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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://mvguam.com/local/news/39965-tropical-storm-skirts-chuuk.html International organizations send relief to Chuuk and Yap TROPICAL Storm Haishen was expected to bring winds of about 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 mph to Fananu, an island of western Chuuk, but the National Weather Service cancelled the tropical storm warning for Fananu around 1 p.m. yesterday as Haishen drifted away from the island. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 19:11:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-1d108ee932577bf1ac13341a9b4b6ee8 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 42.60136 -5.572708 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150405191100 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270458/second-fsm-tropical-storm-weakens The US National Weather Service says a tropical storm in the Federated States of Micronesia is weakening fast and is unlikely to pose any threat to areas still reeling from typhoon Maysak. Damage caused by Typhoon Maysak in Ulithi, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. Photo: Brad Holland / FSM Office of Environment and Emergency Management. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:46:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-37f4b98093f367cb86bf7e1c1b4dee2e NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 52.373 4.89483 20150406024600 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270458/rush-to-set-up-shelter-in-typhoon-hit-fsm Isao Frank says on some islands, the category five typhoon destroyed up to 90 percent of homes, and evacuation centres are overcrowded. He says agencies have spent the weekend sending relief supplies by boat and plane to affected areas. "On some islands up to 90 percent of homes have been destroyed and much of the population has been displaced. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:47:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-c0c35f40fa5c439b207727e3293e202d NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 32.751667 -98.5075 38.335278 -82.781667 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 38.051111 -79.214167 52.373 4.89483 20150406044700 http://abstvradio.com/tropical-storm-erin-forms-in-eastern-atlantic/ MIAMI, USA — Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic on Thursday morning as the system moved away from the Cape Verde Islands. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, at 5:00 pm EDT on Thursday, the centre of Erin was located about 245 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde.... Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:51:00 +0200 abstvradio en abstvradio-e489d593f7b82bfcfe13a82f0a176f7c NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20.7813219818427 -88.9241550490561 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 14.9233 -23.5212 20150407065100 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/April/04-07-01.htm Recovery could take ‘well over a year’ in Yap, Chuuk. By Jerick Sablan. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, April 7, 2015) – Guam is lending a big helping hand to the residents of Chuuk and Yap hurt by Typhoon Maysak. Last week, Typhoon Maysak devastated islands in both Chuuk and Yap as it passed over them. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:46:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-a8a6126c13d538dd2926dee77f0df7d3 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 42.60136 -5.572708 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150407044600 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/views/editorial/331003/friendly-technology Advancement in technology has enabled governments to be prepared before a disaster allowing them to save lives and reduce damage to properties. Technology has emerged as humanity’s best friend during natural calamity by saving lives. Advancement in technology has enabled governments to be prepared.... Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:12:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-3060c2ae36ae3d6aeb7d258345d304f2 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912 6.91771 158.185 -6.18287 106.829 13.7308 100.521 28.5687 77.2168 20150407001200 http://www.ibtimes.com/bangladesh-tropical-storms-kill-least-36-injure-dozens-1870216 A ship is seen from the shore of the Bay of Bengal before cyclone Mahasen approaches in Chittagong May 16, 2013. Reuters/Andrew Biraj. At least 36 people died and dozens were injured over the weekend in parts of Bangladesh when severe tropical storms swept through the country. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:18:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-f1f29e7a5c80c2f3e14d02fd620cd875 NaturalDisasters 24.80452 88.935257 24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996 22.3304 91.8252 24.357889 88.639153 24.8435 89.376297 20150406131800 http://www.ibtimes.com/philippine-typhoon-haiyan-not-worst-storm-ever-bangladesh-cyclone-killed-half-million-people-1970 Super-typhoon Haiyan has carved a path of unimaginable destruction over the central Philippines, with local officials estimating that up to 10,000 people have perished and hundreds of thousands of others have become homeless. The city of Tacloban has virtually disappeared off the map, as unburied corpses lay unclaimed on the streets. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:52:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-20a5552ad68967b6dbf92194754c7bbb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 23.7099 90.4071 33.718151 73.060547 23.8267635957992 87.9873314489228 20150406125200 http://www.ibtimes.com/bangladesh-tropical-storms-kill-least-36-injure-dozens-1870216?rel=latest1 A ship is seen from the shore of the Bay of Bengal before cyclone Mahasen approaches in Chittagong May 16, 2013. Reuters/Andrew Biraj. At least 36 people died and dozens were injured over the weekend in parts of Bangladesh when severe tropical storms swept through the country. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:20:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-f1f29e7a5c80c2f3e14d02fd620cd875 NaturalDisasters 24.80452 88.935257 24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996 22.3304 91.8252 24.357889 88.639153 24.8435 89.376297 20150406122000 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-06/typhoon-masak-seven-dead-philippines/6372232 Ex-Typhoon Maysak: Seven people dead during Easter Week celebrations in Philippines. Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:26:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-a9e739b1a0e0589218c16facc4682cc9 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150406022600 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-06/extyphoon-masak-seven-people-dead-during-easter-week-celebrations-in-philippines/1433590 Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:23:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-a28953c808389b562fa2dc483fab8225 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150406012300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-06/extyphoon-masak-seven-people-dead-during-easter-week-celebrations-in-philippines/1433590 Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:48:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-a28953c808389b562fa2dc483fab8225 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150406004800 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-06/typhoon-masak-seven-dead-philippines/6372232 Seven people have died and 26 have been injured in the mostly Catholic Philippines during the celebration of Easter Week, as former super typhoon Maysak hits the north-east of the country. Philippines authorities would not associate the Easter Week deaths, mostly from drowning, to the onslaught of.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:39:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-19218351bbb1a1b2734aee14a87f034d Echo NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150406003900 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/464354/weather/chedeng-weakens-into-tropical-storm-pagasa Tropical Cyclone Chedeng (Maysak) weakened into a tropical storm as of Saturday, state weather agency PAGASA said. In posts on its social media accounts, PAGASA referred to Chedeng as a tropical storm as of 3:40 p.m. Also, it said that as of 3 p.m., , Aurora. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:56:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-41bbad50186e04ca96ebab622b09f85d NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404105600 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/464354/weather/chedeng-weakens-into-tropical-storm Tropical Cyclone Chedeng (Maysak) weakened into a tropical storm as of 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, state weather agency PAGASA said. In posts on its social media accounts, PAGASA referred to Chedeng as a tropical storm as of 3:40 p.m. Also, it said that as of 3 p.m., , Aurora. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:11:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-dffaf593dd421ef8321fbe61a007ec89 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404101100 http://reliefweb.int/map/micronesia-federated-states/tropical-cyclone-maysak-federated-states-micronesia-philippines-echo Situation. • MAYSAK (known in the Philippines as CHEDENG) moved west-northwest over the Philippines Sea in the last 24 h, slightly weakening. It has entered in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early on 2 April. • On 2 April at 6.00 UTC, it was a Typhoon with max. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:14:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-a5a14b02a56a4c176c6aa818eb307885 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150403151400 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/03/15/more-areas-under-storm-signal-chedeng-nears UPDATED ) State weather bureau PAGASA on Friday afternoon placed more areas under storm signal number 1 as Typhoon Chedeng, internationally known as Maysak, moved closer and faster toward the country. Aside from Catanduanes and Camarines Sur, the provinces of Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Quezon.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:23:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-2e8f5605463c375130eba64481baf66c NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150403132300 http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/127249/tropical-cyclone-maysak-enters-east-sea.html Super Typhoon Maysak is on track to enter the East Sea on April 5, according to the Central Meteorology Hydrology Forecast Centre. The centre said the eye of storm on April 3 was about 1,000km east of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. The National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:09:00 +0200 vietnamnet-en en vietnamnet-en-dcb66f4e145d6a8082107a4ab0ee5700 RuralDevelopment NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150403120900 http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/opinion/johannes-nugroho-domestic-solution-key-keeping-papua-not-pacific-one/ If the Yahukimo shooting did indeed take place, it was the third state-sponsored act of violence against the Papuans after the December Paniai incident in which five were shot dead in a military rampage. The frequency of the attacks on Papuan and West Papuan civilians calls into doubt President Joko.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:13:00 +0200 thejakartaglobe en thejakartaglobe-b45cd364be2eb88587bc3df414c5ec70 NaturalDisasters -8.495994 140.394501 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 5.888034 95.316528 -35.3499 149.042 20150403021300 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=30563917551cb829826833f437d4b7 An emergency has been declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk as Super Typhoon Maysak cuts a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they did not get aid.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:01:00 +0200 pina en pina-cdc294b0ea74d43a899c7f2c2dc9233a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150403020100 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/pacific-syndromic-surveillance-report-week-13-ending-29-march-2015 The following syndromes have been flagged: · Diarrhoea: Tonga. · Influenza-like illness: French Polynesia, Tonga. · Prolonged Fever: Tonga. Other updates: Typhoon Maysak. · Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia has been declared a state of emergency after a category 5 super typhoon struck the island resulting in five deaths. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:04:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-af34bfc55f7a8a6c2807faccee528760 UNbodies NaturalDisasters CommunicableDiseases 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 -21.2269645846191 -159.771139084927 -14.2793 -170.701 -17.535 -149.57 -21.136 -175.216 -18.1426 178.431 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150402080400 http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/world/270228/giant-storm-viewed-from-space From space its beauty is beguiling, hiding the terror being created below. Cyclone Maysak seen from the International Space Station. Photo: ESA / NASA / Samantha Cristoforetti. European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti captured the above image of super typhoon Maysak from the International Space Station on Tuesday. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 23:51:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-b93bf061033f792394da3f180ade1aac NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150401235100 http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/01/super-typhoon-maysak-as-seen-from-the-international-space-station-5131357/ Typhoon Maysak (Picture: Reuters) Does this not remind you of the super storms in Day After Tomorrow? These incredible images of a super-typhoon were taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS). MORE: Does this weekend’s ‘Blood Moon’ herald the end of the world? Italian astronaut.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:06:00 +0200 metro-uk en metro-uk-d89944155f4a8a85f68968943c904d71 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 20150401200600 http://www.smh.com.au/world/super-typhoon-maysak-slams-into-micronesia-causing-widespread-damage-and-rising-death-toll-20150401-1md6fb.html Hagatna, Guam : An emergency has been declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk as Super Typhoon Maysak cuts a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:31:00 +0200 smh en smh-8ad0a16af06359cf27d2d42b471a9729 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401173100 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/super-typhoon-maysak-slams-into-micronesia-causing-widespread-damage-and-rising-death-toll-20150401-1md6fb.html Hagatna, Guam : An emergency has been declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk as Super Typhoon Maysak cuts a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:06:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-8ad0a16af06359cf27d2d42b471a9729 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401170600 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/04/01/15/state-emergency-super-typhoon-batters-micronesia Residents of the Micronesian State of Chuuk were struggling to clear the roads of huge pieces of debris and return to damaged homes Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:22:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-96083906c885b1a4b54d662f66dc8590 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 39.712267 -104.729772 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401152200 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/other/2015/04/01/432560/State-of.htm HAGATNA, Guam - An emergency was declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:35:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-4aaf365bd8261868ff39fbd15f9cb19f Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 7.475468 125.751999 20150401143500 http://www.4-traders.com/AIRBUS-GROUP-4637/news/Airbus--Helicopters-Foundation-provides-aid-in-Vanuatu-following-Tropical-Cyclone-Pam-20123736/ The Airbus Helicopters Foundation in coordination with French Foreign Affairs Ministry Crisis Center have joined forces to distribute medical supplies, food and other humanitarian aid to the communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, some 1,7500 km east of Australia. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:01:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-b88112769b80d3f25d6dc4b1304303c5 AirTransport Echo NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 -35.3499 149.042 20150401140100 http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/04/01/state-emergency-super-typhoon-batters-micronesia.html Residents of the Micronesian State of Chuuk were struggling to clear the roads of huge pieces of debris and return to damaged homes Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:04:00 +0200 JakartaPost en JakartaPost-dd0cb35156a39797627d981dd2687894 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401130400 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/international/329974/disaster-emergency-micronesia Hagatna, Guam---The main Micronesian state of Chuuk declared a "disaster emergency" as Super Typhoon Maysak continued to cut a destructive path across the central Pacific on Wednesday. Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage to houses and.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:03:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-b0f351be40b7cbcc6387ce55f337e451 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401130300 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/515139/5-dead-as-super-typhoon-maysak-batters-micronesia Residents of the Micronesian State of Chuuk were struggling to clear the roads of huge pieces of debris and return to damaged homes Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:54:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-edc7df5d3ea58d36a9aa096ee540c872 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401125400 http://reliefweb.int/disaster/tc-2015-000028-fsm Tropical Cyclone MAYSAK formed in the northern Pacific Ocean, near Pohnpei island, Federated States of Micronesia, on 27 Mar 2015 and started moving west, intensifying rapidly. On 30 Mar, 6.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 130 km north-east of Faraulep island, Yap State, and it was a Typhoon with maximum sustained wind speed of 167km/h. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:56:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-94d1b27674f78e1352ccfbfe4b44e700 NaturalDisasters Echo UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 43.018799 -123.884499 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 39.919533 -75.388837 41.832222 -78.586111 20150401095600 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/state-emergency-super-typhoon-batters-micronesia Hagatna, United States | | Wednesday 4/1/2015 - 06:36 GMT. An emergency was declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:56:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-d522f170333008934963cba79a0793cf NaturalDisasters Echo 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 43.03756 -71.194687 41.832222 -78.586111 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 7.475468 125.751999 61.87846 -162.066406 20150401095600 http://www.gulf-times.com/ASEAN-Philippines/188/details/433183/State-of-emergency-as-super-typhoon-batters-Micronesia AFP/ Hagatna. An emergency was declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:23:00 +0200 gulf-times en gulf-times-e0c4d008a367e5c2951d817c0bb05322 NaturalDisasters Echo 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 7.475468 125.751999 20150401092300 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/173853-state-of-emergency-as-super-typhoon-batters-micronesia An emergency was declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they did not get.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:49:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-6a532d62d6307f09e7114c600c1c8144 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401084900 http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/04/01/16/49/death-toll-rises-from-super-typhoon-maysak An emergency has been declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk as Super Typhoon Maysak cuts a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they did not get aid.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:57:00 +0200 9news en 9news-21a1621cefe1d0ec3f489e2ed7060b57 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401075700 http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/disaster-emergency-as-super-typhoon-churns-through-micronesia/article/429689 By AFP 4 hours ago in World An emergency was declared in the Micronesian state of Chuuk Wednesday as Super Typhoon Maysak cut a destructive path across the central Pacific leaving at least five dead and extensive damage. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:51:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-13c0102b2703fbd1e0882d6ea8f72f68 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401075100 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/173853-disaster-emergency-as-super-typhoon-churns-through-micronesia The main Micronesian state of Chuuk declared a "disaster emergency" as Super Typhoon Maysak continued to cut a destructive path across the central Pacific on Wednesday. Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage to houses and crops when it took the brunt of the storm on Sunday night. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:45:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-a25e6f7f7bdb9c3266739af3500bbc5d NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401064500 http://www.emirates247.com/news/super-typhoon-maysak-disaster-emergency-2015-04-01-1.586043 The main Micronesian state of Chuuk declared a "disaster emergency" as Super Typhoon Maysak continued to cut a destructive path across the central Pacific on Wednesday. Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage to houses and crops when it took the brunt of the storm on Sunday night. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:39:00 +0200 emirates247 en emirates247-a25e6f7f7bdb9c3266739af3500bbc5d NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401053900 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-01/super-typhoon-maysak-storm-slams-into-yap-state-in-federated-states-of-micronesia-fatalities-confirm/1431986 At least four people have died after a super typhoon ripped through several small islands in the Federated States of Micronesia in the central and western Pacific. Super Typhoon Maysak slammed into the outlying atolls of Fais and Ulithi in Yap state on Tuesday night, with sustained winds of around 250 kilometres per hour. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:32:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-c3007d4293fb24652d5a8ecbd299e85e NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 20150401053200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-01/super-typhoon-maysak-storm-slams-into-yap-state-in-federated-states-of-micronesia-fatalities-confirm/1431986 At least four people have died after a super typhoon ripped through several small islands in the Federated States of Micronesia in the central and western Pacific. Super Typhoon Maysak slammed into the outlying atolls of Fais and Ulithi in Yap state on Tuesday night, with sustained winds of around 250 kilometres per hour. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:09:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-c3007d4293fb24652d5a8ecbd299e85e NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 20150401050900 http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/04/01/13/11/disaster-emergency-as-super-typhoon-churns-through-micronesia The main Micronesian state of Chuuk has been declared a "disaster emergency" as Super Typhoon Maysak continues to cut a destructive path across the central Pacific. Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage to houses and crops when it took the brunt of the storm on Sunday night. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:49:00 +0200 9news en 9news-6fef58ecef1c9406a777a4097488afd4 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401044900 http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/disaster-emergency-as-super-typhoon-churns-through-micronesia/article/429689 By AFP 24 mins ago in World The main Micronesian state of Chuuk declared a "disaster emergency" as Super Typhoon Maysak continued to cut a destructive path across the central Pacific on Wednesday. Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:20:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-d991b428f2a2c7ae274157d4c88612ab NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401032000 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/514883/disaster-emergency-as-super-typhoon-churns-through-micronesia Chuuk governor Johnson Elimo confirmed at least one death and said there had been considerable damage to houses and crops when it took the brunt of the storm on Sunday night. Maysak was Wednesday battering the Yap group of islands in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) after smashing into.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:16:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-85977bf2643c8f01a9a84b888dae20b3 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401031600 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/04/01/typhoon-chedeng-to-hit-ph-this-week/ METEOROLOGISTS warned Tuesday that Tropical Storm “Maysak” which left several casualties and severe damage in Micronesia was building into a super-typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific towards the Yap group of islands. Maysak is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:46:00 +0200 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-d7f183aecb2bf7585e751275c96555fe NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401014600 http://www.arabnews.com/news/726011 HAGATNA: Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties and severe damage in Micronesia was building into a super-typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific toward the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:14:00 +0200 arabnews en arabnews-cdc0891305a84d0b784fd69aea20591f NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331221400 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270094/fsm-atolls-take-direct-hit-from-super-typhoon The category five super-typhoon Maysack is tearing through the state of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, with the atolls of Fais and Ulithi bearing its full force. A forecaster with the US National Weather Service in Guam, Mike Ziobro, says the two low-lying atolls, and their combined.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:34:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-0fc46fe3074f4e69ba76925c420be6a8 NaturalDisasters OHIM 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331193400 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/914875.shtml Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties and severe damage in Micronesia was building into a super typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific toward the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:06:00 +0200 globaltimes en globaltimes-f01adbbb376370bb8b3fee5db313b01c NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331190600 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/international/329777/super-typhoon-expected-pacific-islands Hagatna, Guam---Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties in Micronesia was building into a super typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific and headed towards the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:25:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-678dc2a74ebeb1ec891607c733219186 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331132500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-31/federated-states-of-micronesia-braces-for-typhoon-maysak/6362840 Remote island communities in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are bracing for Typhoon Maysak, following unconfirmed reports up to five people have died in Chuuk state. Maysak is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before it passes over Fais and Ulithi in Yap state tonight. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:12:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-9e14e85e964ad00d0af720dbe6d2526f NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 7.50230759140217 134.573387838085 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331121200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-03-31/typhoon-maysak-federated-states-of-micronesia-brace-for-super-storm-reports-up-to-five-dead/1431916 Remote island communities in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are bracing for Typhoon Maysak, following unconfirmed reports up to five people have died in Chuuk state. Maysak is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before it passes over Fais and Ulithi in Yap state tonight. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:05:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-13639972d90462e21e5ef2834d3fea44 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 7.50230759140217 134.573387838085 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331120500 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-03-31/typhoon-maysak-federated-states-of-micronesia-brace-for-super-storm-reports-up-to-five-dead/1431916 Remote island communities in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are bracing for Typhoon Maysak, following unconfirmed reports up to five people have died in Chuuk state. Maysak is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before it passes over Fais and Ulithi in Yap state tonight. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-13639972d90462e21e5ef2834d3fea44 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 7.50230759140217 134.573387838085 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331120000 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/173766-pacific-islands-brace-for-possible-super-typhoon Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties and severe damage in Micronesia was building into a super-typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific towards the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM),.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:34:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-d447d109302f19ddb0af753ad4435003 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331103400 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/world/513687/pacific-islands-brace-for-nascent-super-typhoon The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received a direct hit late on Sunday from Typhoon Maysak with the Yap group next in its path. "Chuuk was devastated," lawyer Kembo Mida said in an email to the Ayuda Foundation relief organisation which is based in Guam about 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) away. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:39:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-fd43a21cffb875fba3361aafca15d110 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331093900 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/03/31/15/pacific-islands-brace-possible-super-typhoon HAGATNA, United States - Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties in Micronesia was building into a super typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific and headed towards the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:43:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-5944e1383f0498fbffdc392a78de5fc5 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 30.506111 -90.340833 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 41.832222 -78.586111 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331084300 http://www.emirates247.com/news/super-typhoon-heading-towards-pacific-islands-2015-03-31-1.585961 Meteorologists warned Tuesday that a storm reported to have left several casualties in Micronesia was building into a super typhoon as it swept across the central Pacific and headed towards the Yap group of islands. The island of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), received a.... Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:21:00 +0200 emirates247 en emirates247-a3fe193fe637fceec8c35fba93d007ec NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150331082100 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=299835 THE first wave of relief items from the private sector and Fiji Government for the people of Vanuatu who were affected by severe Tropical Cyclone Pam have been handed over to Vanuatu Foreign Affairs Minister Sato Kilman. Fiji Response Team leader Commissioner Western Manasa Tagicakibau said the.... Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:52:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-0af047c5118b3a786c4b190ea3fd6591 NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -17.80249 177.422501 20150327215200 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/maldives-many-islands-will-disappear-despite-cop-21-agreement-313289 Abdullahi Majeed is Secretary of State for Environment and Energy of the Maldives and has represented his country at the international climate negotiations since the Rio summit in 1992. He answered EurActiv's questions at the international symposium "Cooperation for addressing climate change challenges" in Paris. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:34:00 +0100 euractiv-de en euractiv-de-b8637bb5ab0aed5838714f361c75992a ClimateChange NaturalDisasters UNbodies ClimateAction Environment KyotoProtocol 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 20150327013400 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/maldives-many-islands-will-disappear-despite-cop-21-agreement-313289 Abdullahi Majeed is Secretary of State for Environment and Energy of the Maldives and has represented his country at the international climate negotiations since the Rio summit in 1992. He answered EurActiv's questions at the international symposium "Cooperation for addressing climate change challenges" in Paris. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:16:00 +0100 euractiv-fr en euractiv-fr-b8637bb5ab0aed5838714f361c75992a ClimateChange NaturalDisasters UNbodies ClimateAction Environment KyotoProtocol 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 20150327011600 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/maldives-many-islands-will-disappear-despite-cop-21-agreement-313289 Abdullahi Majeed is Secretary of State for Environment and Energy of the Maldives and has represented his country at the international climate negotiations since the Rio summit in 1992. He answered EurActiv's questions at the international symposium "Cooperation for addressing climate change challenges" in Paris. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:45:00 +0100 euractiv-eu-fr en euractiv-eu-fr-b8637bb5ab0aed5838714f361c75992a NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange KyotoProtocol ClimateAction UNbodies 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 20150326154500 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/maldives-many-islands-will-disappear-despite-cop-21-agreement-313289 Abdullahi Majeed is Secretary of State for Environment and Energy of the Maldives and has represented his country at the international climate negotiations since the Rio summit in 1992. He answered EurActiv's questions at the international symposium "Cooperation for addressing climate change challenges" in Paris. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:27:00 +0100 euractiv-en en euractiv-en-b8637bb5ab0aed5838714f361c75992a NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange KyotoProtocol ClimateAction UNbodies 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -0.609754386580274 73.0953216111583 48.8521 2.34899 38.9051 -77.0162 20150326152700 http://www.newsweek.com//ikea-producing-10000-flatpack-refugee-homes-316600?piano_t=1 IKEA is producing 10,000 flatpack shelters to provide accommodation for refugees in war zones and natural disaster sites. The shelters, which have a three-year lifespan, have been tested by refugee families in Iraq and Ethiopia and come equipped with a roof solar panel which powers the internal light or can charge a mobile phone. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:50:00 +0100 newsweek en newsweek-55a1c0f793bd44bf05bb46dbfcda789c Immigration Echo NaturalDisasters UNbodies -17.7404 168.321 33.334 44.3978 9.02274 38.7468 33.5193 36.3135 20150326015000 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/03/mil-150324-nns01.htm . Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS150324-01 Release Date: 3/24/2015 8:26:00 AM. By Ensign Frances R. Hunter, NMCB 11 Public Affairs. SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 Detachment (DET) Guam conducted a 48-hour mount out exercise (MOX) at Camp Covington, Naval Base Guam, March 12-14. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:54:00 +0100 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-25d248127cf170794d6eabfd9aace906 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 30.372021 -89.079059 -36.44421 144.509201 -17.7404 168.321 -36.719212 140.9543 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150324205400 http://reliefweb.int/report/vanuatu/aid-victims-cyclone-pam-vanuatu Cyclone Pam hit the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu on 13 March with wind speeds of up to 320 km/h. The tropical storm damaged the archipelago’s entire infrastructure, including the electricity and water supply, and claimed at least 11 lives. The Federal Foreign Office has made around 240,000 euros available for emergency measures. Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:35:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-1f062f241d04f641260a3101d9650e09 CivilProtection ECnews Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters PolicyDevelopment PolicyHumanitarianAid -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -35.3499 149.042 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150320213500 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu-provides-a-lesson-in-how-to-survive-a-category-five-storm-10120904.html They fled to churches, schools and even coconut drying kilns as 186mph winds and massive seas tore their flimsy houses to the ground. Despite reports of utter devastation six days after Cyclone Pam pummelled the impoverished South Pacific island nation, Vanuatu appears to be providing something of a lesson in how to survive a category five event. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:40:00 +0100 independent en independent-76c4c914b509ada6aa10dc70c7ade1b8 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 -21.3313949611895 165.481926519207 -17.7404 168.321 19.31950357372 -81.2540963569887 -27.4539 153.027 20150319214000 http://reliefweb.int/report/vanuatu/estonian-ministry-foreign-affairs-helping-children-affected-natural-disaster-vanuatu Foreign Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus signed a directive with which Estonia will allocate 50 000 euros to the UN children’s fund UNICEF to help the children and families of the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating cyclone. One of the most severe natural disasters to have ever.... Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:26:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-ef33bbe8f5d36041eb29de127a3055a9 NaturalDisasters UNbodies Echo 59.44651 24.760269 -17.7404 168.321 20150319212600 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu-provides-a-lesson-in-how-to-survive-a-category-five-storm-10120904.html They fled to churches, schools and even coconut drying kilns as 186mph winds and massive seas tore their flimsy houses to the ground. Despite reports of utter devastation six days after Cyclone Pam pummelled the impoverished South Pacific island nation, Vanuatu appears to be providing something of a lesson in how to survive a category five event. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:40:00 +0100 independent en independent-d66d03a7ad038426fc1603f9269f91c4 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 -21.3313949611895 165.481926519207 -17.7404 168.321 19.31950357372 -81.2540963569887 -27.4539 153.027 20150319194000 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/269017/mass-immunisation-in-vanuatu Follow our reporters Koroi Hawkins and Kim Baker Wilson LIVE in Port Vila Relief agencies said conditions following Cyclone Pam are among the most challenging they have faced, with concerns mounting that disease and a lack of clean water could lead to more deaths. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:50:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-c3e38300daa59ae0bcd68570c07c47d2 NaturalDisasters UNbodies -17.7404 168.321 20150319165000 http://www.9news.com.au/wild-weather Far north Queensland residents are battening down the hatches after being urged to gather food and perishables before potentially devastating Cyclone Nathan makes landfall early tomorrow. Their body language says it all after four days of worry Queensland couple Tahnia and Cameron Cook shared a.... Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:41:00 +0100 9news en 9news-763e9f8324025852c0b9cc1b0ab02316 UNbodies NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 -15.46844 145.248993 -16.91972 145.757904 20150319064100 http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2015/03/new_surge_watchwarning_maps_to.html , the new maps are the second step in a program aimed at instituting separate storm surge watch and warning messages on a test basis during the 2016 hurricane season and making them permanent in 2017. The changes also include revised language for watch and warning messages. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:33:00 +0100 nola en nola-4b7ac450daa4dd5a216051765a090250 NaturalDisasters 20150318223300 http://reliefweb.int/report/kiribati/pacific-kiribati-tuvalu-solomon-islands-and-papua-new-guinea-information-bulletin-n This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The National Societies of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are monitoring the situation closely. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:24:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-265fa317c659fe659aa64447114096bc NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 -9.48177 147.184 -35.3499 149.042 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150318132400 http://www.trust.org/item/20150318045726-rdqbn/ By Stephen Coates and Lincoln Feast. PORT VILA/SYDNEY, March 18 (Reuters) - Aid groups and survivors of one of the world's most powerful storms on record are hoping that early warnings, concrete-walled homes, cave refuges and a healthy respect for the sea have saved the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu from a huge death toll. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:34:00 +0100 trust en trust-73e4ddd0153704a2cc171e207238209b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 20150318073400 http://www.timeslive.co.za/world/2015/03/18/vanuatu-islanders-adopt-well-honed-survival-techniques-in-teeth-of-huge-storm Officials say the toll, which stands at just 11, is certain to rise as news still dribbles in from isolated, outlying communities in the island chain. But traditional coping mechanisms may have helped prevent a much greater disaster. Five days ago, Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu, bringing wind.... Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:09:00 +0100 thetimes-za en thetimes-za-e18ba7b951ab9acb212d803842cc3490 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 20150318070900 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/03/18/Vanuatu-islanders-adopt-wellhoned-survival-techniques-in-teeth-of-huge-storm/ Officials say the toll, which stands at just 11, is certain to rise as news still dribbles in from isolated, outlying communities in the island chain. But traditional coping mechanisms may have helped prevent a much greater disaster. Five days ago, Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu, bringing wind.... Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:32:00 +0100 thestar-my en thestar-my-7d05244906fff083b6c0396f294a949c NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 20150318063200 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/03/18/uk-weather-vanuatu-cyclone-casualties-idUKKBN0ME0D120150318?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FUKWorldNews+%28News+%2F+UK+%2F+World+News%29 PORT VILA/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Aid groups and survivors of one of the world's most powerful storms on record are hoping that early warnings, concrete-walled homes, cave refuges and a healthy respect for the sea have saved the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu from a huge death toll. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:27:00 +0100 reuters en reuters-bd4821da1c990b37518aa297c1be5ce1 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 20150318062700 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2999617/British-mother-tells-fears-teenage-daughter-hasn-t-heard-five-days-Cyclone-Pam-hit-Vanuatu-worked-volunteer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Pauline Aplin, 54, last got a text from daughter Emma prior to Cyclone Pam; 18-year-old Emma Venier was a former head girl at Norwich High School; She flew out to Vanuatu last month to take part in a volunteering project Storm has killed at least 24 people and left more than 3,300 homeless By An.... Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:02:00 +0100 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-d776bb2d509fabd71d29a6d528f9b25a NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 52.6383 1.28705 -27.4539 153.027 20150318000200 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2999617/British-mother-tells-fears-teenage-daughter-hasn-t-heard-five-days-Cyclone-Pam-hit-Vanuatu-worked-volunteer.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Pauline Aplin, 54, last got a text from daughter Emma prior to Cyclone Pam; 18-year-old Emma Venier was a former head girl at Norwich High School; She flew out to Vanuatu last month to take part in a volunteering project Storm has killed at least 24 people and left more than 3,300 homeless By An.... Tue, 17 Mar 2015 23:04:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-d776bb2d509fabd71d29a6d528f9b25a NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 52.6383 1.28705 -27.4539 153.027 20150317230400 http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/03/16/vanuatu-struggles-to-account-for-cyclone-damage-deaths Relief teams reach Vanuatu's cyclone-ravaged outer islands; reports of major devastation Damage to houses in Port Vila, Vanuatu is seen from the air in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam Monday, March 16, 2015. Vanuatu's President Baldwin Lonsdale said Monday that the cyclone that hammered the tiny South.... Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:51:00 +0100 usnews en usnews-f3b091d1fc93beb3ec7a01f559f5d19f NaturalDisasters -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 20150317075100 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/912433.shtml Vanuatu's disaster management authorities together with aid agencies on Tuesday kept struggling with the category 5 Tropical Cyclone Pam's aftermath as the latest death toll from the United Nations has risen to 24. Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu over the weekend, claiming lives, razing homes, smashing boats and destroying crops. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:27:00 +0100 globaltimes en globaltimes-f18461f7064c4a95c03dc54a9e3e6e27 Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 35.2086 110.727 20150317072700 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-03/17/c_134073711.htm SUVA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Vanuatu's disaster management authorities together with aid agencies on Tuesday kept struggling with the category 5 Tropical Cyclone Pam's aftermath as the latest death toll from the has risen to 24. United Nations Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu over the weekend,.... Tue, 17 Mar 2015 05:00:00 +0100 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-278adfe138a43b49b9bd59e0923baf1c Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 35.2086 110.727 20150317050000 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=5370429315506a06edf70550f701cf In an irony of ironies, the President of Vanuatu, Baldwin Lonsdale, has found himself stranded at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction along with some of the country’s top disaster management officials while a state of emergency has been declared back home. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:46:00 +0100 pina en pina-1d34d2d58411d8def6e799eab63b6cf8 ClimateChange CivilProtection Environment UNbodies NaturalDisasters -21.3313949611895 165.481926519207 -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 20150317024600 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/03/17/typhoon-betty-hits-east-luzon-today/ AFTER Super Cyclone “Pam” devastated Vanuatu, Tropical Storm “Bavi” remained outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, but threatened to enter the country Tuesday morning although it had weakened and was apparently changing movement, according to the weather bureau. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:42:00 +0100 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-addaeff88871cc7d34cf2f70cda3772d UNbodies NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 20150317014200 http://www.dw.de/hurricane-pam-slams-vanuatu/g-17219568 Racing through paradise. Category five - with winds up to 200 miles per hour - Cyclone "Pam" is a severe tropical storm. On Friday (13.03.20145) it hit the island-state of Vanuatu in the Southern Pacific with brutal force. The gravity of the damage is hard to estimate, because storm damage has cut many of the 80 islands off from the outside world. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:28:00 +0100 deutschewelle-en en deutschewelle-en-9fdc72d38ca9b124ceb994e6d221b5c9 NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 -17.7404 168.321 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 23.1168 -82.3886 -27.4539 153.027 40.6222 -73.9878 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 20150317012800 http://au.ibtimes.com/extreme-weather-cyclone-pam-new-normal-due-climate-change-australia-leads-humanitarian-aid-pacific (IN PHOTO) Men stand next to buildings in a prison damaged by Cyclone Pam in Port Vila, the capital city of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu March 15, 2015. The first aid teams to reach Vanuatu on Sunday encountered widespread devastation and authorities declared a state of emergency after the.... Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:09:00 +0100 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-1a6650f1d5090f9e5deaa25dc1f96440 Echo UNSecretaryGeneral Environment NaturalDisasters UNbodies ClimateChange 14.6096 121.006 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -21.136 -175.216 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150317000900 http://news.sky.com/story/1445715/monster-cyclone-pam-death-toll-rises The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a situation report: "There are 24 confirmed fatalities, 11 from Tafea, eight from Efate and five from Tanna. The South Pacific archipelago's president, Baldwin Lonsdale, has described the cyclone as a "monster" storm and said the nation has been forced to start anew. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:49:00 +0100 skynews en skynews-eeb257c2cf0555ec49a6ba6841e4db97 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 31.808161 130.299606 -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 -27.4539 153.027 20150316174900 http://allafrica.com/stories/201503161777.html document. The relationship between poverty and disaster risk is clear: poverty creates and exacerbates the vulnerabilities which turn hazards into disasters. In turn, the impact of disasters exacerbates poverty. Most disasters occur in poor countries and the people who suffer the most are usually the poorest. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:51:00 +0100 allafrica en allafrica-4f2c3f5bcc71cfce827ea23083c19d7d UNbodies Environment NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 38.9051 -77.0162 23.1168 -82.3886 -25.9622 32.5737 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150316135100 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/03/16/15/vanuatu-conditions-more-difficult-ph-typhoon SUVA, Fiji - Aid agencies Monday described conditions in cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu as among the most challenging they have ever faced, as the Pacific nation's president blamed climate change for worsening the devastation. Relief flights have begun arriving in the battered capital Port Vila after Super.... Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:28:00 +0100 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-20fb77a99106a95f5de8ba7519cf9670 Environment ClimateChange UNbodies NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyEnvironment PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 38.7559 -9.12283 -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 48.8521 2.34899 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150316062800 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/498018/vanuatu-conditions-more-difficult-than-philippines-typhoon Relief flights have begun arriving in the battered capital Port Vila after Super Tropical Cyclone Pam tore through on Friday night packing wind gusts of up to 320 kilometres (200 miles) an hour. But workers on the ground said there was no way to distribute desperately needed supplies across the.... Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:17:00 +0100 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-03e2d2d1121b9e5a8d3b0f80baa31db5 Environment ClimateChange UNbodies NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyEnvironment PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 38.7559 -9.12283 -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 48.8521 2.34899 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150316041700 http://www.nst.com.my/node/76665 SUVA (FIJI): Aid agencies Monday described conditions in cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu as among the most challenging they have ever faced, as the Pacific nation’s president blamed climate change for worsening the devastation. Relief flights have begun arriving in the battered capital Port Vila after Super.... Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:08:00 +0100 nst en nst-a40623346a158d5914c092daa8e8ea55 Environment Echo ClimateChange UNbodies NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyEnvironment PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -33.8916 151.242 -17.7404 168.321 38.7559 -9.12283 -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 48.8521 2.34899 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150316040800 http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter/speeches/2015/03/15/helen-clark-speech-on-the-working-session-on-reducing-disaster-risk-to-alleviate-poverty-third-un-world-conference-on-disaster-risk-reduction-/ 15 Mar 2015 The relationship between poverty and disaster risk is clear: poverty creates and exacerbates the vulnerabilities which turn hazards into disasters. In turn, the impact of disasters exacerbates poverty. Most disasters occur in poor countries and the people who suffer the most are usually the poorest. Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:13:00 +0100 un-az en un-az-87bac4328699d9b60de7d5a4c23b960b Environment UNbodies NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 38.9051 -77.0162 23.1168 -82.3886 -25.9622 32.5737 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150316011300 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2995483/Aid-effort-stepped-monster-Vanuatu-cyclone.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 'This is one of the worst disasters ever seen in the Pacific': Monster Cyclone Pam ravages Vanuatu as first rescue teams find entire villages blown away Aid began arriving in Vanuatu after one of the worst storms to ever hit; The official death toll in the capital Port Vila stood at six, although.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 22:31:00 +0100 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-d02423eb6d2162e9799978edcfafbdc2 UNbodies Echo NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150315223100 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=298308 FIJI Airways cancelled its supplementary flight to Port Vila yesterday, following the closure of Vanuatu's airports. Vanuatu was ravaged by the brunt of severe Tropical Cyclone Pam on Friday night and a statement from Fiji Airways said communication to the country had been difficult. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:53:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-b5349f4cba8d40ffdd05548ce6bb930c NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 20150315215300 http://greatindaba.com/vanuatu-cyclone-leave-thousands-homeless/ More than 260,000 people live on the cluster of 65 tiny isles and almost all are homeless after their houses were torn apart. An entire nation is homeless after a “monster” cyclone tore through the remote South Pacific islands of Vanuatu. More than 260,000 people live on the cluster of 65 tiny isles. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:55:00 +0100 greatindaba en greatindaba-8879162de8204c56a2c3bf5aa8139645 CivilProtection UNbodies NaturalDisasters PolicyExternalRelations PolicyHumanitarianAid -26.50934 151.827103 56.0 -4.0 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -18.1426 178.431 53.748664 -2.48657 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 48.8521 2.34899 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 -37.853 145.075 20150315195500 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/cyclone-pam-entire-nation-left-5340514 Most buildings in the capital Port Vila, including schools and clinics, have been wrecked and a state of emergency has been declared. Vanuatu’s President, Baldwin Lonsdale, said he feared the worst for the most remote parts of the nation. And as the first aid planes arrived from Australia and New.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:41:00 +0100 themirror en themirror-f968581582d511c388b31a5ed54f3d31 CivilProtection UNbodies NaturalDisasters PolicyExternalRelations PolicyHumanitarianAid -26.50934 151.827103 56.0 -4.0 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 -18.1426 178.431 53.748664 -2.48657 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 48.8521 2.34899 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 -37.853 145.075 20150315184100 http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/563962/Cyclone-Pam-destruction-Vanuatu-islands?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-world-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+World+Feed%29 AP/REUTERS Levi Winchester & Peter Henn Levi Winchester At least eight people have died since Cyclone Pam struck Planes from Australia and New Zealand arrived earlier today, and other countries have vowed to help the Pacific island nation after it was hit by Cyclone Pam. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:04:00 +0100 express en express-0812bebc71f5a5deff49ab8d98faa19e UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -44.18877 171.2836 -35.3499 149.042 20150315140400 http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/world/50706/eight_dead_scores_unaccounted_for_after_cyclone_smashes_vanuatu At least eight people have been killed, while dozens remain unaccounted for after a Tropical Cyclone Pam made a direct hit on the island nation of Vanuatu, emergency officials said. The United Nations had unconfirmed reports of 44 people killed in province, and said late Saturday that there was no.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:29:00 +0100 MaltaToday en MaltaToday-1f4536e7544c4f6a34ba0baa1589d673 Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -36.9041 174.76 31.808161 130.299606 -17.7404 168.321 -35.3499 149.042 20150315102900 http://www.emirates247.com/news/super-cyclone-pam-half-population-of-tuvalu-severely-affected-2015-03-15-1.584104 Latest: Nearly half the population of Tuvalu have been severely affected by the devastation wrought by Cyclone Pam, Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga said Sunday, with other Pacific island nations also taking a hit. While the focus has been on devastation in neighbouring Vanuatu, Tuvalu -- a grouping of.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:26:00 +0100 emirates247 en emirates247-77fcf1cd77ea91bc69bada3a948830e8 Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150315082600 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/14/asia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu/index.html?eref=edition "It's like a bomb has gone through," said journalist Michael McLennan, who lives in Port Vila. "It's really quite apocalyptic." Most buildings were destroyed or damaged, he told CNN on Sunday morning. Many roads are blocked by fallen trees or power lines. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:32:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-cc98470d6cbf4fe60ee06803d5a395f3 Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -35.3499 149.042 -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 -27.4539 153.027 20150315073200 http://www.emirates247.com/news/super-cyclone-pam-vanuatu-declares-state-of-emergency-death-toll-rising-2015-03-15-1.584104 Latest: The cyclone-battered island nation of Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on Sunday, saying six people were confirmed dead as a result of the monster storm with the toll expected to rise. "The government has declared a state of emergency for the whole country," Vanuatu National Disaster.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 06:24:00 +0100 emirates247 en emirates247-ae1b43b5e08d17eef8a7b023380be979 Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150315062400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-03-15/cyclone-pam-darwinbased-medics-head-to-vanuatu-to-provide-aid/1425191 A team of six people from Darwin have been sent to Vanuatu to provide an immediate emergency response to victims of Cyclone Pam. Eight people are confirmed to have died across the country's 65 inhabited islands after Cyclone Pam tore through the South Pacific archipelago packing winds of up to 270 kilometres per hour. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:29:00 +0100 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-5adb994715f0e53041b810af83c55645 Echo NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 11.24775 125.003502 -35.3499 149.042 20150315042900 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/darwin-based-medics-head-to-vanuatu-to-help-cyclone-pam-victims/6320702 A team of six people from Darwin have been sent to Vanuatu to provide an immediate emergency response to victims of Cyclone Pam. Eight people are confirmed to have died across the country's 65 inhabited islands after Cyclone Pam tore through the South Pacific archipelago packing winds of up to 270 kilometres per hour. Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0100 abc-au en abc-au-ced3dd9d4ddcfd2f5d49fe711021f43b Echo NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 11.24775 125.003502 -35.3499 149.042 20150315040000 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/14/asia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29 "I am speaking with you today with a heart that is so heavy. I do not really know what impact Cyclone Pam had left on Vanuatu, as there are no confirmed reports as yet," he said. "I stand to appeal on the behalf of the government and people of Vanuatu to the global community to give a lending hand.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:24:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-dd8bea1f88a7d24faaf7625541906267 Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters 11.37315 124.489403 -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 51.4879 -0.177998 -27.4539 153.027 20150315032400 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/14/asia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29 "I am speaking with you today with a heart that is so heavy. I do not really know what impact Cyclone Pam had left on Vanuatu, as there are no confirmed reports as yet," he said. "I stand to appeal on the behalf of the government and people of Vanuatu to the global community to give a lending hand.... Sun, 15 Mar 2015 02:09:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-c28641b259d509d30b5d58f687e9124a Echo UNbodies NaturalDisasters 11.37315 124.489403 -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 51.4879 -0.177998 -27.4539 153.027 20150315020900 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270547/micronesia%27s-vastness-proves-difficult-for-maysak-relief The International Organisation for Migration says the full extent of damage done by typhoon Maysak in Federated States of Micronesia is still not clear as assessments continue to be carried out. The category five supertyphoon swept through Yap and Chuuk states last week, killing five people,.... Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:19:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-f19070edc86f05f9f359bde185b46ef2 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 52.373 4.89483 20150407041900 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270488/fsm%27s-recovery-from-maysak-is-likely-to-take-months The head of the Red Cross in Federated States of Micronesia says it could take well over a year for the states of Yap and Chuuk to recover from damage caused by typhoon Maysak last week. Isao Frank says 90 percent of homes on some islands were destroyed by the category five typhoon. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:07:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-c18a540f67fdc0d08e6fae02c574a140 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406190700 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/state-emergency-remains-force-micronesia-reels-aftermath-typhoon By Patrick Fuller, IFRC. On March 27th super typhoon Maysak brought widespread destruction to islands across the Federated States of Micronesia, killing five people and leaving thousands displaced from their homes. Chuuk and Yap States bore the brunt of the Typhoon which lashed the Pacific island nation over a six day period. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 17:53:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-a78d792b1649dbccff0ec8e454d1d563 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406175300 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/maysak-worst-disaster-chuuk-20-30-years Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:49:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-47edd2852d477b3c0eee995344e1fbe6 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406114900 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/federated-states-micronesia-still-state-emergency-after-typhoon Thousands of people in the Federated States of Micronesia are in desperate need of food, water and shelter after the islands were struck by Super Typhoon Maysak. The governors of both Chuuk and Yap states have declared a state of emergency after five people were killed and up to 80 percent of homes.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 07:47:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-b51b86730663f49cb8e4b2b9e94b7e3e Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406074700 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/maysak-worst-disaster-in-chuuk-for-20-30-years/1433688 Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:53:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-abac4a9e3d9a4099b5b3794ce70c1a04 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406065300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/maysak-worst-disaster-in-chuuk-for-20-30-years/1433688 Emergency relief supplies from overseas will almost certainly be needed to help the people of the Federated States f Micronesia recover from Typhoon Maysak which ripped through parts of the island chain last week. The category five storm hit Chuuk and Yap states, killing five people, destroying.