait jeudi des Philippines. Il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée il y a un an par la catastrophe Haiyan.

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:52:00 +0100

Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which is packing sustained winds of 195 kilometres (122 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 230kph (143mph), may hit Eastern Samar province on Saturday. It is expected to barrel inland along the same route where Typhoon Haiyan levelled villages and left....

Year after Philippines smashed, new typhoon looms

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:57:00 +0100

The work isn't finished, but a new threat is already on the horizon. Another powerful storm, Super Typhoon Hagupit, is approaching the Philippines from the same part of the western Pacific Ocean as Haiyan did 13 months ago. For residents of Tacloban and the surrounding region, the parallels are deeply unsettling.

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:55:00 +0100

Nalzaro: Mangandam ug mag-ampo

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:03:00 +0100

MISULOD na sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (Par) ang bagyo nga Hagupit nga adunay local name nga Ruby. Base sa mga nagkalain-laing forecast sa mga international weather agencies sama sa US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center ug ingon man sa Japan Meteorological Agency og mismo ang atong....

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:01:00 +0100

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:01:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit Takes Aim For The Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:59:00 +0100

"At 8 p.m. EST Wednesday, the U.S. military's Joint Typhoon Warning Center estimated Hagupit's maximum sustained 1-minute wind speed at 180 mph, putting it in a tie with Super Typhoons Vongfong and Nuri in October as the most powerful typhoon of 2014. Hagupit is now the equivalent of a high-end Category 5 hurricane.

Philippines Braces For Super Typhoon Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:59:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit intensifies as it threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

Weather forecasters warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 240 kilometres (149 miles) an hour, would continue to intensify as it swept in from the Pacific Ocean, and likely hit eastern islands on Saturday. "Let's prepare for everything," President Benigno Aquino told a nationally televised....

11:41 Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:09:00 +0100

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:05:00 +0100

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:18:00 +0100

Why Metro Manila should still prepare for Typhoon Ruby's effects

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:21:00 +0100

Tags: Hagupit Although most forecast models predict Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) to cut across central Visayas, Manila will not be spared from the storm's effectsand the metropolis even stands a fair chance of being in the storm's direct path. According to GMA News resident meteorologist Nathaniel "Mang....

Typhoon Ruby: Quick Links

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:21:00 +0100

GMA News Online compiled these links for easy access to information as the nation deals with Typhoon Ruby and its aftermath: Tags: Hagupit We welcome healthy discussions and friendly debate! Please click Flag to alert us of a comment that may be abusive or threatening.

NGCP implements safety measures for power facilities as Typhoon Ruby approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:21:00 +0100

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has implemented safety measures for power transmission facilities as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) moved closer to the country on Thursday. In a statement, the NGCP said the preparations and precautions aim to "minimize the impact of Typhoon Ruby on transmission operations and facilities.

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:20:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan.

Super Typhoon Hagupit intensifies as it threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:34:00 +0100

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:40:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was....

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:39:00 +0100

Philippine Storm Nears Same Typhoon-Ravaged Area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:48:00 +0100

Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was packing sustained winds of 205 kilometers....

Un puissant typhon menace de s'abattre sur les Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0100

Manille, 04 déc. 2014 (MAP) - Un typhon de catégorie 5, le niveau maximal sur l'échelle de Saffir-Simpson, risque de frapper samedi les Philippines, un an après le passage dévastateur du typhon Haiyan. Le cyclone Hagupit se trouvait jeudi à 720 km au sud-est des Philippines, avec des vents....

11:41 Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:01:00 +0100

How Metro Manila will be affected by 'Ruby'

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0100

MANILA -- State weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday that Metro Manila, despite not being on the typhoon's path, will still experience rains as Ruby, (international name 'Hagupit) makes landfall Saturday afternoon. In an interview on radio DZMM, Dr. Landrico Dalida, Jr.

CebuPac cancels some flights due to 'Ruby'

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0100

MANILA - Cebu Pacific cancelled several domestic flights scheduled for December 5, Friday, due to typhoon "Ruby" (international name "Hagupit"). Cebu Pacific said the following flights have been cancelled: 5J 785/786: Manila-Butuan-Manila; 5J 787/788: Manila-Butuan-Manila; 5J 791/792: Manila -....

Philippines: Typhoon Ruby expected to hit the Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

A typhoon internationally named Hagupit, (locally named Ruby) is currently approaching the Philippines and is expected to make landfall on Saturday or Sunday. If it makes landfall, Typhoon Ruby is likely to devastate communities still recovering from Typhoon Haiyan, which made landfall on 7 November....

Philippines: CARE prepares for typhoon Hagupit impact; ready to respond if needed

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

Manila, December 4, 2014. As typhoon Hagupit entered the Philippine area of responsibility this morning and is expected to make landfall on Saturday in Eastern Samar, CARE and partners are preparing emergency action plans to assist potentially affected populations.

Super typhoon intensifies as it threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega-storms. Weather forecasters warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 240 kilometers an....

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was....

City disaster office placed on alert

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100

THE City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has been placed on alert status to respond to calamities that may arise as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) Thursday. Assistant City Administrator Elmeir Apolinario said they have alerted the....

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:42:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was....

Typhoon Ruby slows down why that might not be good news for us

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:53:00 +0100

Early Thursday evening, GMA News resident meteorologist Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz reported that Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) had slowed its advance toward the Philippines from around 30 kph earlier in the morning down to 15 kph by nightfall. Mang Tani explained that this is due to the lack of external....

Ruby strengthens as it enters PH territory

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:53:00 +0100

All key government agencies went on red alert as Typhoon Ruby (international codename: Hagupit) entered the country’s area of responsibility early Thursday morning. Ruby has strengthened as it bore down on Eastern Visayas with 195-kilometer-per-hour winds and 230-kph gusts, weathermen reported.

Fears as typhoon nears Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:03:00 +0100

Villagers are fleeing coastal homes and there is panic-buying in central Philippines as an approaching storm brings back memories of last year's deadly typhoon. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which is packing sustained winds of 195 kilometres (122 miles) per hour and gusts of up to....

Powerful cyclone moves closer to Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

EPA Filipino fishermen secure their fishing boat in anticipation of strong winds brought by an upcoming typhoon in Navotas city, north of Manila. Picture: RITCHIE B TONGO Manila - A powerful cyclone has intensified as it heads towards the Philippines, threatening the same areas devastated by super....

Typhoon Hagupit warning

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0100

EPA ROBERT DEJON Philippines/Tacloban 4/12/2014 16:03 epa04514613 Filipino fishermen secure their fishing boats along the pavements of a village street during a pre-emptive evacuation which was severely damaged by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in Ormoc City, Leyte province, Philippines, 04 December 2014.

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:16:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan.

Typhoon Ruby brings back nightmare

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:23:00 +0100

TACLOBAN -- Villagers fled their coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in Tacloban City, Leyte Thursday as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

Typhoon Hagupit: People start panic-buying amid evacuations as incoming storm set to follow same devastating path of Typhoon Haiyan

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:19:00 +0100

Thousands of people in the Philippines have been told to go to evacuation centres in preparation for Typhoon Hagupit, which is set to follow the same path of last year’s Typhoon Haiyan, which left 7,300 people dead or missing. There has been panic buying in the central Philippines as the....

Philippine Storm Nears Same Typhoon-Ravaged Area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:26:00 +0100

(MANILA, Philippines) Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year’s deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was....

Classes in path of ‘Hagupit’ suspended

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:38:00 +0100

THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday called on the administrators of schools in the projected path of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) to take precautionary measures as it announced that classes in several areas have already been suspended. “We have issued advisories for dissemination to school heads.

Ruby/Hagupit likely to hit Yolanda/Haiyan-ravaged areas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:38:00 +0100

THEY haven’t fully recovered from the physical and psychic trauma of last November’s Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan’s fury and now Super Typhoon Ruby/Hagupit seems likely to inflict the same cruel treatment on Samar and Leyte (including Tacloban) and parts of Cebu by Saturday.

Priest questions safety of some Eastern Samar churches as evacuation centers

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:38:00 +0100

Will many churches in Eastern Samar be safe for prospective evacuees if Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) hits the area? Fr. Neil Tenefrancia, vice chairman of the Borongan Diocesan Commission on Mass Media and Communications, said some churches were damaged by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:40:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and triggered panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as a fast-approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught of Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" — was....

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:51:00 +0100

Filipino villagers flee as strong typhoon nears central region devastated by Haiyan last year Residents arrive at an evacuation center in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, as they prepare for approaching Typhoon Hagupit.

Haunted by Haiyan, Philippine residents flee as Typhoon Hagupit approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:59:00 +0100

Fishermen in the Philippines repair their fishing equipment as the country braces for an upcoming typhoon in Navotas city, north of Manila, Philippines on December 4, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit, packing gusts of up to 230 kph, is edging closer to the east coast which bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan last year.

Philippines: Huge demand for evacuation centres in Tacloban

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

GENEVA, 4 December 2014 - Government and schools were closed today in the Philippines coastal city of Tacloban as thousands of families flocked to evacuation centres ahead of the feared arrival of another “super typhoon” at the weekend. Typhoon Hagupit, locally named Ruby, intensified into a super....

Philippines: Save the Children Briefer on Typhoon Ruby / Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit, now known in the Philippines as Ruby, continues to approach the Eastern Visayas. At the time of writing, it is still not clear where or when or indeed if the storm will make landfall in the Philippines. The storm is currently categorized as a category 5 ‘supertyphoon’ with current....

Philippines preparing for 'everything' as super typhoon intensifies

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

Manila, Philippines | Thursday 12/4/2014 - 10:53 GMT. by Cecil MORELLA. A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega-storms.

Editorial: Keep safe!

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:10:00 +0100

ANOTHER super typhoon is expected to hit the country. The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) released Thursday a warning that Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has intensified into a super typhoon. When talking about super typhoon, every Filipino remembers how Typhoon Pablo in December 2012 and....

Panic grips coastal areas as Typhoon Hagupit approaches Phillipines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

Villagers fled their coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations in a central Philippine region Thursday as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year’s deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit, which was....

Schools starting to get congested with evacuees in Tacloban

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:24:00 +0100

Although Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is already inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, some residents of Anibong district in Tacloban City were denied of entry to an evacuation center, according to a report on GMA News TV's State of the Nation with Jessica Soho.

Philippines moves to calm panic-buying as typhoon bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:31:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Panic-buying of food broke out in the central Philippines on Thursday and schools and government offices were shut, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another category 5 storm.

Schools, offices shut as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:31:00 +0100

CARE PREPARES FOR TYPHOON HAGUPIT IMPACT; READY TO RESPOND IF NEEDED

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:31:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. CARE PREPARES FOR TYPHOON HAGUPIT IMPACT; READY TO RESPOND IF NEEDED. Manila, December 4, 2014 . As typhoon Hagupit entered the Philippine area of responsibility this morning and is expected to make....

Super typhoon threatens the Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:39:00 +0100

Meteorologists from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) monitor and plot the direction of super typhoon Hagupit in suburban Manila on Thursday. Photo: AFP A super typhoon gained strength on Thursday as it made its way towards the Philippines,....

Oxfam ready to respond as Super Typhoon Hagupit bears down on the Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0100

Oxfam is prepared for a major disaster response in the Philippines after Cyclone Hagupit was upgraded to a Super Typhoon the same classification as Typhoon Haiyan which wrought destruction on the country a year ago. The Category 5 rated storm, which has recorded maximum wind speeds of more than....

Roperos: Preparing for Ruby

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:56:00 +0100

It said that Ruby would make a landfall but if it would decide to change course, it would “recurve” and move towards Japan. But if Ruby would not follow a new path, she is said to make a landfall tomorrow afternoon. Anyway, we can breathe a sigh of relief as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is said to have a standby fund of P4.

Wenceslao: Confused? Rely on Pagasa

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:56:00 +0100

Pagasa had earlier pegged percentages to its forecast on whether Ruby will make a landfall in the Philipines or “recurve” towards Jspan. Yesterday morning, or hours after Ruby entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau placed the possibility of landfall at 60-40, or 60 percent landfall and 40 percent “recurve.

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:07:00 +0100

Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and triggered panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as a fast-approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught of Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" — was packing sustained winds....

Super Typhoon ‘Hagupit’ Headed Towards Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100

MOSCOW, December 4 (Sputnik) The tropical typhoon is already generating wind gusts of 240 kilometers (149 miles) an hour, and will continue to intensify, as it originated from the Pacific Ocean, and is likely to hit eastern islands on Saturday, reports AFP.

Weather Gang: Dangerous Super Typhoon Hagupit on collision course with Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:39:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit, which exploded in intensity on Wednesday evening, is on a collision course with the Philippines. The only question that remains is where exactly the dangerous storm will make landfall. In the six hours between 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Typhoon Hagupit’s winds ballooned....

Super typhoon Hagupit threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:35:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for 'smash' - is generating wind gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour (149 mph), as it moves across the Pacific around 700 kilometers off the eastern coast of the Philippines. Weather forecasters say the typhoon will intensify and likely hit eastern islands on Saturday,....

Cebu City, 20 other areas under storm signals

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:43:00 +0100

CEBU -- At least 21 areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao remained under public storm warning signals as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) maintained its strength while moving west northwest toward Eastern Visayas Thursday evening. The typhoon, the 18th to enter the Philippines territory this year, was located....

Philippines: Super Typhoon Hagupit threatens Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 18:11:00 +0100

1. Brief description of the emergency and impact. Typhoon Hagupit (known locally as Ruby) is further intensifying as it moves west northwest towards Eastern Visayas as per the latest weather bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 4:00 p.

Philippine villagers panic-buy groceries as typhoon nears last year's impact zone

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:25:00 +0100

MANILA--Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as an approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan. Government forecasters said Typhoon Hagupit was packing sustained....

Strong typhoon to make landfall in central Philippines Saturday

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:30:00 +0100

By Leo Reyes 2 hours ago in Environment A little over a year after central Philippines was ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan, another strong typhoon with international code name "Hagupit" (Ruby in the Philippines), is expected to make landfall in central Philippines on Saturday. As of 4:00 p.m.

Un nuevo supertifón amenaza Filipinas

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:51:00 +0100

La fuerza de los vientos del supertif�n 'Hagupit' equivale al de un hurac�n categor�a 5; Podr�a llegar a la zona circundante a Tacloban que qued� devastada el a�o pasado a causa del supertif�n 'Haiyan' "Estoy m�s que nervioso", dice un sobreviviente de 'Haiyan' cuyo hogar qued� destruido; Decenas de....

VIDEO. Les Philippins fuient à l’intérieur du pays avant l'arrivée d'un cyclone classé "violent"

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:07:00 +0100

Le cyclone Hagupit, qui pourait prendre de la force, se trouve jeudi 4 décembre à 720 km au sud-est des Philippines Par Francetv info avec AFP. Mis à jour le 04/12/2014 | 19:51 , publié le 04/12/2014 | 19:51. Les services météorologiques philippins redoutent l'arrivée samedi d'un typhon de....

VIDEO. Les Philippins fuient à l’intérieur du pays avant l'arrivée d'un cyclone classé "violent"

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:16:00 +0100

Philippines: Just over a year after typhoon Haiyan, the Philippines braces for the impact of super typhoon Hagupit

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:17:00 +0100

Barely 13 months after typhoon Haiyan devastated provinces in Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, the survivors’ recovery hopes are now threatened as they brace for another super typhoon Hagupit (local named Ruby). World Vision Response Director Andrew Rosauer has mobilized the emergency response....

Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Disaster Risk Reduction Situation Report - DRR sitrep 2014‐002 ‐ updated December 4, 2014, 15:00 CET

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:17:00 +0100

This situation report introduces Super Typhoon Hagupit's intensity and track, the regions to be affected in the Philippines and the potential damages of Super Typhoon Hagupit. It then presents historical background and details on the current situation in the Philippines, previous typhoons in the....

Super typhoon heads for Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:16:00 +0100

Typhoon 'Smash': 150mph Winds To Hit Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:41:00 +0100

The anticipated arrival in Eastern Samar province on Saturday of Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - comes a year after Typhoon Haiyan left more than 7,300 dead as it swept inland along the same route. Meteorologists tracking it over the Pacific, 435 miles off the country's eastern coast, say....

Typhoon 'Smash': 150mph Winds To Hit Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:41:00 +0100

A powerful storm with winds nearing 150mph is heading for the central Philippines, prompting an outbreak of panic-buying as villagers flee coastal homes. The anticipated arrival in Eastern Samar province on Saturday of Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - comes a year after Typhoon Haiyan left....

One Year After Haiyan, Survivors Face Another Supertyphoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:01:00 +0100

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2014) - As Supertyphoon Hagupit barrels towards the Philippines with wind speeds of around 120 mph, Save the Children teams are preparing and positioning emergency supplies and getting ready to distribute aid to affected communities.

Super typhoon on track to batter Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:09:00 +0100

Powerful Super Typhoon Hagupit is on a collision course with the Philippines, and is forecast to batter the island nation over the weekend. Residents in the storm's path have fled coastal homes and triggered panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations.

Super Typhoon Hagupit Takes Aim At The Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:07:00 +0100

Philippines Braces for Another Deadly Typhoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:32:00 +0100

Another powerful typhoon is bearing down on the central Philippines, which is still recovering from a deadly super typhoon last year. Weather forecasters warn Typhoon Hagupit, with sustained winds of 205 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour, is expected to slam into East Samar province on Saturday.

Typhoon Hagupit live: Philippines schools, offices shut as storm bears down

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:36:00 +0100

Filipino villagers flee as typhoon nears region devastated by Haiyan

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:58:00 +0100

Paul Cinco / The Associated Press. Villagers evacuate on Thursday in anticipation of Typhoon Hagupit, which is forecast to hit the central Philippines this weekend. The approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year's deadly onslaught from Typhoon Haiyan.

Philippines: Philippines Braced for Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby)

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:19:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby) has gained strength in the western Pacific and is expected to intensify further as it heads towards the Philippines. Predicted landfall. Should it make landfall, Typhoon Hagupit could pose a serious threat to lives, homes and livelihoods in the Philippines.

Philippines: One Year After Haiyan, Survivors Face Another Supertyphoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:19:00 +0100

Media Contact Francine Uenuma 202.450.9153 (M) WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2014) - As Supertyphoon Hagupit barrels towards the Philippines with wind speeds of around 120 mph, Save the Children teams are preparing and positioning emergency supplies and getting ready to distribute aid to affected communities.

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Information Bulletin n° 1

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:19:00 +0100

The situation. At 10:00 am Thursday, 4 December 2014, the eye of Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby) was located, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), 860 km East of Surigao City (10.1oN, 133.

PAGASA: 34 areas under storm signals as Typhoon Ruby gains more strength

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:28:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby At least 34 areas were under storm signals early Friday as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) intensified further and continued to move toward Eastern Visayas, state weather agency PAGASA said. PAGASA said Ruby was estimated at 500 km east of Borongan, Eastern Samar as of 4 a.m.

PAGASA website bogs down just as Ruby approaches

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:28:00 +0100

Just as Filipinos turn to it as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) approaches, state weather agency PAGASA lost its main online presence as its website bogged down. While PAGASA's website (www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph) remained down as of early Friday, the agency advised the public to go to its alternate site and social media accounts.

Super Typhoon Hagupit threatens Tacloban, Philippines

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:24:00 +0100

Red alert up as Ruby enters PH territory 8 hours ago

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:14:00 +0100

THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council went on red alert Thursday as Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) entered the Philippine area of responsibility and threatened to make landfall in storm-battered Eastern Visayas this weekend.

Panicked Yolanda victims raid stores 8 hours ago

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:14:00 +0100

SURVIVORS of last year’s typhoon Yolanda went panic buying Thursday, then scampered for safety as typhoon Ruby, now classified by the US Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center as a super typhoon, threatened to make landfall in Eastern Visayas. In a briefing presided by President Benigno Aquino III at....

Filipinos get ready as typhoon Haugpit nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:12:00 +0100

MANILA — Villagers in the central Philippines fled coastal homes and triggered panic-buying in grocery stores and gas stations as a fast-approaching powerful storm brought back nightmares of last year’s deadly onslaught of Typhoon Haiyan. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for “smash” — was packing....

Philippines moves to calm panic-buying as typhoon bears down

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:19:00 +0100

Residents Brace for Another Super Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:40:00 +0100

Panicked residents cleared the shelves of grocery stores and packed gas stations in the central Philippines as Super Typhoon Hagupit quickly approached the island country, rehashing awful memories of complete devastation created by Super Typhoon Haiyan a year ago.

CNN Student News - December 5, 2014

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:48:00 +0100

December 5, 2014. This Friday's show is especially diverse in scope: It involves the subjects of science, law, biology, engineering and art. You'll hear why one city in Philippines is particularly troubled about Typhoon Hagupit, and you'll learn why this year's flu vaccine is less effective than previous doses.

'Ruby' now a super typhoon; 10 areas under signal no. 1

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:02:00 +0100

Super typhoon threatens the Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:01:00 +0100

A super typhoon gained strength as it tracked towards the Philippines, threatening more devastation for mostly poor communities where thousands of people have died in an annual tirade of mega-storms. Weather forecasters warned Hagupit, already generating wind gusts of 240 kilometres an hour, would....

Super storm Hagupit off Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:40:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has strengthened into a super storm over the Pacific as it approaches the Philippines. Hagupit, or "Ruby" in the Philippines, has gusts of up to 250km/h (155mph) and is forecast to reach land on Saturday. It is on course for the Eastern Samar province and the city of Tacloban, where....

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:01:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super-typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila,....

Storm signals raised over 34 areas as 'Ruby' intensifies

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:00:00 +0100

MANILA -- Typhoon "Ruby" (International name "Hagupit") has gained strength as it continues to move towards Eastern Visayas. In its 5 a.m. update on Friday, weather bureau PAGASA said that Ruby has also slightly slowed down and is moving west northwest at 13 kilometers per hour (kph) towards Eastern Visayas.

Storm surge advisory for Friday, Dec. 5

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:00:00 +0100

MANILA -- Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) on Friday released an updated list of localities at risk of experiencing storm surges triggered by Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit). In its advisory issued at 7:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, Project NOAH said the following....

Philippines Evacuates Thousands, Flights Canceled Before Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:06:00 +0100

The Philippines moved thousands of people to safer ground and stockpiled food, with flights canceled as the country prepares for Super Typhoon Hagupit, a category-5 storm expected to make landfall tomorrow. Hagupit, which means “whip” in Filipino, was 500 kilometers (311 miles) east of Eastern Samar....

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:19:00 +0100

MANILA (REUTERS) - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super-typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila,....

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:18:00 +0100

Typhoon Passes Between Palau And Yap, No Damage Reported

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:19:00 +0100

Storm warnings cancelled as storm heads toward Philippines. KOROR, Palau (Island Times, Dec. 4, 2014) – It was a relief for all knowing that Typhoon Hagupit has passed through Palau without any damage to properties or loss of lives. In a special weather statement issued by the National Emergency....

Typhoon Hagupit Nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:52:00 +0100

MANILA—Several flights were canceled and ships kept from sailing Friday as the strongest storm since the deadly supertyphoon Haiyan bore down on the Philippines. , expected to make landfall Saturday, has gained strength on its path to the central part of the country, reported the Philippine....

PAGASA monitoring Angat's water level in anticipation of Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:50:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby State weather agency PAGASA is keeping watch over Angat Dam in Bulacan should Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) bring heavy rain to Luzon. Elmer Caringal of the PAGASA hydrometeorology unit said Friday Angat's water level is just five meters below its high water level of 212 meters. "Ang Angat, may five meters bago ma-reach ang normal high niya.

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:55:00 +0100

MANILA: Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations today as super-typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila, the central....

Typhoon Hagupit Bears Down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:23:00 +0100

, expected to make landfall Saturday, has gained strength on its path to the central part of the country, reported the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration, the local weather bureau better known as Pagasa. That area was devastated in November last year by Haiyan, a....

Philippine storm nears same typhoon-ravaged area

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:23:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit Filipino for "smash" strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying....

Thousands of travellers stranded in Philippines as super typhoon Hagupit surges closer

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:33:00 +0100

Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as Super Typhoon Hagupit swept towards the nation’s eastern coasts. Hagupit, or Ruby, was churning across the Pacific with the eye of the storm around 500....

How to save animals from typhoon disasters

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:37:00 +0100

LONDON - As the country prepares itself for typhoon Hagupit, just over a year after the devastation of Haiyan, World Animal Protection urges animal owners in the Philippines to protect their pets and livestocks from potential disaster. According to WAP, millions of animals were lost during the super....

Thousands stranded as Pinoys brace for super typhoon 'Ruby'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:37:00 +0100

MANILA - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super-typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila, the central....

Pinay at UN climate talks makes appeal as 'Ruby' threatens PH

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:37:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - One of the Philippines' representatives to the UN climate negotiations made an urgent appeal to the international community, as bears down on the country. typhoon "Ruby" Tetet Nera Lauron called on nations to make meaningful changes to protect countries severely affected by extreme weather.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit -- Filipino for "smash" -- strengthened overnight with its sustained winds....

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:43:00 +0100

A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" — strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to 215 kilometers....

Residents Brace for Another Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:42:00 +0100

‘Ruby’ packs peak winds of 350 kph

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:45:00 +0100

Ana Roa and Jeanette I. Andrade. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Publication Date : 05-12-2014. “Let’s prepare for everything,” President Benigno Aquino III told a nationally televised meeting of disaster agency chiefs on Thursday as the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) in Hawaii upgraded Typhoon....

Millions at Risk From Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:53:00 +0100

MANILA—Many residents fled from a clutch of islands in the central Philippines on Thursday as schools and other buildings were turned into evacuation centers in preparation for a powerful typhoon expected to make landfall Saturday. Some 4.5 million people will be within a 40-mile radius of damaging winds if Hagupit—which the U.

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:51:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super-typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in....

Philippines Braces for Powerful, Erratic Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:47:00 +0100

A wide swathe of the Philippines , including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:45:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit Filipino for "smash" strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to....

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:44:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" — strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying....

PCG monitors movements of GenSan fishing vessels

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:59:00 +0100

GENERAL SANTOS CITY: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is closely monitoring the movements of fishing vessels from this city that were operating in the country’s eastern seaboard in the wake of the approaching super typhoon “Ruby.” Lt. Jay Tarriela, commander of the PCG station here, said they are....

Le typhon se dirige vers les Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:56:00 +0100

Les villageois du centre des Philippines se préparent à l'arrivée imminente du typhon Hagupit. Hagupit se situe actuellement au-dessus du Pacifique à environ 700 km des côtes orientales du pays. Selon les prévisions, c'est la province de Samar qui sera touchée en premier samedi.

Typhoon Hagupit threatens Tacloban, Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:01:00 +0100

The work isn't finished, but a new threat is already on the horizon. Another powerful storm, Typhoon Hagupit, is approaching the Philippines from the same part of the western Pacific Ocean as Haiyan did 13 months ago. On Friday morning local time, the storm was downgraded from a super typhoon to a....

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:07:00 +0100

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:14:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines -- A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit -- Filipino for "smash" -- strengthened overnight with its sustained winds....

Philippines braces for erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:15:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash'' - strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to 215 kilometres per hour and gusts of 250 kph. The local weather agency PAGASA's forecasts show the typhoon may hit Eastern Samar province late Saturday or early Sunday.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:20:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced Friday as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" — strengthened overnight with its sustained winds....

Typhoon Ruby may make landfall over Samar; 33 areas under storm signals

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:20:00 +0100

(Updated 11:35 a.m.) Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) may make landfall over the area between Eastern Samar and Northern Samar Saturday evening, bringing strong winds, storm surge and intense rain over the area, state weather agency PAGASA said Friday. But PAGASA also said Ruby and the Northeast Monsoon may....

Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) Person Finder and Crisis Map

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:20:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby If you are worried about someone in any of the areas hit by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), or if you're directly affected by the storm and want to inform your loved ones of your whereabouts, please fill out the form below. Your information will be entered into Google's People Finder database.

Typhoon Hagupit threatens Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:38:00 +0100

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:38:00 +0100

STR Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon. Residents arrive at an evacuation center in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, as they prepare for approaching Typhoon Hagupit. Villagers fled coastal homes and sparked panic-buying in grocery stores and....

World Briefing: Philippines: Travelers Stranded by Precautions for Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:39:00 +0100

Ports were shut across the Philippines , leaving thousands of travelers stranded, and some local governments ordered evacuations on Friday as Typhoon Hagupit swept toward the country’s east. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila and the central Philippines and on the southern....

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

MANILA -- A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) that left more than 7,300 people dead.

The Philippines is Facing a Terrifying Typhoon Once Again

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

. Reuters Residents with their belongings wait for a government vehicle to bring them to the evacuation center in Tacloban city, central Philippines December 4, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is threatening parts of the Philippines still recovering from 2013's catastrophic Typhoon....

Philippines Braces for Powerful, Erratic Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:47:00 +0100

MANILA — A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Les Philippines menacées par le super typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

Les ports philippins ont été fermés vendredi et l'ordre d'évacuer a été lancé dans plusieurs régions à l'approche du super typhon Hagupit. L'ouragan se trouve à un demi-millier de kilomètres au sud-est de l'archipel, avec des vents atteignant 250 km/h.

Super typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:57:00 +0100

Thousands stranded as PHL braces for super typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:05:00 +0100

Ports were shut across the country, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super-typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) swept toward eastern coasts of the archipelago. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila,....

Philippines Moves Thousands Before Storm That May Hit Manila

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:11:00 +0100

This image captured by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at 02:10 UTC, as it approaches the Philippines. Close This image captured by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite shows Typhoon...

Philippines Braces For Powerful Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:10:00 +0100

This image captured by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at 02:10 UTC, as it approaches the Philippines. Villagers are fleeing coastal towns in the central Philippines as the advancing storm evokes memories of last year's deadly typhoon.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:15:00 +0100

Philippines braces for powerful typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:22:00 +0100

IT comes about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7300 people dead. Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to 215 kilometres per hour and gusts of 250kph.

Ruby keeps strength

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:34:00 +0100

MANILA -- Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has maintained its strength while gearing up for a potential landfall in Samar on Saturday. Ruby was last spotted 435 kilometers (km) east of Borongan, Eastern Samar with maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to....

Fear as Typhoon Bears Down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:32:00 +0100

Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centers on Friday as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern provinces....

