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Bid to find 'saviour' for Solomons gold mine amid toxic sludge fears

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:11:00 +0200

A gold mine abandoned by an Australian company and threatening a possible environmental disaster in the Solomon Islands is up for sale. Australian-based mining company St Barbara sold Gold Ridge to the landowners in May for just $A100 after losing hundreds of millions of dollars on the project.

Hong Kong bracing for ill weather as 2 cyclones, tropical storm loom over region

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:03:00 +0200

A typhoon signal number one could be hoisted in Hong Kong on Monday as a tropical cyclone approaches within 800 kilometres of the territory, followed by two other storms churning over the western Pacific Ocean. Cyclone Linfa, packing maximum sustained winds of about 90 kilometres per hour, was....

Chaotic unseasonal storms strike Marshall Islands and Guam as eight systems threaten western Pacific

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:51:00 +0200

Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday afternoon and named Nangka.

Chaotic unseasonal storms strike Marshall Islands and Guam as eight systems threaten western Pacific

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:29:00 +0200

Chaotic unseasonal storms strike Marshall Islands and Guam

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:19:00 +0200

World: World Events - ECHO Daily Map | 3/7/2015

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 06:27:00 +0200

Iraq - Conflict. • Lack of access to safety remains a grave concern as internally displaced persons (IDPs) from AlAnbar governorate are being prevented from leaving insecure areas. • Threats of forced evictions, displacement and return movements in central Iraq are multiplying.

Miriam seeks support for 5 typhoon-related bills

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:05:00 +0200

MANILA - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is calling on her colleagues to finally pass five of her bills aimed at boosting the country’s preparedness in disaster risk reduction amid the onset of the typhoon season. According to Santiago, some of the bills have been pending at the committee-level since 2013.

Australia trims cash for world's hungry

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:29:00 +0200

THE federal government will direct $167.5 million over the next four years to the World Food Program, down from its previous contribution of $180 million. A large chunk of the money would be used to provide food and emergency supplies to natural disaster survivors in the Indo-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Friday.

Myanmar: Now a reality: Integrated earthquake monitoring in Myanmar

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:26:00 +0200

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Resting on one of the main earthquake belts in the world, the growing cities of Myanmar including Mandalay and Yangon are at constant risk of earthquakes. The active fault line has not exhibited significant seismic activity for the past 50 to 75 years, which might mean that....

Cyclone Rachel Downgraded; Solomons Still At Risk

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:06:00 +0200

Flash floods, landslides still likely from heavy rain. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, July 3, 2015) – Cyclone Raquel has weakened but forecasters are warning flash floods and landslides are still likely for Solomon Islands. The Fiji met service says Raquel has been....

Cyclone Raquel downgraded but Solomons still at risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:48:00 +0200

The Fiji met service says Raquel has been downgraded to a tropical disturbance, but forecasters warn the system is still likely to cause flash floods and landslides for Solomon Islands. It says the system is 250 kms north of Honiara and travelling east south east at 7 kms.

NASA sees 2 tropical cyclones on either side of the equator

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:56:00 +0200

On July 2 at 03:25 UTC, the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this image or Tropical Cyclone Raquel (bottom) and Tropical Storm Chan-Hom (top) in the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over two tropical cyclones in the....

International aid agencies gain unexpected help from corporate sector

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:10:00 +0200

"For the humanitarian sector we already recognize that we can't innovate on our own," said Chris Earney, co-lead of innovation for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. "We need the expertise and the resources that the private sector have to offer." Not everyone sees these partnerships as success stories.

Cyclone Raquel weakening but Solomon Islands still at risk

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:38:00 +0200

Cyclone Raquel is weakening but forecasters are warning flash floods and landslides are still likely for Solomon Islands. The category one cyclone is 315 kilometres north of Honiara and travelling east but is expected to have moved west across the southern end of Isabel by Friday morning.

Cyclone intensifying as it nears the Solomons

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:11:00 +0200

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says flash floods and landslides are likely as Cyclone Raquel nears Solomon Islands. On Wednesday afternoon the unseasonal cyclone was several hundred kilometres north of Honiara and heading south west. Gusts of up to one-hundred-and-thirty kilometres an hour expected at its centre over the next 24 hours.

Thousands of people killed by extreme weather in 2015 as El Nino arrives to bring more chaos

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:09:00 +0200

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year and now scientists fear a weather event will cause droughts, wildfires, flooding, landslides and food shortages. Australian scientists have warned of a “substantial” that started in May.

Forecasters monitoring approaching weather systems

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:16:00 +0200

TWO weather systems appear to be heading toward the Mariana Islands and will likely bring stormy weather this weekend, according to Brandon Aydlett, meteorologist with the National Weather Service on Guam. “The best case scenario would be a lot of rain,” Aydlett said. “The worst case scenario would be a typhoon for the Marianas.

World: World Humanitarian Summit - Pacific Innovation Challenge

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:23:00 +0200

Today I opened the World Humanitarian Summit Pacific Regional Consultation (Regional Consultation) in Auckland, with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Murray McCully. The Regional Consultation is an opportunity to highlight our humanitarian response in the Pacific, one of the most disaster prone regions in the world.

What is the human cost of natural disasters?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:15:00 +0200

The frequency of geophysical disasters remained broadly constant, but a sustained rise in climate-related events (mainly floods and storms) pushed total occurrences significantly higher. From a disasters analysis point of view, population growth and patterns of economic development are more....

World: Cred Crunch Newsletter, Issue No. 38 March 2015 - What is the human cost of natural disasters? (1994-2013)

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:14:00 +0200

It’s in the air: Local climatic shift, a global trickle-down effect

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 23:54:00 +0200

Regardless, changing weather patterns—particularly the monsoon patterns—require more than superfluous measures. Official documents and background interviews reveal not just a lack of resources but also a lack of strategy in understanding the scale of the changes and the fallout of oscillating weather conditions.

Thousands of people killed by extreme weather so far in 2015 as climate change feared to bring more heatwaves, hurricanes and floods in future

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:21:00 +0200

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year amid fears that climate change is leading to more deadly heatwaves, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. More than 1,000 people have died in Pakistan this week of heatstroke and dehydration as temperatures soared far above 40C and power cuts crippled Karachi.

World: World Events - ECHO Daily Map | 24/6/2015

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:27:00 +0200

U.S.A. - Severe weather • Severe weather, including thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes affected several areas of Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States on 21-23 June. Several tornadoes were reported in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Michigan on 22 June.

Nepal rebuilds with new approach In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, locals and NGOs are focussing on reconstruction - using earthquake resilient materials. Sophie Cousins reports from Kathmandu Valley.

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:30:00 +0200

In Kathmandu Valley, a group of young men are assembling an earthquake resistant home made of steel and corrugated galvanised iron sheets. The structure only takes four hours to put together; it's also lightweight, doesn't require cement, skilled manpower or electricity to assemble.

Three Quebecers among four Canadians believed to have died in Nepal avalanche

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:59:00 +0200

Tragedies like the death of four Canadian trekkers killed in an avalanche in Nepal could rise because of climate change and the growing popularity of adventure travel, a guide trained in avalanche prediction said. The Montreal travel company Terra Ultima said Wednesday that three female trekkers....

Father's Day: Meet this dad who lives life king-size in ghost town

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:29:00 +0200

RAMESWARAM: K Mookupori was 25 years old when the mighty tidal waves brought down the buzzing port town Dhanushkodi to nothing but ruins. Many people left the town, but Mookupori ws among a few who stayed back. Fifty years later, Mookupori feels he took the right decision. "It was a beautiful town till that night.