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:52:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-abac4a9e3d9a4099b5b3794ce70c1a04 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150406065200 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/04/06/waves-injure-4-taking-selfies-during-typhoon/ Four people were injured after huge waves generated by Typhoon Chedeng hit them while they were taking “selfies” along the shoreline of Dipaculao town in Aurora province Saturday, hours after it made landfall. Chedeng, whose strength weakened to 155 kph from its earlier super-typhoon classification,.... Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:14:00 +0200 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-25a464ad33ab1cea3f40e334a0f4eabb Environment UNbodies ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 16.136471 121.936302 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150406011400 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-05/ex-typhoon-maysak-weakens-as-it-crosses-philippines-coast/6371504 Former Typhoon Maysak has dissolved into a tropical depression as it crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, easing fears after thousands of residents had been evacuated from remote coastal villages. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation.... Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:04:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-b9c1904242d24400cf0eff48136d5800 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150405090400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-05/typhoon-maysak-evacuees-return-home-after-former-super-typhoon-significantly-weakened/1433418 Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation centres and returned home after Maysak weakened significantly. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:43:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-a57890b50f8b1a4c26ca722077b0fbd7 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150405064300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-05/typhoon-maysak-evacuees-return-home-after-former-super-typhoon-significantly-weakened/1433418 Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Hundreds of people in the north of the main Philippine island of Luzon have left evacuation centres and returned home after Maysak weakened significantly. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:36:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-a57890b50f8b1a4c26ca722077b0fbd7 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150405063600 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/174190-maysak-weakens-but-thousands-being-evacuated-in-philippines Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the.... Sun, 05 Apr 2015 04:40:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-e7f55e4fdc49abd70961d945a5b4a1f2 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150405044000 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/05/15/declare-missing-disaster-victims-dead-after-2-years MANILA, Philippines - In order to facilitate the receipt of death benefits by the families of victims of natural calamities, any person who goes missing for two years after a disaster should be presumed dead, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago said yesterday. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 03:22:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-a72670bfaeccfc03268fd95fd52faa9f NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150405032200 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-05/ex-typhoon-maysak-weakens-as-it-crosses-philippines-coast/6371504 Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:57:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-033a6d9c563a1305af9ddb392fff3c38 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150405015700 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-05/typhoon-maysak-warnings-in-place-as-former-super-storm-crosses-the-northern-philippines-coast/1433418 Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:46:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-033a6d9c563a1305af9ddb392fff3c38 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150405014600 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-05/typhoon-maysak-warnings-in-place-as-former-super-storm-crosses-the-northern-philippines-coast/1433418 Former Typhoon Maysak has crossed the coast of the northern Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. Forecasters said although Maysak had been downgraded to a much weaker tropical storm, the threat of significant damage remained. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:41:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-033a6d9c563a1305af9ddb392fff3c38 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150405014100 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/04/05/24-000-leave-coastal-areas/ TYPHOON “Chedeng” weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday and was expected to further diminish into low-pressure area on Sunday even as 24,000 people were evacuated from coastal areas in the eastern seaboard of Luzon, according to disaster and government officials. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 01:15:00 +0200 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-f65d41ebffa4234edadb5c0380326c58 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 15.759 121.560997 20150405011500 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/philippines/2015/04/05/432820/Maysak-weakens;.htm MANILA -- Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:14:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-be33762c797ad7871d3e7e02da92cb98 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150404201400 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1756371/thousands-evacuated-philippines-even-though-typhoon-maysak-downgraded Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak yesterday - even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the Pacific Ocean, has.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:39:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-93b7cd52e99f7e30e6d66bba3e2a4e40 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404193900 http://www.timesofoman.com/News/49829/Typhoon-Maysak-weakens-but-thousands-being-evacuated-in-Philippines Manila: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super Typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:12:00 +0200 timesofoman en timesofoman-f2a2d3d1db2e1e8ff9d2cf8d51398f4c NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404191200 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/04/15/chedeng-weakens-thousands-still-being-evacuated MANILA - Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Chedeng (international name, Maysak) on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:38:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-1d0b59f1434115284fa15ea047886746 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404183800 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/04/asia-pacific/typhoon-maysak-closes-philippines-24000-people-evacuated/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 MANILA – Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country’s northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:50:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-9a1e0bd817ac571b3d1c35918ad536ab NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404165000 http://www.manilatimes.net/weakened-chedeng-to-hit-land-today/173418/ Signal No. 3 up over Isabela, Aurora Around 24,000 coastal residents were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching tropical storm Chedeng on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Isabela and Aurora provinces were placed under Storm Signal No. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:10:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-e62b5bdeadaf8623d3f8430ed7921c21 NaturalDisasters CivilProtection 12.28029 119.881699 15.71057 121.107399 12.37568 123.6287 9.990757 118.911903 13.9034 123.298698 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 17.12611 121.708801 6.56373 125.409897 6.702659 126.087997 15.38933 121.4133 15.48677 120.594803 39.712267 -104.729772 17.842991 121.506599 15.759 121.560997 20150404161000 http://www.iran-daily.com/News/114725.html Filipino emergency services personnel started the evacuation procedure across coastal villages in the province of Aurora on Saturday, a day before Typhoon Maysak is projected to make landfall, said senior civil defense official for the region, Nigel Lontoc, Press TV said. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 14:23:00 +0200 iran-daily en iran-daily-117f636abe580451953041920168f082 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404142300 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/federated-states-micronesia-typhoon-maysak-emergency-plan-action A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. On Friday, 27 March 2015, a tropical depression was noted forming in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), near Pohnpei state and the national capital in Palikir. The storm continued gathering strength and developed into a strong and dangerous.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:59:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-fd1837e301d7a2d73c79dc19edc0e152 Echo NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150404135900 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-04/extyphoon-maysak-24000-to-be-evacuated-as-tropical-storm-closes-in-on-philippines/1433358 About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:04:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-42743231dbeccd34cdfff1d6265fad85 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404130400 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-04/24000-to-be-evacuated-as-ex-typhoon-maysak-nears-philippines/6371192 About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:52:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-9d0d5cc386d6bd8c5d6a2ec10ef27de8 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404125200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-04/extyphoon-maysak-24000-to-be-evacuated-as-tropical-storm-closes-in-on-philippines/1433358 About 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with former Typhoon Maysak, now downgraded to a tropical storm, due to strike the country's north-east coast mid-morning on Sunday, officials say. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak,.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:48:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-42743231dbeccd34cdfff1d6265fad85 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404124800 http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/maysak-weakens-but-thousands-being-evacuated-in-philippines/ source daily mail. Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 12:46:00 +0200 ngrguardiannews en ngrguardiannews-48c0cefb3cd7caf24822f2b58efbe7c2 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404124600 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/maysak-weakens-thousands-being-evacuated-philippines Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands in the.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:58:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-76ea901a4bb64adc00d95afd273a60b4 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404115800 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Maysak-weakens-but-thousands-being-evacuated-in-Philippines/articleshow/46804902.cms MANILA: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:53:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-be8d75e9eecf4e2c978d2282a598e0e1 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404115300 http://www.nst.com.my/node/79324 MANILA: Around 24,000 coastal residents of the Philippines were being evacuated as a precaution from approaching Tropical Storm Maysak on Saturday, officials said, even as experts downgraded the threat from what was at one point a super typhoon. Maysak, which days earlier hit several small islands.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 11:35:00 +0200 nst en nst-7cb5a266b6c99852768c5e5b4c198181 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404113500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-04/24000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-maysak-loses-in-on-philippines/6371192 Around 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's north-east coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:11:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-8355a9afb20936d62025f46f36501961 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404101100 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-04/typhoon-maysak-24000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines/1433358 Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, said. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 10:04:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-4b69874e58538cf25a20d1f32af94e9e NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404100400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-04/typhoon-maysak-24000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines/1433358 Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, had weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, said. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:52:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-4b69874e58538cf25a20d1f32af94e9e NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404095200 http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/277975/at-least-24-000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines/ Last Updated On 04 April,2015 About 38 minutes ago Aurelio said large waves of up to two metres (6.6 feet) are expected to hit the area MANILA (AFP) - Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country s northeast coast, officials said. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:50:00 +0200 TheFrontierPost-en en TheFrontierPost-en-b13c1610b5a880c055c7eade8f3a265d NaturalDisasters CivilProtection 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404095000 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/04/15/24000-be-evacuated-chedeng-closes-philippines MANILA, Philippines - Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:30:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-ba6c0397574ee327860391d79347e7b0 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404093000 http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/super-typhoon-expected-weaken-reaching-philippines-30096108 later this weekend. Philippines Paul Stanko of the National Weather Service said super Typhoon Maysak packed winds of 160 kilometers per hour (100 mph) when it passed north of the Yap State atolls of Ulithi and Fais in the Federated States of Micronesia early Wednesday. There have been no reports of casualties in Yap. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:20:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-ab5231a109e4e313689394979563a63b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 20150404092000 http://sputniknews.com/asia/20150404/1020467571.html Philippine authorities are dealing with the evacuation of thousands of coastal residents as Typhoon Maysak approaches the country's northeast, sources said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," AFP quoted Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defense official for the region, as saying. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:07:00 +0200 rian-en en rian-en-36fa2c320f3f4cd7bbe82a9ea52a0d13 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150404090700 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1756043/philippines-evacuates-24000-people-amid-threat-typhoon-maysak Stranded passengers wait outside of the port in Marinduque Island, central Philippines. Photo: Reuters. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines are being evacuated today with Typhoon Maysak just a day away from potentially striking the country’s northeast coast, officials said. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:03:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-b481a345f97f7de9097ae63f44985d32 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404090300 http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/philippines/24-000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines-1.1485306 MANILA: Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:56:00 +0200 gulfnews en gulfnews-0a157af4ea156608a6f205a5979a7fbf NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404085600 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/464314/news/nation/24k-people-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-nears-philippines-northeast-coast Some 24,000 people in the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Chedeng (Maysak) a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super typhoon, has now.