Super Typhoon Hagupit strengthens as it nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:26:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has strengthened into a super storm over the Pacific as it approaches the Philippines, the BBC reported. Hagupit, or "Ruby" in the Philippines, has gusts of up to 250km/h (155mph) and is forecast to reach land on Saturday. It is on course for the Eastern Samar province and the city....

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:38:00 +0100

MANILA — A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the bustling capital Manila, braced today (Dec 5) as a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approached from the Pacific, officials said. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for “smash” — strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to....

Philippines cancels flights as typhoon nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:47:00 +0100

MANILA — Several flights were canceled and ships kept from sailing Friday as the strongest storm since the deadly supertyphoon Haiyan bore down on the Philippines. Typhoon Hagupit, expected to make landfall Saturday, has gained strength on its path to the central part of the country, reported the....

JTWC: Ruby no longer ‘super’ typhoon but could cross NCR

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:51:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is no longer a "super" typhoon as of Friday morning, the US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center said. But the JTWC, in its tropical cyclone warning as of 11 a.m. (PHL time), indicated there is a chance Ruby may cross Metro Manila on Wednesday. At 8 a.m. Saturday, it is forecast to pack winds of 115 knots or 212.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:51:00 +0100

A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced on Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:01:00 +0100

. AP A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:56:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit Filipino for “smash” strengthened overnight with its sustained winds intensifying to 215 kilometers (134 miles) per hour and gusts of 250 kph (155 mph). The local weather agency PAGASA’s forecasts show the typhoon may hit Eastern Samar province late Saturday or early Sunday. But a forecast by the U.

Les Philippines menacées par le super typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:01:00 +0100

Les ports philippins ont été fermés ce vendredi 5 décembre et l'ordre d'évacuer a été lancé dans plusieurs régions à l'approche du super typhon Hagupit. L'ouragan se trouve à un demi-millier de kilomètres au sud-est de l'archipel, avec des vents atteignant 250 km/h.

Les Philippines menacées par le super typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:00:00 +0100

Les Philippines menacées par le super typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:57:00 +0100

Powerful typhoon nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:08:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter as powerful Typhoon Hagupit heads towards the Philippines. Hagupit, or Ruby in the Philippines, has gusts of up to 250km/h (155mph) and is forecast to reach land on Saturday. It is on course for the Eastern Samar province and the city of Tacloban,....

Philippines braces for powerful typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:08:00 +0100

A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, is bracing for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific. It comes about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7300 people dead.

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:07:00 +0100

The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year although there are conflicting projections from various weather agencies over its direct path. People across the Southeast Asian archipelago were....

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:16:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Typhoon Ruby keeps strength

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:20:00 +0100

MANILA (Updated) -- Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has maintained its strength while gearing up for a potential landfall in Samar on Saturday. Ruby was last spotted 435 kilometers (km) east of Borongan, Eastern Samar with maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness....

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:31:00 +0100

PNoy to media: Report Ruby responsibly

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:36:00 +0100

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday appealed to the media to report responsibly on Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which threatens to hit central Philippines on Saturday. During a media forum in Pasay City, Aquino particularly criticized a major daily for using a headline describing the approaching typhoon as “Yolanda-like.

Forced evacuation ongoing in areas in Typhoon Ruby’s path

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:36:00 +0100

Forced evacuation and panic buying were noted Friday in several areas in the projected path of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which state weather forecasters say At least one mayor warned her constituents they could be arrested if they refuse to cooperate in the evacuation, state-run Philippines News Agency reported.

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:41:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Manila (AFP) - Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the....

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:39:00 +0100

Image Credit: AP; This image captured by the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite shows Typhoon Hagupit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at 02:10 UTC, as it approaches the Philippines. MANILA: Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift....

36 areas under storm signals as 'Ruby' nears PH

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:52:00 +0100

MANILA -- Typhoon "Ruby" (International name "Hagupit") maintained its strength as it barreled towards the Philippines, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In its 11 a.m. update on Friday, PAGASA said Ruby has also maintained its speed and direction, moving west northwest at 13 kilometers per hour (kph) towards Eastern Visayas.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:50:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:56:00 +0100

Ports were shut across the archipelago, leaving more than 2,000 travellers stranded in the capital Manila, the central Bicol region and Mindanao island in the south, after the coastguard suspended sea travel ahead of the typhoon. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific cancelled some of their flights to central and southern Philippines.

Philippines moves to calm panic-buying

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:55:00 +0100

MANILA: Panic-buying of food broke out in the central Philippines yesterday and schools and government offices were shut, as provinces yet to recover from last year’s devastating super-typhoon Haiyan braced for another Category 5 storm. The government said it was considering declaring a state of....

International Medical Corps Team on Standby as Super Typhoon Hagupit Heads for Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:06:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. December 4, 2014 - Los Angeles, Calif. International Medical Corps’ team in the Philippines is closely monitoring Super Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby) which is expected to make landfall Saturday, December 6.

Thousands stranded as Filipinos brace for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:08:00 +0100

MANILA , DEC 05 - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super- typhoon Hagupit swept towards eastern coasts of the island nation. More than 2,000 passengers were stuck in ports in Manila,....

Philippines braces as monster Typhoon Hagupit nears coast

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:07:00 +0100

Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern provinces....

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:06:00 +0100

(Corrects spelling of disaster official's first name in paragraph 12) By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island....

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:05:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines -- A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Philippines: un an après Haiyan, le super-typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:09:00 +0100

Aux Philippines, les habitants se préparent à l’arrivée d’un super-typhon. Baptisé “Hagupit”, il se trouve actuellement à l’est de l’archipel et se dirige vers les côtes philippines qu’il pourrait toucher ce samedi. La population constitue des stocks de produits de première nécessité.

Tens of thousands evacuated ahead of Philippines typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:10:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit. Thousands have been evacuated and ports have been shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps towards the eastern coasts of the island nation. Tens of thousands evacuated ahead of Philippines typhoon Residents with their....

Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:27:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year. Ports were shut across the archipelago, leaving more....

Super Typhoon Hagupit strengthens as it nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:25:00 +0100

Hagupit, or "Ruby" in the Philippines, has gusts of up to 250km/h (155mph) and is forecast to reach land on Saturday. It is on course for the Eastern Samar province and the city of Tacloban, where thousands were killed by Typhoon Haiyan a year ago. Tens of thousands of people, many of whom still....

Philippines braces for typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:24:00 +0100

(CNN) -- The Philippines, still scarred by last year's devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, braced itself for another potentially catastrophic storm, with millions rushing to evacuate, stock up on supplies and take cover. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday....

Super typhon Hagupit: les Philippines en alerte

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:29:00 +0100

Les ports philippins ont été fermés vendredi et l'ordre d'évacuer a été lancé dans plusieurs régions à l'approche du super-typhon Hagupit, qui se trouve à l'est de l'archipel. Plus de 2000 voyageurs sont bloqués à Manille, ainsi que dans le centre du pays et sur l'île de Mindanao, dans le sud, où la....

Super typhon : les Philippines se préparent à Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:25:00 +0100

"Préparons-nous à tout". Le président des Philippines Benigno Aquino est sur ses gardes : un super typhon s'approchait jeudi de son archipel, où il pourrait frapper à nouveau une région déjà dévastée il y a un an par la catastrophe Haiyan. Pour l’heure, Hagupit se trouve toujours à 800 kilomètres des Philippines.

09h32 Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon (AFP)

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:37:00 +0100

Des milliers de Philippins prenaient refuge vendredi dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui serait la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, pourrait....

Philippines braces itself for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:35:00 +0100

Thousands of people were left stranded in the Philippines on Friday after flights and sea travel were cancelled as the sovereign island country prepared for a super typhoon's landfall. Others, who were able to move away from coastal areas, sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centers.

Filipinos brace for typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:43:00 +0100

EPA Filipino children walk past a stranded cargo ship washed ashore in Anibong village, which was severely damaged by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban City. Photo: Francis R. Malasig Manila - Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local....

Satellite imagery shows Hagupit approaching Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:39:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit. Thousands have been evacuated and ports have been shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps towards the eastern coasts of the island nation. According to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC), the storm has already....

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:47:00 +0100

MANILA: Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year. Ports were shut across the archipelago, leaving....

Residents evacuated away from the coast in Tacloban city

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:44:00 +0100

EPA FRANCIS R. MALASIG Philippines/TACLOBAN CITY 5/12/2014 09:17 epa04515553 Filipino residents take shellter inside a church turned into a temporary evacuation center in Tacloban City, Leyte province, Philippines, 05 December 2014. Thousands of people were stranded in the Philippines after flights....

Philippines residents flee coastal areas ahead of typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:50:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines as typhoon Hagupit bore down on the eastern coast of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year. Ports were shut across the archipelago on Friday, leaving more....

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:50:00 +0100

Thousands flee as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:57:00 +0100

Filipino children walk past a stranded cargo ship in Anibong village, in Tacloban City on Friday. Thousands of people were stranded in the Philippines after flights and sea travel were cancelled ahead of a powerful typhoon’s expected landfall. Reuters/Manila.

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:53:00 +0100

MANILA Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern....

Super Typhoon Hagupit: Evacuations underway as storm sweeps towards Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:52:00 +0100

Philippine president Benigno Aquino has ordered local authorities to hasten evacuations from high-risk areas as a powerful typhoon sweeps towards the island nation. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, strengthened overnight as it tracked towards the same area which was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan last year.

Super Typhoon Hagupit: Evacuations underway as storm sweeps towards Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:52:00 +0100

Vietnam alerted as super typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:03:00 +0100

Hagupit, which means “whip” in Filipino, has been forecast by international news as a “catastrophic” tropical cyclone after reaching Super Typhoon status with sustained winds near 240 kilometers per hour. As of 11 a.m. it was 435 kilometers (270 miles) east of Eastern Samar province in central....

Philippines moves thousands before storm that may hit Manila

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:03:00 +0100

Hagupit, which means “whip” in Filipino, was 435 kilometers (270 miles) east of Eastern Samar province in central Philippines, maintaining strength as it moves toward land, with maximum winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 250 kilometers per hour, the Philippine Atmospheric,....

Philippines prepare for the worst as Super Typhoon Hagupit approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:03:00 +0100

People in the Philippines are doing what they can to prepare for Super Typhoon Hagupit, due to hit the islands on Saturday with expected winds of up to 250km an hour. Officials have warned of storm surges and risk of landslides. Tens of thousands are packing what belongings they can carry and moving....

Super Typhoon Hagupit Nears Philippines, Thousands Stranded

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:59:00 +0100

A man rests inside a church after residents evacuated their homes due to super-typhoon Hagupit in Tacloban city, central Philippines Dec. 5, 2014. Reuters/Rowel Montes. Thousands of people were evacuated and several flights were cancelled Friday as super typhoon Hagupit moved toward the Philippines, according to media reports.

Evacuations underway as Super Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:06:00 +0100

NFA readies 54,000 bags of rice for Northern Samar as Typhoon Ruby nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:06:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby While assuring the whole country has enough rice buffer stock, the National Food Authority (NFA) has readied 50,000 bags of rice for Northern Samar, the province expected to be hit by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). The Philippines has a 17-day buffer stock of rice, according to a media advisory....

Filipinos preparing for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:14:00 +0100

EPA DENNIS M. SABANGAN Philippines/MANILA 5/12/2014 10:10 epa04515573 A Filipino mother and child outside their makeshift home while waiting for evacuation in a slum area in Baseco district, Manila, Philippines, 05 December 2014. Thousands of people were stranded in the Philippines after flights....

Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:23:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening, according to PAGASA, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. It is approaching the Philippines from the western Pacific Ocean and is projected to make landfall on the Eastern Samar or Northern Samar province.

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:26:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific, about a year after the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead.

Filipinos hunker down as Hagupit nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:24:00 +0100

Thousands of people in the Philippines have sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres as Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. Communities in the eastern Philippines that are yet to recover from Haiyan, the most powerful storm ever recorded on land....

Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:24:00 +0100

Massive evacuation as 'Ruby' bears down on PH

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:29:00 +0100

MANILA -- Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centrers on Friday as monster Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year,....

LTFRB issues cease and desist order in preps for 'Ruby'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:29:00 +0100

MANILA The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a cease and desist order suspending the operations of all provincial bus companies with roll-on-roll-off (RORO) routes in areas that may be affected by typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit).

Un typhon menace les Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:31:00 +0100

Des milliers de Philippins prenaient refuge vendredi dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s’approche de l’archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui serait la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, pourrait....

Le super typhon Hagupit menace les Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:38:00 +0100

Des milliers de Philippins cherchaient refuge vendredi dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui serait la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, pourrait....

Philippines Braces for Arrival of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:47:00 +0100

Erwin Borrico dismantled his makeshift home in Tacloban, the Philippines, on Friday, in anticipation of Typhoon Hagupit. Credit Francis R. Malasig/European Pressphoto Agency. HONG KONG — Parts of the Philippines were preparing Friday for the arrival of a powerful storm blowing off the Pacific....

Typhoon Hagupit warning

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:44:00 +0100

EPA ROBERT DEJON Philippines/ORMOC 5/12/2014 10:34 epa04515594 Filipino workers reinforce a building which was severely damaged by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan ahead of evacuation in Ormoc City, Leyte province, Philippines, 05 December 2014. Thousands of people were stranded in the Philippines on 05....

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:44:00 +0100

MANILA - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year.

Philippines Braces For Typhoon Hagupit, Thousands Evacuated Ahead Of Category 5 Storm Landfall

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:43:00 +0100

A man rests inside a church after residents evacuated their homes due to super-typhoon Hagupit in Tacloban city, central Philippines on Dec. 5, 2014. Reuters/Rowel Montes. Thousands of people were evacuated and several flights were cancelled Friday as super typhoon Hagupit moved toward the Philippines, according to media reports.

Philippines Braces For Typhoon Hagupit, Thousands Evacuated Ahead Of Category 5 Storm Landfall

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:43:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Thousands of people were evacuated and several flights were cancelled Friday as super typhoon Hagupit moved toward the Philippines, according to media reports. The category 5 storm is expected to make landfall on Saturday.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:01:00 +0100

Tourists in Boracay urged to stay safe as typhoon approaching Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:04:00 +0100

BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines , Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Aklan provincial government on Friday asked tourists coming to Boracay Island, the world-famous resort, to stay safe as the country expects zero casualty from incoming Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby). There should be no boat available starting from 6 p.

IOM Prepares Response as Philippines Braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:01:00 +0100

Philippines - IOM in the Philippines is racing to prepare for the imminent landfall of Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby), a huge storm, which in the worst case scenario could affect up to 32 million people. Forecasters are moving towards consensus on the direction and force of the typhoon, which....

Millions evacuate in the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:08:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Millions of people in the Philippines have begun seeking shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres as a monster typhoon approaches the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which will be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago this year, is....

Philippines Bracing for Powerful Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:07:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands of people in the Philippines are evacuating coastal villages and landslide-prone areas ahead of a powerful typhoon, even as the country continues to recover from a deadly super typhoon that struck about a year ago. Weather forecasters warn Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash"....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:12:00 +0100

Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les....

Millions evacuate ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:09:00 +0100

THE storm, which will be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago this year, is expected to impact more than half the nation including communities devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year. Authorities said more than 500,000 families, or about 2.

Ruby’s landfall almost inevitable: PAGASA

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:14:00 +0100

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday urged the public to further brace for expected storm surges, “heavy to intense” rainfall and “strong” winds due to typhoon ‘Ruby’ (international name ‘Hagupit’), forecasting an even higher probability of such tropical cyclone hitting land this weekend.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:16:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:15:00 +0100

Tens of thousands flee their homes in terror as 150mph typhoon Hagupit bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:14:00 +0100

Thousands flee coastal villages and landslide zones as 150mph Typhoon Hagupit is set to strike the Philippines; The capital Manila, where 12 million people live, could be in the firing line, the U.S. military warned last night; Families with young children and babies take refuge in churches and....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:20:00 +0100

La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est dévastées voici un an par le super typhon Haiyan. Les agences météorologiques ont toutefois des avis divergents sur la trajectoire....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:23:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path â€” one predicting it will graze the capital Manila â€” prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Thousands flee as typhoon nears in the Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:23:00 +0100

Thousands of people in the Philippines have sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres as Typhoon Hagupit advances towards the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast to impact eastern provinces....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:21:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Differing Forecasts Widen Scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:20:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path ? one predicting it will graze the capital Manila ? prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:26:00 +0100

Super typhon Hagupit. Evacuations massives aux Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100

Plusieurs dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui vendredi les villages côtiers et les zones sujettes aux glissements de terrain dans le centre des Philippines à l'approche du typhon Hagupit qui menace les côtes orientales de l'archipel. Un an après le passage dévastateur de Haiyan, les ports ont été fermés dans tout le pays laissant 2.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100

Millions evacuate in the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:25:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit towards East Sea

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:25:00 +0100

Super storm Hagupit is approaching East Sea, reported by the National Hydrology Meteorology Forecast Center. Last night, the storm was centered at 10, 7 degree north latitude and 131, 9 degree east longitude. In past 24 hours, the super storm moved west northwestwards.

Aquino: Typhoon Ruby not as strong as Yolanda

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Friday that Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is expected to be less powerful than Yolanda (Haiyan), which struck Visayas last year. Aquino said he asked Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo regarding Ruby's strength following a newspaper report that it could be as....

Ruby weakens; signal no. 2 still up in Cebu...

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100

MANILA (Updated) -- The weather bureau reported Friday afternoon that Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has weakened from 215 kilometers per hour (kph) to 195 kph maximum sustained winds near the center but several areas in the country remained under public storm warning signal number 2.

Millions evacuate as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:30:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Millions of people in the Philippines began seeking shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as a monster typhoon bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago this....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:33:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:32:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit bears down on Philippines as thousands flee homes

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:32:00 +0100

Tens of thousands flee their homes in terror as 150mph Typhoon ‘Smash’ bears down on Philippines Thousands flee coastal villages and landslide zones as 150mph Typhoon Hagupit is set to strike the Philippines; The capital Manila, where 12 million people live, could be in the firing line, the U.S.

Hagupit No More a Super Typhoon, But Will Affect 13 Million in Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:32:00 +0100

Even as thousands have been evacuated from the Eastern Samar province in Philippines where typhoon Hagupit is expected to make a landfall on Saturday, the storm is likely to have a 'high humanitarian impact' and affect 13 million people. Hagupit was downgraded from its super typhoon status on Friday.

Typhoon Hagupit bears down on Philippines as thousands flee homes

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:38:00 +0100

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:38:00 +0100

Bullit Marquez Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit. Fishermen tow their fishing boat to a drier area after a day's work Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 off Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines. A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday for a dangerously erratic....

PAGASA reminds storm surges still possible despite ‘weakened’ Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100

A state weather forecaster reminded the public on Friday that storm surges are still possible although Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has "Hindi natin sinasabi na porke humina ay maliit na ang storm surge. Lahat ng may signal number two, pinapayuhan pa rin natin sa storm surges," PAGASA weather forecaster Chris Perez said during a briefing.

NCRPO on full alert for Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy additional personnel to key areas in Metro Manila over the weekend in anticipation of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which is expected to affect the National Capital Region on Monday. According to a report by Radio DZBB reporter Tuesday Niu,....

As Typhoon Ruby approaches, 100 families lose homes in Cebu fire

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100

More than 100 families lost their homes after a fire razed 30 houses in a residential area in Mandaue City in Cebu province Thursday afternoon. The fire occurred at 3 p.m. at Barangay Subangdako and reached Task Force Alpha, GMA Cebu's Randy Gorion reported Friday on GMA News TV's "Balita Pilipinas Ngayon.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:36:00 +0100

Thousands flee as weakened typhoon nears east Philippines; erratic path puts Manila on alert

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:42:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

14:17 Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:38:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit Bishkek (AKIpress) Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:49:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:47:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit —Filipino for "Smash" — was expected to blast in from the Pacific Ocean into central Philippines, lashing part of the area that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan that killed more than 7,300 people. Still, the good news was that the typhoon was weakening as it blew closer to the coast.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path one predicting it will graze the capital Manila prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Philippines: Thousands flee homes as super typhoon Hagupit nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:48:00 +0100

Meteorologists from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) monitor and plot the direction of super typhoon Hagupit at PAGASA in suburban Manila on December 4, 2014 Getty Images. Thousands of people have fled their homes in central Philippines as....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0100

Thousands flee as weakened typhoon nears east Philippines; erratic path puts Manila on alert Fishermen tow their fishing boat to a drier area after a day's work Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 off Manila Bay in Manila, Philippines. A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, braced Friday....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:55:00 +0100

Par Imelda MAGBUTAY. Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) " A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path " one predicting it will graze the capital Manila " prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

'Ruby' no longer a 'super typhoon'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0100

MANILA Two meteorological agencies have downgraded the category of typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name: Hagupit). The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) of the US Navy, has downgraded Ruby from the maximum ''super typhoon'' category to ''typhoon'' status.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:02:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses.

'Ruby' weakens but still dangerous: PAGASA

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0100

MANILA -- Typhoon "Ruby" (International name "Hagupit") has weakened as it approaches the Philippines, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. In a press conference at around 4 pm, PAGASA said Ruby was packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, down from 215 kph.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche du typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:21:00 +0100

Par: rédaction 5/12/14 - 10h51 Source: Belga © ap. Des milliers de Philippins prenaient refuge vendredi dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses.

Super typhoon Hagupit is forecast to strike the Philippines as a typhoon at about 06:00 GMT on 6 December.

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:20:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Super typhoon Hagupit is forecast to strike the Philippines as a typhoon at about 06:00 GMT on 6 December. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 12.

Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:18:00 +0100

The Philippines, still scarred by last year’s devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, braced itself for another potentially catastrophic storm, with millions rushing to evacuate, stock up on supplies and take cover. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening,....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:18:00 +0100

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:17:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:21:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:29:00 +0100

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year.

Philippines: WFP Ready To Respond To Typhoon Hagupit [INFOGRAPHIC]

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:28:00 +0100

As Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall in the Philippines this weekend, WFP has been closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to respond with immediate food assistance as well as logistics and telecommunications support to complement the government's response, if required.

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:28:00 +0100

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:23:00 +0100

Cardinal Tagle: Storm heavens with prayer vs. calamity

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:22:00 +0100

As Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) bears down on the archipelago, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged Catholics to pray the “Oratio Imperata for Deliverance from Calamaties” on Saturday. In a statement, the cardinal said, “Let us pray this 'Oratio Imperata for Deliverance....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:27:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path one predicting it will graze the capital Manila prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:33:00 +0100

Typhon Hagupit : les Philippins ont commencé à évacuer

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:30:00 +0100

Plus de 500.000 familles habitant l'est des Philippines, dans la région de Bicol, sont en train d'être évacuer. Ce super typhon pourrait toucher terre samedi en fin de journée. Un an après le passage ravageur du super typhon Haiyan et ses 7350 morts, les habitants des Philippines appréhendent l'arrivée d'Hagupit.

Les Philippins se mettent à l’abri à l’approche d’un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:43:00 +0100

Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s’approche de l’archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:40:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:48:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:44:00 +0100

Thousands stranded as Filipinos get ready for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:47:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit the Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines Saturday, bringing torrential rains and 3- to-4-meter-high storm surges, according to the local weather bureau. Ports were shut down across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, and some local governments ordered evacuations.

Philippines: IOM Prepares Response as Philippines Braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:46:00 +0100

Weather Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:51:00 +0100

Powerful Typhoon Hagupit tracked closer to the Philippines on Friday and was expected to batter the island nation over the weekend. Hagupit is expected to slam into Eastern Samar province late Saturday, then cut across central islands along a route north. But its path thereafter is debatable.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:52:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path -- one predicting it will graze the capital Manila -- prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

500 000 personnes évacuées aux Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:55:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit pourrait être la tempête la plus dévastatrice à toucher les Philippines cette année. Elle devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est dévastées il y a à peine un an par le typhon Haiyan . Alors vendredi, les Philippins se préparent déjà.

Millions at Risk From Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:57:00 +0100

President explains tough grilling on Cabinet members

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:56:00 +0100

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III explained Friday why he had to be very specific with his questions and asking even the smallest details regarding the preparation by different agencies when he presided over a meeting on Thursday regarding Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit).

Comment on ‘Everyone is gripped with fear’: Philippines braced for another strong typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:55:00 +0100

‘Everyone is gripped with fear’: Philippines braced for another strong typhoon While it will be the strongest storm of the year, it is currently much weaker than Typhoon Haiyan. Source: EarthWindMap MILLIONS OF PEOPLE in the Philippines have begun seeking shelter in churches, schools and other....

Filipinos prepare as 134mph typhoon approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:01:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands evacuate as Typhoon Hagupit expected to make landfall Saturday evening. By Roy Ramos. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines People across central and southern Philippines were preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Hagupit Friday – the same region hit by a super typhoon that caused thousands of deaths last year.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:05:00 +0100

TACLOBAN – Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s'approche de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à....

Tens of thousands evacuated from path of Philippines typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:08:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit sends Philippines scrambling to prepare

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:07:00 +0100

Thousands stranded as super typhoon Hagupit surges closer to Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:11:00 +0100

Residents take shelter inside a church turned into a temporary evacuation center in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Photo: EPA. Ports were shut across the Philippines, leaving thousands of travellers stranded, and some local governments ordered forced evacuations on Friday as super typhoon Hagupit swept towards the nation’s eastern coasts.

Differing Forecasts Widen Scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:22:00 +0100

SCDF officer deployed to Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:25:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has deployed an officer to the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit which is due to hit this weekend. The officer is expected to be in the Philippines for about two weeks, said SCDF in a statement on Friday.

Tens of thousands evacuated from path of Philippines typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:29:00 +0100

Manila, Reuters—Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit: Philippine authorities brace for landfall of strongest storm to hit this year

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:27:00 +0100

Philippine authorities are sending body bags, medicines and food packs to remote villages as the country prepared for Typhoon Hagupit’s onslaught , just over a year after Typhoon Haiyan devastated communities. Typhoon Hagupit – translated roughly as ‘typhoon smash’ – strengthened overnight as....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:28:00 +0100

Tens of thousands evacuated from path of Philippines typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:34:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit had weakened slightly as it churned slowly across the Pacific and was no longer a category 5 "super typhoon", the Philippine weather bureau PAGASA said, but was likely to remain destructive when it makes landfall on Saturday. Ports were shut across the archipelago, leaving more than....

Mistral: Lavrov somme Paris de respecter ses obligations

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:33:00 +0100

Le président Barack Obama va annoncer vendredi matin la nomination d'Ashton Carter à la tête du Pentagone, en remplacement de Chuck Hagel, a indiqué un responsable américain.Connu pour son franc-parler, M. Carter, âgé de 60 ans, est un fin connaisseur des arcanes du Pentagone, dut...

Le typhon Hagupit se rapproche des Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:39:00 +0100

Les Philippines se préparent à l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit. Il devrait toucher plus de la moitié de l'archipel. Près de trois millions de personnes vont être évacuées face à la menace du typhon Hagupit, ont décidé vendredi les autorités philippines. Ravivant de douloureux souvenirs, il devrait....

PH airlines cancel flights for weekend due to ‘Ruby’

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:42:00 +0100

PHILIPPINE Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air announced Friday that they were cancelling several flights during the weekend due to Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit). In a statement, the country's flag carrier said that 14 flights were cancelled for Saturday.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:51:00 +0100

MANILA — A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines today (Dec 5), as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of possibly destructive winds and rain.

How Cebu is bracing for Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:52:00 +0100

Residents of coastal barangays in Cebu City have been brought to evacuation centers, GMA Cebu's Marky Bautista reported. Also, forced evacuation was implemented in Sta. Fe in Bantayan Island, state-run Philippine Information Agency reported. In Bantayan, evacuees from Silagon and Panitugan were....

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:55:00 +0100

How Eastern Samar is bracing for Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:52:00 +0100

In Borongan City, some residents have taken to having themselves admitted in hospitals just to get shelter from approaching Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). A report by radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo said residents in Borongan City planned to be "confined" in the hospitals.

Thousands evacuate Philippines typhoon path

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:00:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit had weakened slightly as it....

Mistral: Lavrov somme Paris de respecter ses obligations

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

L'Afrique du Sud communiait vendredi dans le souvenir de l'ancien président Nelson Mandela décédé il y a un an, prières, incantations aux ancêtres, discours se succédant dans une longue journée d'hommage, tandis que la parole critique commence aussi à se libérer.Il y a un an jour...

Mistral: Lavrov somme Paris de respecter ses obligations

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:02:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:16:00 +0100

CPI: abandon des poursuites contre le président kényan Kenyatta

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:19:00 +0100

La procureure de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) a annoncé vendredi l'abandon des charges contre le président du Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, qui était accusé de crimes contre l'humanité à la suite des violences post-électorales de 2007-2008."L'accusation retire les charges contre M....

Philippines typhoon forces millions to leave homes

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:24:00 +0100

“All resources are being mobilized,” regional civil defense director Bernardo Alejandro said, adding that evacuations began on Friday with local government and military trucks deployed to transport people to the shelters, reported. Press TV Authorities said more than 500,000 families with as many as 2.

High alert: 32M in path of 'ugly' Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:36:00 +0100

The military was on high alert and thousands of families were evacuated Friday as Typhoon Hagupit remained on course for landfall in areas of the Philippines devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year. Read More How bad will winter be? What pros know At 11 a.m. local time (10 p.m.

How Sorsogon is bracing for Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:38:00 +0100

Land transportation officials on Friday declared Matnog Port in Sorsogon a no-man's land due to the threat of storm surges from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and Land Transportation Office issued the order to prevent untoward incidents, radio dzBB's Allan Gatus reported.

Le typhon Hagupit menace les Philippins qui se mettent à l'abri

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:54:00 +0100

Tens of thousands flee as powerful typhoon nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:53:00 +0100

PanARMENIAN.Net - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, Dec 5, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago, Reuters reports.

Philippines: Safeguarding children is UNICEF’s top priority as Typhoon Hagupit is predicted to hit the Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:49:00 +0100

Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines, 5 December 2014 – Merely thirteen months after the coastal communities ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, are facing another Super Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby) as it is gaining strength to hit the Philippines within the next few days.

Thousands stranded as Filipinos get ready for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:49:00 +0100

BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit the Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines Saturday, bringing torrential rains and 3- to-4-meter-high storm surges, according to the local weather bureau. Ports were shut down across the Philippines, leaving thousands of....