Emergency Funds For Cyclone Damaged Housing In Guam Denied

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 01:56:00 +0200

GovGuam likely to appeal FEMA decision, limiting funds to public structures. By Manuel L Cruz III. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, June 17, 2015) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently denied Gov. Eddie Calvo's request for funds that would have assisted those whose homes were destroyed or damaged during Typhoon Dolphin.

Tropical Storm Bill could bring up to foot of rain to eastern Texas, make landfall Tuesday morning

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:15:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Bill has formed off the mid-Texas coast, where it is expected to make landfall Tuesday morning, the said Monday night (June 15). A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the coast of Texas from Baffin Bay to High Island. Tropical storm force winds extended outward up to 160 miles from Bill's center, the NHC said.

No tropical storm yet, but storm-like weather expected

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:45:00 +0200

"Data from the mission indicate that the circulation is highly elongated and lacks a well-defined center," Franklin said in the message. He said the system is not a tropical cyclone, but it still has the potential to become one before it reaches the Texas coast tomorrow.

How does a storm become a hurricane? Tropical storm terms explained

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0200

June marks the beginning of hurricane season, when you start hearing words like "subtropical" and "extratropical." What do these terms mean? And what makes a tropical storm different from any other storm to begin with? Terms like these are really ways of describing the potential life cycle of a hurricane, which starts as a low pressure system.

"A hurricane which forms and affects the national territory is already a disaster"

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:20:00 +0200

SANTO DOMINGO. The director of Onamet reiterated that the hurricane season of 2015 will see little activity. Compared with the first four months "of all the previous years which we have on record," the first four months of 2015 have presented temperatures above the normal values.

Tropical disturbance could become second storm of Atlantic hurricane season

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:14:00 +0200

MIAMI, United States, Monday June 15, 2015 – Weather forecasters are monitoring a tropical disturbance that has big potential to become a tropical storm – the second for the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season – later this week. The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) says there is an 80 per cent chance that....

Tropical Storm Carlos batters Mexico's southwest coast

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:33:00 +0200

A man clears debris as utility workers prepare to replace a light pole that was brought down by winds and rains from hurricane Carlos in the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2015. Carlos lost its brief hurricane status on Sunday as it weakened while sitting nearly stationary....

Pakistan: REPORT Report on Torrential Rains and Mini Cyclone in Peshawar Division (April 26, 2015)

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 07:52:00 +0200

Executive Summary. Over the last decade (2005-2015) climate change phenomenon has produced uncommon weather patterns in Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province which traditionally had a low risk natural hazards profile has started getting the brunt of these unusual weather conditions. Dust storms, gusty winds, cloud bursts, flash flooding etc.

Oman braces for Tropical Storm Ashobaa

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:25:00 +0200

MUSCAT // Oman was gearing up to face ȁ#x201c;heavy rains and strong windsȁ#x201d; on Thursday, as Tropical Storm Ashobaa headed towards the city of Sur, with residents warned to avoid going outside. Some schools in Oman were closed, with school buildings in the cities of Seeb, Qurayat, Bausher,....

Permalink to Charities stand ready for help

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 06:14:00 +0200

By Hasan Kamoonpuri – MUSCAT — Charities in Oman are fully prepared for any eventuality that might arise from the tropical storm ‘Ashobaa’ or heavy rains. Ali Ibrahim al Raisi, Executive Chairman, Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO), told the Observer that they were “monitoring” the situation for the....

Is June a month of storms in Oman?

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:42:00 +0200

Lakshmi Kothaneth – MUSCAT – June 11: June is a month everyone in Oman stay alert on weather. It is a trend that began in 2007 when the adverse weather hit Oman in the name of Gonu. The ordeal left a mark in people’s memory that only became stronger when Phet came to Oman if not as damaging, the....

Ashobaa weakens

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:42:00 +0200

Vinod Nair And Zainab al Nassri – Muscat – June 11: The tropical storm ‘Ashobaa’ was said to be 130 km away from the Southern Sharqiyah coast of Oman as per the latest advisory report by the Directorate General of Meteorology on Thursday. The report confirmed that the direction shifted southwards to....

Oman braces for Cyclone Ashobaa

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:11:00 +0200

High waves caused by the tropical storm Ashobaa crashing along the coast in the Omani capital Muscat. Mohammed Mahjoub/AFP Photo MUSCAT // Oman was gearing up to face ȁ#x201c;heavy rains and strong windsȁ#x201d; on Thursday, as Tropical Storm Ashobaa headed towards the city of Sur, with residents warned to avoid going outside.

Vanuatu to sue major carbon polluters for climate damage

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:05:00 +0200

The world’s leading fossil fuel companies could be taken to court for damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions under plans released by Vanuatu on Tuesday. The Pacific island state, severely damaged by category five storm Cyclone Pam in March this year, wants to hold coal, oil and gas companies accountable for “fuelling” global warming.

Vanuatu: Cyclone Pam three months on: CARE highlights role played by women

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:40:00 +0200

By Dylan Quinnell. Three months after Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu on 13 March, CARE Australia is running a forum that will reflect on the strength and contribution of women in response to the country’s biggest ever natural disaster. The aim is to increase awareness of the important roles played....

Blame Tropical Storm Blanca for rain, muggy weather in Southern California

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:34:00 +0200

The former hurricane that weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved up the Baja California Peninsula has sent its fingers across the Southwestern United States, including the moisture that arrived Tuesday in the Southland. Bands of storm cells dumped sporadic rainfall ranging from .

Will tropical storm Ashobaa prove ‘unlucky’ for Oman?

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:11:00 +0200

But last night the Oman meteorological office was playing down fears that Ashobaa could grow into another Gonu. Dr. Juma Said Al Maskari, Director General of the General Directorate of Meteorology at the General Authority of Civil Aviation, told Shabiba, the sister publication of Times of Oman, that....

interview : Raj Dayal ministre de l’Environnement

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:40:00 +0200

“Bâtir une société résiliente aux méfaits du changement climatique”. Le ministère de l’Environnement, du Développement durable, de la Gestion des catastrophes et des plages travaille sur un plan d’action visant à promouvoir les ‘Green Renewable Energy Initiatives’ dont la culture d’Arundo donax....

DILG, DSWD distribute food packs in hard-hit La Union

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:29:00 +0200

The Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development led the distribution of food packs in La Union, one of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Egay. “Mayroon po kaming 30,000 food packs prepositioned dito sa region so yun ang immediate na pinamimigay at tuloy-tuloy ang repacking.

Pilot in helicopter crash was ex-Navy, PCG man

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:32:00 +0200

MANILA - The pilot who died in a helicopter crash in Cuenca, Batangas on Sunday was a former officer of the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Felicisimo Esteban Taborlupa Jr. the pilot of the helicopter carrying Victoria Court motel chain owner Archimedes King and six others was....

3 Korean divers reported lost at height of typhoon

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:54:00 +0200

THE Coast Guard said Monday three Koreans went missing after diving off Mactan while seven fishermen also went missing after their fishing boat sank at the height of Tropical Storm “Egay.” Coast Guard men and rescuers from the disaster management office in Cebu were still searching for the Koreans....

Typhoon suspends gov’t work, classes, forces families to flee their homes

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:55:00 +0200

On Monday, Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular No. 77 upon the recommendation of the country’s lead disaster agency, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and suspended all classes and government offices in Metro Manila.