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:40:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-48d86e0f56d5039b434d228d978a1615 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404084000 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/24000-be-evacuated-typhoon-closes-philippines Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:11:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-249376547bf68bd14a3a766dc7dd0e9d NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404081100 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/518139/24000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now weakened with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres (99 miles) per hour, they said. "We plan to move people out of coastal villages," Nigel Lontoc, a senior civil defence official for the region, told AFP. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:07:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-54a6bfb3cb6cbdfe78741799a7766888 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404080700 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/24000-be-evacuated-typhoon-closes-philippines Manila, Philippines | | Saturday 4/4/2015 - 04:44 GMT. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:57:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-0b18746e1eddf70a1ff7da694a0538b4 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404075700 http://www.gulf-times.com/ASEAN-Philippines/188/details/433574/24%2c000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-Philippines Typhoon Maysak is seen as it strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane in this picture taken by ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space Station March 31, 2015. Reuters AFP/Manila. Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:54:00 +0200 gulf-times en gulf-times-7310aa12dfb929c2fb293d0541171f00 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404075400 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/174190-24-000-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-closes-in-on-philippines Around 24,000 people from the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:49:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-d64d49644302c215eddeb847276bf516 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404074900 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/464314/news/nation/24k-people-to-be-evacuated-as-typhoon-nears-phl-s-northeast-coast Some 24,000 people in the Philippines were being evacuated Saturday with Typhoon Maysak a day away from potentially striking the country's northeast coast, officials said. Storm surges, flash floods and landslides remained potential threats even though Maysak, once a super-typhoon, has now weakened.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:10:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-17697599369c857da0f34cd34b47aee9 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 15.38933 121.4133 39.712267 -104.729772 20150404071000 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-310720-Manila-warns-Easter-holidaymakers MANILA: Typhoon Maysak churned towards the Philippines on Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 03:43:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-56c2a91956ebd254ac0a60fb94c91330 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150404034300 http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/international/philippines-warns-easter-holidaymakers-prepare-typhoon/ Manila . Typhoon Maysak churned toward the Philippines on Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it.... Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:02:00 +0200 thejakartaglobe en thejakartaglobe-d0c49e7bfdef2e91fde95bae4dd79cc9 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150404020200 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=965895461551dfbd4178ecee698ecd By Online Editor 9:32 pm GMT+12, 02/04/2015, Micronesia, Federated States of. The head of the Red Cross in the Federated States of Micronesia says 60 to 80 percent of homes on Weno, the capital of Chuuk State, were destroyed by Typhoon Maysak, which has left up to 6000 people displaced. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 01:18:00 +0200 pina en pina-ffc1a1c4d063e93b07ee36b4616e12b5 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150404011800 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-03/philippines-braces-for-typhoon-maysak-over-easter-weekend/6369762 The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 22:58:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-9bd99e8b3132c9d1a20875191fbf6be0 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 7.475468 125.751999 20150403225800 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-03/typhoon-maysak-philippines-braces-for-possible-landslides-and-storm-surges-across-easter-weekend/1433098 The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:45:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-3b342d7bab0fd41276a4d0375b3f8c29 NaturalDisasters Echo 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 12.50469 124.636703 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 52.373 4.89483 20150403134500 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/03/15/9-areas-under-storm-signal-ahead-chedeng-landfall State weather bureau PAGASA, in a briefing, said the storm signal is now in effect in Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Quezon, Polillo, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the Aurora-Isabela area on Sunday morning. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:23:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-b7491489409bc32f3be685c7999bf106 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 20150403132300 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/03/15/chedeng-may-trigger-storm-surges-landslides MANILA - Typhoon Chedeng (international name Maysak) churned towards the Philippines Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:53:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-d986bfda6af76cc0aa0972693834c33e NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403115300 http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Coastal-localities-asked-to-brace-for-approaching-typhoon/20154/63686.vnplus Coastal localities from northern Quang Ninh to central Quang Ngai provinces have been requested to promptly brace for typhoon Maysak, forecast to enter the East Sea in the next few days. At 7 a.m of April 3, Maysak was spotted at 13.9 degrees north and 131. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:52:00 +0200 vietnamplus-en en vietnamplus-en-6eaf87d6b4b6cd37de927a37a98f5300 RuralDevelopment NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150403115200 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/517751/philippines-prepares-for-stormy-easter Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it approaches land, the government weather station said it was still packing typhoon-intensity winds of 150 kilometres (93 miles) per hour with gusts of 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour. "We don't want our public to have a false sense of security. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:32:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-7d0ae3571bf3f0a0312bb51543a133c6 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403113200 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/231639405 . Times of India Friday 3rd April, 2015. ';It commands respect even from space.'; Astronauts aboard International Space Station Samantha Cristoforetti and Terry Virts took to Twitter to share staggering pictures of ‘killer’ typhoon Maysak. Maysak is a very strong category 4 super typhoon, with an.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:32:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-ba384b8aeb2b0b21e53f1a721f65b668 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 28.5687 77.2168 20150403113200 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/philippines-warns-easter-holidaymakers-prepare-typhoon MANILA - Typhoon Maysak churned towards the Philippines Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it approaches.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 10:57:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-af3fb0c63dd134a84dc00fd346ef9849 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403105700 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1755299/philippines-braces-stormy-easter-holiday-typhoon-maysak-looms-closer A woman prays after taking part at the Easter tradition Stations of the Cross on Maundy Thursday in Manila. Photo: Reuters. Typhoon Maysak churned towards the Philippines today, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 10:54:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-470a8f547a065e2df3a6651b5c889bae NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403105400 http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/south-east-asia/story/philippines-warns-easter-holidaymakers-prepare-typhoon-20150403 MANILA (AFP) - Typhoon Maysak churned towards the Philippines on Friday, with disaster officials warning of the potential for storm surges, flash floods and landslides, while urging people spending Easter by the coast to be particularly cautious. Although the storm is expected to grow weaker as it.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 10:34:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-dbbbf2cfc5853b5384d84b8b1f7a41f4 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403103400 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/April/04-03-02.htm Crops wiped out, water contaminated, all but concrete structure destroyed. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, April 3, 2015) – Assessments carried out by authorities in the Federated States of Micronesia state of Yap has revealed massive devastation in the atolls that bore.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:58:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-c05d2b2dcc6aeee5dde326470de0538b NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 -41.3348 174.807 20150403045800 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270302/maysak-displaces-thousands-in-fsm%27s-chuuk Chuuk was the first Micronesia state to be struck by the typhoon, which was upgraded to a category five supertyphoon as it approached neighbouring Yap state, where it is feared damage has been extensive. Isao Frank says volunteers have been mobilised in Chuuk to begin the clean-up and distribute relief supplies. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:58:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-702ddf3b295e16caf3d706867fcd539c NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 20150403025800 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-03/philippines-braces-for-typhoon-maysak-over-easter-weekend/6369762 The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 01:34:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-9fd725e038a1db9f4317f41b12eaca25 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 12.50469 124.636703 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403013400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-03/typhoon-maysak-philippines-braces-for-possible-landslides-and-storm-surges-across-easter-weekend/1433098 The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:31:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-fd4729a00e1c046a9281f17c40b7ed73 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 12.50469 124.636703 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403003100 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-04-03/typhoon-maysak-philippines-braces-for-possible-landslides-and-storm-surges-across-easter-weekend/1433098 The Philippines has issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with Typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend. Maysak, initially a top-rated category five typhoon, has weakened to category four as it lost strength over the water. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:28:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-fd4729a00e1c046a9281f17c40b7ed73 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 12.50469 124.636703 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150403002800 http://mvguam.com/local/news/39928-senators-help-collect-relief-aid-for-chuuk-yap.html THE legislature is opening its doors to help collect relief aid for the typhoon victims of Chuuk and Yap. Among the senators participating in this effort is Speaker Judith Won Pat who is helping in collecting non-perishable food items and canned goods for the people of Chuuk and Yap, whose islands.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:33:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-955b83e600795db75522385dc0b6e4f1 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 13.468333 144.798889 20150402193300 http://www.guampdn.com/article/20150403/NEWS01/304030001/1002/NEWS01 The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on a weak storm forming near Kosrae. Chip Guard, warning coordination meteorologist at the weather service, yesterday said the system is about 1,200 miles away from the Marianas. Kosrae, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, is more than 1,300 miles southeast of Guam. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:20:00 +0200 guampdn en guampdn-5ae5f6398cba03f6e1261fd1b056fc68 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150402192000 http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27290-supertyphoon-maysak-looks-tranquil-from-space.html?cmpid=RSS%7CNSNS%7C2012-GLOBAL%7Conline-news (Image: Samantha Cristoforetti/ESA/NASA) Who knew a super-typhoon could look so peaceful? This view of typhoon Maysak, captured from the International Space Station by European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on Tuesday, shows the destructive storm as it made its presence visible far above our planet. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:38:00 +0200 newscientist en newscientist-0c58dd675e7c17deaeb8797562000a71 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 20150402173800 http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/277117/typhoon-maysak-has-philippines-in-its-sights/ After causing at least five deaths and extensive damage across Micronesia, Typhoon Maysak is now heading towards the Philippines. Maysak passed over the sparsely populated islands of Fais and Ulithi in the Yap State of Micronesia on Tuesday, causing devastating damage. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:34:00 +0200 TheFrontierPost-en en TheFrontierPost-en-dff111ee2400636a1dd830f64693258f NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150402163400 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/04/typhoon-maysak-philippines-sights-150402092007968.html After causing at least five deaths and extensive damage across Micronesia, Typhoon Maysak is now heading towards the Philippines. Maysak passed over the sparsely populated islands of Fais and Ulithi in the Yap State of Micronesia on Tuesday, causing devastating damage. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:26:00 +0200 aljazeera-en en aljazeera-en-561eb3bcb797103127f45c0a843fef0c NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 20150402162600 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/typhoon-hit-philippines-over-easter-weekend-hundreds-thousands-children-risk Media Inquiries: Contact media@savechildren.org FAIRFIELD, Conn. (April 1, 2015) — As millions of families in the Philippines prepare to celebrate the long Easter holiday weekend, pre-emptive evacuations are advised for families living in the projected path of a super storm. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:09:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-180beefd8dbf7ff426281b1ce8ffef13 NaturalDisasters Echo 6.517152 126.093399 39.712267 -104.729772 20150402160900 http://www.thenational.ae/world/southeast-asia/philippines-urges-precautions-as-typhoon-maysak-nears MANILA // The Philippines is urging tourists to take precautions or cut short Easter vacations, and may evacuate thousands of people in the path of approaching Typhoon Maysak. The storm may affect as many as a million people, the United Nation’s global disaster alert and coordination system said on.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:31:00 +0200 thenational en thenational-a26cf16705d343f65409010ba832bb99 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 7.475468 125.751999 15.759 121.560997 20150402153100 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/463418/news/nation/dswd-sends-p100m-worth-of-food-packs-in-regions-on-chedeng-s-path The Department of Social Welfare and Development has prepositioned more than 300,000 food backs worth over P100 million in areas that are expected to bear the brunt of Typhoon Chedeng, the agency said on Thursday. It said 300,790 family food packs worth P105.7 million had been sent to the concerned areas. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:58:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-05210395eac381992c63e46965ad4fef NaturalDisasters -25.1952432471557 -56.9489573139144 20150402135800 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1754146/super-typhoon-loses-strength-it-barrels-towards-philippines-after Meteorologists from the Philippines monitor and plot the direction of super typhoon Maysak. Photo: AFP. A super typhoon blamed for the deaths of at least four people on islands in the western Pacific Ocean has weakened after reaching Philippine waters and is expected to further lose strength as it.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:13:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-84a0ca401d1fab9c352761c470efada5 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 11.61163 125.433197 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150402121300 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1754146/super-typhoon-loses-strength-it-barrels-towards-philippines-after A super typhoon blamed for the deaths of at least four people on islands in the western Pacific Ocean has weakened after reaching Philippine waters and is expected to further lose strength as it approaches the country’s northeastern coast, officials said today. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:12:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-b08f125edc6c5ecdb0f212f20972b14f NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 11.61163 125.433197 39.712267 -104.729772 7.475468 125.751999 20150402091200 http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2015/04/02/large-super-typhoon-expected-to-weaken-before-reaching-philippines/ "When the typhoon passed this morning winds were still strong for people to go out and government officials to conduct assessments," Andrew Yatilman, director of Yap State Office of Environment and Emergency Management, told The Associated Press by telephone. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 08:08:00 +0200 foxnews en foxnews-4790c8ac7915e215d482518a80193a8b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150402080800 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/463282/news/regions/dswd-transfers-p19-7m-of-standby-funds-to-nine-regions-on-chedeng-path The Department of Social Welfare and Development has transferred some P19.7 million of standby funds to nine regions that could be affected by Typhoon Chedeng. In a post on its Twitter account Thursday morning, the DSWD said the funds were transferred to Regions 1,2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 8, National Capital Region, and Cordillera Administrative Region. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:55:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-3f5ee8e63e5067d1a9859cc48175172d NaturalDisasters -25.1952432471557 -56.9489573139144 20150402075500 http://www.straitstimes.com/news/world/more-world-stories/story/micronesians-appeal-help-they-clean-after-devastating-typhoon-20 HAGATNA, Guam (AFP) - Residents in storm-wrecked areas of Micronesia appealed for help on Thursday as a clean up began on the worst affected islands after Super Typhoon Maysak swept through the region on its way towards the Philippines. "We can do with all the help we can get," Ms Courtney Stinnett.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:21:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-832af7575e6ff62c37dd0bbd971117b4 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150402062100 http://au.ibtimes.com/philippines-braces-another-super-typhoon-within-next-72-hours-maysak-kills-5-causes-extensive-damage (IN PHOTO): Super Typhoon Maysak is seen as it heads west-northwestward through the western Pacific Ocean in this infrared image taken by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument April 1, 2015. The storm has maintained its 15 nautical mile diameter eye, but is weakening slightly as dry air.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:06:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-2e5caf42abc3685a6b181e8c1f128777 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 51.4879 -0.177998 20150402060600 http://www.wsj.com/articles/typhoon-maysak-weakens-as-it-heads-for-philippines-1427943429?mod=asia_home MANILA—Typhoon Maysak is losing strength as it moves west across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines, weather forecasters said on Thursday. The U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center predicted the storm would make landfall on the Philippine island of Luzon on Sunday with wind speeds of 120.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 05:23:00 +0200 wsj-en en wsj-en-0599613a2e09bf91a04c036be62ade9d NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150402052300 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/270207/relief-underway-in-fsm-after-maysak Maysak, with sustained winds of 260 kilometres an hour, slammed into islands that make up the state of Chuuk on Sunday night causing five deaths. It then crossed the vast archipelago of 607 islands before battering the Yap group of islands on Wednesday where homes, crops and buildings were extensively damaged on Ulithi and Fais. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:47:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-16d7db26961b65a25df731359eb9632e UNbodies NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 7.50230759140217 134.573387838085 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150402044700 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/state-of-emergency-declared-in-fsm-in-wake-of-typhoon-maysak/1432686 CThe Governor of the Federated States of Micronesia, Johnson Elimo has declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Maysak tore through the country, killing five people. There's been extensive damage to private and public properties, including schools, health facilities, public utilities and private.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:52:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-e3d2d0b1c497faae1e099f51252681ef NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 20150402025200 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/state-of-emergency-declared-in-fsm-in-wake-of-typhoon-maysak/1432686 CThe Governor of the Federated States of Micronesia, Johnson Elimo has declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Maysak tore through the country, killing five people. There's been extensive damage to private and public properties, including schools, health facilities, public utilities and private.... Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:45:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-e3d2d0b1c497faae1e099f51252681ef NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 -18.1426 178.431 20150402024500 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/becky-robinson/weve-come-a-long-way-baby_1_b_6993434.html In a city known for boisterous celebrations, there is new reason for optimism in New Orleans this week. More than 2,000 animal protection advocates have descended upon The Big Easy for the Humane Society of the United States' annual Animal Care Expo. Many of these out-of-towners, including Alley Cat.... Fri, 03 Apr 2015 19:35:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-62e54bb0cb615619b45d47a1b8400e72 NaturalDisasters 39.450642 -91.054787 29.9564 -90.0987 31.565357 -93.474864 20150403193500 http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/04/the-lost-children-of-katrina/389345/ laffy4k/Flickr. Ten years ago, the Lee family evacuated from New Orleans to a Houston neighborhood so rife with hostility for evacuees that the ice-cream truck refused to stop for them. At the corner store, the clerk threw their money back rather than serve them. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:43:00 +0200 theatlantic en theatlantic-75f074d45f21972444944edb0c91d0e4 NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 29.7718 -95.4071 29.9564 -90.0987 32.3186 -90.2033 31.565357 -93.474864 20150402164300 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/231579341 . Euro News Thursday 2nd April, 2015. Hurricane force winds have battered parts of northern Europe leaving at least five people dead in weather related incidents. In Germany two forestry workers died when their vehicle was crushed by a falling tree, another person was killed when a stone wall fell on him. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:53:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-2483c03a5ba407fd784b015c24048c8f NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 20150402005300 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/1/super-typhoon-maysak-commands-respect-astronaut-in/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS Astronaut Sam Cristoforetti took a photo of a super typhoon from space. (Image: Twitter, Sam Cristoforetti) By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times - Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti was left in awe Tuesday after getting a glimpse of Super Typhoon Maysak from the International Space Station. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:57:00 +0200 washtimes en washtimes-ec3bea88b89f25ef355d31f6526526f1 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 54.1609330777455 -4.49312715895393 20150401215700 http://www.9news.com.au/world/2015/04/02/04/38/super-typhoon-maysak-seen-from-space-as-it-batters-micronesia "It commands respect even from space." Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti posted this comment beside an incredible photo from space of Super Typhoon Maysak as it cut a destructive path across the central Pacific yesterday. She captured this image and others from the International Space Station while flying over the weather system, reports. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:59:00 +0200 9news en 9news-67668f93044fa1025b6e2b30701f4ec9 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 20150401195900 http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/typhoon-maysak-super-storm-photographed-from-space-as-it-batters-micronesia/story-fnjwlcze-1227288531944?from=public_rss Typhoon Maysak killed at least five people on the island nation of Chuuk, where residents were struggling on Wednesday to clear the roads of huge pieces of debris and return to damaged homes. Crops were ruined and water supplies contaminated, with fears people faced starvation if they did not.... Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:26:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-f64325eece5cb025356fd69052bcccb9 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401162600 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/super-typhoon-maysak-huge-storm-pictured-space-unicef-warns-philippines-prepare-1494594 Super typhoon Maysak seen from the International Space Station (Samantha Cristoforetti) Super typhoon Maysak is heading towards the Philippines and while experts have said they expect the Category 5 storm to weaken, Unicef has warned residents to prepare. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:24:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-195861efca19d0065c9f4686735a9ab5 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 11.24775 125.003502 7.223017 124.242897 20150401162400 http://blogs.channel4.com/liam-dutton-on-weather/160mph-super-typhoon-space/8303 When it comes to weather, there are times when only the view from space can illustrate just how amazing atmospheric phenomena can be. This can certainly be said for the awesome view of Super Typhoon Maysak, taken from aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. Destructive 160mph winds. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:52:00 +0200 channel4 en channel4-123cfa7ee3e4b6cd14cbe5b611f26280 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150401145200 http://reliefweb.int/report/micronesia-federated-states/federated-states-micronesia-typhoon-maysak-information-bulletin The situation. On Friday, 27 March 2015, a tropical depression was noted forming in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), near Pohnpei state and the national capital in Palikir. The storm continued gathering strength and developed into a strong and dangerous typhoon – Typhoon Maysak – which has since been upgraded to a Super Typhoon. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:57:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-7c8e9d6ea9d4d3b7c0f5c72af44a9027 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150401115700 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/super-typhoon-maysak-incredible-photos-5438574 A super typhoon that has already killed five people in islands in the Pacific is now making its way towards the Philippines - and astronauts have been able to capture the monstrous weather phenomenon from space. Typhoon Maysak has demolished the mostly tin homes on the island of Chuuk State and has taken down communications systems on the island. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:17:00 +0200 themirror en themirror-d7b1fd925e523093ad14cf1fb415f581 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150401111700 http://www.euronews.com/2015/04/01/hurricane-force-winds-batter-europe/ Hurricane force winds have battered parts of northern Europe leaving at least five people dead in weather related incidents. In Germany two forestry workers died when their vehicle was crushed by a falling tree, another person was killed when a stone wall fell on him. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:56:00 +0200 euronews-en en euronews-en-8ef6a03887ff33380e581e91695c5352 NaturalDisasters 52.5163 13.3276 50.1059 14.4565 51.4879 -0.177998 52.373 4.89483 48.2021 16.321 20150401085600 http://phys.org/news/2015-03-survey-coastal-connecticut-residents-underestimate.html 25 minutes ago by Kevin Dennehy Most residents living along the Connecticut coast underestimate the physical and economic threats posed by major coastal storms, sometimes despite advanced notice and exceptionally accurate weather forecasts, according to a new report by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:37:00 +0100 phys en phys-461e99ec641818004e2c9b9715b72ced ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 41.6232624088692 -72.7257246078136 20150327123700 http://newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00088015-waterabsorbentsock.html Hurricane preparation is recommended in advance of the start date by disaster preparedness agencies and, as such, the water absorbing kit is believed to be the product to assist with preparation. -- March 26, 2015) Chino Hills CA -- Hurricanes are dangerous weather systems which cause disaster to.... Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:49:00 +0100 newswire en newswire-72f9f50d778fb1307a1c20bb720ccd41 NaturalDisasters 33.974789 -117.748651 37.176689 -113.2855 20150326104900 http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/03/25/hurricane-katrina-rescuer-searches-for-little-girl-he-saved.html For all the lives he has saved, Michael Maroney has one wish — to meet the girl who unknowingly saved his. For the past five years , on the anniversary of their chance meeting on Sept. 6, 2005, Maroney has posted an image of himself online giving a big hug to a beaming, little girl he rescued in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 02:17:00 +0100 TorontoStar en TorontoStar-5bdd8b263959bae32d100439a8a69c26 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 34.5309 69.136757 33.334 44.3978 29.9564 -90.0987 20150326021700 http://newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00088014-water-absorbent-sock.html Cleanup Stuff, a company that provides unique solutions for homes at competitive prices, recently released their new water absorbent hurricane socks, which are also reusable. -- March 25, 2015) Chino Hills CA -- The items come as part of a water absorbent kit, which is completed by four large water.... Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:16:00 +0100 newswire en newswire-9c99ac7bf6f1d05a829c3d1efce70337 NaturalDisasters 33.974789 -117.748651 20150325201600 http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/mar/24/rancho-coastal-dogs-from-mississippi-sanctuary/ ENCINITAS — Ellie Mae — a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd whose whole body wags, not just her tail — was a shelter favorite from the moment she stepped off a cross-country transport earlier this month and entered Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Southern roots might be part of her charm. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:44:00 +0100 utsandiego en utsandiego-a1ea16af7c6fc3390754812dc80d7a51 NaturalDisasters 32.7593 -117.115 29.9564 -90.0987 31.113871 -90.1455 20150325024400 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/03/24/6140843/nichols-elementary-to-re-open.html#storylink=rss Nichols Elementary School in Biloxi will double its enrollment next year by adding two grade levels back into the building, district officials announced Tuesday. The kindergarten and first grade classes will move from nearby Gorenflo Elementary to Nichols, leaving Gorenflo with second through fifth graders. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:41:00 +0100 sunherald en sunherald-00cb3ae1f9bf6d8f1035cccb38cdff30 NaturalDisasters 42.33524 -95.346384 33.17 -89.109167 30.404169 -88.907913 41.47909 -91.308134 20150325014100 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atlantic-circulation-weakens-compared-to-last-thousand-years/ March 24, 2015 By and Climate Central An avalanche of cold water from the melting Greenland ice sheet appears to be slowing the ocean circulation to levels not experienced in more than 1,000 years. Credit: Nick Russill/Flickr A sweeping ocean conveyor system that ushers warm tropical waters into.... Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:01:00 +0100 scientificamerican en scientificamerican-6d2a66bd22a4b16b75230c1868ab9085 NaturalDisasters Environment Fisheries ClimateChange 44.246667 -99.451667 52.3947 12.9203 44.893333 -87.286944 64.1812 -51.73 20150324170100 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-rebuilds-school-in-the-philippines-after-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda-300054519.html the Philippines . The community school replaces a facility that was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), a Category 5 storm in November 2013. Honeywell President of Indonesia Alex Pollack , led the opening ceremony, joined by project members and dignitaries, including Christopher Sheen Gonzales ,.... Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:33:00 +0100 prnewswire en prnewswire-e838e621dbea6a0a69ba4bace1346c36 NaturalDisasters Echo 11.37315 124.489403 35.6831 139.809 14.88577 120.238998 -6.18287 106.829 11.24775 125.003502 7.475468 125.751999 11.03693 125.719498 20150324023300 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/honeywell-rebuilds-school-in-the-philippines-after-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda-2015-03-23 GUIUAN, Philippines, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell announced today the grand opening of the Ngolos Honeywell Elementary School in Guiuan, Eastern Samar in the Philippines. The community school replaces a facility that was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), a Category 5 storm in November 2013. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:19:00 +0100 marketwatch en marketwatch-25bdf87f0c78717bc9d69b73c04675c5 NaturalDisasters Echo 11.37315 124.489403 35.6831 139.809 14.88577 120.238998 -6.18287 106.829 11.24775 125.003502 7.475468 125.751999 11.03693 125.719498 20150324021900 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/03/23/387198822/a-donation-site-where-schools-can-pass-the-hat?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news What happens when a teacher wants to assign an extra book for class, but the school can't afford a copy for every student? For Dana Vanderford, an English teacher at L.W. Higgins High School in New Orleans, the book was Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation. Buying enough copies for her class would have cost more than $800. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:37:00 +0100 npr en npr-b3cf1eda382c551b1cab626532472786 NaturalDisasters 36.119983 -100.026779 29.9564 -90.0987 20150323123700 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/21/us/wildfires-fast-facts/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+Most+Recent%29 Here's a look at what you need to know about wildfires. Latest Wildfire Info: Here is the most recent "National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook" from the National Interagency Fire Center. About Wildfires: Wildfires are sometimes called "wildland fires. Sun, 22 Mar 2015 19:41:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-6d31a33aa4d106ae073e14766d02f6c2 NaturalDisasters AirTransport 39.550556 -107.324167 38.9051 -77.0162 33.509 -112.11 34.136581 -117.268501 37.829159 -122.241997 26.635556 -80.097222 34.447189 -119.720299 35.905 -79.660556 38.567 -121.423 40.599444 -122.490833 39.7272 -105.047 43.6093 -116.214 47.04 -92.470556 20150322194100 http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2015-03-21/students-told-stay-alert Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Local Government Eric James presents Robert Ngui of St Anthony’s College with his certificate during the St Anthony's College Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduation ceremony at the Guardian Life Atrium in Westmoorings on Wednesday. PHOTO: MARCUS GONZALES. Sat, 21 Mar 2015 08:23:00 +0100 Triniad-guardian en Triniad-guardian-a19c1f008b0f8d04eeb7ddb3044921a1 Echo ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 30.506111 -90.340833 32.966389 -83.473889 18.54299 -72.343102 18.3988 -66.0685 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 29.498091 -97.45079 37.896667 -80.331667 64.869541 -147.823404 -33.475 -70.6475 45.910556 -91.760278 36.061667 -106.12 20150321082300 http://phys.org/news/2015-03-cyclone-hurricane-typhoon-violent-phenomenon.html 6 minutes ago This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) image taken by the JMA MTSAT-2 satellite at 0330Z on March 11, 2015 shows three tropical cyclones spreading from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean They may have different names according to the region they hit, but.... Sat, 14 Mar 2015 22:15:00 +0100 phys en phys-329bbfaac7903067c30245803799aac4 NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 35.6831 139.809 28.5687 77.2168 20150314221500 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/14/asia/cyclone-pam-vanuatu/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29 "I am speaking with you today with a heart that is so heavy. I do not really know what impact Cyclone Pam had left on Vanuatu, as there are no confirmed reports as yet," he said. "I stand to appeal on the behalf of the government and people of Vanuatu to the global community to give a lending hand.... Sat, 14 Mar 2015 21:24:00 +0100 cnn en cnn-e1158fd5c652178e63b8afb09ef37081 NaturalDisasters Echo UNbodies 11.37315 124.489403 -36.9041 174.76 -17.7404 168.321 51.4879 -0.177998 -27.4539 153.027 20150314212400 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/international/326972/cyclone-hurricane-typhoon-different-names-for-same-violent-phenomenon Paris---They may have different names according to the region they hit, but cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons are all violent tropical storms that can generate 10 times as much energy as the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Cyclone is the term used for a low-pressure system that strikes the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:38:00 +0100 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-d04b8a97dc3dfba6bdd693c407c05bdf NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 35.6831 139.809 28.5687 77.2168 20150314193800 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2993912/Powerful-cyclone-smashes-Pacific-Islands-44-people-reported-killed-Vanuatu.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Cyclone Pam has intensified as it hits Vanuatu, with dozens feared dead in the outer islands; The category five storm hit Vanuatu on Friday bringing flooding and evacuation orders, according to the UN; The cyclone is expected to bring destructive winds of 250km/h, torrential rain and phenomenal.... Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:41:00 +0100 dailymail en dailymail-dcd1bea3d8c118448c47d506ea96f223 NaturalDisasters UNbodies -36.9041 174.76 55.4166667 11.8333333 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150314014100 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2015/03/fears-of-destruction-and-flooding-in-vanuatu-over-hurricane-pam/ A category five hurricane – the most severe – has prompted fears of more destruction when it next makes landfall in the South Pacific. Hurricane Pam and it's heading for Vanuatu, a relatively sparsely populated collection of island nations off the Australian coast. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:34:00 +0100 unmultimedia-en en unmultimedia-en-82b54befda1c3018bdca717813e4e880 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20150313183400 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-03-13/cyclone-pam-flooding-destructive-winds-as-category-five-storm-batters-vanuatu/1424975 A category five tropical cyclone is bearing down on Vanuatu, packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour and triggering flooding in parts of the country. There have been reports Tropical Cyclone Pam has caused power and water outages in the capital, Port Vila. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:45:00 +0100 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-6e3f03193fe3ac385b120171d000fe69 UNbodies NaturalDisasters -16.2692553362273 167.474343460501 -17.6805641024395 168.389429699482 -22.5774704351012 144.529824632264 1.32597 172.985 -14.248041069968 167.509272371606 -33.715569 149.220505 -18.1426 178.431 -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 -15.2361192842902 166.856812510098 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 20150313174500 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-03-13/cyclone-pam-flooding-destructive-winds-as-category-five-storm-batters-vanuatu/1424975 A category five tropical cyclone is bearing down on Vanuatu, packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour and triggering flooding in parts of the country. There have been reports Tropical Cyclone Pam has caused power and water outages in the capital, Port Vila. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:42:00 +0100 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-6e3f03193fe3ac385b120171d000fe69 UNbodies NaturalDisasters -16.2692553362273 167.474343460501 -17.6805641024395 168.389429699482 -22.5774704351012 144.529824632264 1.32597 172.985 -14.248041069968 167.509272371606 -33.715569 149.220505 -18.1426 178.431 -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 -15.2361192842902 166.856812510098 -15.7595580552526 168.191351514929 20150313174200 http://www.weather.com/storms/typhoon/news/cyclone-pam-vanuatu-south-pacific Cyclone Pam is making a direct hit in the Republic of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, including the capital city of Port Vila packing Category 5 winds . This will likely be one of the worst natural disasters in the island chain's history. As of early Saturday morning local time (15 hours ahead of U. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:43:00 +0100 climate-weather en climate-weather-a8bb216576a72a46fe5c70169d75de16 NaturalDisasters -17.6805641024395 168.389429699482 -41.3348 174.807 -18.1426 178.431 -18.8189983539241 169.143653165742 -7.489383 178.683786 -27.4539 153.027 -18.186081 142.8694 20150313154300 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-11/accuweather-s-new-24-hour-tv-channel-just-has-the-weather The Weather Channel has been dropped by a cable provider—again. Verizon FiOS on Tuesday announced that it would no longer include the largest television weather provider in its cable lineup, choosing instead to go with the brand new 24-hour AccuWeather Network. The reason? Nobody watches weather TV anymore. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:40:00 +0100 bloomberg en bloomberg-a978edc9cacb8e87fbab8e2448692c4d NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 40.6222 -73.9878 40.8732052497767 -77.7983964267309 20150312014000 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/268441/cyclone-pam-expected-to-be-category-5-within-48-hours A Fiji Meteorological Service forecaster, Stephen Meke, said small islands in eastern Solomon Islands were already being bombarded with rain. In the next few days the storm would move south towards Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. "The cyclone is still intensifying. We are anticipating it to cross category five over the next 24 to 48 hours. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:06:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-a916cee77b7834677f4b572902aad063 NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -17.80249 177.422501 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150312010600 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/March/03-12-01.htm Disaster officials are preparing country for worst storm in 30 years. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, March 12, 2015) – The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) acting director Peter Korisa said the storm was likely to become the most devastating cyclone since Cyclone Uma in 1987. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 01:04:00 +0100 pidp en pidp-56f67db19447975df74246ab56c747e2 NaturalDisasters HumanitarianAid -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -41.3348 174.807 20150312010400 http://ottawacitizen.com/life/homes/marketplace-candle-holders-that-create-a-warm-glow Getting cosy is key in this winter that never ends. The calendar may say spring is just around the corner, but if you’re not feeling it, light a candle or two to add a warm glow to your nesting space, put up your feet and relax with a good book. Serene beauty. Create a calm atmosphere while adding a splash of colour with this lotus candle holder. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:11:00 +0100 ottawacitizen en ottawacitizen-657687312246e100d06da24110bf673e NaturalDisasters 37.5634 -77.4733 55.704 12.5234 28.5687 77.2168 20150311211100 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/03/11/miamis-indoor-category-five-hurricane/?wprss=rss_local A new wave and wind simulator at the University of Miami hopes to study the ferocity of a hurricane from the safety of the indoors. The SUrge-STructure-Atmosphere INteraction facility, or SUSTAIN, will help scientists at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science better understand the.... Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:14:00 +0100 WashingtonPost en WashingtonPost-ced623c776cc67d0964ebd2fd901ae57 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20150311141400 http://ottawacitizen.com/life/homes/marketplace-candle-holders-that-create-a-warm-glow Getting cosy is key in this winter that never ends. The calendar may say spring is just around the corner, but if you’re not feeling it, light a candle or two to add a warm glow to your nesting space, put up your feet and relax with a good book. Serene beauty. Create a calm atmosphere while adding a splash of colour with this lotus candle holder. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:01:00 +0100 ottawacitizen en ottawacitizen-fbfc2935c48e9b72dce0b405b22e5755 NaturalDisasters 37.5634 -77.4733 55.704 12.5234 28.5687 77.2168 20150311130100 http://www.punchng.com/news/windstorm-ravages-lagos-streets-wrecks-400-buildings/ No fewer than 400 buildings have been wrecked, while thousands of residents are rendered homeless, after a windstorm ravaged some streets in Papa Ashafa/Dopemu in the Orile-Agege area of Lagos State. The incident was said to have happened around 4.30pm on Monday. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:47:00 +0100 punchng en punchng-4bfec731ce7f0b2341ea5a5751a76a01 NaturalDisasters 6.55 3.25 6.43919 3.42348 20150311004700 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/tough-task-ahead-hurricane-fly-5297114 It is four years since the 11-year-old clinched the two-mile championship at Prestbury Park for the first time and he became the first horse since Comedy Of Errors in 1975 to reclaim his crown with a rousing display two years ago. However, the 22-time Grade One winner ran perhaps his most.... Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:19:00 +0100 themirror en themirror-fde208d8c463fdc9f139665e20fd2aca NaturalDisasters 51.898209 -2.084773 20150309111900 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=156960494554fcc9f27e15a2841034 Tropical disturbance 11F located 1300 kilometres northwest of Nadi is expected to develop into a category three cyclone with hurricane force winds by today, says the Fiji Meteorological Office. Fiji Meteorological Service acting director Aminiasi Tuidraki said the weather system was massive. Mon, 09 Mar 2015 02:08:00 +0100 pina en pina-5e53379c8bf11feb80c12b07c30abd83 NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -17.80249 177.422501 20150309020800 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=297495 TROPICAL disturbance 11F located 1300. kilometres northwest of Nadi is expected to. develop into a category three cyclone with. hurricane force winds by today, says the Fiji. Meteorological Office. Fiji Meteorological Service acting director. Aminiasi Tuidraki said the weather system. was massive. Mon, 09 Mar 2015 01:48:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-5d2e49fc7402872e91f016721828565b NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -17.80249 177.422501 20150309014800 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Coffee-problem-brewing_18518723 SHARON Nelson is no coffee industry neophyte. After all, Nelson has been working with coffee co-operative groups in Jamaica from the 1990s, giving them technological and consultancy support. Last year Nelson, a lecturer at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) College of Business and.... Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:16:00 +0100 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-793ce7fe8806ef03292e0a849c5327fc ClimateChange Ecology Environment NaturalDisasters 41.871944 -77.8375 18.0157 -76.7973 31.504749 -82.318581 64.869541 -147.823404 35.265 -84.553333 33.350609 -111.798599 20150308091600