32M in path of 'ugly' Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, was downgraded from a super typhoon and expected to weaken slightly but to remain a top-level Category 5 storm with life-threatening winds, storm surges and flash floods.

Philippines: en attendant le typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:09:00 +0100

La tempête, qui serait la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, pourrait déferler samedi ou dimanche sur les régions du centre-est de l'archipel dévastées voici un an par le super typhon Haiyan . Les agences météorologiques ont toutefois des avis divergents sur sa trajectoire.

Philippines Prepares for Powerful, Slow Moving Typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:04:00 +0100

MANILA— One day before a powerful typhoon is expected to touch land in the central Philippines, tens of thousands of residents vacated coastal areas. The typhoon is on track to make landfall late night Saturday, and has slowed its advance in the last 24 hours. The storm has sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 250.

SCDF officer deployed to the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:26:00 +0100

. Typhoon survivors, some of whom are still living in tents, arrive at an evacuation center in Tacloban city, Leyte province in central Philippines Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in anticipation of the incoming Typhoon Hagupit which is forecast to hit central Philippines this weekend. Photo: AP.

How Bulacan is bracing for Typhoon Yolanda

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:23:00 +0100

State weather agency PAGASA is keeping watch over Angat Dam in Bulacan should Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) bring heavy rain to Luzon. Elmer Caringal of the PAGASA hydrometeorology unit said Friday Angat's water level is just five meters below its high water level of 212 meters. "Ang Angat, may five meters bago ma-reach ang normal high niya.

'Ruby' weakens; winds at 195 kph

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

Watch more shows on or TFC.tv Typhoon "Ruby" (International name "Hagupit") weakened, with maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour (kph), down from 215 kph Friday morning. Nonetheless, authorities warned that the dangers posed by the typhoon remain the same. -- DZMM, December 5, 2014.

Typhoon Hagupit to lash Philippines thousands flee

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

Thousands flee as weakened typhoon nears east Philippines; erratic path puts Manila on alert

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Charity preparing to respond to Philippines typhoon damage

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Children’s charity Plan International is stockpiling supplies for up to 15,000 people bracing themselves for the arrival of another potentially devastating typhoon in the Philippines.

Tens of thousands evacuated from path of Philippines typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:45:00 +0100

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit Update 2014: Filipinos Frantically Evacuate As Storm Approaches [PHOTOS]

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:19:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Up to 32 million people could be affected by cyclone-strength winds and surge from Typhoon Hagupit, a huge storm expected to make landfall in the Philippines this weekend. Although Hagupit had weakened Friday and was no longer classified a "super....

VIDEOS. Le typhon Hagupit frappera les Philippines ce week-end

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:04:00 +0100

Vendredi, des centaines de milliers de personnes avaient trouvé refuge dans des églises, des écoles et des gymnases. La tempête, également connue sous le nom de Ruby, serait la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année. Elle pourrait déferler samedi ou dimanche sur les régions du centre-est de l'archipel.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:27:00 +0100

One day before a powerful typhoon is expected to touch land in the central Philippines, tens of thousands of residents vacated coastal areas. The typhoon is on track to make landfall late night Saturday, and has slowed its advance in the last 24 hours. The storm has sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 250.

Forecasts widen scope of typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:27:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon has blown closer to the Philippines, as differing forecasts about its path prompt a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain. Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - was expected to hit the central Philippines late....

Philippines braces itself for super typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:20:00 +0100

Ruby weakens; signal no. 2 still up in Cebu, Eastern Visayas

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0100

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0100

34 areas under storm signals as Ruby gains strength

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:17:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- At least 34 areas have been placed under storm signals as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) continues to gain more strength while moving toward west northwest of Eastern Visayas. As of 5 a.m. Friday, the eye of the typhoon was located at 485 kilometers (km) east of Borongan, Eastern Samar, the....

How Romblon is bracing for Typhoon Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

Fisherfolk in Romblon province dragged their boats to the streets on Friday in preparation for severe weather conditions from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). This is meant to prevent the boats from being washed away by big waves Ruby is expected to generate. Other residents started to repair their homes in....

All hands on deck in govt hospitals in areas threatened by Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

The Department of Health will be under Code Red alert at DOH-retained hospitals in regions expected to be hit by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) starting Saturday. Code Red means that all hospital staff are required to report for duty to provide the medical needs of the residents in affected areas right away.

Palo bishop meets with priests to prepare parishes for Ruby

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Palo Archbishop John Du on Friday met with priests in the archdiocese to map out their plan of action for Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which threatens to devastate Eastern Visayas. Du urged parishes to mobilize social action commissions, and residents to pray the Oratio Imperata for deliverance from calamities, the said.

SCDF deploys officer to Philippines ahead of typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:05:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Civil Defence Force has deployed an officer to the Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit's landfall. The officer is expected to be there for about two weeks. Under the auspices of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the SCDF officer will....

Millions evacuated as the Philippines braces for another powerful typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:04:00 +0100

“Everyone here is gripped with fear.” Source: EarthWindMap MILLIONS OF PEOPLE in the Philippines have begun seeking shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres as a monster typhoon bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the....

Filipinos Frantically Evacuating As Storm Approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Up to 32 million people could be affected by cyclone-strength winds and surge from Typhoon Hagupit, a huge storm expected to make landfall in the Philippines this weekend. Although Hagupit had weakened Friday and was no longer classified a "super typhoon," the system was a Category 4 -- a major....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:46:00 +0100

Les Philippins commencent à se réfugier vendredi par millions dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases à l'approche du violent typhon Hagupit de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, devrait....

Fear as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:48:00 +0100

Manila | Friday 12/5/2014. Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the country this year, is forecast....

Schools, Offices Shut As Typhoon Bears Down On Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Philippines shows improved preparedness for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:35:00 +0100

22:31 5 December 2014 Philippines shows improved preparedness for typhoon Hagupit. By Ronron Calunsod TACLOBAN, Philippines, Dec. 5, Kyodo. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs.

Forecasts widen scope of typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:33:00 +0100

Handicap International teams prepare as Typhoon Hagupit threatens the Phillipines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:28:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Typhoon Hagupit is set to hit the Philippines this weekend, potentially impacting millions of people. Handicap International's teams on the ground are preparing to take action to support the most vulnerable populations.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:04:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:03:00 +0100

Unusual storms hit Sydney, typhoon threatening Philippines weakens

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:04:00 +0100

Thunderstorms have been causing havoc in the Australian state of New South Wales and more are on the way. Lightning, hailstorms, heavy rain and flash floods have struck the area from the Blue Mountains to western Sydney. Several thousand people were left without electricity as another storm rolled through on Friday night local time.

Localities, ministries gear up for coming super typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:55:00 +0100

Localities from northern Quang Ninh to southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces and the ministries of Defence, Transport, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Foreign Affairs have been asked to promptly take actions in anticipation of super typhoon Hagupit, which is likely to hit the East Sea in the next several days.

Millions evacuate as typhoon bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100

The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago this year, is expected to impact more than half the nation. TACLOBAN: Millions of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other centres today as Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation.

Over 500,000 people evacuated in C. Philippines as typhoon approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:52:00 +0100

About 500,000 people have been evacuated before the projected landfall of Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, in central Philippines, a senior government official said on Friday. The Department of the Interior and Local Government conducted the forced evacuation in the face of approaching....

Super tempête en Australie, typhon attendu aux Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

L’ouest de Sidney frappé par une super tempête, de la grêle, des vents violents, la foudre… Les services d’urgences australiens ont dénombré 7 000 personnes privées d‘électricité depuis ce vendredi matin et une centaine d’habitations endommagées. La foudre a frappé six personnes et provoqué au moins deux incendies.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Thousands flee as weakened typhoon nears east Philippines; erratic path puts Manila ...

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:05:00 +0100

This image made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and captured by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument shows Typhoon Hagupit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, as it approaches the Philippines. Villagers are fleeing coastal towns in the central Philippines as the....

Over 500,000 people evacuated in C. Philippines as typhoon approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:05:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- About 500,000 people have been evacuated before the projected landfall of Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, in central Philippines, a senior government official said on Friday. The Department of the Interior and Local Government conducted the forced evacuation in the....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:09:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:16:00 +0100

. - Publié le 05/12/2014 à 09:54 - Modifié le 05/12/2014 à 15:23. Les Philippins commencent à se réfugier vendredi par millions dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases à l'approche du violent typhon Hagupit de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses.

Forecasts widen scope of typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:27:00 +0100

Fiona Pender

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

Gardai are outlining new developments in the search of Fiona Pender this lunchtime. The 25 year old disappeared 18 years ago. Wreaths are being laid at the statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela in South Africa,... Obesity can shorten people's lives by almost a decade and deprive them of as many as nineteen years of.

A year after Yolanda, Eastern Visayas braces for another direct hit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

There's nothing like the devastation and lessons brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda to make people in Eastern Visayas and nearby regions to either flee or fortify their homes days before a comparable weather disturbance makes landfall on Saturday night. In its 5 p.m.

ABS-CBN News

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

Tacloban residents wait for a government vehicle to bring them to the evacuation center in Tacloban City on Thursday in anticipation of typhoon Ruby's impact. Ruby, packing winds of up to 195 kph with gusts of up to 230 kph, was expected to make landfall on Saturday.

Typhoon Ruby rain checks Bohol relaunch event

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

MANILA The Bohol Travel Fair scheduled next week has been postponed due to typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit), which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday. The event, which was initially scheduled to run from December 8 to 10 at Glorietta Mall in Makati City, was supposed....

Thousands stranded as Pinoys brace for 'Ruby'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

MANILA (UPDATE) -- Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year.

Typhoon Hagupit: Evacuations underway as storm sweeps towards Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:15:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people have fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines, ahead of a powerful typhoon expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed by Super Typhoon Haiyan just 13 months ago. Philippine president Benigno Aquino has ordered local....

Philippines: Oxfam aid workers on high alert, as people in the Philippines brace themselves for typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:15:00 +0100

Oxfam aid workers are on high alert and preparing stocks of emergency assistance as the Philippines prepares for typhoon Hagupit, which is expected to hit landfall tomorrow evening local time. Oxfam’s Philippines Country Director, Justin Morgan, said: “Rapid assessment teams throughout the country....

Philippines: Handicap International teams prepare as Typhoon Hagupit threatens the Phillipines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:15:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is set to hit the Philippines this weekend, potentially impacting millions of people. Handicap International's teams on the ground are preparing to take action to support the most vulnerable populations. There is a serious risk that super typhoon Hagupit, which has been gathering....

Philippines: HelpAge prepares for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:15:00 +0100

By Sarah Marzouk. Tens of thousands are seeking shelter as Typhoon Hagupit, local name Ruby, heads towards the Philippines. Hagupit is due to make landfall tomorrow, 6 December, hitting north Samar, where Typhoon Haiyan caused so much devastation last year.

Typhoon Hagupit: Evacuations underway as storm sweeps towards Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:13:00 +0100

Ormoc City secures office equipment,...

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:11:00 +0100

ORMOC CITY -- Local government workers have secured office documents and furniture ahead of Typhoon Ruby’s (Hagupit) landfall. City Administrator Francis A. Pepito instructed department heads during an emergency meeting to advise the employees to cover the computer units with plastic and keep the necessary documents in a safe place.

Differing Forecasts Widen Scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:32:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path ? one predicting it will graze the capital Manila ? prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Philippines braces for super typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:27:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Still scarred by last year's devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, residents of the Philippines rushed Friday to stock up supplies and take cover ahead of another potentially catastrophic storm. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening, according to....

Residents have evacuated away from the coast of Cebu island

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:37:00 +0100

EPA JAY ROMMEL LABRA Philippines/Cebu 5/12/2014 17:17 epa04516062 Filipino residents take shelter inside a gymnasium turned into a temporary evacuation center in Mambaling village, Cebu province, central Philippines, 05 December 2014. Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in the Philippines....

Thousands flee as weakened typhoon nears east Philippines; erratic path puts Manila on alert

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:35:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines – A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Evacuations underway as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:35:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:44:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) Les Philippins commencent à se réfugier vendredi par millions dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases à l'approche du violent typhon Hagupit de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated from path of Philippine typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:45:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Around half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands died in a storm 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit weakened slightly as it churned....

Signal no. 3 up in Samar provinces

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:52:00 +0100

CEBU (Updated) -- The state weather bureau hoisted public storm warning signal number 3 in Samar provinces as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) maintained its strength while threatening Samar Island Friday evening. In its 11 p.m. Friday bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical....

Un nouveau typhon menace les Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:59:00 +0100

Les Philippins commençaient à chercher refuge vendredi 5 décembre par centaines de milliers dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases pour se prémunir face au typhon Hagupit qui s’approche de l’archipel, coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à....

Forecasts widen scope of typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:03:00 +0100

TYPHOON Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - was expected to hit the central Philippines late Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7300 people dead and missing. Still, the good news was that the typhoon was weakening as it blew closer to the coast.

Signal No. 3 up over three provinces as Ruby moves toward Eastern Visayas

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3 is up in three provinces in Eastern Visayas as typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) continued its approach toward the Philippines. Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar are all placed under Signal No.

Philippines braces for Typhoon 'Smash'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday (Saturday NZT), as differing forecasts about its path - one predicting it will graze the capital Manila - prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

A Year After Typhoon Haiyan, The Philippines Braces For Another Big Hit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:16:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit, briefly downgraded before regaining strength, is set to smash into the Philippine coast on Saturday. The massive storm is already forcing tens of thousands of people to flee its predicted path, which might include a direct hit on the capital, Manila.

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:16:00 +0100

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:15:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:18:00 +0100

MANILA (TAP) - Around half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday and sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres ahead of Typhoon Hagupit. Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make....

Central Philippines like a ghost town ahead of typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:26:00 +0100

Image Credit: EPA; Makeshift homes next to a stranded cargoship washed ashore in Anibong village which was severely damaged by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban City, Leyte province, Philippines. Thousands of people were stranded in the Philippines after flights and sea travel were cancelled ahead of a powerful typhoon’s expected landfall.

Weather Gang: Super Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines, threatens devastating rainfall and flooding

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:26:00 +0100

Uncertainty remains as to exactly where Super Typhoon Hagupit will make landfall in the Philippines this weekend. However, what is known for sure — and what millions of Filipinos are preparing for — is that the dangerous typhoon will lash the island nation with extreme winds and torrential, flooding rain for days.

Ruby loses some power

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100

But typhoon still a threat to Bicol, Eastern Visayas. Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) lost some power on Friday but remains a serious threat to Bicol and Eastern Visayas, state weathermen said. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather forecaster Chris....

Ruby/Hagupit weakens ‘but still dangerous’

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100

THOSE of us who pray and believe that all good things come from God will infuriate our atheist friends if we claim that Ruby/Hagupit weakened because we prayed for God’s mercy, specially on those who have not even fully recovered from Yolanda/Haiyan’s cruelty last year. But the news is not yet absolutely good.

Aquino raps media for ‘erroneous’ Ruby reports

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:30:00 +0100

President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Friday chided media for what he said were wrong reports on Super Typhoon Ruby (international codename: Hagupit), and likening it to last year’s reporting on Super Typhoon Yolanda. Speaking at a forum in Pasay City (Metro Manila), Aquino reminded the media of their....

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:36:00 +0100

Powerful Super Typhoon Hagupit tracked closer to the Philippines on Friday and was expected to batter the island nation over the weekend. More than 30 million people will be impacted by this storm, AccuWeather reports. Catastrophic damage is possible from Hagupit, which is the planet's strongest....

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:38:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Still scarred by last year's devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, residents of the Philippines rushed Friday to stock up supplies and take cover ahead of another potentially catastrophic storm. Super Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening,....

Violent 'Ruby' returns to supertyphoon status

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:43:00 +0100

MANILA - Tropical cyclone Ruby (international name Hagupit) regained strength Friday and is again a supertyphoon, according to the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Watch Center (JTWC). The tropical cyclone was packing 1-minute average maximum sustained winds in excess of 240 kilometers per hour (kph) and....

What 'Yolanda lessons' are being done for 'Ruby'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:43:00 +0100

MANILA -- The government is doing its best to prepare for Typhoon 'Ruby' (International name: 'Hagupit') to avoid repeating what happened when Typhoon 'Yolanda' hit the country in 2013, a Cabinet official said Friday. In an interview on radio DZMM, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas....

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:56:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening, according to PAGASA, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. It is approaching the Philippines from the western Pacific Ocean and is projected to make landfall on the Eastern Samar or Northern Samar province.

Philippines braces for typoon Hagupit as evacuations begin - video

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:07:00 +0100

Sorry, your browser is unable to play this video. Please install ™ and try again. Alternatively to a modern browser. upgrade Thousands of Filipinos flee their homes as the country prepares to be hit by typhoon Hagupit on Saturday. Workers begin to saw off loose tree branches to avoid road blocks, while families seek shelter away from coastal areas.

Heading for safety

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:05:00 +0100

Fishermen carry their outrigger to higher ground in Legazpi, south of Manila on Friday, ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Hagupit. Millions of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centers as the monster typhoon bore down on the disaster-weary nation.

Evacuation shelters take in 500,000 as typhoon nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:14:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit. Thousands have been evacuated and ports have been shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps towards the eastern coasts of the island nation. According to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC), the storm has already....

Typhoon threat revives nation's dread

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:10:00 +0100

A wide swathe of the Philippines, including the capital Manila, was last night braced for an erratic and powerful typhoon approaching from the Pacific. Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - strengthened yesterday, its sustained winds intensifying to 215km/h with gusts of 250km/h.

Differing forecasts widen Typhoon Hagupit scope

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:18:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path — one predicting it will graze the capital Manila — prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Les Philippins se préparent à l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:23:00 +0100

Monde - 20 secondes à 17h54. Les Philippins ont commencé à se réfugier vendredi par millions dans des églises, écoles et gymnases à l'approche du violent typhon Hagupit. La tempête devrait toucher terre samedi soir ou dimanche et devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel. à 17h54.

Killer surge fears prompt mass Philippine evacuation

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:28:00 +0100

A potentially deadly new typhoon is set to make landfall in the Philippines on Saturday only 13 months after the last killer storm surge. The worst case scenario is that Typhoon Hagupit – known locally as Ruby – could affect 30 million people with gusts of up to 70 metres per second.

Statement on Typhoon Hagupit by Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:25:00 +0100

I follow with concern the movement of Typhoon Hagupit toward the Philippines. The landfall is foreseen for this weekend and the impact cannot be predicted, but we at the European Commission are keeping the people of the Philippines in our thoughts and hoping that the impact will be less powerful....

Typhoon Hagupit taking aim at the Philippines – EU stands ready to assist

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:28:00 +0100

Only 13 months after the deadly Typhoon Haiyan made its landfall in the Philippines , the nation is being threatened by another ferocious storm with heavy rainfall and shattering winds. Though the impact of Typhoon Hagupit, which is currently taking its aim at the archipelago nation , will only be....

Millions evacuate as Typhoon Hagupit bears down on Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:28:00 +0100

| Tacloban | Posted: December 5, 2014 7:57 pm. Agence-France Presse Millions of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit....

Hundreds of thousands evacuated from path of Philippine typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:28:00 +0100

(corrects name of U.N. spokesman and agency in paras 7-8) By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Around half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands died in a storm 13 months ago.

Philippines braces up for Hagupit’s landfall

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:26:00 +0100

Manila: Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm 13 months ago.

Super Typhoon Hagupit to lash Philippines for 3 days with flooding and high winds

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:23:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore If there's one thing the Philippines do not need, it's another super typhoon. Parts of the country, particularly the island of Samar, are still picking up the pieces after last year's devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, which was one of the most powerful storms ever to make landfall anywhere.

Les Philippines se préparent à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:35:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit devrait atteindre samedi soir les côtes orientales des Philippines . Sans attendre, plusieurs dizaines de milliers de personnes ont déjà fui vendredi les villages côtiers de l'archipel. En tout, plus de 500.000 familles habitant l'est des Philippines, dans la région de Bicol, soit....

Statement on Typhoon Hagupit by Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:47:00 +0100

Statement on Typhoon Hagupit by Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:53:00 +0100

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:51:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines on Friday, as differing forecasts about its path â€” one predicting it will graze the capital Manila â€” prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Orion : amerrissage en douceur dans le Pacifique

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:53:00 +0100

Sciences - 25 secondes à 18h00. La capsule américaine Orion s'est posée en douceur dans l'océan Pacifique vendredi à l'issu d'un premier vol d'essai non-habité de 4 heures et demi. La Nasa a indiqué que la mission était parfaitement réussie. à 18h34. 22 secondes La SNCF va verser 60 millions de....

Statement on Typhoon Hagupit by Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:57:00 +0100

Hundreds of thousands evacuated from path of Philippine typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 18:58:00 +0100

MANILA - Around half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands died in a storm 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit weakened slightly as it churned slowly....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:02:00 +0100

NASA analyzes Super Typhoon Hagupit's rains and wind on Philippine approach

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:10:00 +0100

This TRMM satellite image of Super Typhoon Hagupit on Dec. 4, 2014 at 1721Z showed that the heaviest rainfall was just southwest of a well-defined eye. Credit: NASA/JAXA/SSAI, Hal Pierce Super Typhoon Hagupit is forecast to make landfall in the eastern Philippines bringing heavy rainfall, damaging winds and storm surge.

Over 500000 evacuated in Philippines as typhoon approaches

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:11:00 +0100

Saturday 6th December, 2014. About 500,000 people have been evacuated before the projected landfall of Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, in central Philippines, a senior government official said Friday. The department of the interior and local government conducted the forced evacuation in the....

Philippines shows improved typhoon preparedness

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:20:00 +0100

TACLOBAN - More than a year after devastating super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the Philippines is showing much better preparations for another powerful typhoon experts project will hit the country this weekend. "Two days ago, people started to stock food. And since yesterday, there are already people in evacuation centers.

The sun will come out again, will the country be ready?

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 19:45:00 +0100

By the time this column hits the newsstands, a very large part of the Philippines will already be experiencing the effects of the approaching typhoon named Ruby by the local weather authorities and Hagupit by the international forecasters. Hagupit, I was informed by no less an expert than our CEO....

Les Philippins se mettent à l'abri à l'approche d'un violent typhon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:07:00 +0100

Les Philippins commençaient à se réfugier vendredi par millions dans des églises, écoles et autres gymnases à l'approche du violent typhon Hagupit de l'archipel coutumier des intempéries désastreuses. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher les Philippines cette année, devrait....

Philippines: 5 December 2014: The Philippines - Tropical Cyclone HAGUPIT

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:10:00 +0100

Tropical Cyclone HAGUPIT formed in the western Pacific Ocean, near Micronesia, on 1 December. Over 1-5 December, it moved west-northwest, intensifying. Having passed Micronesia without making landfall, it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a very strong Typhoon, on 4 December. • On 5 December, 12.

More than half a million people evacuate ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:10:00 +0100

Highlights Typhoon Hagupit has slightly weakened as it moves towards Eastern Visayas Region with maximum sustained winds of 195 km/h. Hagupit is projected to make landfall between Northern Samar and Eastern Samar provinces during the night of 6 and 7 December.

Thousands evacuate ahead of typhoon

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:22:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter as a powerful typhoon heads towards the Philippines, where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year. Fishermen carry an outrigger to higher ground in Legazpi City, south of Manila, ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Hagupit. Photo: AFP.

UN relief agencies prepare emergency response as typhoon approaches Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:38:00 +0100

5 December 2014 #150 More than 30 million people risk feeling the brunt of Typhoon Hagupit as it barrels down on the Philippines, United Nations emergency and humanitarian officials warned today as they outlined the Organization-wide preparations being made before the massive storm makes landfall this weekend.

Tacloban hit by panic buying

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:47:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Terrified survivors of a super typhoon that killed thousands in the Philippines last year were yesterday preparing for a powerful new storm, as the authorities scrambled to find safe evacuation centres. Typhoon Hagupit was building strength in the Pacific Ocean as it moved....

Millions flee as storm looms in Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:53:00 +0100

Friday, December 5, 2014 Millions flee as storm looms in Philippines. Residents walk past debris and destroyed houses along a road in Tacloban City, central Philippines, on December 4, 2014, three days after devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the city.

Typhoon Ruby to lash Philippines for 3 days

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:57:00 +0100

MANILA - Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) will hammer provinces, cities, and towns in the central Philippines for up to 3 days, according to the latest advisory issued by state weather bureau PAGASA. The Visayas will feel the full brunt of the typhoon, with cyclone-strength winds, intense....

Storm surge warnings as of 11pm Friday, Dec. 5

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:57:00 +0100

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) -- Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) on Friday night released an updated list of areas at risk of experiencing storm surges triggered by Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit). In its advisory issued at 11 p.m.

Signal no. 3 in Samar provinces as 'Ruby' nears landfall

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:57:00 +0100

MANILA -- Public storm warning signal number 3 has been raised over 3 Samar provinces, as Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) moves closer to landfall in the country. In its 11 p.m. advisory, state weather bureau PAGASA said Ruby has maintained strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph with gusts of 230 kph.

Millions flee as storm looms in Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:01:00 +0100

Satellite images show typhoon approaching Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 21:46:00 +0100

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit. Thousands have been evacuated and ports have been shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps towards the eastern coasts of the island nation. According to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC), the storm has already....

Arrivée du typhon Hagupit aux Philippines : les équipes MSF se préparent

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:10:00 +0100

Samedi 6 décembre, le typhon Hagupit devrait toucher la région de Visayas, à l’est des Philippines. Sur place, MSF renforce ses équipes et une douzaine de volontaires s’apprête à accueillir les blessés potentiels. Le typhon Hagupit - qui s'accompagnera de vents violents, des pluies importantes, des....

Philippines: Preparations for Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) gather pace

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:13:00 +0100

This weekend, Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby) is expected to make landfall in central Philippines as a Category-5 storm. It will most likely be accompanied by strong winds, storm surges of 4 - 5 meters, and intense rains. The ICRC has already deployed a team of experts to Catbalogan, the capital....

UN relief agencies prepare emergency response as typhoon approaches Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:14:00 +0100

Saturday 6th December, 2014 5 December 2014 - More than 30 million people risk feeling the brunt of Typhoon Hagupit as it barrels down on the Philippines, United Nations emergency and humanitarian officials warned today as they outlined the Organization-wide preparations being made before the massive storm makes landfall this weekend.

Philippines: WFP Ready To Respond To Typhoon Hagupit

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:15:00 +0100

Evacuations in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit nears

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:54:00 +0100

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit threatens to make landfall overnight. Emergency services are preparing for what is expected to be the strongest typhoon to hit the country since Typhoon Haiyan killed over 6,000 and displaced more than 4m people in November 2013.

509,000 preemptively evacuate due to Typhoon Ruby NDRRMC

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:58:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Some 102,714 families or 509,620 residents have been preemptively evacuated due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Friday night. In its 8 p.m. update, the NDRRMC said the evacuated families where....

Half million evacuated as typhoon looms

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:25:00 +0100

MANILA: Around half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines yesterday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands died in a storm 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit weakened slightly as it churned slowly....

Ruby maintains strength, moves closer to Samar

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:35:00 +0100

CEBU -- Public storm warning number 3 remained hoisted over Samar provinces as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) continues to threaten the Samar Island while maintaining its strength and course Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5 a.

Typhoon Hagupit: Millions evacuated as locals fear a repeat of Typhoon Haiyan

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:41:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - was expected to hit the central Philippines late Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7300 people dead and missing. Still, the good news was that the typhoon was weakening as it blew closer to the coast.

Erratic Typhoon Hagupit Blows Closer To Philippines

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:47:00 +0100

Fishermen carry thier outrigger to higher ground in Legazpi City, south of Manila on December 5, 2014, ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Hagupit. Thousands of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on December 5 as monster Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation.

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:07:00 +0100

Photos: Philippines Braces for Powerful Typhoon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:23:00 +0100

Typhoon survivors, some of whom are still living in tents, evacuate to safer grounds with their belongings at Tanauan township, Philippines, Dec. 4, 2014, in anticipation of the incoming Typhoon Hagupit which is forecast to hit central Philippines this weekend.

UN agencies prepare emergency response for typhoon in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:39:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Friday that Typhoon Hagupit, also known as Ruby, is expected to cross the center of the Philippines over the weekend, and UN agencies are making preparations for emergency response before the massive storm lands in the island country.

Millions at risk as Typhoon Hagupit threatens the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:35:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Emergency supplies for tens of thousands of families are on standby by to be sent to storm-ravaged areas of the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit bears down on the country.

Typhoon-ready

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:55:00 +0100

, 1 days ago Workers fold a billboard sign in anticipation of strong winds brought by Typhoon Hagupit, locally named Ruby, on a coastal road in Cavite City, south of Manila on December 4. Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked....

Thousands flee as typhoon approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:23:00 +0100

Dozens of domestic flights were cancelled and inter-island ferry services were suspended. In Tacloban, where Haiyan’s tsunami-like storm surges left thousands dead and wiped out entire villages, and in outlying provinces, about half a million people have been moved from high-risk villages to....

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:50:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon â€” one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila â€” prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Storm surge warnings as of 5am Saturday, Dec. 6

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:52:00 +0100

MANILA -- Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) on Saturday released an updated list of areas at risk of experiencing storm surges triggered by typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name Hagupit). In its advisory issued at 5 a.m. December 6, Project NOAH said the following areas are....

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:52:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

WATCH: 15km-tall storm in Typhoon Ruby's center

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:52:00 +0100

MANILA - A thunderstorm in the center of Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) is almost 15 kilometers tall. This is just one of the discoveries made by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM), which flew almost directly above the....

Slow 'Ruby' to bring intense rains

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:52:00 +0100

MANILA - Typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name Hagupit) has maintained its strength as it continues to head towards Samar, state weather bureau PAGASA said Saturday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said ''Ruby'' has slowed down but is still packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour with gusts of 230 kph.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:56:00 +0100

Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon — one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

500,000 Filipinos Evacuated as Storm's Path Widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:55:00 +0100

Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon ? one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila ? prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:59:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon -- one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila -- prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Statement from USAID Spokesperson on Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:06:00 +0100

Statement from USAID Spokesperson Matt Herrick on Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) in the Philippines: "The United States is tracking Typhoon Hagupit closely and understands that, if it remains on its current trajectory, it will likely make landfall along the eastern coast of the Philippines within the next 24 hours.