Viet Nam: Tourism sector embraces Sendai Framework

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:13:00 +0200

By Andy McElroy. DA NANG, Viet Nam, 6 July 2015 – An industry which is literally on the front line of disaster and climate risk is emerging as a leader in efforts to strengthen resilience in one of Viet Nam’s prime tourist destinations. A string of luxury hotels and resorts along Da Nang’s famous....

The Philippines needs legal defenses to survive climate change

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:54:00 +0200

The rainy season has come once again and for many communities in the Philippines, this means getting ready for strong typhoons. This also means evacuation, damaged crops, and floods. June to September has always been the months where typhoons visit the country most but with changing weather....

Chan-Hom's behavior was erratic, to say the least

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:11:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Chan-Hom is well away from Guam, but not before making our heads spin because of its erratic nature. National Weather Service warning coordinator Chip Guard says the storm was certainly unique. After the Typhoon Watch was cancelled for Guam and the island was restored to condition of....

Guam still recovering from Typhoon Dolphin

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:11:00 +0200

While the weather formation known as Chan-Hom moves away from the Marianas, Guam is still cleaning up the mess from its other brush with Mother Nature in less than two months. Just as one storm passes, the aftermath of another still remains on Guam. "Even with Chan-Hom's passing, we immediately....

3 Korean divers missing in Mactan island

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:47:00 +0200

THREE Korean nationals were reported missing after they went diving off Mactan Island Sunday morning. As of 7 p.m., rescuers were still searching for two men—diving instructor Baek Seung Kyoon, 34, and diver Heo Seung Yung, 45—and female diver Kim Eun, 31.

3 Typhoons Head Toward Korea

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:22:00 +0200

Three typhoons are heading toward the Korean Peninsula auguring a welcome respite after the prolonged drought. Typhoon Chan-hom in particular is expected to bring torrential downpours, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Heavy rains are also expected to alleviate the spread of green algae in the Han and Nakdong rivers.

Tropical Storm Brings Historic Rains To Guam

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:53:00 +0200

By Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, July 6, 2015) – Guam residents can expect mostly cloudy and breezy scattered showers today and tomorrow in the wake of Tropical Storm Chan-hom. Although spared from typhoon-strength winds, Guam got soaked by a historic rainfall — 11.

No date yet for Liberation parade; no typhoon-damage on Saipan

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 20:35:00 +0200

THERE is still no new date for the Liberation Day parade, which was postponed because of the typhoon, but as of Sunday afternoon, there was no report of any damage caused by Chan-hom on Saipan. At 3 p.m., Sunday, Gov. Eloy S. Inos declared an all-clear condition for Saipan and Tinian while maintaining a tropical storm condition 1 for Rota.

3 divers missing

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 20:31:00 +0200

THREE Korean nationals were reported missing after they went diving off Mactan Island yesterday morning. As of 7 p.m., rescuers were still searching for two men—diving instructor Baek Seung Kyoon, 34, and diver Heo Seung Yung, 45—and female diver Kim Eun, 31.

‘Egay’ unleashes floods, submerges La Union towns

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 16:41:00 +0200

TROPICAL storm Egay dumped torrential rain on Northern Luzon over the weekend, triggering floods and rendering some provincial roads impassable to vehicles. The storm weakened after crossing the region on Sunday but at least 17 areas were placed under storm warning signals, according to the....

Western Pacific spawns four tropical cyclones in a week

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:42:00 +0200

After weeks of inactivity, the western Pacific has just spawned four tropical cyclones, two of which will probably become typhoons. In most years, the Philippine Sea grows clusters of thunderstorms, and the atmosphere above is ideal in forming these into cyclones. In an El Nino year, the nursery for tropical cyclones moves further east.

Anguish as search for survivors in Philippine ferry ends

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:07:00 +0200

ORMOC, Philippines: Anguished families wept over the bodies of dead relatives as the search for survivors from the Philippines’ latest ferry disaster ended on Friday with 45 confirmed deaths, officials said. All 187 people on board the capsized Kim Nirvana were accounted for with 142 confirmed to....

Death toll from Ormoc sea mishap rises to 56

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:41:00 +0200

MANILA - The death toll from a capsized ferry off Ormoc City rose to 56 on Friday night, as more bodies are being recovered, a city official said. The motorized, wooden-hulled boat rolled on its side and overturned minutes after leaving the port of Ormoc City on Thursday. Dr. Nelita Navales, Ormoc City health officer, said there were 142 survivors.

Anguish as search for survivors in Philippine ferry ends

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:58:00 +0200

ORMOC, Philippines -- Anguished families wept over the bodies of dead relatives as the search for survivors from the Philippines' latest ferry disaster ended Friday with 45 confirmed deaths, officials said. All 187 people on board the capsized Kim Nirvana were accounted for with 142 confirmed to....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 19:00:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) MANILA, Philippines (AP) At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday.

Mongol ship sent by Genghis Khan's grandson to invade Japan before it was destroyed by 'kamikaze' typhoon is discovered underwater after 700 YEARS

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 18:37:00 +0200

Ship was part of Mongol armadas which sailed to Japan in 1274 and 1281; But the 4,000 ships and 140,000 men were sunk by devastating typhoons; Storm has gone down in Japanese history as 'kamikaze', or the divine wind; It is the third sunken ship from failed invasion to be discovered in the water.

Ferry yields more bodies

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 16:51:00 +0200

Search continues for 5 as death toll reaches 41. ORMOC CITY: The death toll from the ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to anguished families, including 10-year-old survivor Gilbert de la Cruz who wailed in despair as the corpse of his one-year-old brother was recovered.

Anguish as more bodies pulled from capsized Philippine ferry

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:24:00 +0200

Last Updated On 03 July,2015 About 4 hours ago The ship was on regular run to Camotes island group, about an hour\'s sailing away when it capsized. ORMOC CITY, Philippines (AFP) - The death toll from the Philippines ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to....

Anguish as more bodies pulled from capsized banca

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:47:00 +0200

MANILA - The death toll from the Philippines' ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to anguished families, including 10-year-old survivor Gilbert de la Cruz who wailed in despair as the corpse of his one-year-old brother was recovered.

Anguish as search for survivors in Philippine ferry ends

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:43:00 +0200

All 187 people on board the capsized Kim Nirvana were accounted for with 142 confirmed to have survived, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commander Armand Balilo told AFP. The 33-tonne boat capsized in a calm sea several hundred metres (yards) from Ormoc city port on Thursday while on a regular trip to neighbouring Camotes island.

Philippines halts ferry rescue as hopes for survivors fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:28:00 +0200

Ormoc City, Philippines: Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on....

Ormoc sea mishap kills 45

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:09:00 +0200

The capsized ferry boat, rear center, is approached by rescue workers in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said.

Anguish as more bodies pulled from capsized Philippine ferry

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:23:00 +0200

The death toll from the Philippines' ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to anguished families, including 10-year-old survivor Gilbert de la Cruz who wailed in despair as the corpse of his one-year-old brother was recovered.

Ormoc ferry death toll rises to 45; 1 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:23:00 +0200

'No chance to put on life jackets': 41 people, including baby, killed in Philippine ferry sinking

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:45:00 +0200

Filipino rescuers bring the bodies of two dead passengers to shore in Ormoc, Leyte, in this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard. Photo: EPA. The death toll from the Philippines’ ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to anguished families, including....

Anguish as More Bodies Pulled from Capsized Philippine Ferry

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:33:00 +0200

Anguish as more bodies pulled from capsized Philippine ferry

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:08:00 +0200

The death toll from the Philippines’ ferry disaster rose to 41 Friday as rescuers brought more bodies ashore to anguished families, including 10-year-old survivor Gilbert de la Cruz who wailed in despair as the corpse of his one-year-old brother was recovered.