Differing forecasts widen scope of Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:08:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:10:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon — one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Philippines: ASEAN Flash Update Typhoon HAGUPIT, 6 December 2014

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:30:00 +0100

PHILIPPINES. Typhoon HAGUPIT or Ruby in local name still maintain its strength with estimated maximum sustained wind at 241 kph. The expected landfall will be Sunday Morning 7 Dec 2014 in Northern Samar area. As of 4 AM 6 Dec 2014 This Typhoon was located at 240 km East Northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar moving at the speed of 15 kph.

Philippines: ADRA on High Alert in Philippines for Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:30:00 +0100

SILVER SPRING, MD—The Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s (ADRA) emergency response team (ERT) is on high alert and has prepositioned resources as Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby approaches the Philippines. While the Typhoon has lost some strength and was downgraded from Super Typhoon to Typhoon, it seems to be regaining strength.

Philippines: Countdown to landfall: Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:30:00 +0100

Super typhoon Hagupit (locally Ruby) is now in the Philippines area of responsibility and is due to make landfall in the north of Eastern Samar on Saturday evening local time. Typhoon Hagupit currently has a diameter of over 370 Miles and winds speeds equivalent to that of Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Typhoon Hagupit evacuation steps up

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:37:00 +0100

About half a million people have fled coastal villages and evacuated their homes in the Philippines as a powerful storm approaches the archipelago. Typhoon Hagupit, which weakened slightly on Friday night, is due to make landfall on Saturday evening. It is on course for the Eastern and Northern....

UN agencies prepare emergency response for typhoon in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:41:00 +0100

UNITED NATIONS: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Friday that Typhoon Hagupit, also known as Ruby, is expected to cross the center of the Philippines over the weekend, and UN agencies are making preparations for emergency response before the massive storm lands in the island country.

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:39:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Still scarred by last year's devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan, residents of the Philippines rushed Friday to stock up supplies and take cover ahead of another potentially catastrophic storm. Super Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening,....

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:52:00 +0100

Erwin Mascarinas 500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens. Hundreds of residents take shelter inside the provincial capitol of Surigao city close to central Philippines on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 in anticipation of typhoon Hagupit which is expected to hit land Saturday afternoon.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:08:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit: Locals fear repeat of Haiyan

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:19:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is expected to hit the central Philippines late Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7300 people dead and missing. Still, the good news was that the typhoon was weakening as it blew closer to the coast. "I'm scared," said Haiyan survivor Jojo Moro.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:23:00 +0100

952 stranded due to Typhoon Ruby as Coast Guard cancels 49 trips

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:38:00 +0100

A total of 952 people were stranded while 49 trips have been canceled as of early Saturday due to bad weather conditions from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard said that as of 4 a.m., 40 vessels, 115 rolling cargos and nine motor bancas are stranded, while 80 vessels and seven motor bancas are taking shelter.

Typhoon Ruby triggers massive evacuation in PHL

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:38:00 +0100

More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) was approaching eastern coasts on....

Passengers, goods stranded in ports due to typhoon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:38:00 +0100

Only 952 of the 2,559 passengers reported stranded on Friday remain in ports affected by typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit). The number of stranded rolling cargoes has also gone down from 177 to 115. According to Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commander Armand Balilo, the vessels were....

Philippines gets more than its share of disasters

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:37:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Powered by ferocious winds, Typhoon Hagupit is whipping towards central Philippines and could affect the same area hit by the deadly Typhoon Haiyan just 13 months ago, several forecasts show. With winds gusting up to 172 miles per hour (277 kilometers per hour), the strongest storm of 2014....

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:10:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

UN agencies prepare for response as Typhoon Hagupit approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:09:00 +0100

Saturday 6th December, 2014. UN agencies prepared for an emergency response before the massive Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the Philippines Saturday. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said Friday that Typhoon Hagupit, also known as Ruby, is expected to cross the centre of the Philippines over the weekend, Xinhua reported.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:08:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit was approaching eastern coasts on Saturday, with its eye 230 km (143 miles) east northeast of Borongan, in Eastern Samar province, the weather bureau PAGASA said. The storm was downgraded to a notch below super typhoon category but could still unleash huge destruction with torrential....

Typhoon Hagupit widens in the Philippines, forcing 500,000 people to evacuate

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:08:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon — one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Philippines faces typhoon havoc as UNICEF fly in aid

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:05:00 +0100

More than 10,000 families have been given water and hygiene kits, tents, medical supplies and food by charity UNICEF in the northern part of Eastern Visayas with Super Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, expected to make landfall this weekend. It will carry with it gusts of up to 230km/h and storm surges 13 feet high.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:00:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:51:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:48:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit Triggers Massive Evacuation In Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:47:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore By Rosemarie Francisco MANILA (Reuters) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:44:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon — one predicting it will graze the capital, Manila — prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

People flee homes as Hagupit panic grips Philippines, military on high alert

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:40:00 +0100

A ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon blew closer to the Philippines Friday, as differing forecasts about its path _ one predicting it will graze the capital Manila _ prompted a much wider swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Church readies P2M for Typhoon Ruby relief

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby The Catholic Church's social action arm has prepared P2 million for relief goods for those affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) and is now organizing a solidarity fund for the typhoon's victims. Caritas Philippines aims to have the relief goods pre-positioned in areas near Ruby's path, the....

OCD-5 recommends state of calamity for entire Bicol due to Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:35:00 +0100

The Office of Civil Defense on Saturday sought the declaration of a state of calamity for all provinces in Bicol due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). OCD Region 5 head Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said this should unlock calamity funds to address the needs of residents affected by the typhoon.

Over 600,000 people evacuated due to 'Ruby'

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:27:00 +0100

Saturday, December 6, 2014. Third Anne Peralta MORE than 150,000 families have fled their homes in preparation for Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which is threatening Eastern Visayas Region, the same area battered by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on November 8 last year.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:20:00 +0100

MANILA (REUTERS) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

'Ruby' expected to make landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:11:00 +0100

Dona Z. Pazzibugan. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Publication Date : 06-12-2014. Philippines braces for strongest typhoon this year. Powerful Typhoon “Ruby” (international name: Hagupit) slams into Eastern Visayas this afternoon for a four-day crossing of central Philippines, affecting the capital....

Philippines: UN relief agencies prepare emergency response as typhoon approaches Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:59:00 +0100

5 December 2014 – More than 30 million people risk feeling the brunt of Typhoon Hagupit as it barrels down on the Philippines, United Nations emergency and humanitarian officials warned today as they outlined the Organization-wide preparations being made before the massive storm makes landfall this weekend.

Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500,000 people flee coast

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:15:00 +0100

Bangkok: A potentially catastrophic and erratic storm bearing down on the central Philippines is likely to cut a four-day path across the island nation, affecting 32 million people. Half a million people have fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas, many of them survivors of Haiyan, the....

Thousands flee Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:03:00 +0100

06.12.2014 09:35 About half a million people have fled coastal villages and evacuated their homes in the Philippines as a powerful storm approaches the archipelago. Typhoon Hagupit, which weakened slightly on Friday night, is due to make landfall on Saturday evening.

Philippines: Philippines Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Situation Report, December 5, 2014

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:59:00 +0100

Highlights. Humanity Road activated its response for Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in advance of landfall. Typhoon Hagupit (international name), or Ruby (Philippines name), has been classified as a super typhoon and is headed towards the Philippines.

Typhoon triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:58:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupett poised to rip Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:55:00 +0100

Rachel Maddow reports on powerful Typhoon Hagupit, poised to strike the Philippines, even as the country is only still recovering from the devastation wrought by last year's Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Plus 600'000 Philippins évacués à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:14:00 +0100

Plus d'un demi-million de Philippins ont quitté les zones menacées par le typhon Hagupit dans le cadre de l'une des opérations d'évacuation les plus importantes jamais menées en temps de paix. L'ouragan devrait toucher l'archipel dimanche matin, selon la météorologie nationale.

Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500,000 people flee coast

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:39:00 +0100

Eastern Samar starts to feel Ruby’s rain, winds; evacuations continue

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:32:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Eastern Samar started to experience heavy rains and strong winds from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) Saturday morning, even as the government continued evacuation efforts. In a radio interview, Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II, head of the national government's frontline team in Eastern Samar,....

Hundreds of thousands flee as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:30:00 +0100

MANILA — Buy Photo About half a million people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, a day before a powerful typhoon was expected to hit the island nation where thousands died in a storm 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit weakened slightly as it churned....

Over 600,000 Filipinos evacuated as typhoon's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:23:00 +0100

Saturday, December 6, 2014. Third Anne Peralta Hundreds of residents take shelter inside the provincial capitol of Surigao City on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 in anticipation of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) which is expected to hit land Saturday afternoon. A wide swath of the Philippines, including the capital....

UN agencies prepare for response as Typhoon Hagupit approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:20:00 +0100

United Nations: UN agencies prepared for an emergency response before the massive Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the Philippines Saturday. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said Friday that Typhoon Hagupit, also known as Ruby, is expected to cross the centre of the Philippines over the weekend, Xinhua reported.

Typhoon Hagupit: More than half a million Philippines residents flee storm surge

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:12:00 +0100

Filipino residents take shelter inside a gymnasium turned into a temporary evacuation center in Mambaling village, Cebu province, central Philippines, 5 December 2014. Photograph: Jay Rommell Labra/EPA. More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of....

Typhoon Hagupit barrels toward Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:04:00 +0100

Satellite images show the eye of the storm, which lost its super typhoon status again Saturday, about 250 kilometers (150 miles) off the eastern coast of the island nation. The storm, the strongest so far this year, is expected to make landfall Saturday evening or Sunday morning, local time, over....

Filipinos preparing for a typhoon that may landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:03:00 +0100

EPA DENNIS M. SABANGAN Philippines/Manila 6/12/2014 07:37 epa04516934 Filipino children play outside their home while waiting for pre-emptive evacuation at a slum area in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, 06 December 2014. More people fled their homes in the Philippines as the strongest typhoon to hit....

Thousands flee Philippines typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:02:00 +0100

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit evacuation stepped up

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:01:00 +0100

About half a million people have fled coastal villages and evacuated their homes in the Philippines as a powerful storm approaches the archipelago, the BBC reported. Typhoon Hagupit, which weakened slightly on Friday night, is due to make landfall on Saturday evening.

Millions evacuated in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:59:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines, Dec 05, 2014 (AFP) - Millions of people in the Philippines sought shelter in churches, schools and other makeshift evacuation centres on Friday as Typhoon Hagupit bore down on the disaster-weary nation. The storm, which would be the strongest to hit the Southeast Asian....

Thousands of Filipinos flee storm's path

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:47:00 +0100

TYPHOON Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - was expected to hit the central Philippines late on Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan which left more than 7,300 people dead and missing. The typhoon regained strength on Saturday but forecasters said it will begin rapidly weakening as it approaches land.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:46:00 +0100

Coastal provinces on typhoon alert

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:34:00 +0100

. HA NOI (VNS)— Provinces stretched along the nation's coast, from Quang Ninh in the north to Ba Ria-Vung Tau in the south, have been put on high alert as super typhoon Hagupit approaches the East Sea. All the localities and the ministries of Defence, Transport, Agriculture and Rural Development,....

Albay now under state of calamity

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:33:00 +0100

Albay, one of the provinces under Storm Signal No. 3 due to Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), was placed under a state of calamity on Saturday - a move that will allow it to avail of calamity funds. SPA Special Session dated Dec 6, 2014 RESO no 109-2014 Declaring the entire Province of Albay under State of Calamity due to Typhoon Ruby.

Bustos Dam preemptively releases water for Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:33:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Bustos Dam in Bulacan on Saturday morning opened one of its gates to preemptively release water in preparation for Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). The Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the dam opened one sluice gate at one meter, discharging water at 20 centimeters.

NGCP: Line trip triggers outage in areas affected by Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:33:00 +0100

Power outages hit at least two areas affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) before noon Saturday, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said. In Eastern Visayas, the NGCP said its power transmission in Eastern Samar "is affected by Typhoon Ruby" with the tripping of the 69kV Taft Feeder.

Typhoon triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:30:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Hagupit No More a Super Typhoon, But Will Affect 13 Million in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:17:00 +0100

Typhon barrels toward Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:16:00 +0100

(CNN) -- Rain lashed parts of the Philippines on Saturday as Typhoon Hagupit barreled toward the coast, bringing roaring winds and the threat of massive storm surges. Satellite images show the eye of the storm, which lost its super typhoon status again Saturday, about 250 kilometers (150 miles) off the eastern coast of the island nation.

Typhoon triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:10:00 +0100

World briefs: Al-Qaida suspect detained

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:56:00 +0100

AMMAN, Jordan A suspected member of al-Qaida who had recently been designated a global terrorist by the United States has been detained in Jordan. The U.S. is also investigating whether he played a role in the 2012 attacks on U.S. facilities in Benghazi. U.S.

Over 600,000 Filipinos evacuated as typhoon nears land

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:44:00 +0100

'Ruby' weakens; Cebu City still under signal no. 2

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:44:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) has slightly weakened Saturday morning as it continues to threaten the Visayas. In its 11 a.m. update, Pagasa said public storm warning signal number 2 is still....

MMDA on alert for Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:44:00 +0100

Saturday, December 6, 2014. Third Anne Peralta THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was placed under blue alert on Saturday in anticipation of the effects of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) in the capital region. Under blue alert, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said half of the agency's....

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:38:00 +0100

Thousands of Filipinos flee storm's path

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 07:21:00 +0100

Half a million Filipinos have fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon - one predicting it will graze the capital Manila - prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:28:00 +0100

Many communities in the central Philippines are still battling to recover from Super Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm ever recorded on land, which left more than 7,350 people dead or missing in November last year. In Tacloban, one of the cities worst-hit by Haiyan's monster winds and....

Half A Million Flee To Shelters As Super Typhoon Nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:13:00 +0100

Hundreds of residents take shelter Friday inside the provincial capitol of Surigao city close to central Philippines in anticipation of typhoon Hagupit which is expected to hit land Saturday afternoon. About a year the country was lashed by Typhoon Haiyan, which left more than 7,300 people dead.

Typhoon Hagupit evacuation steps up

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:02:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit approche: 600'000 Philippins évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:09:00 +0100

Thousands flee as Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:50:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit edged closer to the Philippines on Saturday, dipping below an earlier category five "super typhoon" level, as it remained on course to make landfall later in the day. About 500,000 people evacuated coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in Samar and Leyte provinces, areas....

Philippines: Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:47:00 +0100

Tacloban, Philippines | AFP | Saturday 12/6/2014 - 05:09 GMT. by Imelda Magbutay. Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands.

Rain lashes disaster-weary Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:37:00 +0100

TACLOBAN (AFP) - Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines on Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the disaster-plagued....

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:12:00 +0100

Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" or "lash" — was expected to....

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:26:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines — Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:24:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:18:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) " Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:14:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

Massive evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:19:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco. More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world’s biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

600,000 Filipinos flee homes as super typhoon's erratic path keeps country on edge

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:48:00 +0100

47 of the country’s 81 provinces are considered potentially at high risk from Hagupit. Filipino residents take shelter inside a gymnasium turned into a temporary evacuation center in Cebu province, in the central Philippines. Photo: EPA. Over half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing....

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:29:00 +0100

Uncredited 600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near. This image made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Typhoon Hagupit on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, as it approaches the Philippines. The ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon is blowing closer to the....

Philippines Gets Early Taste of Typhoon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:18:00 +0100

Hagupit has slowed down—an unfortunate development because a slower pace could give it more time to batter areas in the Philippine midsection that were clobbered by last year. supertyphoon Haiyan On Saturday, it was approaching the Philippines at 13 kilometers per hour. Haiayan headed in to land at 40 kilometers per hour.

Rains lash disaster-weary PHL as Typhoon Ruby nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:57:00 +0100

Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands last year. Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the disaster-plagued....

CAAP: 6 airports closed due to Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:57:00 +0100

At least six domestic airports in Eastern Visayas and Bicol were closed Saturday due to bad weather conditions from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines deputy director general Rodante Joya told radio dzBB's Sam Nielsen the airports have been secured for Ruby's wrath.

Quezon evacuates citizens ahead of strong winds, pattering rain

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:57:00 +0100

Families from coastal barangays around Macalelon, Quezon have begun to evacuate as strong winds and light rains washed over the municipality ahead of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). Other evacuees have also taken their belongings with them as damages from Typhoon Glenda last July still persist in areas....

CAAP: 4 airports closed due to Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:57:00 +0100

Four airports in Eastern Visayas and Bicol were closed Saturday due to bad weather conditions from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said that as of 1 p.m. Saturday, the closed airports included: Parts of Bicol and Eastern Visayas are under storm signals due....

Breaking World News Latest Real-Time Updates

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:40:00 +0100

Latest breaking world news updated in real-time by rss feeds, the first feed is from Reuters lower down the page are feeds from Yahoo and Google. Reuters: World News MANILA (Reuters) – More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world’s biggest....

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:39:00 +0100

More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. "We call on residents to voluntarily evacuate because....

Rains Lash Disaster-Weary Philippines as Typhoon Nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:26:00 +0100

Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian nation....

More than 600,000 flee as typhoon nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 12:19:00 +0100

"We're on red alert so the entire Armed Forces is being mobilized for this typhoon," Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang, head of the 120,000-strong military, told a news conference after discussing last-minute preparations. Army troops deployed to supermarkets and major roads in provinces in the typhoon's....

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:38:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Sunday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

Massive evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:56:00 +0100

Reuters/Manila. More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

600,000 flee as Philippine villages brace for Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:12:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast.

Les Philippines se préparent à l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 09:36:00 +0100

Actuellement au large des côtes philippines, le typhon Hagupit pourrait toucher terre dans la journée de samedi, au plus tard dimanche matin. D’après les services météo , il a un peu baissé en intensité. Il devrait néanmoins apporter des vents à plus de 200 km/h et surtout des pluies torrentielles.

Hagupit threatens storm surges

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:30:00 +0100

Millions of people have been scrambling to get out of the typhoon's way, or battening down in hotels on higher ground, away from the coast. have been applied in a number of provinces amid predictions winds could rip off roofs, cut power and damage buildings. Residents in low-lying areas have been warned about possible flash floods and landslides.

Massive evacuation as typhoon nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:28:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Massive evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:28:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit: over half a million evacuated in the Phillippines - video

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:25:00 +0100

Sorry, your browser is unable to play this video. Please install ™ and try again. Alternatively to a modern browser. upgrade As Typhoon Hagupit approaches, more than half a million people have been evacuated from the eastern coasts of the Phillippines.

500,000 flee as Typhoon Hagupit roars to Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:23:00 +0100

Some current forecasts show Hagupit skirting north of Tacloban but many are fleeing after last year's experience when Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the coast, killing some 7,000 people. Fears have ballooned with differing forecasts and an apparently unpredictable storm system, with one forecast....

Evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:23:00 +0100

More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world’s biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:23:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit set to hit Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:22:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is on course to make landfall in the Eastern and Northern Samar provinces of The Philippines this evening. It is expected to be the strongest typhoon to hit the country since Haiyan killed over 6,000 and displaced more than 4m people last November.

For those with nothing, more trauma

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:22:00 +0100

Escaping the coast. A year on and what remains of his family are leaving their homes to move inland to stay with relatives. "I've been following developments on the radio this time," he said. "The government is now providing better information. I'm scared but at least I know what is going on.

Hagupit barrels toward Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:22:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:30:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes sontÂ Ã©vacuÃ©es en urgenceÂ aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonÃ§aient lâ€™arrivÃ©e du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 6 DÃ©cembre 2014 Face Ã ce typhon capable de dÃ©truire de nombreuses....

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:24:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes continuaient à être évacuées en urgence samedi aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de....

Philippines : 100 000 familles évacuées

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:21:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit devrait atteindre samedi soir les côtes orientales des Philippines. Cette tempête pourrait être la plus violente à toucher cette année l'archipel. Quelque 100 000 familles, soit un demi million de personnes, ont déjà été évacuées ce vendredi.

Les Philippines sous la menace d'un typhon extrêmement violent

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

L’est des Philippines était pris samedi dans des vents violents et des pluies battantes, à l’approche du typhon Hagupit. Il devrait toucher terre dimanche et être le plus violent cette année, dans ce pays largement dévasté l’an dernier par le typhon Haiyan.

Philippines: pluies et vents violents à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:55:00 +0100

Philippines: pluies et vents violents à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:56:00 +0100

L'est des Philippines était pris samedi dans des vents violents et des pluies battantes, à l'approche du typhon Hagupit, qui devrait toucher terre dimanche et être le plus violent cette année, dans ce pays largement dévasté l'an dernier par le typhon Haiyan.

Philippines: pluies et vents violents à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) L'est des Philippines était pris samedi dans des vents violents et des pluies battantes, à l'approche du typhon Hagupit, qui devrait toucher terre dimanche et être le plus violent cette année, dans ce pays largement dévasté l'an dernier par le typhon Haiyan.

Le typhon Hagupit approche: 600'000 Philippins évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:22:00 +0100

Philippines: pluies et vents violents à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:13:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit approche: 600'000 Philippins évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 10:10:00 +0100

Flights grounded ahead of typhoon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:43:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit - Filipino for "smash'' or "lash'' - was expected to slam into the central Philippines Sunday morning and hammer parts of a region where Haiyan's tsunami-like storm surges and ferocious winds left more than 7,300 people dead and missing in November last year.

Plus d'un demi-million de Philippins évacués à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

L'est des Philippines était pris samedi dans des vents violents et des pluies battantes, à l'approche du typhon Hagupit, qui devrait toucher terre dimanche et être le plus important de l'année. Hagupit approche avec ses vents de 185 km/h et des rafales allant jusqu'à 220 km/h et des pluies battantes.

Massive evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:49:00 +0100

Residents of Samar island said they were experiencing strong winds, heavy rain and blackouts on Saturday as Typhoon Hagupit churned towards eastern provinces of the archipelago. The storm had weakened to category 3, two notches below "super typhoon", but could still unleash huge destruction with....

Philippines: Statement from USAID Spokesperson on Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:48:00 +0100

USAID Press Office Telephone: +1.202.712.4320 | Email: | Twitter: @USAIDPress. USAIDPressOfficers@usaid.gov "The United States is tracking Typhoon Hagupit closely and understands that, if it remains on its current trajectory, it will likely make landfall along the eastern coast of the Philippines within the next 24 hours.

Philippines braces for destruction as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0100

More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:46:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit -Filipino for "smash" - was expected to hit the central Philippines late Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7,300 people dead and missing. The typhoon regained strength Saturday but forecasters said it will begin rapidly weakening as it approaches land.

Evacuations increase in the Philippines as typhoon Hagupit approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:45:00 +0100

Natural Disasters Evacuations increase in the Philippines as typhoon Hagupit approaches. More than half a million people have fled their homes in the Philippines as the nation braces for the worst storm since super typhoon Haiyan last year. Typhoon Hagupit is expected to make landfall within the next day.

Mindef ready to provide assistance to the Philippines when Typhoon Hagupit hits

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:43:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Singapore is offering more help to the Philippines, in anticipation of Typhoon Hagupit, expected to make a landfall in the country in the next few days. Permanent Secretary for Defence Chan Yeng Kit called his Philippine counterpart, Undersecretary for National Defense Honorio S.

Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit Nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100

“The big difference, if we’re a doing comparison between Haiyan and Hagupit, is the wind speeds are less, but it’s still extremely severe,” said Justin Morgan, Philippines country director for the aid group Oxfam. “It is also traveling at much slower pace than Typhoon Haiyan.

Evacuations increase in the Philippines as typhoon Hagupit approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:38:00 +0100

Over 500,000 people evacuated in Philippines as typhoon approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

600000 Filipinos flee as Typhoon Hagupit blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

Fears for Philippines as typhoon approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

Save the Children New Zealand says it fears for people in the central Philippines as the second super-typhoon in just over a year approaches the country. Fishermen dock their boats in preparation for Typhoon Hagupit. Photo: AFP. bringing massive storm surges.

Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit to make landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

More than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert on Saturday to brace for a powerful storm only hours away from the country's eastern coast. Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for "smash" or "lash" — slightly weakened on Saturday but remained dangerously powerful and erratic.

600,000 Filipinos flee as Typhoon Hagupit blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:37:00 +0100

Thousands of passengers were left stranded as two major airlines cancelled a total of 80 domestic flights, ahead of the initial landfall of Typhoon Ruby, a grade four storm, in Eastern and Northern Samar in central Philippines on Saturday, sources said.

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:36:00 +0100

Heavy rain and strong winds are pounding the Philippines as millions shelter from a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a deadly super typhoon last year. Across the country, people huddled in evacuation centres and homes as Typhoon Hagupit churned towards the....

VIDEO: BBC crew prepares for eye of storm

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:36:00 +0100

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:27:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Heavy rain and strong winds pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation to areas yet to recover from a deadly super typhoon last year. Across the country, people huddled in evacuation centres and their....

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Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:27:00 +0100

SINGAPORE - Singapore is ready to offer more help to the Philippines as Typhoon Haguput threatens to make landfall there over the next few days. According to a Ministry of Defence statement today, Permanent Secretary of Defence Mr Chan Yeng Kit called his Philippine counterpart, Undersecretary for National Defence Honorio S.

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:49:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes sont évacuées en urgence aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l’arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. Partout les habitants abandonnent leurs maisons souvent précaires pour se regrouper dans les écoles et les....

Typhon Hagupit: évacuations aux Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:49:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit qui s'annonce comme le plus puissant de l'année devrait atteindre les Philippines dimanche. Des centaines de milliers de personnes se mettent à l'abri. Pluies battantes et vents violents se sont abattus samedi sur l'est des Philippines à l'approche de Hagupit.

Le typhon Hagupit menace les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:44:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes continuaient à être évacuées en urgence samedi aux Philippines , au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de....

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:44:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes continuaient à être évacuées en urgence samedi aux Philippines , au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de....

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:43:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes sont évacuées en urgence aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l’arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 6 Décembre 2014 Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons,....

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100

CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 6 DÃ©cembre 2014 Face Ã ce typhon capable de dÃ©truire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de terrain et amener sur les cÃ´tes des vagues de deux Ã trois mÃ¨tres de haut, les autoritÃ©s ont ordonnÃ© depuis vendredi des Ã©vacuations de masse, principalement dans les zones cÃ´tiÃ¨res.

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:40:00 +0100

Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de terrain et amener sur les côtes des vagues de deux à trois mètres de haut, les autorités ont ordonné depuis vendredi des évacuations de masse, principalement dans les zones côtières.

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:38:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes sont évacuées en urgence aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l’arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) 6 Décembre 2014 Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons,....

Les Philippines se préparent à l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:38:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:38:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:35:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:34:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:34:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:31:00 +0100

La population se met à l’abri

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus importante à toucher l’Archipel cette année, devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l’archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par le super typhon Haiyan TACLOBAN (Philippines) (AFP) — Les Philippins ont commencé à se réfugier, hier,....

Philippines : 600 000 personnes évacuées à l'approche du typhon Hagupit Le Parisien

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

© Le Parisien Le Parisien. Plus de 600 000 Philippins ont quitté les zones menacées par le typhon Hagupit dans le cadre de l'une des opérations d'évacuation les plus importantes de l'histoire. La tempête, qui pourrait être la plus dévastatrice aux Philippines cette année, devrait affecter plus de la....

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

ACROSS the country, people huddled in evacuation centres and homes as Typhoon Hagupit churned towards the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian nation, with the eye of the storm expected to hit on Saturday night. "This is it. I know you are tired, not enough sleep, not enough food, too much coffee,"....

Typhoon brings strong winds, rain

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit — Filipino for “smash” — is set to hit the central Philippines between 8pm and 10pm local time, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year’s Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7300 people dead and missing. Residents of Samar island said they were experiencing strong....

Typhoon Hagupit: Ready to provide 55,000 with emergency relief items

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. As typhoon Hagupit bears down on Eastern Leyte, World Vision is prepared to respond to 55,000 people with emergency essentials composed of: Food Hygiene kits - soap, toothpaste, etc.

Massive evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations, as the storm threatens to wreak more destruction on areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Plan International on the ground, ready to respond as typhoon hits the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. (MANILA) - Child rights organisation Plan International is on the ground and ready to respond to Typhoon Hagupit, which is expected to slam into the Philippines Saturday evening local time, bringing....

Philippines: 500,000 people flee coast

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:11:00 +0100

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:11:00 +0100

Tacloban. Heavy rain and strong winds pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation to areas yet to recover from a deadly super typhoon last year, AFP reported. Across the country, people huddled in evacuation centres and their....

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit Update 2014: 600,000 Evacuated As Storm Approaches, All Flights Cancelled

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:08:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from the coastal areas of the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit, the strongest storm of the year, moves toward the coast, according to media reports. The storm is expected to make landfall Saturday evening or....

Heavy rain, wind lash Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian nation....

Pagasa: Typhoon Ruby to make 6 landfalls

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is forecast to make at least six landfalls from Saturday night (December 6) to Monday morning (December 8) as it passes the Visayas islands, Bicol Region and Mimaropa. The weather bureau located the typhoon at 100 kilometers east of Dolores, Eastern Samar or 195....

Pagasa: Ruby to make landfall over Eastern...

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

CEBU (Updated) -- Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is expected to make landfall over Dolores town in Eastern Samar Saturday night as it accelerated while moving west northwest, weather forecasters said. The state weather bureau, Pagasa, said that as of 3 p.m. Saturday (December 6), the typhoon was located at....

Donated goods urged for people to be affected by Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

THE public could start donating food, medicines and clothes to people to be affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) in Eastern Visayas, Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II said on Saturday. Roxas, in an interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, said the public could also help in the packing of relief....

Albay, Camarines Sur under state of calamity

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

(UPDATED) Third Anne Peralta THE provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur were placed under state of calamity on Saturday due to Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). Albay Governor Joey Salceda and Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Villafuerte announced the declarations, which will allow both local government units to use their respective calamity funds.

Government, telcos pressed on free disaster alerts

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

Saturday, December 6, 2014. John Carlo Cahinhinan AS TYPHOON Ruby (Hagupit) threatens several portions of Luzon and Visayas, a party-list lawmaker urged the national government and various telecommunications companies to immediately implement the Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act.

Ruby cuts off power in Samar provinces

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said power in Northern Samar and Eastern Samar went down Saturday, as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) passed the area. "NGCP's power transmission service in Northern Samar is affected by Typhoon Ruby due to the tripping at 12:12 p.m.

Thousands flee Philippine villages as typhoon approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

Around half a million people in the Philippines have evacuated their homes as a strong typhoon edged closer to the archipelago. Typhoon Hagupit, Filipino for ‘smash’, weakened slightly on Friday night from its previous category five “super typhoon” level.

Camarines Sur declared under state of calamity

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

Camarines Sur was placed under a state of calamity Saturday, allowing it access to calamity funds so it can address the needs of residents affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). "Napakalakas na ng hangin, kailangan na namin ng access sa calamity fund para lalo pang makapaghanda," he Earlier Saturday,....

NDRRMC: Over 130,000 families evacuated in six regions

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

At least 132,351 families or 656,000 individuals were preemptively evacuated in six regions in preparation of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. In a press briefing in Borongan, Eastern Samar on Saturday, NDRRMC chief Alexander Pama said the....

Despite rain from Ruby, Tacloban lechon maker continues turning the spit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

Despite having been battered by super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year, some residents in Tacloban City do not seem fazed by the threat from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). That includes a young boy making lechon (roast pig) despite the rain, GMA News' Sandra Aguinaldo reported on "24 Oras Weekend.

ASEAN ready to assist PHL with Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Saturday assured the Philippines it is ready to extend help to those who may be affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). It added that as of Friday, Dec. 5, it deployed eight members of the Emergency Response and Assessment Team and the....

Mass evacuation in Philippines as the islands wait for Typhoon Hagupit to strike.

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:57:00 +0100

Around 500,000 people living in coastal areas of the Philippines have fled inland as the islands await the arrival of a powerful storm. Typhoon Hagupit has lost its ‘super’ status, having dipped below the level five category, but weather experts still expect it to be destructive with winds up to 195km per hour.

600,000 Filipinos flee as typhoon blows near

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0100

500,000 Filipinos evacuated from storm's path

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:53:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit Filipino for "smash" was expected to hit the central Philippines late Saturday, lashing parts of a region that was devastated by last year's Typhoon Haiyan and left more than 7,300 people dead and missing. The typhoon regained strength on Saturday, but forecasters said it will begin....

Over half a million flee as typhoon Hagupit approaches Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:53:00 +0100

PanARMENIAN.Net - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago, according to Reuters.

Plus 600 000 Philippins évacués à l'approche du typhon Hagupit Reuters

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:07:00 +0100

Plus d'un demi-million de Philippins ont quitté les zones menacées par le typhon Hagupit dans le cadre de l'une des opérations d'évacuation les plus importantes jamais menées en temps de paix. La centre de la dépression se trouvait samedi à 230 km à l'est-nord-est de Borongan, dans la province du....

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) Des millions de personnes continuaient à être évacuées en urgence samedi aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir. Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons,....

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

Par Imelda Magbutay. Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - Des millions de personnes continuaient à être évacuées en urgence samedi aux Philippines, au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes qui annonçaient l'arrivée du typhon Hagupit, attendu samedi soir.

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:04:00 +0100

Typhon Hagupit. Évacuations massives aux Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:02:00 +0100

Zones côtières évacuées. Face à ce typhon capable de détruire de nombreuses maisons, provoquer des glissements de terrain et amener sur les côtes des vagues de deux à trois mètres de haut, les autorités ont ordonné depuis vendredi des évacuations de masse, principalement dans les zones côtières.

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:01:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:55:00 +0100

Killer surge fears prompt mass Philippine evacuation

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:16:00 +0100

A potentially deadly new typhoon is set to make landfall in the Philippines on Saturday only 13 months after the last killer storm surge. The worst case scenario is that Typhoon Hagupit � known locally as Ruby � could affect 30 million people with gusts of up to 70 metres per second.

Plus 600.000 Philippins évacués à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:30:00 +0100

Plus de 600.000 Philippins ont quitté les zones menacées par le typhon Hagupit dans le cadre de l'une des opérations d'évacuation les plus importantes jamais menées en temps de paix. Les dernières projections des météorologues prévoyaient que la tempête touche les côtes entre 20h00 et 22h00 (12h00 et 14h00 GMT).

Concerns evacuation centres in Philippines 'not safe'

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:24:00 +0100

Half a million evacuate as Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit. Over half a million people have been evacuated and ports have been shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit sweeps towards the eastern coasts of the island nation. According to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC), the....

'A storm so large the Filipino government says more than half the country is at high risk'

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:24:00 +0100

There are now strong gusts of wind here as the front edge of Typhoon Hagupit approaches. It"s a storm so large the Filipino government says more than half the country is at high risk. In a nation of coastal communities Legazpi is one of the largest on the Philippine's east coast, and it will face the full fury of the typhoon in a few hours time.

Half a million people take shelter as Typhoon approaches

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:24:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit uproots more than 1.5m Filipinos

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:22:00 +0100

Rains Lash Disaster-Weary Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit Nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:21:00 +0100

Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian nation....

PHILIPPINES - Tens of thousands fleeing as Philippines prepares for typhoon Ruby to make land fall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

12/06/2014 PHILIPPINES Tens of thousands fleeing as Philippines prepares for typhoon Ruby to make land fall Set for tonight, the super-storm's punch could reach up to 300 kilometres an hour. The government issued evacuation orders for the affected areas, already touched last year by Yolanda, without indicating safe areas.

Typhoon Hagupit: Massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:19:00 +0100

Philippines: Le typhon Hagupit approche

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

Typhon, fitow. Partager La tornade devait toucher terre dimanche. Hagupit sera le typhon le plus violent cette année après Haiyan qui a dévasté le pays l’année dernière. Hagupit, avec des vents de 185 km/h et des rafales allant jusqu'à 220 km/h et des pluies battantes, se trouvait encore ce samedi à environ 180 km des côtes philippines.

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:28:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:24:00 +0100

Des millions de personnes évacuées à l'approche du Typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:21:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus dévastateur aux Philippines cette année, devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par Haiyan. Des millions de personnes sont évacuées en urgence aux Philippines, au milieu des vents....

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:14:00 +0100

Philippines: évacuations massives à l'approche du typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:11:00 +0100

Philippines: 500,000 people evacuated from typhoon-hit areas

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

About half a million Filipinos have been evacuated from their homes as devastating super typhoon Hagupit is forecast to land on the country’s eastern region on December 6. Corazon Soliman from the Ministry of Development and Social Welfate said evacuations were carried out by the Home Affairs and....

Storm surge warnings as of 2pm Saturday, Dec. 6

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

4 areas under Storm Surge Advisory 4. MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) on Saturday released an updated list of areas at risk of experiencing storm surges triggered by typhoon ''Ruby'' (international name "Hagupit"). In its advisory issued at 2 p.m.

'Ruby' to make landfall over Dolores, Eastern Samar tonight

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

MANILA - Typhoon "Ruby" (international name "Hagupit") is expected to make landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar at around 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. Speaking to radio dzMM, PAGASA weather forecaster Manny Mendoza said the typhoon is now forecast to hit land in Dolores at around 8 to 10 p.

Sorsogon experiences blackouts as 'Ruby' looms

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

MANILA - The effects of typhoon "Ruby" (international name: "Hagupit") is now being felt in Sorsogon, triggering intermittent blackouts in some areas. In an interview on DZMM on Saturday, Sorsogon Governor Raul Lee confirmed reports of power outages in the province brought about by the expected arrival of the typhoon.

Typhoon 'Ruby' to make landfall in 5 areas

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

MANILA Science and Technology Secretary Dr. Mario Montejo listed down the areas where typhoon "Ruby" (international name "Hagupit") is expected to make landfall. "Mula kahapon ay humina ang lakas ng bagyo, mula 215 kph naging 195 at ngayong umaga ay humina ulit, 185 kph.

More areas under storm signal no. 3 as 'Ruby' nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - More areas have been placed under public storm warning signal number 3 even as typhoon "Ruby" (international name "Hagupit") has slightly weakened. In its 11 a.m. advisory, state weather bureau PAGASA said Ruby slightly weakened, now packing maximum sustained winds of 185....

Massive evacuation as typhoon nears Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:42:00 +0100

Typhoon's effects felt in Philippines; 600K flee

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:40:00 +0100

Aaron Favila Typhoon's effects felt in Philippines; 600K flee. A woman and his baby watch strong waves from Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province, eastern Philippines on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled....

Powerful Typhoon Slams Into Eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:49:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the eastern Philippines , where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The country's weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers (109 miles) per hour and gusts of 210 kph (130 mph), made landfall late Saturday in Dolores town in central Eastern Samar province.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:49:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the eastern Philippines, where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The country's weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers (109 miles) per hour and gusts of 210 kph (130 mph), made....

Trees felled, power cut as typhoon hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:46:00 +0100

More than half a million people had already fled to shelters ahead of Typhoon Hagupit making landfall, in what a U.N. agency said was one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations. As the storm arrived, power was cut across most of the central Philippine island of Samar and nearby Leyte province,....

Typhon Hagupit: évacuations massives aux Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:47:00 +0100

Some Borongan residents eye hospitals as evacuation sites

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:46:00 +0100

Saturday 6th December, 2014. PHL braces for Typhoon Hagupit . A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) image taken by MTSAT-2 at 0530Z on Tuesday, December 2, shows Typhoon Hagupit moving west at 20 mph southwest of the eastern Caroline Islands in the western Pacific Ocean while....

All hands on deck in govt hospitals in areas threatened by Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:46:00 +0100

Saturday 6th December, 2014. Tacloban braces for Typhoon Ruby. Storm clouds gather over the horizon in Tacloban City on Friday, December 5, as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) nears Eastern Visayas. At least 34 areas are under storm signals early Friday, as Ruby intensified further and continued to move toward Eastern Visayas.

Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:57:00 +0100

. MANILA, Philippines (AP) " Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds. AP. This story has been automatically published from the Associated Press wire which uses US spellings. Security officers at Northland courts have seized hundreds of....

Trees felled, power cut as typhoon hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:58:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Strong winds felled trees as a powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing intense rain and threatening to wreak more destruction to areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. More than half a million people had already fled to....

Typhoon Hagupit Slams Into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has slammed into eastern Philippines, where 650,000 people have fled to safety. Gusts of 130mph have been recorded alongside sustained winds of 109mph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central Eastern Samar province - but the centre of the storm remains several hours away.

Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines trees felled power cut

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:07:00 +0100

Strong winds felled trees as a powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing intense rain and threatening to wreak more destruction to areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. More than half a million people had already fled to shelters ahead of Typhoon Hagupit making landfall, in what a U.

Typhoon's effects felt in Philippines; 600K flee

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:07:00 +0100

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:07:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the eastern Philippines, where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The country's weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometres (109 miles) per hour and gusts of 210 kph (130 mph), made landfall late....

Typhoon Hagupit Slams Into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:06:00 +0100

Gusts of 130mph have been recorded alongside sustained winds of 109mph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central Eastern Samar province. The winds, as well as pounding rain, has knocked out power lines and toppled trees in the town of Dolores.

ALERTE - Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:08:00 +0100

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Typhoon Hagupit crashes into the eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:14:00 +0100

MANILA (AFP/REUTERS) - Typhoon Hagupit crashed into the eastern Philippines on Saturday night, the government's disaster agency said. The typhoon made landfall on remote Samar island, Mark Timbal, spokesman for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, told AFP.

Typhoon batters Samar coast

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:12:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the eastern Philippines late Saturday, pounding communities with torrential rains and howling winds as more than half a million people huddled in evacuation centres. The storm was packing maximum winds of 175 kilometres per hour (km/h) and gusts of 210 km/h when it made....

Philippine Forecasters Say Typhoon Hagupit Has Slammed Into Eastern Coast With Ferocious Winds

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:19:00 +0100

. Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:15:00 +0100

A man throws wood along the shore as strong waves brought Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province, eastern Philippines, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine villages and the military went on full alert....

Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:15:00 +0100

. 2014-12-06T07:31:10Z Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds The Associated Press The Associated Press. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press.

Typhoon Hagupit Slams Into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:15:00 +0100

. A powerful typhoon has slammed into eastern Philippines, where 650,000 people have fled to safety. Gusts of 130mph have been recorded alongside sustained winds of 109mph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central Eastern Samar province - but the centre of the storm remains several hours away.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:14:00 +0100

Half a million shelter as Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in Philippines. Over half a million people were evacuated and ports were shut across the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit swept the eastern coasts of the island nation. The typhoon, known locally as Ruby, made landfall at 9.15pm local time today.

Intense rain as typhoon sweeps across Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:14:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:20:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché ce samedi 6 décembre les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Half A Million Flee To Shelters As Typhoon Hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:25:00 +0100

Hagupit hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:23:00 +0100

Affected by the storm? but please stay safe. (CNN) [Breaking news update, published at 9:10 a.m. ET] Typhoon Hagupit made landfall Saturday night in the Philippines province of Eastern Samar, near the city of Dolores. Typhoon-force winds of more than 125 kph (78 mph) have been recorded on Samar Island, where Eastern Samar is located.

Typhoon Hagupit slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:22:00 +0100

MANILA: Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the eastern Philippines, where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The country’s weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometersn per hour and gusts of 210 kph, made landfall late today in Dolores town in central Eastern Samar province.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:24:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles.Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:31:00 +0100

Aaron Favila Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines. A woman and his baby watch strong waves from Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province, eastern Philippines on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled Philippine....

Typhoon Hagupit crashes into the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +0100

By AFP 8 hours ago in World Typhoon Hagupit crashed into the eastern Philippines on Saturday night, the government's disaster agency said. The typhoon made landfall on remote Samar island, Mark Timbal, spokesman for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, told AFP.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:31:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché ce samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence. AFP. Droits de reproduction et de diffusion réservés © LaProvence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a commencé à frapper les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:37:00 +0100

L'est des Philippines était pris samedi dans des vents violents et des pluies battantes, à l'approche du typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important de l'année et affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samar dans la soirée, à 21h52 heure locale, a....

Typhoon Hagupit slams into central Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:37:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the central Philippines, where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The country's weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h and gusts of 210 km/h, made landfall late Saturday in Dolores town in central Eastern Samar province.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:36:00 +0100

Terrifying winds and intense rain have pounded the eastern Philippines as millions shelter from a giant storm that threatens more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the remote fishing....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:37:00 +0100

a touché ce samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samar dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:35:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. En poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site, vous acceptez l’utilisation de cookies pour vous proposer des contenus et services adaptés à vos centres d’intérêts.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Powerful Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the eastern Philippines, bringing intense rain and strong winds and threatening to wreak more destruction in areas still bearing the scars of Super Typhoon Haiyan. More than 500,000 people fled to shelters before the typhoon, known locally as Ruby, made....

Typhoon Hagupit slams into the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:40:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has slammed into eastern Philippines, where 650,000 people have fled to safety. Gusts of almost 210kph have been recorded alongside sustained winds of 175 kph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central Eastern Samar province. Samar is the third largest island in the Philippines.

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, plus de 2 millions de personnes évacuées

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché ce samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence. 2,5 millions habitants évacués.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, plus de 2 millions de personnes évacuées

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:40:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché ce samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence. 2,5 millions habitants évacués.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:40:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:40:00 +0100

Photosatellite du typhon Hagupit prise le 5 décembre 2014 et fournie par EUMETSAT - EUMETSAT 2014/AFP - Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora....

Trees felled, power cut as Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:46:00 +0100

As the storm arrived, power was cut across most of the central Philippine island of Samar and nearby Leyte province, including Tacloban City, considered ground zero of the devastating super typhoon Haiyan last year. "The wind is blowing so strongly, it's like it is whirling,"Mabel Evardone, an....

Typhoon Batters Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:46:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit made landfall late Saturday, with its eye passing over the town of Dolores in the coastal area of Eastern Samar, a central Philippine province that has yet to fully recover from the devastation wrought last year by supertyphoon Haiyan. It was too early to know the extent of damage to Dolores.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines: Power cut

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:43:00 +0100

Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the remote....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:47:00 +0100

Photosatellite du typhon Hagupit prise le 5 décembre 2014 et fournie par EUMETSAT Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:46:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:44:00 +0100

Photosatellite du typhon Hagupit prise le 5 décembre 2014 et fournie par... Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Philippines typhoon makes landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has made landfall in the town of Dolores in the eastern Philippines, the country's weather agency says. The storm knocked out electricity and felled trees in the area, though no casualties have been reported. Over half a million have fled coastal villages in the past few days ahead of the storm's arrival.

Power out as typhoon approaches Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:52:00 +0100

By Roy Ramos. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines Power lines were downed as strong winds lashed the central Philippines ahead of Typhoon Hagupit’s arrival Saturday. More than 600,000 residents living in coastal and hilly areas have been evacuated amid warnings of high waves, heavy rain and landslides, the country’s disaster agency said.

Le typhon Hagupit est arrivé sur les côtes des Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, dont l'arrivée était annoncée depuis plusieurs jours, a fini par toucher par les côtes de l'archipel philippin. A Tacloban, les vents et les pluies avaient pris de l'ampleur au fil de la journée ce samedi et des arbres commencé à tomber.

Catastrophe naturelle - Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:53:00 +0100

Le phénomène est arrivé samedi par l'est du pays, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée (en début d'après-midi au Luxembourg), a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence philippine pour les catastrophes naturelles.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:53:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'Est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:49:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:58:00 +0100

Mighty Typhoon Barrels Straight Toward the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:55:00 +0100

At least 600,000 people have already evacuated their homes. A destructive typhoon with sustained winds of 109 miles-per-hour caused thousands to flee for safety, as it churned its way Saturday toward the Philippines, a country that was ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan a little more than a year ago.

Pourquoi Manuel Valls plait-il ?

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100

Politique - 30 secondes à 15h15. Lors des Etats généraux du parti socialiste, les élus socialistes ont expliqué la cote de popularité du Premier ministre, selon les derniers sondages. "Une énergie, une volonté, une détermination" que demandent les Français, explique Henri Weber.

Typhoon Hagupit set to hit the Philippines one year after it was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:03:00 +0100

Aid workers are braced to provide emergency help as Typhoon Hagupit is expected to reach land today. Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in November last year, killing more than 6000 people and leaving thousands more homeless. Hundreds of residents still living in tents in Tacloban were prioritised in evacuation for the coming storm.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:01:00 +0100

"This is it. I know you are tired, not enough sleep, not enough food, too much coffee," Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said a few hours before the typhoon hit, calling for a final effort to bring more people in vulnerable areas to safe shelters. "This is our last push.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:08:00 +0100

Par: rédaction 6/12/14 - 15h29 Source: AFP © ap. Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:13:00 +0100

WATCH: Typhoon Ruby's landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

Typhoon Ruby's (international name Hagupit)landfall Saturday night was caught on infrared satellite by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). PAGASA weather forecaster Jori Loiz said the typhoon made landfall at exactly 9:15 p.m. in Dolores, Eastern Samar.

Rains lash disaster-weary Philippines as typhoon nears

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

TACLOBAN - Heavy rain and strong winds began to hit the eastern Philippines Saturday ahead of a giant storm threatening more devastation to areas yet to recover from a super typhoon that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit (local name: Ruby) was moving slowly in the Pacific Ocean towards the....

NDDRMC taps social media for 'Ruby' response

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

MANILA - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) opened several social media accounts to accommodate concerns and other issues related to rescue and response as Typhoon 'Ruby' (International name: 'Hagupit') nears landfall. In a press briefing around 6:30 p.m.

'Ruby' makes landfall in Eastern Samar

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

MANILA - Typhoon 'Ruby' (International name: 'Hagupit') made landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar past 9 p.m. Saturday, weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA weather forecaster Jori Loiz said the typhoon made landfall at exactly 9:15 p.m. After its initial landfall, the typhoon is expected to make five....

VIDEO. Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, plus de 2 millions de personnes évacuées

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:12:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit (ou Ruby) a touché ce samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samar dans la soirée, a précisé Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence. 2,5 millions habitants évacués.

VIDEO. Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, plus de 2 millions de personnes évacuées

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:10:00 +0100

Typhoon slams into Philippines, one million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:16:00 +0100

About 1 million people had already fled to shelters by the time Typhoon Hagupit made landfall, in what a U.N. agency said was one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations. As the storm barrelled in from the Pacific, power was cut across most of the central island of Samar and nearby Leyte....

Philippines braces for powerful erratic typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:16:00 +0100

Philippines braces for powerful, erratic typhoon Hagupit. Friday 5th December, 2014. AP This image made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and captured by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument shows Typhoon Hagupit on Thursday, as it approaches the Philippines.

Typhoon Hagupit triggers massive evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:16:00 +0100

. Saturday 6th December, 2014. People take shelter inside a evacuation centre after evacuating from their homes due to super-typhoon Hagupit in Surigao city, southern Philippines December 5, 2014. (REUTERS/Stringer) LONDON - Irish-American abstract artist Sean Scully counts Irish rocker Bono among his pals and collectors.

Typhon Hagupit. L'Est de l'archipel est touché par les vents violents

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

Le Typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est, ce samedi. Un peu plus tôt, des millions de personnes ont été évacuées en urgence. Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, notamment l'île de Samora, a annoncé ce samedi l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles.

Alerte typhon aux Philippines : des évacuations de masse en cours

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

Au milieu des vents violents et des pluies battantes, plusieurs millions de Philippins continuent à être évacués en urgence avant l’arrivée du typhon Hagupit. Ces évacuations massives ont commencé hier, principalement dans les zones côtières. Plus d’un demi-million d’habitants sont déjà regroupés....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:18:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Aux Philippines, le typhon Hagupit a atteint l’île Samar, la première terre sur sa trajectoire

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:23:00 +0100

Les autorités se montrent prudentes depuis le passage, l’an dernier, du supertyphon Haiyan, qui avait fait plus de 7 300 morts. La trajectoire de Hagupit va passer sur des territoires qui avaient déjà été dévastés l’an dernier. Des vents violents, avec des rafales jusqu’à 220 km/heure, des pluies....

Typhoon Hagupit Lashes Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:24:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is now arriving in the Philippines as a still formidable typhoon with potentially life-threatening winds, storm surge and flash floods, where the typhoon has been named Ruby. Over 650,000 were evacuated ahead of the typhoon as of early Saturday evening, local time, according to the....

Makati girds for Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:25:00 +0100

THE city government of Makati has mobilized its disaster response and management network just in case Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) hits Metro Manila. Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay called members of the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), city councilors and....

Ruby lashes Visayas

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:25:00 +0100

Albay under state of calamity Heavy rain and powerful winds lashed Eastern Visayas on Saturday hours before Typhoon Ruby (international codename: Hagupit) hit land, sending millions to shelter in packed evacuation centers. The entire province of Albay was placed under a state of calamity as local....

Typhoon Advisory

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:25:00 +0100

Brunei Darussalam may experience occasional crossing of squally showers or thundershowers with strong wind in the next few days as the indirect effects of Typhoon HAGUPIT which hit the Philippines. The Meteorological Department in a statement said Brunei weather and sea conditions at times starting....

Le typhon Hagupit menace les côtes des îles Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:28:00 +0100

Philippines : le typhon Hagupit s'approche des côtes

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:27:00 +0100

Le typhon a touché terre, il balaiera l'île de Samar, à l'est de l'archipel, et pourrait frapper la capitale Manille dans les prochains jours. Plus de 600 mille personnes ont déjà été évacuées. Et 2 millions et demi vont devoir quitter leurs maisons dans l'urgence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:30:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark Timbal,....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines year after Haiyan

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:32:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has hit the east coast of the Philippines, a region still reeling from last year’s devastating Typhoon Haiyan that left more than 7,300 people dead or missing. With 130mph gusts of wind, today’s storm knocked out power and toppled trees as it made landfall in Dolores, a coastal town facing the Pacific in the Eastern Samar province.

Typhoon slams into Philippines, one million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

More Filipinos forced evacuated as Hagupit makes first landfall in C. Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- More Filipinos were pre-emptively evacuated as typhoon Hagupit made its first landfall in central Philippine province of Eastern Samar, the state weather forecast said Saturday. Hagupit made landfall at 9:15 p.m. local time at Dolores town in Eastern Samar.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:38:00 +0100

TACLOBAN - Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark....

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, un million d'évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:35:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a atteint samedi soir l'est des Philippines où un million de personnes environ ont été évacuées, soit une des plus massives opérations de ce genre en temps de paix. L'oeil du cyclone a atteint la ville de Dolores, dans la province du Samar oriental, au centre de l'archipel, vers 21h15 (13h15 GMT).

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:35:00 +0100

Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence gouvernementale de lutte contre les catastrophes naturelles. Les autorités avaient dès vendredi ordonné à des millions de Philippins de se réfugier dans des églises, écoles....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:34:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:34:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:35:00 +0100

A powerful storm has slammed into the eastern Philippines, felling trees, bringing intense rain and threatening to wreak havoc across an area still trying to recover from a super typhoon one year ago. Typhoon Hagupit was packing wind gusts in excess of 200km/h when it made landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar, early on Sunday.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:40:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:40:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:48:00 +0100

1/2 réagir Photosatellite du typhon Hagupit prise le 5 décembre 2014 et fournie par EUMETSAT Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:47:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:51:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit touche les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:50:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:50:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:50:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l' AFP Mark Timbal,....

VIDEO. Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:51:00 +0100

Par Francetv info avec AFP. Mis à jour le 06/12/2014 | 16:40 , publié le 06/12/2014 | 16:40. Les vents sont terrifiants et les pluies intenses. Les Philippines sont frappées par le typhon Hagupit, samedi 6 décembre. Ce phénomène météorologique pourrait être le plus important à toucher l'archipel cette année avec des vents à 195 km/h.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:56:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:57:00 +0100

Filipino families seek refuge at a school used as an evacuation center as they prepare for Typhoon Hagupit in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines Photo: Aaron Favila/AP.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:57:00 +0100

TACLOBAN Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:56:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines par l'est de l'archipel, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile de Samora dans la soirée, a précisé à l'AFP Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:01:00 +0100

Par Imelda MAGBUTAY. Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile orientale de Samar dans....

Typhoon Hagupit strikes Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:58:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the remote fishing communities of Samar island with wind gusts of 210 kilometres an hour, the local weather agency Pagasa said early today. The wind strength made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:08:00 +0100

15:41 Aid teams set to aid storm victims

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:07:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is expected to reach the Philippines tonight. Aid teams have brought water kits, which make drinking water safe, as well as basic necessities like soap, toothpaste and blankets. Rommel Sotto, Save the Children's emergencies manager, said: "This is the most unpredictable storm I've experienced in my career.

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:06:00 +0100

(Adds typhoon makes landfall, 1 million people evacuated) By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Trees felled, power cut as typhoon hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:06:00 +0100

(Adds storm about to hit land, adds comments from officials) By Rosemarie Francisco. MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Strong winds felled trees as a powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing intense rain and threatening to wreak more destruction to areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Le typhon Hagupit a atteint l'est des Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:04:00 +0100

Manille, 06 déc. 2014 (MAP) - Le typhon Hagupit a atteint samedi l'est des Philippines, a annoncé l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles. Hagupit, classé la veille dans la cinquième et dernière catégorie de l'échelle de de Saffir-Simpson, a été rétrogradé en catégorie 3, avec des....

Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:16:00 +0100

. 2014-12-06T07:31:10Z Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds Sioux City Journal. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forecasters say Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into eastern coast with ferocious winds. Copyright 2014 Sioux City Journal. All rights reserved.

Trees felled, power cut as Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:15:00 +0100

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:14:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. About 1 million people had already fled to shelters by the time Typhoon Hagupit made landfall, in what a U.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:22:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:20:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:19:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à....

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:28:00 +0100

Manila, Reuters—A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:23:00 +0100

Powerful storm slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:33:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines -- Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast late Saturday, knocking out power and toppling trees in a region where 650,000 people have fled to safety, still haunted by the massive death and destruction wrought by a monster storm last year.

Typhoon Hagupit Triggers Massive Evacuation in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:32:00 +0100

MANILA - More than half a million people in the Philippines have fled from a powerful typhoon in one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations as the storm churns towards central provinces that still bear the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

VIDEO. Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:33:00 +0100

Statement on Typhoon Hagupit by Christos Stylianides, EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:42:00 +0100

- Hoofdinhoud Met dank overgenomen van , gepubliceerd op vrijdag 5 december 2014. I follow with concern the movement of Typhoon Hagupit toward the Philippines. The landfall is foreseen for this weekend and the impact cannot be predicted, but we at the European Commission are keeping the people of....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:44:00 +0100

How the regions are dealing with Typhoon Ruby

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:42:00 +0100

ALBAY: The province was declared under a state of calamity on Saturday, in a move that will allow it to avail of calamity funds. Governor Joey Salceda said the provincial council passed a resolution to the effect during a special session. Earlier Saturday, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol sought....

WEBDOC. Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:44:00 +0100

L'archipel est souvent la première masse terrestre d'importance que rencontrent les typhons qui se forment dans l'océan Pacifique mais les scientifiques estiment que la virulence des tempêtes de ces dernières années est imputable au changement climatique. Tous droits de reproduction et de représentation réservés.

Philippines : évacuation de masse sous la menace d'un typhon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:42:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:48:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means "lash" in Filipino, came ashore on eastern Samar island just before 10 p.m. (9 a.m. ET) with winds of 205 kph (127 mph) -- the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane. Rainfall amounts are a concern because Hagupit is moving slowly, at 15 kph (9.3 mph).

Ruby to hit land in Masbate; Cebu City still...

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:46:00 +0100

CEBU (Updated) - Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) is moving towards the island province of Masbate where it is estimated to make its second landfall on Sunday after hitting land in Dolores town in Eastern Samar at 9:15 p.m. Saturday (December 6). In its 11 p.m. weather bulletin on Saturday, the Philippine....

Million flee advance of Typhoon Hagupit across Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:45:00 +0100

Philippine weather bureau PAGASA said the eye of the typhoon - known locally as Ruby - had hit the town of Dolores, in the eastern part of Samar island, at 9:15 p.m. (1315 UTC). Power was cut across much of the center of the island as well as nearby Leyte province - including Tacloban city, which was so badly last year.

Typhoon lashes east Philippines with heavy rain

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:48:00 +0100

(CNN) -- A massive typhoon made landfall in the east-central Philippines late Saturday, battering the area with heavy rains and winds a year after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the region. Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means "lash" in Filipino, came ashore on eastern Samar island just before 10 p.m. (9 a.

Typhoon brings intense rain, wind

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:52:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the remote fishing communities of Samar island on Saturday night with wind gusts of 210 kilometres an hour, the local weather agency Pagasa said. The wind strength made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year.