Philippines halts ferry rescue

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:20:00 +0200

Rescuers attempt to help stricken passengers from a capsized ferry in the Philippines. Credit: AFP Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives.

Rough seas hinder rescue efforts as hopes for survivors fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:10:00 +0200

MBCA Kim Nirvana-B, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off Ormoc City port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc city for its regular run to the Camotes island group, about an hour's sailing away. Distraught relatives waited at the city port on Friday for news of....

Philippines Halts Ferry Rescue as Hopes for Survivors Fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:05:00 +0200

Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting....

Philippines halts ferry rescue as hopes for survivors fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:01:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY, Philippines - Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after a ferry disaster claimed at least 38 lives. The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on....

Ormoc ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:35:00 +0200

MANILA — At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday. At least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by fishing boats....

Philippines Halts Ferry Rescue as Hopes for Survivors Fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:32:00 +0200

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:31:00 +0200

Regional coast guard commander Capt. Pedro Tinampay told DZBB radio in Manila that rescuers were using a barge with a crane to move the overturned boat to its side to make it easier for divers to find more bodies. Another crane will be used to raise it upright, he said.

Philippines halts ferry rescue; 26 remain missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:31:00 +0200

Philippines halts ferry rescue as hopes for survivors fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:31:00 +0200

The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc city for its regular run to the Camotes island group, about an hour's sailing away. Distraught relatives waited at the Ormoc city port on Friday....

Philippines halts ferry rescue as hopes for survivors fade

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:21:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY, Philippines - Rough seas on Friday forced Philippines rescuers to suspend the search for dozens of people still missing a day after The Kim Nirvana, believed to be carrying 189 passengers and crew, capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday shortly after setting sail from Ormoc....

World › Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:14:00 +0200

Rescuers help passengers from a capsized ferry boat, right, in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said. (Ignatius Martin/Miquicar Photostudio via AP) MANILA, Philippines.

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:49:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday. At least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were....

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:40:00 +0200

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Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:31:00 +0200

Bodies from capsized Philippine ferry raises death toll to 38; 15 missing, 134 rescued Rescuers help passengers from a capsized ferry boat, center, in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters,....

38 Dead, 15 Missing in Capsized Philippine Ferry Disaster

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:30:00 +0200

(MANILA, Philippines) At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the tragedy to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday. At least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:29:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday.

Ferry suddenly flips over in Philippines with 189 people on board — including a Canadian

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:21:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines â€” A ferry carrying 189 people, including at least one Canadian, capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said the Canadian was among at least 134 people....

Philippines ferry rescue continues, with death toll at 38

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:11:00 +0200

At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday. At least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by fishing boats and....

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 05:26:00 +0200

MANILA: At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said today. At least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by fishing boats....

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 05:07:00 +0200

Capsized Philippine ferry death toll rises to 38; 15 missing

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 05:03:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines MANILA, Philippines At least three more bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized in choppy waters in the central Philippines, raising the death toll in the accident to 38 with 15 others missing, the coast guard said Friday.

At least 36 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes in calm waters just 1km from port

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 04:49:00 +0200

At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with 173 passengers and 16 crew capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines today, a disaster monitoring official said. Local radio station Radyo Inquirer said today that rescue operations were under way after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled....

At least 38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 04:14:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY: A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country’s long string of maritime tragedies. Around 27 people are still missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped....

38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:07:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY, Philippines - A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country’s long string of maritime tragedies. Around 27 people are still missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim....

FSM Explores Ways To Help Typhoon Affected Citizens On Guam

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:06:00 +0200

Guam Speaker looking for ‘out of the box’ collaborations with FSM. By Robert Q. Tupaz. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Marianas Variety, July 2, 2015) – Speaker Judi Won Pat said on Wednesday that the leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia is researching ways to assist its citizens residing in Guam who were affected by Typhoon Dolphin.

35 dead, 20 missing in Philippines ferry incident

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:50:00 +0200

A FERRY carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized yesterday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and....

Typhoon condition 3 for Saipan, Tinian and Rota

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:11:00 +0200

HAGÅTÑA — At 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, the National Weather Service on Guam reported that the center of Tropical Storm Chan-hom was located about 420 miles southeast of Saipan and Tinian and 400 miles east-southeast of Rota. Chan-hom was moving west-southwest at 23 mph and was expected to continue....

At least 38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes; 118 rescued

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:38:00 +0200

MANILA : A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port today, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country’s long string of maritime tragedies. Up to 33 people are missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over shortly....

35 dead, 20 missing after ferry sinks in Philippines

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:18:00 +0200

A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and....

‘Prepare for storm now’

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:11:00 +0200

How Chan-hom compares to Dolphin RESIDENTS can expect more rain today as Tropical Storm Chan-hom approaches the Marianas, according to Chip Guard, National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist. Guard said there are other weather systems north and southwest of Tropical Storm Chan-hom affecting the storm’s development .

FSM looking at ways to assist citizens affected by typhoon

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:11:00 +0200

SPEAKER Judith Won Pat said the leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia is researching ways to assist its citizens residing in Guam who were affected by Typhoon Dolphin. “I recently met with Consul General Robert Ruecho who shared that FSM President Peter Christian had received my letter....

At least 38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:09:00 +0200

AFP/ Ormoc City. A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country's long string of maritime tragedies. Around 27 people are still missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana....

At least 38 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:21:00 +0200

A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country's long string of maritime tragedies. Up to 33 people are missing after the 33-ton, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over shortly after....

38 dead, more missing as Philippine ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:43:00 +0200

MANILA: A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port yesterday, officials said, killing at least 38 people in the latest of the country’s long string of maritime tragedies. Up to 33 people are missing after the 33-tonne, woodenhulled Kim Nirvana tipped over shortly....

Ferry suddenly flips over in Philippines with 189 people on board — including a Canadian

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:27:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines â€” A ferry carrying 189 people, including at least one Canadian, capsized Thursday minutes as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said the Canadian was among at least 134 people from....

fPhilippine ferry carrying 200 people capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:23:00 +0200

Filipinos carry the body of a passenger who was on a boat that capsized off Ormoc City, Leyte province, Philippines, on July 2, 2015. The boat was carrying 173 passengers and 16 crew members, according authorities. Robert Dejon / EPA MANILA // At least 36 people were killed on Thursday when a ferry....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, many missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:07:00 +0200

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, many missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:53:00 +0200

Canadian among survivors in deadly Philippines ferry disaster

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:49:00 +0200

Rescuers help passengers from a capsized ferry boat, center, in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said.

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:45:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines >> A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:35:00 +0200

They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and coast guard personnel or swam to safety off Ormoc city on Leyte Island. Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said the wooden outrigger ferry was leaving Ormoc for the Camotes Islands, about 44 kilometers....

World › At least 36 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:33:00 +0200

MANILA. A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 36 people in the country’s latest maritime tragedy. At least 26 people are still missing after the 33-ton, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over in unexplained....

Ferry capsizes in off Philippines; 36 dead, 26 missing, 127 rescued

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:14:00 +0200

A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 127 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:13:00 +0200

, at least 134 rescued Rescuers help passengers from a capsized ferry boat, right, in Ormoc city on Leyte Island, Philippines, Thursday, July 2, 2015. A ferry capsized Thursday as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving dozens dead and many others missing, coast guard officials said.

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:10:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:09:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:53:00 +0200

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 36 dead, 26 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:50:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines -- A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 127 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

Dozens dead as Philippines ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0200

Up to 33 people are missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over shortly after setting sail from Ormoc city at midday, the coast guard said. Vegetable trader Reynante Manza, 45, cried as he recounted how the 33-tonne vessel suddenly rolled to one side as it reversed course....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing, at least 134 rescued

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - A ferry carrying 189 people, including at least one Canadian, capsized Thursday minutes as it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said the Canadian was among at least 127 people from....

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:47:00 +0200

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 35 dead, 20 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:41:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) â€” A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

Ferry Capsizes in Philippines; 35 Dead, 20 Missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:40:00 +0200

. A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 35 dead and 20 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 134 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by nearby fishing boats and....

Dozens killed as Philippines ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:46:00 +0200

A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a port in the central Philippines on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 36 people. At least 26 people were still missing after the wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over in unexplained circumstances about half an hour after setting sail from Ormoc city at midday, the coastguard said.

Ferry capsizes in Philippines; 36 dead, 26 missing

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:37:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A ferry carrying 189 passengers and crew capsized Thursday minutes after it left a central Philippine port in choppy waters, leaving at least 36 dead and 26 others missing, coast guard officials said. They said at least 127 people from the M/B Kim Nirvana were rescued by....

At least 36 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes 11:41 am

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:29:00 +0200

A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 36 people in the country’s latest maritime tragedy. At least 26 people are still missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over in unexplained circumstances....

At least 36 dead, 127 rescued after Philippine ferry capsizes 'in calm waters' just 1km from port

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:20:00 +0200

At least 36 dead as Philippine ferry capsizes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:47:00 +0200

AFP/Manila. A ferry loaded with nearly 200 people capsized off a central Philippine port on Thursday, officials said, killing at least 36 people in the country's latest maritime tragedy. At least 26 people are still missing after the 33-tonne, wooden-hulled Kim Nirvana tipped over in unexplained....

RAF Typhoon force trains for maritime role

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:26:00 +0200

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has renewed focus on the air-maritime integration (AMI) role, with the deployment of its No II(AC) Squadron Typhoons to RNAS Culdrose from 22-25 June to conduct AMI training, something the RAF accepts it had neglected in the recent past.

Some still putting their lives back together from last storm

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:38:00 +0200

There are still hundreds of people working to rebuild their lives after Typhoon Dolphin, just as yet another storm is brewing and heading toward the Marianas. For Lou and her family of five in Yigo, it has been one thing after another since her home was burglarized and burned to the ground last April.

New hardback 'Cooking Up a Storm' cookbook to be issued

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:39:00 +0200

A new hardback 10th anniversary edition of 'Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune' will be released by Chronicle Books in September. (Dinah Rogers, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) A new hardback edition of "Cooking Up a Storm: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune" will be released by Chronicle Books on Aug.

Hurricane in Ekibastuz tears off roof of apartment building, knocks down trees

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:58:00 +0200

Heavy winds tore off a roof of a five-storey building and knocked down several trees in Ekibastuz, a town in northeastern Kazakhstan, a Tengrinews correspondent reports. The hurricane broke out in the second half of the day on July 5. Eyewitnesses said that there were other damaged properties in the....

Low-pressure system could mean rain for isles

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:37:00 +0200

. The system, still far off Hilo, is one of three being watched. ~~

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a low-pressure system that could bring rain to the isles by the end of the week.

There is a 70 percent chance that a low-pressure system in the Eastern Pacific will....

Inspectors return home after arsenic tests, will return later

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 07:15:00 +0200

International health and environment inspectors have returned to their Jamaica headquarters after testing several people and taking ground and water samples in efforts to assess local arsenic contamination in Frank Sound. The teams will return in the coming weeks, establishing base levels for....

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Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:41:00 +0200

The town of Seaside Heights, N.J., just can't get a break. As it tried to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the town had to cancel its ceremonial fireworks display – twice. A large wave washed away the first set of July 4 fireworks, and wind conditions halted the rescheduled display on Sunday.

United States DRaaS Market Report 2015-2019 - Market Leaning Towards Appliance-based DRaaS

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:47:00 +0200

DUBLIN June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/php558/draas_market_in ) has announced the addition of the report to their offering. "DRaaS Market in the US 2015-2019" The analysts forecast the DRaaS Market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 53.35 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Nation Large wave washes away town's holiday fireworks

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:31:00 +0200

Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:45:00 +0200

Hurricane and environment reporter Mark Schleifstein has been with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune since 1984. His stories were among those honored with 2006 Public Service and Breaking News Pulitzer Prizes for Katrina coverage. mschleifstein@nola.com. Posted on on July 05, 2015, 5:09PM.

Marilyn Stewart

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 17:41:00 +0200

Posted on on July 05, 2015, 10:27AM. New Orleans Community News When it comes to entertaining dinner guests, hosting the parish monsignor might send one scampering for only the finest of recipes. But fuss isn't necessary when Msgr. Christopher Nalty comes to call. The monsignor will do the cooking. Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, St.

The last seconds are ticking off the U.S. IPv4 network clock

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 14:10:00 +0200

We knew the day when we ran out of IPv4 addresses was coming. Now, we're in the last days. The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), the nonprofit group that manages Internet addresses for Canada, most Caribbean countries, and the United States, announced that it has activated its Unmet Request Policy .

What Murphy’s law has to teach us about data centres

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:25:00 +0200

Data centres are loud, noisy places. So loud, it's often hard for anyone to hear your screams and cries of frustration when Murphy decides to make you the example for his law. Note to self, it is possible to take down one data center and have a lightning strike take power out for the other. Achievement unlocked.

Orpheum Theater makeover on track for Katrina anniversary debut in New Orleans

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:28:00 +0200

developers have confirmed that renovation work at the historic New Orleans concert hall is on schedule. They expect to complete the yearlong, $13 million project before the Aug. 29 anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Renowned for its acoustics, the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, has been shuttered since 2005.

Gov. Jindal Might Be "Tanned and Rested," But He's Not Ready to Court Communities of Color

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:29:00 +0200

Governor Bobby Jindal's announcement last week that he is running for President prompted a string of critical responses from progressive South Asians and Asian Americans who are skeptical and even ashamed of him for many reasons, not the least of which are his apparent denials of his culture, heritage, and racial identity .

Why Louisiana's hurricane season is packing an extra punch this year

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:53:00 +0200

It's no secret storms are common in southeastern Louisiana during the summer. But this year, Louisiana's hurricane season seems to be extraordinarily wet, as the area receives more severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes than in recent years, especially in Baton Rouge.

Know how to get out if hurricane comes

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:33:00 +0200

One element of hurricane preparation that shouldn't be left until the last minute is evacuation route planning. For those who live or work in beach communities in particular, it's important to plot a drive plan well ahead of time and share the information with family, friends and co-workers.

FEMA Does Not Know if 750,000 Homes Are Flood-Prone

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:07:00 +0200

The nation's flood insurance program doesn't know the elevation of 750,000 high-risk homes with discounted policies, according to the National Research Council. The omission could complicate efforts to phase out subsidized insurance rates in the National Flood Insurance Program, said researchers who....

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:33:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying while....

High river level in New Orleans will last through July

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:08:00 +0200

According to a 28-day water level forecast issued at mid-day Wednesday, the Mississippi River will reach a high of 14.5 feet at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans -- at Carrollton Avenue and the river -- on July 18 and won't begin to drop until July 21. The forecast crest is below the official 17-foot flood stage at New Orleans.