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0100

Reuters/Manila. A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit batters eastern Philippines with 130mph gusts

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0100

The Philippines is on red alert as typhoon Hagupit battersed eastern parts of the country with gusts of up to 130mph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central eastern Samar province, with winds of 109mph knocking down power lines and toppling trees in the town of Dolores.

Typhoon Hagupit: 500,000 people flee to safety in eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:03:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon struck the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing intense rain and threatening further destruction of areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon little more than a year ago. More than half a million people fled to shelters ahead of typhoon Hagupit making landfall.

Thousands flee as typhoon hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:59:00 +0100

Hagupit had weakened to a category three storm, two notches below "super typhoon", but could still unleash huge destruction with torrential rain and potentially disastrous storm surges of up to 4.5 metres, the agency said. Reuters news agency reported that about one million people had already fled....

Fearful Filipinos flee superstorm

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:58:00 +0100

Half a million Filipinos fled their homes as differing forecasts about the path of a dangerously erratic typhoon - one predicting it would graze the capital, Manila - prompted a wide swath of the country to prepare for a weekend of destructive winds and rain.

Philippines: 600,000 flee Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:09:00 +0100

More than half a million people have fled villages in the Philippines to brace for Typhoon Hagupit. Hagupit, Filipino for “smash”, slightly weakened on Saturday but remained dangerously powerful and erratic. The powerful storm has already causing heavy damage to neighbourhoods.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:07:00 +0100

Tacloban: Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into the....

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, un million d'évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:09:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a atteint samedi soir l'est des Philippines. Un million de personnes environ ont été évacuées, soit une des plus massives opérations de ce genre en temps de paix. L'archipel se trouvait en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses.

Typhoon batters Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:11:00 +0100

LEGAZPI CITY, The Philippines---Tens of thousands of people in the central Philippines hunkered down in school classrooms, church halls and other places of refuge on Saturday night, knowing powerful Typhoon Hagupit had made landfall. The typhoon first slammed into Dolores, a poor coastal town in....

Typhoon Hagupit begins agonizingly slow trek across Philippines, deadly floods likely

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:10:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Typhoon Hagupit, which was once the strongest typhoon of the year, is making landfall as of 11:30 a.m. The storm is the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of about 125 miles per hour Samar was also the landfall....

VIDEOS. Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines, des millions d'habitants évacués

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:18:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel des Philippines. L'île de Samar a été la première touchée par ces vents terrifiants et pluies intenses, a précisé à Mark Timbal, porte-parole de l'Agence gouvernementale pour les catastrophes naturelles.

Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall, Thrashing Philippines as It Settles In for Days

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:20:00 +0100

One major concern is that the typhoon is forecast to take up to three days to grind its way across the central Philippines, dumping heavy rains over a wide area and raising the possibility of deadly landslides. On Saturday, the United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center downgraded Hagupit from....

El tifón 'Hagupit' golpea el centro de Filipinas

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:19:00 +0100

El tif�n 'Hagupit' toc� tierra en la regi�n central del este de Filipinas, con vientos sostenidos de m�s de 200 kil�metros por hora; A�n no existen reportes de da�os, pero miles de personas han sido evacuadas de ciudades como Dolores; Las autoridades han advertido sobre las consecuencias del tif�n....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:27:00 +0100

Mass evacuations as typhoon makes landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:29:00 +0100

Mass evacuations as Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall. NBC’s Jim Maceda reports on Typhoon Hagupit, a massive storm that made landfall in the Philippines and caused mass evacuations.

WEBDOC. Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines par l'est

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:27:00 +0100

VIDEO. Philippines : évacuations massives avant le passage du typhon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:33:00 +0100

Le pays se prépare avant l'arrivée d'Hagupit. La population ne veut pas revivre l'enfer du typhon meurtrier Hayan en 2013. Francetv info. Mis à jour le 06/12/2014 | 18:24 , publié le 06/12/2014 | 18:24. L'inquiétude gagne les habitants des Philippines.

Aid teams set to aid storm victims

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:39:00 +0100

Aid workers are braced to provide emergency help in the Philippines as another typhoon approaches just a year after the country was devastated by a storm, Typhoon Haiyan, that killed thousands. Typhoon Hagupit is expected to reach the Philippines tonight.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines 14 minutes | World

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:42:00 +0100

MANILA — Typhoon Hagupit made its first landfall late Saturday in the eastern Philippines, where more than 650,000 people have fled to safety. The strong storm comes barely one year after Super Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the island nation. The country's weather agency says the typhoon, packing maximum....

Typhoon slams into Philippines one million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:48:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014. MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:46:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has slammed into the central Philippines' east coast, knocking out power and toppling trees in a region where 650,000 people have fled to safety, still haunted by the massive death and destruction wrought by a monster storm last year. Packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometres....

Philippines residents flee as Typhoon Hagupit hits

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:45:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon roars into the eastern Philippines bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:45:00 +0100

'We survived last year, we will do it again' Over half a million have fled coastal villages in the past few days ahead of the storm's arrival. Officials said there had been damage in the town of Dolores, where the storm made landfall, the BBC reported - however, no casualties had been reported.

VIDEO. Philippines : évacuations massives avant le passage du typhon

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:52:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:56:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines): Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:54:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les côtes philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:57:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines with winds up to 210kph

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:08:00 +0100

TACLOBAN // Terrifying winds and intense rain pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into....

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:08:00 +0100

Aaron Favila Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines. Filipino Jonrey Pawang sleeps beside his family's belongings as they take refuge at a school used as an evacuation center, in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.

Typhoon-ready

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:05:00 +0100

, 2 days ago Workers fold a billboard sign in anticipation of strong winds brought by Typhoon Hagupit, locally named Ruby, on a coastal road in Cavite City, south of Manila on December 4. Schools and government offices were shut in parts of the central Philippines on Thursday and residents stocked....

Philippines moves to calm panic-buying as 'Ruby' bears down

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:11:00 +0100

MANILA (UPDATED) TFC - Panic-buying of food broke out in the central Philippines on Thursday and schools and government offices were shut, as provinces yet to recover from last year's devastating super-typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) braced for another category 5 storm.

Storm signals in 49 areas as 'Ruby' lashes PH

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:11:00 +0100

Metro Manila under storm signal no. 1. MANILA - A total of 49 areas including Metro Manila are under public storm warning signals after Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) made landfall in Eastern Samar Saturday night, state weather bureau PAGASA said Saturday night. In its 11 p.m.

Red rainfall warning raised in Eastern Visayas

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:11:00 +0100

MANILA - State weather bureau PAGASA on late Saturday night raised a red rainfall warning in the entire Eastern Visayas amid Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit). The alert means serious flooding in lowlying communities and landslides in mountainous areas are expected, PAGASA said.

Strong winds, rains pummel Tacloban as 'Ruby' hits land

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:11:00 +0100

MANILA - The effects of Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) are being felt Saturday and early Sunday in Tacloban City, causing blackouts and floods in some areas. In an interview on radio dzMM on Saturday, Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said they are now experiencing strong winds and heavy rains as Ruby struck Eastern Samar.

Typhoon Hagupit over half a million evacuated in the Phillippines - video

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:18:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit: over half a million evacuated in the Phillippines - video. Sunday 7th December, 2014. As Typhoon Hagupit approaches, more than half a million people have been evacuated from the eastern coasts of the Phillippines. Typhoon Hagupit has been downgraded to one level below a....

Des millions de réfugiés philippins fuient le typhon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:30:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l’est de l’archipel. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l’ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, Les autorités avaient dès vendredi ordonné à des millions de Philippins de se réfugier dans des....

Thousands flee as Hagupit hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:30:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has brought heavy rains and strong winds to eastern Philippines, toppling trees, overturning tin roofs and cutting power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" - moved in from the Pacific Ocean and made landfall over....

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:39:00 +0100

Terrifying winds and intense rains pounded the eastern Philippines Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing....

Typhoon Hagupit slams into the Philippines with gusts of up to 210kph

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:41:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has brought heavy rains and strong winds to eastern Philippines, toppling trees, overturning tin roofs and cutting power lines in areas still bearing the scars of Typhoon Haiyan last November. Hagupit has weakened to a Category 3 storm, two notches below "super typhoon", but could....

Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500,000 people flee coast

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:39:00 +0100

Irish charities prepare response to Typhoon Hagupit

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:48:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014. People move to safer ground in the town of Marabot, Samar island, Philippines, 6th December 2014, ahead of Typhoon Hagupit. Photograph: EPA/Francis R. Malasig. LONDON - Irish-American abstract artist Sean Scully counts Irish rocker Bono among his pals and collectors. He wouldn't be unhappy if some of China's 1.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:48:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014. Terrifying winds and intense rain have pounded the eastern Philippines as millions shelter from a giant storm that threatens more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon.Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed....

Philippines: Philippines Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Situation Report, December 6, 2014

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:55:00 +0100

Highlights. Humanity Road activated its response for Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in advance of landfall. The typhoon made landfall Saturday, December 6 at 9:15 p.m. local time over Dolores town in Eastern Samar province, according to state weather agency PAGASA.

Philippines: ACF International Team on Standby As Typhoon Hagupit Approaches Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:55:00 +0100

MANILA—Just one year on, Typhoon Haiyan survivors are bracing themselves for another humanitarian crisis as Super Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) batters the Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph and gusts of up to 230 kph, ACF International teams are preparing and....

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) Information Bulletin n° 2

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:55:00 +0100

The situation. Typhoon Hagupit (locally known as Ruby) continues to charge towards the Philippines, with the potential of leaving a significant humanitarian situation in its aftermath. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), although the....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:00:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines; 'lashing will be severe', interior secretary says

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:13:00 +0100

Powerful Typhoon Hagupit has made landfall in the eastern Philippines, bringing intense rain and strong winds and threatening to wreak more destruction in areas still bearing the scars of Super Typhoon Haiyan. More than 500,000 people fled to shelters before the typhoon, known locally as Ruby, made....

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines; 'lashing will be severe', interior secretary says

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:29:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:36:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark Timbal,....

World Strongest storm of the year slams Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:43:00 +0100

15:41 Fears increase as typhoon strikes

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:41:00 +0100

Power has been down in Tacloban since mid-afternoon and families have been sheltering in schools, sports centres and other local buildings as Typhoon Hagupit began to make itself felt. Carin van der Hor, international country director for the charity Plan in the Philippines, described Tacloban as a....

1 million evacuated as 'Ruby' slams into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:48:00 +0100

MANILA - A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. About 1 million people had already fled to shelters....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:57:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark Timbal,....

Fears heighten as Typhoon strikes Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:57:00 +0100

Aid workers have described deserted streets and scenes of destruction in the Philippines as a typhoon started to work its way across the country. Power has been down in Tacloban since mid-afternoon and families have been sheltering in schools, sports centres and other local buildings as Typhoon Hagupit began to make itself felt.

Philippines Relief Efforts Intensify as Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:55:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines (Dec. 6, 2014) -- Save the Children aid trucks are travelling into areas affected by Typhoon Hagupit with lifesaving supplies as the storm makes landfall. Across the country, the government is working with aid agencies on pre-emptive evacuations, pre-positioning essentials like....

Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall In Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:55:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit kicked it up a notch in intensity as it made landfall in the Philippines Saturday, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center. As many as 32 million people could be affected by the typhoon, with top winds estimated at 140 mph, which makes Hagupit just a....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché ce samedi les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:06:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé ce samedi 6 décembre l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué Mark Timbal,....

Typhoon Hagupit Makes Landfall in Eastern Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:07:00 +0100

MOSCOW, December 6 (Sputnik) Typhoon Hagupit hit the eastern Philippines on Saturday evening, Reuters reports. The storm made landfall on the eastern island of Samar; the eye of the typhoon hit the town of Dolores at 13:15 GMT. Power was cut across most of the island, as well as the nearby Leyte province, Reuters adds.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché samedi les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:10:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l’est de l’archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l’ile orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l’AFP Mark Timbal,....

Aid teams set to help Hagupit victims

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:08:00 +0100

Aid workers are braced to provide emergency help in the Philippines as another typhoon approaches just a year after Typhoon Haiyan devastated the country. Typhoon Hagupit was expected to reach the Philippines on Saturday, bringing with it winds of 185 kilometres an hour.

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit Update 2014: Storm Makes Landfall [PHOTOS]

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:15:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Typhoon Hagupit kicked it up a notch in intensity as it made landfall in the Philippines Saturday, according to the U.S. As many as 32 million people could be affected by the typhoon, with top winds estimated at 140 mph, which makes Hagupit just a....

Philippines Typhoon Hagupit Update 2014: Storm Makes Landfall [PHOTOS]

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:24:00 +0100

Mass evacuation as Typhoon Hagupit hits

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:50:00 +0100

Philippines: Millions at risk as Typhoon Hagupit threatens the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:58:00 +0100

By Nichola Jones, IFRC. Emergency supplies for tens of thousands of families are on standby by to be sent to storm-ravaged areas of the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit bears down on the country. Tarpaulins, jerry cans, hygiene kits, mosquito nets and kitchen sets for 30,000 families have been....

Philippines: Preparations for Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) gather pace

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:58:00 +0100

Typhoon Lashes Philippines, Amid Fears of a Repeat of Last Year’s Devastation

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:57:00 +0100

“People are very, very nervous,” said Idalia Amaya, the acting program manager for Catholic Relief Services’ shelter program in Tacloban. “It’s just after the one-year anniversary, so people are very traumatized. So they’re taking it very seriously. A lot of families lost loved ones, and everyone was impacted.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:02:00 +0100

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à....

Typhoon smashes into Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:05:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines: Terrifying winds and intense rains pounded the eastern Philippines yesterday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes the Philippines; deaths recorded as interior secretary warns 'lashing will be severe'

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:20:00 +0100

At least two people have been killed after Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in east of the Philippines, authorities in the country say. The category three storm, which is tracking north-west across the central Philippines, brought intense rain and strong winds, threatening to wreak more destruction in....

Typhoon Hagupit hits Eastern Samar in the Philippines: Oxfam to assess the damage

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:20:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has struck the Philippines, making landfall in Eastern Samar, pummelling the coastal communities with 210km/h winds. Oxfam is ready to dispatch rapid assessment teams to survey the damage left in its path, and assess and respond to the greatest needs.

Philippines struggles amid typhoon damage

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:19:00 +0100

TACLOBAN: Terrifying winds and intense rains pounded the eastern Philippines yesterday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation for a nation battling to recover from a catastrophic super typhoon. Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into....

Hagupit winds smash Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:24:00 +0100

Although it was unlikely to reach the unprecedented strength of Typhoon Haiyan, Hagupit’s strong winds and heavy rain were enough to possibly cause major damage to an impoverished region still reeling from the devastating November 2013 storm, which left more than 7,300 people dead or missing.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes the Philippines; deaths recorded as interior secretary warns 'lashing will be severe'

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:31:00 +0100

Fears increase as typhoon strikes

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:40:00 +0100

Millions take refuge as Typhoon Hagupit batters Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:47:00 +0100

Weather Millions take refuge as Typhoon Hagupit batters Philippines. Typhoon Hagupit has hit the Philippines, bringing destruction across many of the country's numerous islands. About a million people have already fled the storm in one of the world's biggest-ever peacetime evacuations.

Two dead as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:44:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a frappé les côtes Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:51:00 +0100

Un an tout juste après Haiyan, les Philippines étaient à nouveau en état d'alerte samedi, alors que le typhon Hagupit, qui a touché les côtes du pays dans l'après-midi, pourrait être le plus important de l'année. La tempête devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an.

Ruby moving slowly across PHL, expect second landfall over Masbate PAGASA

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:01:00 +0100

(Updated 5:40 a.m.) Ruby Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) is slowly making its way across the central Philippines at 15 kilometers per hour, weather service PAGASA said Sunday morning. Nevertheless, PAGASA warned that Ruby was still dangerous as it was still a typhoon category cyclone.

Le typhon Hagupit a touché les Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:03:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, qui pourrait être le plus important à toucher les Philippines cette année, a frappé samedi l'est de l'archipel, en proie à des vents terrifiants et des pluies intenses. Le typhon a commencé à frapper l'île orientale de Samar dans la soirée, a indiqué à l'AFP Mark Timbal,....

Typhoon slams into Philippines, one million evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:09:00 +0100

MANILA A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. About 1 million people had already fled to shelters by....

Le typhon Hagupit a touché l'est des Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:17:00 +0100

Pluies et vents violents ont touché samedi la côte est de l'archipel. Près d'un million de personnes ont pour l'instant été évacuées à cause de l'arrivée du typhon. Il s'agit de l'une des plus grandes opérations d'évacuation au monde selon l'ONU. Plus de précisions avec notre correspondante à Manille, Chloé Rémond.

Typhoon threat

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:20:00 +0100

Constantly battered by typhoons, Philippines needs to devise a long-term strategy to minimise damage. Philippines is bracing for another typhoon called Hagupit. One can accuse nature of inequity in its distribution of fury because this typhoon-prone country is still bearing the scars of a....

Typhoon Slams Into Philippines, 1 Million Evacuated

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:34:00 +0100

(Adds typhoon makes landfall, 1 million people evacuated) By Rosemarie Francisco MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago.

Typhoon hits Philippines

Sat, 06 Dec 2014 23:43:00 +0100

but please stay safe. (CNN) Send your photos to CNN iReport, -- A massive typhoon made landfall in the central Philippines late Saturday, battering the area with heavy rains and winds a year after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the region. Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means "lash" in Filipino, came ashore on eastern Samar Island just before 10 p.

Typhoon Ruby heads for Masbate

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:03:00 +0100

MANILA - Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) slightly weakened Sunday morning after making landfall but it remains a dangerous tropical cyclone, state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA, in its 5 a.m. bulletin on the typhoon, said Ruby is now packing 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometers per hour and 190kph gusts.

World: Cyclone, hurricane, typhoon: different names, same phenomenon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:01:00 +0100

12/6/2014 - 19:26 GMT. They may have different names according to the region they hit, but typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are all violent tropical storms that can generate 10 times as much energy as the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Typhoon is the Asian term for a low-pressure system that is called a....

Typhoon Hagupit Slams Into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:05:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has slammed into eastern Philippines, where 650,000 people have fled to safety in one of the largest peacetime evacuations in the nation's history. Gusts of 130mph have been recorded alongside sustained winds of 109mph. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday night in central....

Ruby weakens but still in Samar

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:35:00 +0100

CEBU (Updated 7 a.m.) -- Very strong winds and heavy rains are still being felt in Samar provinces as Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) was spotted hovering still in the island, but this time in the vicinity of Catbalogan City, Samar. Ruby, the 18th tropical cyclone to enter the country this year, slightly....

Philippines prepares for Typhoon Hagupit as 500,000 people flee coast

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:43:00 +0100

Powerful Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:54:00 +0100

Aaron Favila / The Associated Press. A girl walks along the shore as strong waves from Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province, eastern Philippines on Saturday. Hagupit slammed into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, pounding communities with torrential rains and howling winds.

Typhoon Damage Assessment Begins in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:53:00 +0100

MANILA— Authorities in the central Philippines are starting to assess the damage from Typhoon Hagupit, which struck the east coast Saturday with winds as high as 210 kilometers per hour (130 mph). Residents of remote Samar Island spent a terrifying night listening to the wind and rain pound against windows and buildings.

Typhoon Hagupit slams into Philippines region devastated by storm Haiyan in 2013

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:00:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines — Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines’ east coast late Saturday, knocking out power and toppling trees in a region where 650,000 people, still haunted by the massive death and destruction wrought by a monster storm last year, have fled to safety.

Telco in Biliran province down in Typhoon Ruby wake

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:17:00 +0100

Telecommunications in Biliran are down in the wake of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the provincial government said Sunday. In a Facebook post, the provincial government said it had to put updates on a fan page from Cebu City. . We are temporarily doing updates on this fan page from Cebu City.

Typhoon Ruby sparks calls for climate action

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:17:00 +0100

While loved ones braced for the full impact of Typhoon Hagupit back home, Filipino activists in Lima urged climate negotiators Saturday to act with more urgency in drafting a global plan to limit such potentially life-threatening events. "To us in the Philippines, we are not any more debating on....

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:30:00 +0100

This image made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Typhoon Hagupit on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, as it approaches the Philippines. The ferocious and dangerously erratic typhoon is blowing closer to the Philippines as differing forecasts about its path prompt a....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:29:00 +0100

LOOK: Typhoon Ruby, Manila seen from space

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:40:00 +0100

Terry W. Virts (@AstroTerry) December 6, 2014 NASA astronaut Terry Virts has captured a photo of Manila and Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) from the International Space Station orbiting the Earth. He posted the image Sunday morning on Twitter.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall, thrashing Philippines as it settles in for days

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:35:00 +0100

CEBU — Typhoon Hagupit began battering the Philippines late yesterday (Dec 6), with strong winds and rain expected to pummel a central belt of the island nation for days as the storm churns westward. Hundreds of thousands of people had been evacuated from dangerous coastal areas ahead of its landfall.

Paradis Readies Canadian Support for Philippines in Preparation for Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:46:00 +0100

December 6, 2014 - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of the Philippines during this difficult time. “Canada stands ready to support relief efforts and provide humanitarian assistance as required.

More than 600,000 flee their homes in terror as 150mph typhoon makes landfall on eastern coast on Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:52:00 +0100

Hagupit was forecast to tear through central Philippines along the same route where Haiyan levelled villages and left more than 7,300 dead or missing. In Manila, President Benigno Aquino yesterday led an emergency meeting of disaster-response agencies.

Typhoon Hagupit – in pictures

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:51:00 +0100

Preparations are made to evacuate Filipino families who live in the path typhoon Hagupit as the storm makes its way towards the Philippines. Filipino Jonrey Pawang sleeps beside his family’s belongings in a school used as an evacuation centre, in Legazpi, eastern Philippines. Photograph: Aaron Favila/AP.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:49:00 +0100

Typhoon sweeps across Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:57:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the eastern Philippines, toppling trees and power lines and threatening coastal areas with a powerful sea-surge. Reports from the city of Tacloban, where thousands were killed by Typhoon Haiyan a year ago, say the roofs of some buildings have been blown away.

NDRRMC: No Ruby casualties recorded, thanks to forced evacuations

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:02:00 +0100

While areas hit by Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) have recorded some damage to property, no lives have been lost thanks to early evacuations and preparation by local government units, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said early Sunday morning.

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated : December 07, 2014, 4:25 am

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:07:00 +0100

MANILA: A powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing lashing rain and strong winds that felled trees, ripped off tin roofs and toppled power lines in areas still bearing the scars of a super typhoon 13 months ago. About 1 million people had already fled to shelters by....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:06:00 +0100

Tacloban, the capital of Leyte that was considered Haiyan's ground zero, has suffered another battering but has escaped deadly storm surges that killed thousands last year. "Tin roofs are fying off, trees are felling and there is some flooding," Stephany Uy-Tan, the mayor of Catbalogan, a city on....

Typhoon Hagupit tears down homes

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:12:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has torn apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities of Samar island....

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:10:00 +0100

More than 600,000 flee their homes in terror as 150mph typhoon makes landfall on eastern coast on Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:10:00 +0100

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:18:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Legaspi (Philippines) (AFP) - Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters.

Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:35:00 +0100

A Filipino resident watches strong waves at a coastal village on Samar island, Philippines, on Saturday, December 6. Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means "lash" in Filipino, came ashore on the island's eastern shore.

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:42:00 +0100

The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities of Samar island on Saturday night with wind gusts of 210 kilometres (130 miles) an hour, local weather agency Pagasa said. The wind strength made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year,....

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:57:00 +0100

Filipino residents wade on floodwater in Borongan city, Samar island, Philippines, 07 December 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power and flattened houses as it pummeled the eastern and central Philippines overnight, leaving millions of people in darkness amid heavy rains and howling winds, officials said.

Typhoon batters Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:57:00 +0100

Heavy rains lash Philippines as typhoon nears

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:03:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines: Heavy rain and strong winds pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday as millions sheltered from a giant storm that threatened more devastation to areas yet to recover from a deadly super typhoon last year. Across the country, people huddled in evacuation centres and their....

First signs of damage as Typhoon Hagupit hits

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:23:00 +0100

Parts of the Phillipines were flooded and streets left filled with debris after Typhoon Hagupit began to hit on Saturday. The typhoon, known locally as Ruby, is currently sweeping across the country but the worst could still be yet to come. These pictures from the city of Tacloban, where thousands....

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:17:00 +0100

Hagupit tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:34:00 +0100

LEGASPI: Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines today, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities of....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:39:00 +0100

MANILA - A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from coastal....

Philippines prepared for typhoon, says aid worker

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:36:00 +0100

A Kiwi aid worker in the Philippines is hoping lessons learnt from last year's deadly Typhoon Haiyan will pay off in the midst of another powerful storm. Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar, early today New Zealand time. The storm comes as many international aid organisations....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:43:00 +0100

More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from coastal areas and landslide-prone villages by the time Typhoon Hagupit made landfall on Saturday night, in what a U.N. agency said was one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations. As the storm barrelled in from the Pacific, power was cut....

Typhoon Hagupit destroys homes as 210km/h winds tear across Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:42:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities of Samar....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:42:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon plowed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:42:00 +0100

Typhoon Churns Across Philippines, More Than 1 Million Flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:04:00 +0100

Typhoon slams Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:04:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from....

Trees felled, power cut as typhoon hits Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:01:00 +0100

(Reuters) / 7 December 2014 More than half a million people had already fled to shelters ahead of Typhoon Hagupit making landfall, in what a UN agency said was one of the world’s biggest peacetime evacuations. Strong winds felled trees as a powerful typhoon roared into the eastern Philippines on....

Typhoon Ruby tears down homes in disaster-weary PHL

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:18:00 +0100

Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities....

CAAP: 5 airports closed due to Typhoon Ruby

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:18:00 +0100

(Updated 10:56 a.m.) Ruby Five airports remained closed Sunday due to Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. Four of the closed airports are located in the path of Ruby, which made landfall over Eastern Samar Saturday night.

Typhoon roars in Philippines after mass evacuation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:18:00 +0100

"The wind is blowing so strongly, it's like it is whirling," said Mabel Evardone, an official of the coastal town of Sulat in eastern Samar. "The waters have risen now." There was no word of any casualties. Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, had weakened to a category 3 storm, two notches below "super....

Typhoon Hagupit Knifes Through Central Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:16:00 +0100

MANILA— A powerful typhoon plowed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters from....

Typhoon tears into disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:31:00 +0100

"Tin roofs are flying off, trees are falling and there is some flooding," Stephany Uy-Tan, the mayor of Catbalogan, a major city on Samar, told the AFP news agency. Fearful of a repeat of last year when Super Typhoon Haiyan claimed more than 7,350 lives, the government undertook a massive evacuation....

Powerful Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:31:00 +0100

MANILA â€” A powerful typhoon plowed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a huge storm a little more than a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters....

LOOK: Roads blocked, roofs blown off in Tacloban

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:03:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) has made its initial landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar Saturday evening, but several areas in Central Visayas have been affected by strong winds and rains. While it has slowed down, the typhoon is projected to make a second landfall over....

Ruby makes second landfall, seven areas under Signal No. 3

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:03:00 +0100

Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) made its second landfall in Cataingan, Masbate on Sunday, weather service PAGASA said. The typhoon is expected to move west Northwest at 15 kph. It is forecasted to make its third landfall on Sibuyan Island between 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Ruby not as strong as Yolanda: Taclobanons

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:57:00 +0100

MANILA Some evacuees in Tacloban have returned to their homes to assess the damage brought by Typhoon "Ruby" (international name: Hagupit) on Sunday morning. "Ruby" hammered Tacloban with torrential rains and strong winds since Saturday noon until Sunday morning.

'Ruby' tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:57:00 +0100

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines -- Typhoon "Ruby" (international name: Hagupit) tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters.

Typhoon Churns Across Philippines, More Than 1 Million Flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:56:00 +0100

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:54:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines — Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast late Saturday, knocking out power and toppling trees in a region where 650,000 people have fled to safety, still haunted by the massive death and destruction wrought by a monster storm last year.

Ruby makes second landfall in Masbate

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:07:00 +0100

CEBU CITY -- Typhoon Ruby made its second landfall in Cataingan, Masbate Sunday morning, the state weather bureau reported. As of 10 a.m. Sunday, the eye of the typhoon was located at 20 kilometers (km) east of Cataingan, Masbate, the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.

Typhoon Hagupit churns Philippines: Walls of seawater, homes torn apart

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:06:00 +0100

Super typhoon Hagupit struck the Philippines as a typhoon at about 18:00 GMT on 6 December.

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:09:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Super typhoon Hagupit struck the Philippines as a typhoon at about 18:00 GMT on 6 December. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 11.

Habitat for Humanity launches appeal to assist those affected by Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:09:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Bangkok, 7 December 2014 Habitat for Humanity has launched an appeal to assist families affected by Typhoon Hagupit (called Ruby in the Philippines). The storm made first landfall on Samar, an island....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:09:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco and Manuel Mogato. MANILA, Dec 7 (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines - un million d'évacués

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:14:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a balayé dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées. Des pluies battantes accompagnées de vents violents se sont abattues dans la province du Samar oriental et de Leyte, dont la majeure partie est privée d'électricité.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:15:00 +0100

Bangkok: A giant storm is grinding across the eastern Philippines, bringing mass downpours, terrifying winds and wreaking havoc across an area still trying to recover from a super typhoon 13 months ago. Typhoon Hagupit felled trees, ripped off roofs and brought down power lines when it slammed into....

Typhoon Hagupit slams into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:33:00 +0100

The massive Typhoon Hagupit slammed into Philippines on Saturday and brought with it heavy rains and powerful winds. Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means “lash” in Filipino, came ashore on the Eastern Samar Island with winds of 205 kph — the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane, CNN reported.

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:31:00 +0100

MANILA: A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:30:00 +0100

More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from coastal areas and landslide-prone villages by the time Typhoon Hagupit made landfall on Saturday night, in what a UN agency said was one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations. As the storm barreled in from the Pacific, power was cut....

Typhoon Hagupit churns across Philippines as more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:34:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit churns across Philippines leaving two dead as more than 1 million flee. Updated December 07, 2014 15:00:11. A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications to areas where....

NDRRMC: More than 100k evacuated in Central Visayas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

Two individuals on board a tricycle were injured in Negros Occidental in the wake of typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) after they were accidentall hit by a falling tree, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. The victims were on board a tricylce going to La Libertad at 1: 30 p.