Fluor NEW : Selected for Six-Year Position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:42:00 +0200

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company and its joint venture partner, AMEC Foster Wheeler, a position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) for six years beginning October 1, 2015.

Fluor Selected for Six-Year Position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:40:00 +0200

IRVING, Texas--( )--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company and its joint venture partner, AMEC Foster Wheeler, a position on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program IV (AFCAP IV) for six years beginning October 1, 2015.

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:38:00 +0200

Posted on on July 01, 2015, 4:04PM. New Orleans Home and Garden Jim Cali always knew he wanted his daughters, Isabel, 10, and Katherine, 6, to grow up with a New Orleans experience similar to his own childhood, with lazy summer days on Lake Pontchartrain, crawfish boils and fresh-from-the-lake blue crabs.

A West End boathouse is a summer getaway in heart of the city: House Tour

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 23:38:00 +0200

Jim Cali always knew he wanted his daughters, Isabel, 10, and Katherine, 6, to grow up with a New Orleans experience similar to his own childhood, with lazy summer days on Lake Pontchartrain, crawfish boils and fresh-from-the-lake blue crabs. The challenge was making that happen when he, his wife, Aimee, and their daughters all live in Dallas.

Remembering Cindy, Katrina's forerunner: Jarvis DeBerry

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:59:00 +0200

That suggests to me that – their evacuations notwithstanding – people who left town still didn't take the approaching storm seriously enough. On Wednesday, July 6, 2005, a storm named Cindy blew through New Orleans. Cindy was upon us before we could move, but as tropical cyclones go, it was relatively mild.

Lousiana's Recovery School District Is a Model for School Turnarounds

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:36:00 +0200

Reforming our nation's worst-performing schools is a topic of perennial concern that nevertheless has yielded too little progress. When I was an analyst at the Heritage Foundation in the mid-'90s, we discussed proposals to offer vouchers to students in the 100 worst-performing schools in America so....

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:51:00 +0200

Posted on on June 30, 2015, 12:26PM. New Orleans Home and Garden On a Saturday morning, just after 8, Charles Allen reached a hand into the scrub brush inches off the roadway and came out with what looked like a fist full of weeds. A gaggle of people sweating in shorts and sun hats huddled nearby,....

Hurricane season: Weathering the storm with tablets and smartphones

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:13:00 +0200

Those of us in coastal areas know how devastating hurricanes and major storms can be. Prolonged power outages, wind damage, and flooding over wide areas are common, and not just during the storm but throughout the aftermath. It is vital to prepare for the long haul in advance of major storms.

Sears Hometown Opens New West Virginia Store in Hurricane

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:03:00 +0200

HURRICANE, W.Va., June 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) will open its newest West Virginia Sears Hometown Store on June 30th at 8 Putnam Village Drive in Hurricane. The Hurricane location marks the 18th opening of a new Sears Hometown Store this year....

Concerns from Chaguaramas cruisers

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 05:56:00 +0200

Dear Catherine, As you know, we are regular users of the YSATT mooring buoys in Chaguaramas. I understand that there has been a request for feedback in writing about any concerns that we might have about our stay in Trinidad and our use of the YSATT mooring buoys in particular.

Photographer Eric Waters is still on the road home

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 17:16:00 +0200

Eric Waters should not be living in Atlanta. That's what I keep thinking as I look around the skeleton of his house on North Rocheblave Street. "There's not much in Atlanta to take pictures of," Waters says. "I can take more photographs during an hour in the French Quarter than I can take in nine months in Atlanta.

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:41:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying....

Parched Caribbean faces drought, water shortages

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:35:00 +0200

THE WORST drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying while forecasters worry....

Putin to check restoration of houses in Khakassia hit by wildfires

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:55:00 +0200

MOSCOW, June 26. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who on Thursday evening for the second time over the last 2.5 months arrived in Khakassia, will check on Friday the progress of housing restoration after major wildfires hit the republic in Eastern Siberia in April.

DaVita Emergency Response Team Prepares Patients for Hurricane Season

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:44:00 +0200

DENVER June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA ) and a leading provider of kidney care services, is dedicated to sharing important emergency preparedness information for dialysis patients who might be impacted by....

Gamechangers: Author Marie Kondo may be good at tidying up but just wait until she has children

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:32:00 +0200

The mess in our house enrages me. I am the very worst kind of untidy person. I love order, symmetry and minimalism but I can't achieve it. An ex-boyfriend used to say that when he was travelling for work, he would open his suitcase and spin round in circles throwing out everything he'd neatly packed and it would be like I was with him.

Parched Caribbean Faces Widespread Drought, Water Shortages

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:04:00 +0200

By DANICA COTO Associated Press. The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying while....

Travellers, don't forget to pack cultural sensitivity

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 06:31:00 +0200

Four hikers were recently jailed in Malaysia for "committing an obscene act in public" - taking naked photos of themselves at the summit plateau of 4,095m-high Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest peaks in South-east Asia and a popular tourist destination.

Mount Kinabalu and cultural (in)sensitivity

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 06:31:00 +0200

Four hikers-one Dutch, two British, one Canadian-were recently jailed in Malaysia for "committing an obscene act in public"-namely, taking naked photos of themselves at the summit plateau of Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia and a popular tourist destination.

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 03:31:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying....

Mount Kinabalu and cultural (in)sensitivity

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:46:00 +0200

Four hikers—one Dutch, two British, one Canadian—were recently jailed in Malaysia for “committing an obscene act in public”—namely, taking naked photos of themselves at the summit plateau of Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia and a popular tourist destination.

Terry Richard | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:20:00 +0200

Posted on on June 24, 2015, 4:50PM. Oregon Travel News Pike Place Market is Seattle's original farmers market, founded in 1907, and is one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the U.S. The market operates within a nine-acre historic district. Posted on on June 24, 2015, 3:57PM.

Caribbean withers under worst drought in 5 years

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:23:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico â€” The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials here to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up, and cattle are dying while....

Parched Caribbean Faces Widespread Drought, Water Shortages

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:17:00 +0200

. The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying while forecasters worry that the....

Parched Caribbean Faces Widespread Drought, Water Shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:08:00 +0200

Associated Press’s Danica Coto reports on the terrible water shortages and widespread drought affecting the Caribbean. I know that water is now being rationed in eastern Puerto Rico, where the torrent of rain yesterday, albeit brief, was welcomed with open arms . . . and cisterns.

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:01:00 +0200

From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying while forecasters worry that the situation could only grow worse in the coming months. Thanks to El Nino, a warming of the tropical Pacific that affects global....

Caribbean swelters under worst drought in five years

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:51:00 +0200

A man and a boy try to fish while standing on the dry shores of the almost empty La Plata reservoir in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. Photograph: Alvin Baez/Reuters. The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to St Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are....

Parched C’bean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:41:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying....

Parched Caribbean Faces Widespread Drought, Water Shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:27:00 +0200

Officer Daryle Holloway was 'a true unsung hero'

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:07:00 +0200

Mayor Mitch Landrieu called the killing Saturday of veteran New Orleans Police Officer Daryle Holloway as he transported a suspect to Central Lockup a "despicable, cowardly act." It is also a tragedy for Officer Holloway's loved ones, for the Police Department and for our entire community.

Mount Kinabalu and cultural (in)sensitivity

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:59:00 +0200

Gideon Lasco. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Publication Date : 24-06-2015. Four hikersone Dutch, two British, one Canadianwere recently jailed in Malaysia for “committing an obscene act in public”namely, taking naked photos of themselves at the summit plateau of Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres one of....