NGCP: Ruby affects lines in Leyte, Samar, Antique

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:48:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby Power went out in pars of Leyte, Samar and Antique after transmission lines there were affected due to bad weather conditions from Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said Sunday. The NGCP said in an advisory that transmission lines in Leyte and Samar had been affected since Saturday.

Typhoon Hagupit churns across Philippines leaving two dead as more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:55:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications to areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people fled to shelters away from coastal....

Philippines typhoon damage unclear

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:55:00 +0100

OXFAM'S Philippines country director Justin Morgan said Typhoon Hagupit was moving across the area very slowly, meaning the heavy rain and strong winds it's been bringing remain in the same locations for long periods of time. He told AAP on Sunday that it was difficult for communications to reach....

Typhoon Hagupit lashes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:54:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit -- its name means "lash" in Filipino -- moved west-northwest and targeted the city of Legazpi, just north of where the storm made landfall on Saturday. CNN's Saima Mohsin, reporting from Legazpi on Sunday, said shelters were full as high winds and driving rain battered the city.

Le passage du typhon Hagupit prive des millions de Philippins d'électricité

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:55:00 +0100

Le passage du typhon Hagupit a privé des millions de Philippins d'électricité dans l'est et le centre de l'archipel, ont indiqué dimanche matin les autorités locales, qui n'avaient pas encore d'information sur d'éventuelles victimes. Des pluies battantes accompagnées de vents violents se sont....

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; no major damage reported

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:08:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

Typhoon churns across Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:02:00 +0100

MANILA , DEC 07 - A powerful typhoon plowed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:00:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) â€” Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

Philippines slammed by Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:59:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014 • Half the Philippines population at risk. • More than 500,000 evacuated. • Hagupit 600km in diametre. MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the eastern Philippines in the town of Dolores Saturday, the country's weather agency reported, knocking out power and strewing trees across roads.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:05:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a fini par toucher les côtes des Philippines. Il a balayé l'est de l'archipel ce dimanche 7 décembre, avec des vents soufflant par rafales à plus de 200km/h, provoquant des dégâts importants, dont des toitures et lignes électriques arrachées.

Typhoon Hagupit in pictures and tweets

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:14:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has swept across the Philippines, bringing heavy rain and winds gusting at up to 210km/h (130 mph). On Friday, ahead of the storm, more than half a million people in coastal areas began moving to safety. Many of them live in areas which were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan one year ago.

Typhoon Churns Across Philippines, 1 Million Evacuated

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:12:00 +0100

Singapore moves to assure Manila of relief help as Typhoon Hagupit nears

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:09:00 +0100

SINGAPORE — Relief efforts for the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit threatens landfall as early as today morning (Dec 7) are in motion already with Mr Chan Yeng Kit, permanent secretary, defence, assuring his counterpart in Manila that Singapore stands ready to assist.

Typhoon Hagupit churns across Philippines leaving two dead as more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:09:00 +0100

Residents evacuate the coast of Albay Province

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:18:00 +0100

EPA ZALRIAN Z. SAYAT Philippines/LEGAZPI 7/12/2014 06:58 epa04518447 Filipino residents dare the strong winds and waves brought by typhoon Hagupit at a coastal village in Legazpi city, Albay province, Philippines, 07 December 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power and flattened houses as it....

A typhoon with winds of up to 130mph has been battering the Philippines knocking out power and bringing down trees.

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:17:00 +0100

More than 600,000 people had fled their homes ahead of Typhoon Hagupit hitting Samar Island in the east of the country, still reeling from last year's devastating storm which left more than 7,300 people dead or missing. Hagupit - Filipino for "smash" or "lash" - made landfall in the coastal town of Dolores.

Typhoon lashes Philippines amid fears Haiyan's devastation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:15:00 +0100

CEBU, the Philippines Typhoon Hagupit began battering the Philippines late Saturday, with strong winds and rain expected to pummel a central belt of the island nation for days as the storm churns westward. With the memories of last year’s devastating typhoon still fresh, hundreds of thousands of....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:24:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; no major damage reported A man holds on to a pole as strong winds blow brought by Typhoon Hagupit in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast late Saturday,....

Thousands in shelters as Hagupit lashes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:22:00 +0100

slammed into remote fishing communities in the eastern Philippines on Saturday night, bringing heavy rain and packing sustained winds of 160 kilometers per hour (100 mph) and gusts of up to 195 kilometers per hour. The storm was reported to be making it way across the Philippines at a speed of about....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:29:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper....

Vietnam battens down the hatches as Super Typhoon Hagupit brewing

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:32:00 +0100

Super Typhoon Hagupit are expected to make landfall in the East Sea between Monday night and early Tuesday, and could combine with a cold spell to trigger downpours in south-central Vietnam several days later, officials said at a meeting Saturday. The typhoon, which made landfall in the Philippines....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:28:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened on Sunday. Traumatized by Typhoon Haiyan’s massive death and destruction last year in the....

Philippine Typhoon Weakens After Landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:26:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines late Saturday and....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:24:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

Facebook runs Safety Check for Typhoon Ruby

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:34:00 +0100

Social networking site Facebook has activated its Safety Check tool amid the onslaught of Typhoon Ruby in the Philippines, and neighboring countries. Through Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit): Facebook Safety Check , a Facebook user can let his friends and family know that they are safe and check on others in the affected area.

'Ruby' slowly entering Metro Manila

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:34:00 +0100

MANILA - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday said typhoon ‘Ruby’ weakened further, but is still expected to bring rains and winds along its path, which will include Metro Manila. In an 11 a.m.

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:34:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit weakens after slamming into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:43:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines -- Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. late Saturday and lost strength as it barreled westward across a string of island provinces.

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:43:00 +0100

LEGASPI: Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and into remote fishing communities of Samar....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:41:00 +0100

05:31 Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:47:00 +0100

Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines then lost strength as it barrelled westward across a string of island provinces. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 87 mph and gusts of 106 mph, considerably weaker from its peak power, but still a potentially deadly storm, according to forecasters.

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:46:00 +0100

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:53:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roared through the Philippines, but lessons from last year's disaster seem to have avoided mass deaths. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:53:00 +0100

Typhoon tears down homes in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:52:00 +0100

A resident living along the coastal area, scans the horizon watching for sign of storm surge, hours before Typhoon Hagupit passes near the city of Legazpi on December 7, 2014. PHOTO/AFP. LEGASPI, Philippines, Dec 07, 2014 (AFP) - Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through....

Philippines typhoon sparks calls for climate action

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:51:00 +0100

Full coverage: UN Climate Change Conference 2014 The UN climate conference in Lima has also turned its attention to the Philippines, after Typhoon Hagupit ripped through the country. Jasper Inventor, Greenpeace’s representative for the Philippines, called for strong action to address climate change and stop disasters like the typhoon.

Philippines’ 10 deadliest storms

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:49:00 +0100

MANILA: Typhoon Hagupit was today churning across the Philippines, the latest in a never-ending series of often-deadly storms that plague the Southeast Asian archipelago. With more than 7,100 islands, the country is hit by an average of 20 typhoons or tropical storms each year.

No Major Damage as Philippine Storm Weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:56:00 +0100

. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:55:00 +0100

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:55:00 +0100

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:54:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:54:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) â€” Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Philippines : le typhon Hagupit balaie les maisons

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:02:00 +0100

L'est des Philippines a été frappé par le typhon Hagupit ce dimanche, dont les rafales de vents ont arraché les toitures et les lignes électriques. Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait ce dimanche 7 décembre l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies....

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:59:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant Ã toucher les Philippines cette annÃ©e, balayait dimanche lâ€™est de lâ€™archipel, frappÃ© par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale Ã plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes Ã©lectriques. La tempÃªte venue de lâ€™ocÃ©an Pacifique a commencÃ©....

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:09:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:08:00 +0100

Aaron Favila Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall. A man holds on to a pole as strong winds blow brought by Typhoon Hagupit in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast late Saturday, knocking out power....

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:04:00 +0100

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:02:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:12:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l’est de l’archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l’océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper....

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:12:00 +0100

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:13:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; regions escape last year's devastation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:12:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; regions escape last year's devastation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:10:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:10:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:14:00 +0100

Thousands scramble to shelter as typhoon hits Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:18:00 +0100

Traumatized by Typhoon Haiyan's massive death and destruction last year in the central region that's being partly whipped by Hagupit, more than 650,000 people readily fled to about 1,000 emergency shelters and safer ground. The government, backed by the 120,000-strong military, launched massive preparations to attain a zero-casualty target.

Typhoon Hagupit landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:18:00 +0100

EPA TAN ECLEO Philippines/Guiuan 7/12/2014 08:15 epa04518470 A picture made available on 07 December show Filipinos seeking refuge inside the Sikob Cave turned into a temporary evacuation area in Sulangan village, town of Guiuan, Eastern Samar Province, Philippines, 06 December 2014.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:17:00 +0100

Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off store signs and tin roofs were a common sight across the region, but there were no confirmed deaths or major destruction after Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar and other island provinces. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers (87....

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:15:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:14:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:21:00 +0100

Philippines typhoon weakens as it hits shore; power outages are widespread

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:22:00 +0100

By Teresa Cerojano. LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday.

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:30:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche 7 décembre l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé....

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:28:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:25:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:30:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:27:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; regions escape last year's devastation A man holds on to a pole as strong winds blow brought by Typhoon Hagupit in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast....

Philippine typhoon weakens after hitting land; regions escape last year’s devastation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:27:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines – Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year’s storm.

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:27:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:25:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:33:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:33:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit slams into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:33:00 +0100

Manila: The massive Typhoon Hagupit slammed into Philippines Saturday and brought with it heavy rains and powerful winds. Typhoon Hagupit, whose name means "lash" in Filipino, came ashore on the Eastern Samar Island with winds of 205 kph -- the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane, CNN reported.

Typhoon howls through Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:32:00 +0100

More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from coastal areas and landslide-prone villages by the time Typhoon Hagupit made landfall on Saturday night, in what a U.N. agency said was one of the world's biggest peacetime evacuations. Hagupit, which days earlier had reached category 5 "super....

Typhoon Hagupit pounds several regions in the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:32:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has struck the Philippines, pounding several regions with strong winds and torrential rain. Typhoon Hagupit hit the town of Dolores in the Eastern Samar province on Saturday, with winds of up to 175 kilometers per hour. Press TV reported.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:40:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:38:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:42:00 +0100

Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit threatens landslides

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:37:00 +0100

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam said that the storm is breaking up over the land mass of the Philippines, but will continue to pour heavy rain. He said 395 mm (15.5 inches) of rain were reported in Bororgan in 24 hours. Gen. Gregorio Catapang, chief of staff of armed forces, said Sunday that....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:48:00 +0100

La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de l'île de Samar samedi soir et devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par le super-typhon Haiyan.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:46:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:44:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:48:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit howls through Philippines more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:50:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from coastal....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:53:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:54:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit fait déjà trois morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:55:00 +0100

Le passage du typhon Hagupit a coûté la vie à trois personnes au moins aux Philippines. Hagupit a atteint ce pays samedi et a, depuis, privé des millions d'habitants d'électricité. Une femme de 75 ans s'est noyée à Catarman, une des premières zones touchées par le typhon.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:02:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:08:00 +0100

Legaspi (Philippines) (AFP) - Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:06:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:57:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:08:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines late Saturday and....

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:08:00 +0100

DTI to ensure steady flow of goods in Ruby-hit areas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to ensure a steady flow of goods in areas affected by Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit), a Palace official said Sunday. "Sec. Gregory Domingo has been coordinating with suppliers to restore the diminishing stock of necessities such as....

More than 1 million flee as Ruby howls through Visayas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby A powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from....

Kiwis stand by as Typhoon Hagupit slams into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100

Oxfam's disaster relief manager Bonnie Jackson is poised to leave New Zealand for the typhoon-ravaged Philippines. Typhoon Hagupit has torn apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines. The storm roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into....

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:04:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) " Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:11:00 +0100

Early morning headlines from the newsroom

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:15:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the central Philippines' east coast - knocking out power and toppling trees. Although it is unlikely to reach the unprecedented strength of Typhoon Haiyan last year, Hagupit's strong winds and heavy rain are still enough to cause major damage.

Countries move to assist typhoon-hit PH

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:11:00 +0100

All centavos will be accounted for Palace. MANILA -- Countries across the world continue to monitor the goings on in the Philippines as it battles another strong typhoon even if it has yet to shrug off the after effects of Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).

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Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:11:00 +0100

Mud flow from Mayon Volcano is seen rushing through a tributary in Bgy. Maipon in Guinobatan, Albay as rain brought about by typhoon Ruby hits the province on Sunday. Ruby is expected to pass near the province after making landfall in Eastern Samar on Sunday.

Citizens help document #RubyPH onslaught

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:11:00 +0100

MANILA, Philippines - Reports have begun pouring in from Bayan Patrollers from various parts of the Philippines where typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit) tore through. Materials were sent to Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM), ABS-CBN News' citizen journalism arm, and were verified by BMPM staff.

Typhoon howls through Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:10:00 +0100

(Updates with new details, quotes) By Rosemarie Francisco and Manuel Mogato. MANILA, Dec 7 (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:10:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:21:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:22:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year's storm.

Typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:21:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines earlier today, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power lines and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. As Typhoon Hagupit swept in from the Pacific, power was cut....

Le typhon Hagupit balaie les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:17:00 +0100

Legaspi (Philippines), 07 déc. 2014 (MAP) - Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:16:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, déjà trois morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:25:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:25:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:24:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit detected northeast of Kudat

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:26:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Hagupit typhoon has been detected about 1,018 kms to the northeast of Kudat, Sabah heading towards the west as at 8am today. The Meteorological Department, in a statement, today said the typhoon was detected at latitude 11.9 north and latitude 124.6 east.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:30:00 +0100

Legaspi (Philippines) (AFP) Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques.

Rain, wind hit in slow motion in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:32:00 +0100

CEBU, Philippines Typhoon Hagupit began battering the Philippines late Saturday, with strong winds and rain expected to pummel a central belt of the island nation for days as the storm churns westward. Hundreds of thousands of people had been evacuated from dangerous coastal areas ahead of its landfall.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:35:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:39:00 +0100

Le centre des Philippines a été frappé dimanche par le passage du typhon Hagupit. La ville de Tacloban a notamment été touchée. Une station de radio locale signale deux morts au Samar oriental. Le typhon Hagupit a balayé dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées.

Le typhon Hagupit fait déjà trois morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:35:00 +0100

Le passage du typhon Hagupit a coûté la vie à trois personnes au moins aux Philippines. Hagupit a atteint ce pays samedi et a, depuis, privé des millions d’habitants d’électricité. Une femme de 75 ans s’est noyée à Catarman, une des premières zones touchées par le typhon.

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:43:00 +0100

Powerful typhoon slams into eastern Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:41:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, philippines Typhoon Hagupit slammed into the central Philippines' east coast late Saturday, knocking out power and toppling trees in a region where 650,000 people have fled to safety. Packing maximum sustained winds of 109 miles per hour and gusts of 130 mph, Hagupit made landfall in....

Le typhon Hagupit fait déjà trois morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:41:00 +0100

Par: rédaction 7/12/14 - 08h15 Source: Belga © afp. Le passage du typhon Hagupit a coûté la vie à trois personnes au moins aux Philippines. Hagupit a atteint ce pays samedi et a, depuis, privé des millions d'habitants d'électricité. Une femme de 75 ans s'est noyée à Catarman, une des premières zones touchées par le typhon.

09h47 Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques (AFP)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:47:00 +0100

At least three people killed in Philippines typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:48:00 +0100

EPA FRANCIS R. MALASIG Philippines/Borongan 7/12/2014 09:26 epa04518481 Filipino residents walk in a street near a fallen coconut tree after Typhoon Hagupit made landfall, in Borongan city, Samar island, Philippines, 07 December 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power and flattened houses as it....

Typhoon Hagupit knifes through central Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:46:00 +0100

Manila. A powerful typhoon plowed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago, VOA reported.

Typhoon Hagupit smashes into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:45:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit roared in from the Pacific Ocean and crashed into remote fishing communities of Samar island on Saturday night with wind gusts of 210 kilometres (130 miles) an hour, local weather agency Pagasa said. The wind strength made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this....

More than one million people flee to shelters as Typhoon Hagupit batters the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:45:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has been battering the Philippines, knocking out power and bringing down trees. More than a million people are estimated to have been evacuated as the typhoon hit Samar Island in the east of the country, still reeling from last year's devastating storm which left more than 7,300 people dead or missing.

Philippines: New dangers from massive typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:55:00 +0100

A day after it made landfall near Legazpi, the massive cyclone crept across the country at a sluggish pace -- about 15 kilometers per hour (9.3 miles per hour). With such little movement, Hagupit has more time to dump relentless rainfall over the same areas, raising the potential for landslides.

VIDEOS. Philippines : le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:54:00 +0100

L'arrivée du typhon provoque d'importants dégâts, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de l'île de Samar samedi soir et devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par le super-typhon Haiyan.

Philippines avoids heavy casualties as typhoon passes

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:00:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit destroys property but early evacuation sees low casualty rate. ZAMBOANGA CITY. Typhoon Hagupit made its way slowly across the central Philippines Sunday, having knocked down power lines, trees and wooden buildings but causing few casualties, local media reported.

Typhoon Hagupit pummels Philippine islands

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:02:00 +0100

The wind strength made Hagupit the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines this year, exceeding a typhoon in July that killed more than 100 people. "Tin roofs are flying off, trees are falling and there is some flooding," Stephany Uy-Tan, the mayor of Catbalogan, a major city on Samar, told the AFP news agency.

Philippine typhoon weakens after landfall

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:11:00 +0100

LEGAZPI — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened today (Dec 7). Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines....

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power as hundreds of thousands flee their homes

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:17:00 +0100

TYPHOON HAGUPIT KNOCKED out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened today, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year’s storm. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

Strong winds from Typhoon Hagupit could hit Sabah, Swak, Labuan

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:15:00 +0100

Sabah Meteorology Department director Abdul Malik Tussin said the north-easterly winds were at the speed of 50 to 60 miles per hour. “The height of waves could reach at 4.5 meters over the waters around Kudat, West Coast and interiors in Sabah, Miri in Sarawak as well as Labuan,” he said.

Typhoon Hagupit sweeps across the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:15:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the eastern Philippines tearing down trees and power lines and threatening coastal areas with a powerful sea-surge. The powerful typhoon has cut off communication in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

Typhoon Churns Across Philippines, More Than 1 Million Flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:21:00 +0100

Manila. A powerful typhoon ploughed through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications with areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away....

Typhon Hagupit. Un million de personnes évacuées aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:21:00 +0100

Vents extrêmement violents. Des pluies battantes accompagnées de vents extrêmement violents se sont abattues dans la province du Samar oriental et dans celle de Leyte, dont la majeure partie est privée d'électricité. Déjà dévastée l'an dernier par le typhon Hayan, la ville de Tacloban, qui compte 220.

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:29:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:28:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:27:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a déjà fait trois morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:39:00 +0100

Une femme de 75 ans s'est noyée à Catarman, une des premières zones touchées par le typhon. Une fillette est décédée de fortes fièvres dans un centre d'accueil à Iloilo et une troisième victime serait à déplorer dans la province de Cebu, située au centre du pays. Deux personnes ont, par ailleurs, été blessées lorsqu'un arbre leur est tombé dessus.

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:39:00 +0100

Forced evacuation eyed in Manila coastal areas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:38:00 +0100

Sunday, December 7, 2014. Third Anne Peralta RESIDENTS in Manila's coastal barangays should evacuate "whether they like it or not" as precaution against storm surge brought by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), a disaster official said Sunday. Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office director....

Masbate in state of calamity due to Typhoon Ruby

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:35:00 +0100

Masbate is the third Bicol province to be under a state of calamity after Camarines Sur and Albay on Saturday. The state of calamity allows access to calamity funds so they can address the needs of residents affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). On Saturday, the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol....

Capiz province’s Pilar town in state of calamity

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:35:00 +0100

A town in Capiz province has been placed under a state of calamity, a development that may unlock its calamity funds to help residents affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). It quoted Pilar mayor Gideon Patricio as saying his town has been declared under the state of calamity Sunday afternoon.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:47:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:39:00 +0100

Crossover: Typhoon makes landfall in central Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:52:00 +0100

For more on the ground, our correspondent Barnaby Lo joins us from Manila. Q1. Hello, Barnaby. We know a million people have been evacuated ahead of Hagupit. How does this increase their chances of survival? And what arrangements is the government making for them? Q2. Last year, Typhoon Haiyan left more than 7,300 people dead of misssing.

Typhoon Hagupit some 1,000km from Kudat, Sabah

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:50:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: The Hagupit typhoon has been detected about 1,018km to the northeast of Kudat, Sabah heading towards the west as at 8am Sunday. The Meteorological Department, in a statement, said the typhoon was detected at latitude 11.9 north and latitude 124.6 east.

UN climate change summit participants reflect on 'Ruby'

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:49:00 +0100

Attention at the United Nations climate summit in Lima, Peru turned toward the Philippines on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) after a powerful typhoon roared into the eastern part of the country causing destruction and forcing evacuations. Typhoon Hagupit (local name: Ruby) made landfall, bringing....

More than 1M flee as 'Ruby' howls through PH

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:49:00 +0100

MANILA -- A powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away from....

Blackouts experienced in several regions

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:49:00 +0100

MANILA -- Power supply has been cut in several regions on the path of Typhoon 'Ruby' (International name: 'Hagupit') to protect the power lines, according to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla. In an interview on radio dzMM on Sunday, Petilla said power supply in most areas affected by the typhoon....

Hagupit Gales Threaten Philippines Recovery From Haiyan

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:48:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit slammed the central Philippines with downpours and gales, toppling trees, cutting power lines and threatening the recovery of regions devastated by Typhoon Haiyan a year ago. Schools in the area and in Metro Manila will be shut tomorrow as the strongest typhoon to hit the nation this year toward the capital.

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:43:00 +0100

LEGASPI (PHILIPPINES): Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines today, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and into remote fishing....

Typhoon Hagupit should send shivers through halls of Lima conference: Oxfam

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:42:00 +0100

The devastation wreaked by Typhoon Hagupit must break the stranglehold of complacency that has gripped the first week of climate negotiations at the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties and the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto....

Les Philippines violemment frappées par le typhon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:54:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a touché de plein fouet l'est des Philippines . L'archipel a été frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de....

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:04:00 +0100

WFP To Provide Transport, Food For Philippines Government Typhoon Response

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:02:00 +0100

MANILA The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing transportation and food supplies to support the Philippines Government’s humanitarian response to Typhoon Hagupit, at the request of its main partner the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:00:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocks out power, mows down trees and sends more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roars through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:59:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit frappe les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:03:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a commencé à balayer sérieusement l’est de l’archipel des Philippines. L‘île de Samar est la première à être touchée par ses rafales à 195 km/h et ses pluies intenses. Ce pourrait être le typhon le plus important à frapper le pays cette année.

Le typhon Hagupit touche les côtes Philippines RFI

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:59:00 +0100

Le typhon classé vendredi dans la cinquième et dernière catégorie de l'échelle de puissance, a été rétrogradé en catégorie 3, mais les risques demeurent importants. Il a d'abord touché l'île de Samar dans l'Est du pays. © Fournis par RFI FR REUTERS/Erwin Frames.

Typhoon howls through Philippines, more than 1 million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:07:00 +0100

By Rosemarie Francisco and Manuel Mogato. A powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

4 killed in Philippines typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:04:00 +0100

MANILA — At least four people were killed and millions left in darkness in the Philippines as typhoon Hagupit knocked out electric power and flattened homes, officials said on Sunday. Two people were also injured as Hagupit slammed into the coastal town of Dolores in Eastern Samar province on....

Philippines typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:08:00 +0100

Affected by the storm? but please stay safe. (CNN) Send your photos to CNN iReport, -- A massive typhoon crept across central Philippines on Sunday, sending thousands of people into shelters and pouring heavy rain that heightened the risk of flooding and landslides.

Flooding and landslide threat

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:08:00 +0100

With such little movement, Hagupit has more time to dump relentless rainfall over the same areas, making severe flooding a possibility. What's worse: The Mayon Volcano sitting in the storm's path. Known for its almost perfectly symmetrical cone shape, officials are now keeping an eye on the volcano....

Philippines: Habitat for Humanity launches appeal to assist those affected by Typhoon Hagupi

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:15:00 +0100

Bangkok, 7 December 2014 – Habitat for Humanity has launched an appeal to assist families affected by Typhoon Hagupit (called Ruby in the Philippines). The storm made first landfall on Samar, an island in the Visayas, Philippines, late in the evening of Saturday 6 December.

Philippines: Communication with Communities Situation Report - Typhoon Hagupit, 07 December 2014

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:15:00 +0100

Needs: Communities in the typhoon Hagupit affected areas need consistent access to information on typhoon updates, early warning advisories on the possible impacts of the typhoon and storm surge, preparedness and response plans of the government and humanitarian agencies, location and status of the....

Philippines: Typhoon HAGUPIT/ Philippines ASEAN Situation Update No. 01, 7 December 2014

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:15:00 +0100

On Saturday 6 December 2014 at 21:15 (Philippine time), Typhoon ‘HAGUPIT’ or ‘Ruby’ (local name) made landfall in Dolores, Eastern Samar. Currently, this typhoon comes with maximum sustained wind of 160 km/h with cruising speed of 15 km/h. Typhoon ‘HAGUPIT’ brought also storm surge and heavy....

Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit hits Eastern Samar in the Philippines: Oxfam to assess the damage

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:15:00 +0100

Typhon Hagupit - «Les arbres sont couchés, les toitures arrachées»

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:23:00 +0100

La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique, la plus puissante à toucher l'archipel cette année, a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de l'île de Samar samedi soir et devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par le super-typhon Haiyan.

Ruby weakens; signal no. 2 still up in Cebu, Eastern Visayas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:23:00 +0100

NDRRMC: At least 4 roads impassable due to Typhoon Ruby

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:20:00 +0100

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday said there are impassable roads due to Typhoon Ruby (international name Hagupit). In a press briefing on Sunday, NDRRMC executive director Alexander Pama said the following roads are not passable: Catarman-Allen Road due to the ongoing removal of fallen electric posts.

Palace: Initial reports from natl govt team in Eastern Samar ‘encouraging’

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:20:00 +0100

As of 1 p.m. on Sunday, the National Government Frontline Team led by Interior Secretary Mar Roxas was on its way to Dolores, Eastern Samar, where Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) According to Typhoon Ruby Field Bulletin No. 5 posted on the Official Gazette on Sunday, the initial reports from the team from....

Philippines : un million d'évacués à cause du typhon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:27:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a frappé dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d’un million de personnes ont été évacuées. Il pourrait être le plus important à toucher l’archipel cette année. Une station de radio locale signale quatre morts au Samar oriental et Iloilo, mais les autorités n’ont pas confirmé l’information.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines, emportant maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:26:00 +0100

Les autorités ont ordonné à des millions de personnes de se réfugier dans des églises, des écoles et des gymnases avant le passage du typhon. Des vagues frappent le front de fer à Legazpi (Philippines), à l'approche du typhon Hagupit, le 7 décembre 2014. (REUTERS) Par Francetv info avec AFP.

Typhoon Hagupit pummels Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:32:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit threatens huge destruction across the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:35:00 +0100

A powerful typhoon has roared into the eastern Philippines. Lashing rain and strong winds have toppled power lines and brought down trees in areas still recovering from a super typhoon thirteen months ago. With the Southeast Asian nation still reeling from Typhoon Haiyan that left 7,300 people dead....

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:37:00 +0100

C'est le typhon le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de l'île de Samar samedi soir et devrait affecter plus de la moitié de l'archipel, dont des régions du centre-est déjà dévastées il y a un an par le super-typhon Haiyan.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:35:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit frappe dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées. Des pluies intenses et des vents soufflent en rafale à plus de 200 km/h. Il s'agit d'une des plus vastes opérations du genre menée en temps de paix : un million de personnes ont été évacuées .

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:43:00 +0100

Ruby hits the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:39:00 +0100

Aries Joseph Hegina. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Publication Date : 07-12-2014. Typhoon downs power lines, forces evacuation of 716,639. Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) has caused power outages, downed telecommunication signals, and forced the evacuation of 146,785 families or 716, 639 persons, the state disaster agency said Sunday.

Medical missions from USA in Manila to support response efforts to Ruby

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:00 +0100

. Sunday 7th December, 2014. Medical missions from the United States may be arriving in the Philippines to help those affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). The Philippine embassy in Washington said Sunday the US-based Mammoth Medical Missions and Team Rubicon have sent advance missions to Manila.

Typhoon batters Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014. >Affected by the storm? Send your photos to CNN iReport, but please stay safe(CNN) -- A massive typhoon crept across central Philippines on Sunday, sending thousands of people into shelters and pouring heavy rain that heightened the risk of flooding and landslides.

Typhoon Hagupit weakens after slamming into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:00 +0100

. Sunday 7th December, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties have been reported as the storm weakened Sunday.... Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and S.S.P.

Past lessons avoid typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:30:00 +0100

Sunday 7th December, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roared through the Philippines, but lessons from last year's disaster seem to have avoided mass deaths.... Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and S.S.P.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines, emportant maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:41:00 +0100

Hagupit prive des millions de Philippins d'électricité

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:39:00 +0100

Des pluies battantes accompagnées de vents violents se sont abattues dans la province du Samar oriental et de Leyte, dont la majeure partie est privée d'électricité. Déjà dévastée l'an dernier par le typhon Hayan, la ville de Tacloban, qui compte 220.000 habitants, a notamment été touchée.

In pictures: Typhoon Hagupit destroys homes in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:44:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. Balaram Menon, Senior Web Producer | Published 12:26 December 7, 2014.

Hagupit blows through Philippines on Haiyan path

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:53:00 +0100

Media reported scattered injuries and up to four deaths since Hagupit made landfall , moving west-northwest across the Philippines at 15 kilometers per hour and blowing sustained 90-mile-per-hour winds, after weakening from a Category 5 storm to Category 2.

No major damage as Typhoon Hagupit weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:52:00 +0100

LEGAZPI: Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened today, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year’s storm.