Caribbean Facing Widespread Drought And Water Shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:20:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are....

Parched Caribbean faces worsening drought that has hit agriculture, tourism sectors

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:46:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying....

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:37:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) " The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are....

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:33:00 +0200

Posted on on June 23, 2015, 10:30PM. New Orleans Home and Garden A month after it was named one of New Orleans' most endangered historic sites, the 160-year-old Carrollton Courthouse has joined a list of the most threatened historic places in the United States. The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed the building at 701 S.

Parched Caribbean faces widespread drought, water shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:28:00 +0200

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The worst drought in five years is creeping across the Caribbean, prompting officials around the region to brace for a bone dry summer. From Puerto Rico to Cuba to the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia, crops are withering, reservoirs are drying up and cattle are dying....

Parched Caribbean Faces Widespread Drought, Water Shortages

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:14:00 +0200

A peek inside Pat O'Brien's bar in New Orleans

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:26:00 +0200

is the global source for the Hurricane cocktail, a ruby red, rum-rich punch served in a lantern-shaped glass. Most visitors sample the sweet-tart elixir in the light of O'Brien's flaming fountain in center of the big back patio, surrounded by the rambling rouge-colored architecture.

City Park's Hurricane Katrina +10 outdoor photo exhibit

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:24:00 +0200

City Park joggers will encounter an outdoor photo exhibit along the Big Lake running path that contrasts the devastation of the 2005 storm and flood with the lushness of the park in 2015. joggers are finding themselves transported back in time by an outdoor exhibit of 15 pairs of then-and-now....

Your Hurricane Katrina poetry, heartbreaking, uplifting

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:23:00 +0200

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 flood, some readers have chosen poetry as a means of looking back. If you've set your feelings to paper, and would like to share, please send your poems to me dmaccash@nola.com or post them directly in the comments below. Dolores Richardson submitted the following poem by her fiancé, Dean Alan Cook.

Todd Masson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:49:00 +0200

Posted on on June 23, 2015, 9:14AM. Louisiana Outdoors I'm perpetually amazed at the numbers of my fellow South Louisiana anglers who refuse to throw back any legal-sized fish. They'll go fishing for the third time in a week, leaving at home a fridge full of fillets, and yet still throw anything they catch into the ice chest.

Q&A: Gary Olsen

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:18:00 +0200

When an earthquake struck in Nepal on April 25, killing thousands and affecting millions, Gary Olsen's phone started ringing off the hook. It's always that way when times get toughest somewhere on the globe. For the past 12 years, Olsen has served as central Illinois' organizer and inspirational....

We need to change how and where we build to be ready for a future of more extreme weather

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:30:00 +0200

The human and economic losses resulting from extreme weather events during the last several years vividly demonstrate the U.S. historically shortsighted approach to development. The ill-advised, fast-paced construction of human settlements in low-lying, coastal and riverine environments prone to flooding has long been the American way.

When hurricanes hardly happen

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:43:00 +0200

A US flag shredded by hurricane Wilma in October 2005. Photograph: Rick Wilking/Reuters. J une marks the official start of the North Atlantic hurricane season, and so far it’s been fairly quiet, with just two tropical storms to date. No one knows what lies in store, but if the last 10 years are anything to go by, Americans can relax.

Is the Queen the world's hardest-working monarch? Royal, 89, attended over ONE HUNDRED engagements in the last six months alone

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:40:00 +0200

The following day saw Her Majesty make the first of five appearances at Royal Ascot, arriving looking typically elegant in pale pink and joined by Prince Harry in the leading landau. Four further appearances at the race meeting came next, the final one of which was yesterday and once more saw her....

Is the Queen the world's hardest-working monarch? Royal, 89, attended over ONE HUNDRED engagements in the last six months alone

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:37:00 +0200

Todd Masson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:48:00 +0200

Posted on on June 19, 2015, 1:05PM. Louisiana Outdoors Wise hunters recognize that not everyone shares their views on harvesting their own meat. That's why few strap their trophy bucks to the front grill of their station wagons anymore. A charter captain in Destin, Fla., might be wise to consider such discretion.

Katrina housing program reaches Saucier woman after 4 years without water or electric

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:15:00 +0200

AMANDA McCOY/SUN HERALD Nancy Fauth and her daughter, Brandy, have had a long struggle since Hurricane Katrina damaged their mobile home in Saucier. They relocated to Nevada after the storm, but eventually returned to their property in 2009. With no money for a new mobile home, they set up a tent and made do with no water or electricity.

After 4 years without water or electric, Katrina housing program reaches Saucier woman in dire straits

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:58:00 +0200

Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre Encourages Hurricane Safety for Tampa Area Pets

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:46:00 +0200

TAMPA, Fla., June 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June 1 st represents the beginning of hurricane season, which runs through November 30 th each year. Tampa, Fla., veterinary clinic Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre wants pet owners to be prepared for potential hurricanes, so they can leave their homes....

‘Girl Meets World’ Season 2 Spoilers: Angela And Shawn Reunion Reveals Details Behind 'Boy Meets World' Breakup [RECAP]

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 05:08:00 +0200

The Shawn and Angela “Boy Meets World” reunion finally aired on “Girl Meets World” Friday night. It’s been 15 years since the exes saw each other, but the connection between them was still there. However, a lot had changed in the time they were separated.

'Girl Meets World' Shawn And Angela Reunion Episode Recap

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 03:50:00 +0200

The World's Poorest Country has no Borders

Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:44:00 +0200

At age 60 Jameel became a citizen of the world's poorest nation, when he, along with his wife and family of four children, fled last fall from Iraq. Extremists threatened to kill the family and others in their village because of their Christian faith, so they fled to neighboring Jordan where they....

Revolutionary new Navy drones

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:24:00 +0200

Just like how locust swarms can cause devastating natural disasters, the U.S. Navy’s Low-Cost UAV Swarming Technology ( LOCUST ) drones could devastate adversaries. A fitting acronym, the Navy’s LOCUST is a new revolutionary technology where swarms of compact drones can work together and execute missions autonomously.

Charleston shooting: History of Emanuel AME shows it is a church that has been to Hell and back

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:02:00 +0200

Over its 199 years as a black landmark in the birthplace of the Confederacy, Emanuel AME had been tested repeatedly – by “acts of God” and the malice of its neighbours. It was burned, forced underground, destroyed by an earthquake, smashed by a hurricane... Each time, Emanuel came back.

CITGO Supports America's WETLAND Foundation with Lafourche Parish Shoreline Restoration

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:38:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES, La. June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking the start of the 2015 hurricane season and commemorating the 10 th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CITGO Petroleum Corporation joined America's WETLAND Foundation as it announced new restoration efforts in Lafourche Parish during its Toast to the Coast celebration on June 1 .

CITGO Supports America's WETLAND Foundation with Lafourche Parish Shoreline Restoration

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:30:00 +0200

LAKE CHARLES, La., June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking the start of the 2015 hurricane season and commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CITGO Petroleum Corporation joined America's WETLAND Foundation as it announced new restoration efforts in Lafourche Parish during its Toast to the Coast celebration on June 1.

Comment on Massive Clean-up Underway To Rid The Island Of Hurricane Hazards

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:43:00 +0200

Massive Clean-up Underway To Rid The Island Of Hurricane Hazards. The National Solid Waste Management Authority made its presence felt in one section of the island today as it embarks on a massive nation wide clean up.