Typhoon Hagupit: 1 million flee Philippines super storm one year on from Typhoon Haiyan

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:56:00 +0100

More than 1 million people have fled to shelter from Typhoon Hagupit today - just a year after another devastating storm rampaged across the Philippines. Villagers dashed to escape as the huge whirlwind hit last night, shortly after the anniversary of So far Hagupit has unleashed floods, power cuts....

Landslide fears as typhoon lashes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 10:55:00 +0100

Trees were mowed down and power knocked out in entire coastal provinces as Typhoon Hagupit lashed the Philippines. More than 650,000 people fled to about 1,000 emergency shelters and to safer ground when the typhoon made its first landfall in the eastern Philippines late Saturday.

WATCH: News team trapped as Ruby wreaks havoc in Eastern Samar

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0100

Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) wreaked havoc for 15 hours in the Samar provinces after making landfall last night, leaving floods and landslides in its wake. The water reached up to the second floor of houses in some barangays in Borongan, Eastern Samar, while landslides blocked roads leading to the capitol according to a report in Balitanghali.

WATCH: 48,000 flee from Typhoon Ruby in Tacloban City

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0100

Evacuees reached 48,000 people in 81 evacuation centers in Tacloban City, Leyte 15 hours after Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) made its landfall in the province last night. The typhoon rampaged throughout the evening, causing knee-deep floods and downing electrical posts and signage that obstructed the....

WATCH: Ruby’s wrath in Cebu, Northern Samar caught on cam

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:06:00 +0100

Citizen journalists were able to capture on video how Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) lashed through some areas in the Visayas on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Power was cut across most of the eastern island of Samar and nearby Leyte province, including Tacloban City, considered ground zero of the devastating super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) last year.

Astronaut sees Typhoon Ruby from space ‘Amazingly dangerous praying for Pinoys’

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0100

Astronaut sees Typhoon Ruby from space: ‘Amazingly dangerous, praying for Pinoys’ Sunday 7th December, 2014. While Filipinos in Central Visayas have shown us the effects of Typhoon Ruby on the ground, an astronaut orbiting the Earth on the International Space Station provides a view of the typhoon from way out in space.

Typhoon Hagupit does minor damage in Philippines but no casualties are reported

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:11:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters, but no major damage or casualties were reported as the storm weakened on Sunday. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central Philippines late on Saturday....

Super typhoon Hagupit struck the Philippines as a typhoon at about 00:00 GMT on 7 December.

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:10:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Super typhoon Hagupit struck the Philippines as a typhoon at about 00:00 GMT on 7 December. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall was near 11.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:19:00 +0100

Les images du typhon Hagupit qui balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:22:00 +0100

Exclusivité abonnés Votre édition du soir est disponible sur soir.sudouest.fr Les images du typhon Hagupit qui balaye les Philippines VIDEOS - Le typhon Hagupit a frappé l'est des Philippines dimanche. Les vents à plus de 200 km/h et un million de personnes évacuées Beaucoup de maisons, surtout sur....

Typhoon Hagupit should send shivers through halls of Lima Climate Conference

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:23:00 +0100

Lima, Peru- The devastation being wrought by typhoon Hagupit must break the stranglehold of complacency that has gripped the first week of climate negotiations at COP 20 in Lima, Peru said international relief organization Oxfam. In each of the past three years, a major typhoon has decimated parts....

Typhoon Hagupit: Storm weakens, but still potentially deadly

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:18:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in entire coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines a repetition of unprecedented devastation by last year’s storm. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

Typhoon Hagupit Weakens After Battering Eastern Philippines, But Authorities On Alert

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:24:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore Typhoon Hagupit has weakened after battering eastern Philippines, but authorities remain on high alert over the potential devastation that could be caused by the tropical cyclone. Though the tropical storm, locally known as Ruby, has weakened after....

Typhoon sweeps through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:31:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit swept through the eastern Philippines on Saturday, bringing about strong winds and torrents of rain that destroyed trees, roofs and power lines. No casualties have been confirmed as of yet. Around a million people living in low-lying villages and landslide-prone areas had already....

Typhoon Slams into Philippines, 1 mi Evacuated

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:31:00 +0100

Masbate placed under state of calamity

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:27:00 +0100

MANILA -- The province of Masbate has been placed under a state of calamity due to Typhoon 'Ruby,' provincial administrator Jose Tamayo said Sunday afternoon. As of 3 p.m., 'Ruby' was located 25 kilometers southeast of Masbate City. Twenty-one municipalities are affected by the typhoon, with 15,000 families staying in evacuation centers.

Quezon prepares as 'Ruby' looms

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:27:00 +0100

CATANAUAN, Quezon - Winds and rain showers, brought by Typhoon 'Ruby' (International name: 'Hagupit') persisted in most parts of Quezon, which is now under public storm warning signal number 2. Although the sea is relatively calm for now, residents are not taking any chances and have decided to bring their boats away from the water.

Le typhon Hagupit balaye le centre des Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:36:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a balayé dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées dans le cadre d'une des plus vastes opérations du genre menée en temps de paix. De très fortes pluies accompagnées de vents violents se sont abattues dans la province du Samar oriental et....

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:47:00 +0100

LEGASPI – Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à....

Philippines: le puissant typhon Hagupit en images

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:48:00 +0100

Impressionnant. Le typhon Hagupit , le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balaye ce dimanche l'est de l'archipel. Des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h ont touché les terres, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. Arbres décapités, communications coupées.

Philippines: le puissant typhon Hagupit en images

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:47:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:50:00 +0100

Typhoon howls through Philippines, more than one million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:54:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful, slow-moving typhoon pounded through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power lines and cut off communications to areas still scarred by a super-storm just over a year ago. Typhoon Hagupit did not appear to have wreaked....

Masbate under state of calamity; signal no. 3 lifted in Visayas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:54:00 +0100

CEBU (Updated) -- The Province of Masbate declared Sunday a state of calamity due to Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), while storm signal number 3 has been lifted in Visayas areas. Typhoon Ruby, after hitting land in Dolores, Eastern Samar Saturday night, has weakened as it made its second landfall in Cataingan, Masbate Sunday morning.

Past lessons avoid Typhoon disaster

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:48:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power in coastal provinces, mowed down trees and sent more than 650,000 people into shelters as it roared through the Philippines, but lessons from last yearâ€™s disaster seem to have avoided mass deaths. Hagupit slammed into Eastern Samar province in the central....

No major damage as Philippines storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:04:00 +0100

. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, mowed down trees and sent more than 800,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off store signs....

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:04:00 +0100

No Major Damage as Philippine Storm Weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:58:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, mowed down trees and sent more than 800,000 people into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off store signs and....

Philippines : le typhon Hagupit frappe l'est de l'archipel

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:04:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit est le plus puissant à toucher l’archipel des Philippines cette année. Pluies intenses, vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, sur son passage, les dégâts sont immenses, lignes électriques et toitures arrachées, inondations. Venue de l’océan Pacifique, la tempête a d’abord balayé l’est du pays, notamment l‘île de Samar.

Typhoon howls through Philippines, more than one million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:08:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit did not appear to have wreaked devastation on the same scale as last year's deadly Typhoon Haiyan, but officials cautioned that the picture remained incomplete with many of the first areas to feel the storm's force still cut off. More than 1 million people had fled to shelters away....

Typhoon Hagupit: Power lines cut, trees torn down and 800,000 people in shelters, with another pummelling potentially on its way

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:09:00 +0100

The typhoon, which hit land with winds of 87mph and gusts of 106mph, caused shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped tin roofs off buildings, but there were no confirmed deaths or major destruction reported from the affected areas. Hagupit was found to be weaker than forecast when it slammed into....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:19:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippines typhoon weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:20:00 +0100

Philippines: HOPE worldwide providing drinking water filling stations at evacuation centers for Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:17:00 +0100

Disaster Response Operations –Typhoon Hagupit HOPE worldwide Philippines Update # 1 as of December 6, 2014. Here's the update as of 6:30pm, December 6, 2014 Manila time Established four teams in four different regions; Tapped 9 volunteers that rendered 72 volunteer hours; We had set-up water filters....

Typhoon howls through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:17:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) – A powerful, slow-moving typhoon pounded through the central Philippines today (Sunday), bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power lines and cut off communications to areas still scarred by a super-storm just over a year ago.

Typhoon Hagupit howls through the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:21:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit tore through the central Philippines bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power poles and cut off communications in areas where thousands were killed by a massive storm just over a year ago.

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:20:00 +0100

Filipino residents use plastic sheets to protect them from rains and strong winds brought by Typhoon Hagupit in Legazpi. — AP. A Filipino resident collects belongings on a damged house in Borongan city, Samar island, Philippines. — EPA. Houses are half-submerged in a swollen river after Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the Philippines.

Le typhon Hagupit continue de balayer les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:28:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche 7 décembre l’est de l’archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l’océan Pacifique a commencé....

Typhoon Hagupit Batters Eastern Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:40:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is making its way across the central Philippines after making landfall on the east coast overnight. The massive storm has winds as high as 210 kilometers per hour. Local weather agency Pagasa said Sunday that the storm crashed into remote fishing communities of Samar Island tearing....

ASEAN calls for food, water, family kits for Ruby victims

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:37:00 +0100

Tags: Ruby The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday called for food, water and family kits for Filipinos affected by Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit). ASEAN, a grouping of 10 Southeast Asian nations where the Philippines is a founding member, also said it continues to monitor the situation.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:44:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit: Power lines cut, trees torn down and 800,000 people in shelters, with another pummelling potentially on its way

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:41:00 +0100

New storm calls forth lessons of Haiyan

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:42:00 +0100

. Aid from the isles has helped the Philippines prepare for Typhoon Hagupit. ~~

Upon learning Typhoon Hagupit was headed for the same region of the Philippines hit by a super typhoon last year, Salt Lake resident Maricris Baniqued quickly sent money and arranged to evacuate her family from their coastal home.

Almost a million head for emergency shelters as Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:50:00 +0100

'There were no bodies scattered on the road, no big mounds of debris,' she said. 'Thanks to God this typhoon wasn't as violent.' Haiyan's tsunami-like storm surges and killer winds left thousands of people dead and levelled entire villages, most of them in and around Tacloban.

In The Philippines, More Than 1 Million Flee Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:56:00 +0100

Rhea Estuna, a 29-year-old mother of one, fled Thursday to an evacuation center in Tacloban — the city hardest-hit by Haiyan last year — and waited in fear as Hagupit's wind and rain lashed the school where she and her family sought refuge. When she peered outside Sunday, she said she saw a starkly....

Red Cross sends 28 food trucks to help typhoon victims

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

More than 1 million evacuate as Typhoon Hagupit hits Philippines. More than one million people have been evacuated as Typhoon Hagupit hit the Philippines on Saturday. The typhoon, known locally as Ruby, has already toppled trees and cut power lines but it is thought the worst is yet to come.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) â€” Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:58:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Aux Philippines, le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et câbles électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:05:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et câbles électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper....

Typhoon Hagupit tears down homes in the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:07:00 +0100

Philippines hit by Typhoon Hagupit, just over a year after the deadly Typhoon Haiyan, with homes torn down and 130 mile an hour winds.

Typhoon fury

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:07:00 +0100

, 0 hours, 34 minutes ago Strong winds and waves brought by Typhoon Hagupit pound the seawall in Legazpi City, Albay province southern Luzon on December 7. The powerful typhoon tore through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power and cut off....

More than a million take shelter as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:06:00 +0100

At least two people have been confirmed dead after a massive typhoon swept across eastern and central Philippines on Sunday. Typhoon Hagupit took down power along the coast, ripped off rooves and brought down trees before weakening.At times there were gusts wind at 170 kilometres per hour. More than a million people have taken refuge in shelters.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:05:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines, un million d'évacués

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:06:00 +0100

Le puissant typhon Hagupit balayait dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées dans le cadre d'une des plus vastes opérations du genre menée en temps de paix. Les vents violents accompagnés de pluies diluviennes ont abattu des arbres et des poteaux électriques.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:11:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:14:00 +0100

Aaron Favila No major damage as Philippine storm weakens. A man reacts as he strong winds and rain from Typhoon Hagupit hit shore in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled....

Typhoon Hagupit pounds Philippines a million flee

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:12:00 +0100

A powerful, slow-moving typhoon pounded through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that toppled trees and power lines and cut off communications to areas still scarred by a super-storm just over a year ago. Typhoon Hagupit did not appear to have wreaked devastation on the....

Hagupit Night 2: Philippines relieved it's no Haiyan

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:24:00 +0100

Philippines Hagupit Night 2: Philippines relieved it's no Haiyan. Hagupit has cut power, uprooted trees and sent up to a million people into shelters. However, the typhoon has spared the central Philippines the type of devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:23:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

NDRRMC: 2 confirmed dead in Ruby's wake; 11 provinces experiencing power outages

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:22:00 +0100

A one-year-old girl and a 65-year-old man were the first confirmed casualties of Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday evening. The NDRRMC's 6 p.m. update identified the two as Thea Rojo, 1, of Balasan in Iloilo who died of hypothermia....

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:28:00 +0100

Typhoon tears down homes in disaster-weary Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:25:00 +0100

LEGASPI, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit tore apart homes and sent waves crashing through coastal communities across the eastern Philippines on Sunday, creating more misery for millions following a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and into remote fishing....

No Major Damage in Philippine Typhoon; 2 Dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:32:00 +0100

. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

As Typhoon Hagupit Hits Philippines, Evacuees Express Relief

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:31:00 +0100

Eleanor Llaneta, 60, decided to follow the advice of her neighborhood captain and leave her home in Albay Province, on the southeastern tip of Luzon Island, on Friday, more than a day before Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the country. In past years she might have considered staying put, but a....

Central, south region alerted to Hagupit typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:35:00 +0100

The Steering Committees of Flood and Storm Control, Search and Rescue from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, and ministries have been requested to stay alert to the powerful typhoon Hagupit which is forecast to enter the East Sea on December 8-9. The request was made by the Central Steering Committee for Flood....

Photo Gallery: Typhoon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:40:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit tore homes, knocked out power and sent waves crashing through coastal communities as it pummelled the eastern and central Philippines overnight, leaving millions of people in darkness amid heavy rains and howling winds, officials said. At least three people were killed and two....

Aux Philippines, le typhon Hagupit perd peu à peu de sa puissance

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100

Avec notre correspondant à Manille, Gabriel Kahn. Le typhon Hagupit a sérieusement faibli depuis qu’il a touché terre samedi soir sur l’île de Samar, dans le centre des Philippines avec des vents d’environ 200 km/h. Selon les services de météorologie de l’Etat, ses vents ne soufflent plus maintenant....

Typhoon Hagupit weakens over Philippines, at least 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:47:00 +0100

Rhea Estuna, a 29-year-old mother of one, fled Thursday to an evacuation centre in Tacloban — the city hardest-hit by Haiyan — and waited in fear as Hagupit's wind and rain lashed the school where she and her family sought refuge. When she peered outside Sunday, she said she saw a starkly different....

Philippine Typhoon Survivors Find Homes in Ruins again

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:42:00 +0100

A year after losing all their belongings to one of the world's strongest storms, thousands of weary people in the Philippines emerged from evacuation shelters on Sunday to find their homes again in ruins. Typhoon Hagupit hit the central Philippines late on Saturday with gusts of 210 kilometers (130....

Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines - video

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:51:00 +0100

Sorry, your browser is unable to play this video. Please install ™ and try again. Alternatively to a modern browser. upgrade Typhoon Hagupit struck the Philippines late on Saturday night, blowing gusts of up to 130mph and forcing the evacuation of one million people.

Philippine typhoon Haiyan survivors find homes in ruins again as Hagupit churns

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:51:00 +0100

TACLOBAN, Philippines (AFP) - A year after losing all their belongings to one of the world's strongest storms, thousands of weary people in the Philippines emerged from evacuation shelters on Sunday to find their homes again in ruins. Typhoon Hagupit hit the central Philippines late on Saturday with....

Almost a million head for emergency shelters as Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:53:00 +0100

[VIDEO] Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:59:00 +0100

Philippines: Typhoon makes landfall, MSF surgical team arrives

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:00:00 +0100

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams have reported strong winds and heavy rains in the city of Tacloban, as Typhoon Hagupit made landfall in the city of Dolores in eastern Samar at 9.15pm yesterday evening. At this stage the level of damage in Samar is unclear as power and communication were cut across most of the island.

Typhoon Hagupit sweeps Philippines, including Haiyan-hit areas

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:58:00 +0100

20:57 7 December 2014 Typhoon Hagupit sweeps Philippines, including Haiyan-hit areas. By Ronron Calunsod and Dario Agnote TACLOBAN, Philippines, Dec. 7, Kyodo. Powerful typhoon Hagupit swept the central Philippines on Sunday, including provinces badly affected by super typhoon Haiyan a year ago.

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:06:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a déjà fait trois morts aux Philippines (vidéo)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:12:00 +0100

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:14:00 +0100

Aaron Favila No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead. A man reacts as he strong winds and rain from Typhoon Hagupit hit shore in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Haunted by Typhoon Haiyan's massive devastation last year, more than 600,000 people fled....

WFP To Provide Transport, Food For Philippines Government Typhoon Response

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:11:00 +0100

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. MANILA – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing transportation and food supplies to support the Philippines Government’s humanitarian response to Typhoon Hagupit, at the request of....

Oxfam: Philippine government's massive pre-emptive evacuation has saved many lives

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:23:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has struck the Philippines, making landfall yesterday night, 6 December, in Dolores, Samar, in Visayas (Central Philippines). The Philippines office of international humanitarian organization Oxfam has been activating contingency plans and readying stocks of emergency assistance,....

Eyewitness: Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:22:00 +0100

A girl walks along the shore as strong waves from Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province. © 2014 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. A girl walks along the shore as strong waves from Typhoon Hagupit hit Atimonan, Quezon province.

Philippines: ACAPS Briefing Note - Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit, 7 December 2014

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

Crisis Overview. Category 5 Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, made landfall on the evening of 6 December over the town of Dolores in Eastern Samar province (Eastern Philippines). This may be the first of at least six landfalls the typhoon may make between 6 and 8 December.

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Hagupit Situation Report No. 2 (as of 7 December 2014)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

Highlights Typhoon Hagupit makes first landfall in Dolores municipality, Eastern Samar province on 5 December with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h and gusts of up to 210 km/h. Initial reports indicate less damage than expected in accessible areas affected by the typhoon; situation in isolated municipalities is still unclear.

Philippines: WFP To Provide Transport, Food For Philippines Government Typhoon Response

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:20:00 +0100

MANILA – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing transportation and food supplies to support the Philippines Government’s humanitarian response to Typhoon Hagupit, at the request of its main partner the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Typhoon Hagupit: No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:19:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, mowed down trees and sent more than 8,00,000 people into shelters before it weakened on Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off store signs....

Homes flattened as typhoon roars through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:27:00 +0100

MANILA (Reuters) - A powerful, slow-moving typhoon ripped through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that flattened houses and toppled trees and power lines in areas still scarred from a deadly super-storm just over a year ago. In the coastal villages of Dolores, on Samar....

Photos. Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0100

7 décembre 2014 à 14h29 / AFP / commentaires Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:35:00 +0100

No major damage as Philippine storm weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:35:00 +0100

LEGAZPI (Philippines): Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, mowed down trees and sent more than 8,00,000 people into shelters before it weakened on Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Philippine typhoon kills 2, weakens, as central region escapes repeat of Haiyan's devastation

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Homes flattened as typhoon roars through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:32:00 +0100

A powerful, slow-moving typhoon ripped through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that flattened houses and toppled trees and power lines in areas still scarred from a deadly super-storm just over a year ago. In the coastal villages of Dolores, on Samar island, where Typhoon....

Le typhon Hagupit balaye les Philippines, un million d'évacués Reuters Il y a 1 heure

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:36:00 +0100

© Reuters Route inondée à Guinobatan, dans la province d'AlBay. Le puissant typhon Hagupit balaye dimanche le centre des Philippines où plus d'un million de personnes ont été évacuées dans le cadre d'une des plus vastes opérations du genre menée en temps de paix. Photo prise le 6 décembre 2014.

Hagupit turns deadly as it lashes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:41:00 +0100

That means Hagupit -- known locally as Typhoon Ruby -- has more time to dump relentless rainfall over the same areas, making severe flooding a possibility. What's worse: The Mayon Volcano sitting in the storm's path. Known for its almost perfectly symmetrical cone shape, officials are now keeping an....

Philippines: New dangers from fatal typhoon

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:57:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit is responsible for two deaths in the Philippines, a government spokesman said Sunday. [Story previously published : 5:40 am ET] As Typhoon Hagupit thrashes the Philippines with torrential rain, it's also threatening the country with a barrage of new dangers: huge storm surge, intense flooding and landslides from a volcano.

Two Killed As Typhoon Slams Into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:01:00 +0100

Two people have been killed as a typhoon with winds of up to 130mph batters the Philippines, knocking out power and bringing down trees. More than 600,000 people had fled their homes ahead of Typhoon Hagupit hitting Samar Island in the east of the country, still reeling from last year's devastating....

World Landslide fears as typhoon lashes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0100

At least two people were left dead Sunday, trees were mowed down and power knocked out in entire coastal provinces as Typhoon Hagupit lashed the Philippines. Nearly 900,000 people fled to emergency shelters and to safer ground before the typhoon made its first landfall in the eastern Philippines late Saturday.

Typhoon Hagupit whips through central Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0100

. Typhoon Hagupit hits regions in central Philippines destroying communications and some buildings. Julie Noce reports. Video provided by Reuters Typhoon Hagupit whips through central Philippines Typhoon Hagupit hits regions in central Philippines destroying communications and some buildings. Julie Noce reports.

Two Killed As Typhoon Slams Into Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:56:00 +0100

TYPHOON RAGES 2 dead, 900,000 flee as storm rips Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:53:00 +0100

The typhoon, which made landfall in Eastern Samar late Saturday, was moving slowly, dumping heavy rain that could possibly trigger landslides and flash floods. Traumatized by the death and destruction from Typhoon Haiyan last year, nearly 900,000 people fled to about 1,000 emergency shelters and safer grounds.

Philippines : les secours sont à pied d'oeuvre

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:58:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h. Les secours s'organisent pour venir en aide à la population.

At Least 2 Dead as Typhoon Batters Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:10:00 +0100

MANILA— Typhoon Hagupit caused flooding, high waves, and knocked out power as it made its way across the central Philippines Sunday. At least two people in central Iloilo province have died due to the typhoon, disaster-response agency chief Alexander Pama said.

Typhoon Hagupit kills 2; sweeps across Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:28:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, PHILIPPINES—Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least two people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 3 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:27:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year. Shallow floods, damaged shanties and ripped off....

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 3 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:25:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) â€” Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Philippine typhoon survivors find homes in ruins again

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:23:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hit the central Philippines late on Saturday with gusts of 210 kilometres (130 miles) an hour, destroying flimsy houses, tearing roofs off others, knocking down power poles and smashing bridges. During a terrifying night, it cut across Tacloban city and dozens of other communities....

Two more SCDF officers deployed to Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:21:00 +0100

Strong waves caused by Typhoon Hagupit approach a coastal village in Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Dec 7, 2014. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, mowed down trees and sent more than 800,000 people into shelters before it weakened, sparing the central Philippines the type of....

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 2 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:21:00 +0100

Typhoon tears down homes in Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:16:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit has torn apart homes and dumped fierce rains across the eastern Philippines, killing at least two people while creating more misery for millions after a barrage of deadly disasters. The typhoon roared in from the Pacific Ocean and into remote fishing communities on Samar island on....

Typhoon hits rebuilding Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:16:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit hit the central Philippines late on Saturday with gusts of 210km/h, destroying flimsy houses, tearing roofs off others, knocking down power poles and smashing bridges. During a terrifying night, it cut across Tacloban city and dozens of other communities that were only just starting....

Homes flattened as typhoon roars through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:12:00 +0100

In the coastal villages of Dolores, on Samar island, where Typhoon Hagupit first made landfall on Saturday night, Mayor Emiliana Villacarillo said around 80 percent of homes were destroyed. "Only the big houses were left standing," said Villacarillo, adding floods also washed away rice crops in what is a key growing region.

Two killed as Typhoon Hagupit continues to lash Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:11:00 +0100

Two people were killed due to hypothermia as typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby) continued to pummel Philippines, the country's state disaster management agency said Sunday. In its latest report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) identified the two fatalities as Thea....

Two killed as Typhoon Hagupit continues to lash Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:09:00 +0100

MANILA, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed due to hypothermia as typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby) continued to pummel Philippines, the country's state disaster management agency said Sunday. In its latest report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) identified....

Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines, in pictures

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:07:00 +0100

Typhoon Hagupit strikes Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:03:00 +0100

At least one person was confirmed dead in the town of Dolores, in eastern Samar province, according to Mar Roxas, the Philippine interior secretary. "Tin roofs are flying off, trees are falling and there is some flooding," Stephany Uy-Tan, the mayor of Catbalogan, a major city on Samar, told AFP news agency.

Homes flattened as powerful typhoon crawls across Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:02:00 +0100

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

Le typhon Hagupit fait au moins deux morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:41:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

Typhoon Hagupit rips through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:37:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines — Typhoon Hagupit ripped through the Philippines on Sunday, downing trees and knocking out power to a region still struggling to bounce back from a deadly storm last year that killed thousands. At least two deaths were confirmed as officials worked to assess the damage.

No Major Damage in Philippine Typhoon; 3 Dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:32:00 +0100

. Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

VIDÉO - Les images impressionnantes du typhon Hagupit aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:29:00 +0100

Près d'un an après Haiyan, le typhon Hagupit a frappé les côtes philippines ce samedi avec des rafales dépassant les 200 km/h et de fortes pluies. Pour la seule région de Bicol, au nord de Samar, plus de 600.000 Philippins ont ainsi dû être évacués. Si les autorités philippines n'ont pas encore....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:45:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit fait au moins deux morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:44:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

Philippines : le typhon Hagupit fait des victimes

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:44:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit , le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait aujourd'hui l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h. Deux personnes -un bébé et un homme âgé- sont mortes d'hypothermie, selon l'agence météo des Philippines Pagasa.

Le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:49:00 +0100

LEGASPI - Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les....

Le gouvernement fédéral prêt à aider les sinistrés du typhon Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:49:00 +0100

OTTAWA – Le gouvernement fédéral a assuré qu’il donnera tout son appui aux populations touchées depuis samedi par le typhon Hagupit, aux Philippines. Le Canada est prêt à apporter une aide humanitaire et à appuyer les opérations de secours, au besoin, indiqué Christian Paradis, ministre du....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:54:00 +0100

Tacloban residents return to find homes ruined by Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0100

EN IMAGES. le typhon Hagupit déferle sur les Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:57:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balaie ce dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h. A Legaspi, une grande ville de la région de Bicol, les vagues se fracassaient sur les digues et les....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit fait au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:02:00 +0100

Philippine typhoon kills two, weakens

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:02:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit fait au moins deux morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

Le typhon Hagupit fait au moins deux morts aux Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit, le plus puissant à toucher les Philippines cette année, balayait dimanche l'est de l'archipel, frappé par des pluies intenses et des vents soufflant en rafale à plus de 200 km/h, faisant au moins deux morts. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages....

At least three killed as Typhoon Hagupit roars through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 3 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:07:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines - Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 3 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:06:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

No major damage in Philippine typhoon; 3 dead

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:12:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) -- Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least three people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Yolanda survivors find homes in ruins again

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

TACLOCAN CITY - A year after losing all their belongings to one of the world's strongest storms, thousands of weary people in the Philippines emerged from evacuation shelters on Sunday to find their homes again in ruins. Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) hit the central Philippines late on Saturday with gusts....

Philippine typhoon kills 3, weakens, as central region escapes repeat of Haiyan s devastation (with video)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:20:00 +0100

LEGAZPI, Philippines â€” Typhoon Hagupit knocked out power, left at least threeÂ people dead and sent nearly 900,000 into shelters before it weakened Sunday, sparing the central Philippines the type of massive devastation that a monster storm brought to the region last year.

Philippines. Le typhon Hagupit fait ses premières victimes

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:21:00 +0100

Le typhon Hagupit a balayé le centre de l'archipel samedi soir avec des rafales à plus de 200 km/h, détruisant les maisons, arrachant les toits et les poteaux électriques, emportant les ponts dans la ville de Tacloban et une douzaine de communes aux alentours.

Cyclone, hurricane, typhoon are similar

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

PARIS: They may have different names according to the region they hit, but typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are all violent tropical storms that can generate 10 times as much energy as the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Typhoon is the Asian term for a low-pressure system that is called a hurricane in the....

PH typhoon sparks calls for climate action

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

LIMA: While loved ones braced for the full impact of Super Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) back home, Filipino activists in Lima urged climate negotiators Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to act with more urgency in drafting a global plan to limit such potentially life-threatening events.

Philippines typhoon: Tacloban residents return to find homes in ruins again after Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:29:00 +0100

DSWD-10: No food pack distributed during ‘...

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:25:00 +0100

Sunday, December 7, 2014. Jigger J. Jerusalem AS TYPHOON Ruby (international name: Hagupit) was expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Northern Mindanao said not a single food pack was distributed in the region....

Philippines typhoon: Tacloban residents return to find homes in ruins again after Hagupit

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:24:00 +0100

TYPHOON RAGES 3 dead, 900,000 flee as storm rips Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:24:00 +0100

VIDEOS. Philippines : le typhon Hagupit a déjà fait au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:28:00 +0100

Deux personnes --un bébé et un homme âgé -- sont mortes d'hypothermie, selon l'agence météo des Philippines Pagasa. L'arrivée du typhon provoque d'importants dégâts, arrachant toitures et lignes électriques. La tempête venue de l'océan Pacifique a commencé à frapper les villages de pêcheurs de l'île....

Typhoon Hagupit turns deadly

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:34:00 +0100

The storm, which has battered several regions of the Philippines since Saturday, now poses new dangers: a huge storm surge, intense flooding and landslides from a volcano. A day after Hagupit made landfall near Legazpi, the massive cyclone crept across the country Sunday at about 15 kph (9 mph).

Philippines: le typhon Hagupit emporte maisons et lignes électriques, au moins deux morts

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:39:00 +0100

Homes Flattened As Typhoon Roars Through Philippines

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:39:00 +0100

Free access to myAJC for AJC subscribers. Explore (Reuters) - A powerful, slow-moving typhoon ripped through the central Philippines on Sunday, bringing howling winds that flattened houses and toppled trees and power lines in areas still scarred from a deadly super-storm just over a year ago.

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