Another non-Katrina K+10 art exhibit, at the Ogden

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:43:00 +0200

"The Rising," a photo exhibit at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a K+10 show that doesn't have much, if anything, to do with the 2005 storm or flood. The first lines of the introductory text panel say it all: "It has been ten years since Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast and left New Orleans in ruins.

Celebrate National Flip-Flop Day With Free Stuff

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:22:00 +0200

It's finally warm enough to wear flip-flops, so why not take advantage of your summer footwear? You can score free items if you celebrate National Flip-Flop Day on Friday. Here's how: Walk into any Tropical Smoothie Cafe while wearing flip-flops and get a free Jetty Punch (strawberry-banana) smoothie, no questions asked.

The Latest on severe weather: Flooding risk shifts to Ozarks

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:13:00 +0200

12:45 a.m. CDT. Residents across the Ozarks and mid-Mississippi Valley are being warned of possible flooding from the weakened remains of former Tropical Storm Bill. Flood warnings were issued across the region for Friday, even before the rain began to fall there in earnest.

South Carolina gunman’s strike at symbol of black freedom was also a strike at hearts

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 06:40:00 +0200

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Over its 199 years as a black landmark in the birthplace of the Confederacy, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal had been tried — repeatedly — by the acts of God and the malice of its neighbors. It was burned. Forced underground. Destroyed by an earthquake. Smashed by a hurricane. Each time, Emanuel came back.

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:45:00 +0200

Posted on on June 18, 2015, 5:10PM. New Orleans Home and Garden Stainless steel appliances have ruled over kitchen trends for more than a decade, but has the time come for the pseudo-industrial look? Before it hit stores, KitchenAid gave New Orleanians a sneak peek of its new "black stainless steel"....

The Latest: Child swept into pond in critical condition

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 07:24:00 +0200

11:55 a.m. CDT. A National Weather Service meteorologist says mild tornados remain a possibility as Tropical Depression Bill continues its slow trek north. Storm Prediction Center meteorologist Brynn Kerr said Wednesday that no tornado activity was reported overnight.

National briefs: Agent Orange meeting set for today

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 06:12:00 +0200

WASHINGTON Reservists who worked on C-123 transport planes after the Vietnam War soon could receive disability benefits and medical coverage for cancers and other illnesses related to exposure to Agent Orange. An announcement about disbursement of benefits appears imminent.

The Latest: Dry air wards off some rain expected from Bill

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:46:00 +0200

Tropical weather systems are conducive to tornados with strong winds above ground level, high moisture and low pressure areas. 11:45 a.m. CDT. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says flooding and tornadoes remain a risk as Tropical Depression Bill crawls north, but that the state has so far avoided the worst.

Twin Cities volunteers aid Red Cross in Texas flooding relief

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200

When rivers flooded across Texas last month, people evacuated so quickly that they often left behind medication. There were diabetics without insulin and people with mental illness who had lost their mood stabilizers. Many of them ended up in the care of Red Cross volunteer John Lapakko and his team of 14 volunteer nurses.

Carlos Weakens to Depression off Western Mexican Coast

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:13:00 +0200

Former Tropical Storm Carlos weakened to a depression as it brushed Mexico's western Pacific coast Wednesday. Carlos brought rain and wind to the coast between the Mexican resorts of Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, after losing its hurricane status overnight.

Carlos weakens to depression off western Mexican coast

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:07:00 +0200

June 16, 2015 Updated: June 17, 2015 1:32pm MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Tropical Storm Carlos weakened to a depression as it brushed Mexico's western Pacific coast Wednesday. Carlos brought rain and wind to the coast between the Mexican resorts of Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, after losing its hurricane status overnight.

Carlos weakens to depression off western Mexican coast

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:51:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY Former Tropical Storm Carlos weakened to a depression as it brushed Mexico's western Pacific coast Wednesday. Carlos brought rain and wind to the coast between the Mexican resorts of Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, after losing its hurricane status overnight.

Carlos weakens to depression off western Mexican coast

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:49:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Tropical Storm Carlos weakened to a depression as it brushed Mexico's western Pacific coast Wednesday. Carlos brought rain and wind to the coast between the Mexican resorts of Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, after losing its hurricane status overnight.

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:41:00 +0200

Texas faces rain as remnants of storm head inland

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:59:00 +0200

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management says rain related to Tropical Depression Bill in the northwestern corner of the state and Oklahoma could bring long-term flooding to Arkansas. The centre of the storm was expected to move northward just west of the Interstate 35 corridor, dropping 4....

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:33:00 +0200

Posted on on June 17, 2015, 12:09PM. New Orleans Home and Garden Tons of steel and miles of concrete have gone into the rebuilding of New Orleans in the decade since Hurricane Katrina. Lot of seeds and soil also have been a part of that rebirth. Story by Brian Friedman - and - Susan Langenhennig NOLA.

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:26:00 +0200

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:20:00 +0200

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:18:00 +0200

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:12:00 +0200

By The Associated Press 11:30 a.m. CDT. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management says rain related to Tropical Depression Bill in the northwestern corner of the state and Oklahoma could bring long-term flooding to Arkansas. Department spokesman Rick Fahr said Wednesday that 3 to 5 inches of rain is forecast in northwestern Arkansas.

The Latest: Tornados still possible in Arkansas, Oklahoma

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:12:00 +0200

The Latest on severe weather: Meteorologist won't rule out tornados in Arkansas, Oklahoma Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow surveys damage to a park pier as Tropical Storm Bill passes over, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in Port Lavaca, Texas. The storm came ashore shortly before noon along Matagorda Island....

DILG, DSWD distribute food packs in storm-hit La Union

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:16:00 +0200

The Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development led the distribution of food packs in La Union, one of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Egay. “Mayroon po kaming 30,000 food packs prepositioned dito sa region so iyon ang immediate na ipinamimigay at tuluy-tuloy ang repacking.

Terrifying weather image shows two typhoons and a tropical storm hitting Asia at same time

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:27:00 +0200

With winds of up to 80mph, Nankga was originally a tropical storm that was upgraded to a typhoon. It is expected to pass over the Northern Marianas islands, near Guam and east of the Philippines later this week. Storm Hit: A boy runs as heavy rains and high waves brought by typhoon Linfa crash along a breakwater along Manila Bay.

Richard Campanella

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:45:00 +0200

, a geographer with the Tulane School of Architecture, is the author of "Bourbon Street: A History," "Bienville's Dilemma," "Geographies of New Orleans," "Lincoln in New Orleans," and other books. Posted on on July 07, 2015, 3:12PM. New Orleans Home and Garden New Orleanians today generally think of St.

Lower 9th Ward non-profit works to keep rebuilding

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:16:00 +0200

Errol Joseph leaned back on his stoop in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and looked out at the neglected, overgrown lots. He spent the first eight years of his life in a house that used to be right across the street. It was the 1950s, when he remembers life was good.

LOOK: 3 cyclones seen from space

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:47:00 +0200

Three tropical cyclones are seen near the Philippines in a stunning image from a Japanese state-of-the art satellite that went online Tuesday. Tropical Storm Egay is on the left, Typhoon Falcon is center, and Typhoon Nangka is on the right in the Himawari-8 satellite image from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:16:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana A federal judge refused on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit that environmental groups filed against a New Orleans-based company responsible for a decade-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that a trial is necessary to determine whether....

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:53:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) " A federal judge refused on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit that environmental groups filed against a New Orleans-based company responsible for a decade-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that a trial is necessary to determine whether....

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:39:00 +0200

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge refused on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit that environmental groups filed against a New Orleans-based company responsible for a decade-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that a trial is necessary to determine whether....

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:38:00 +0200

DES MOINES | On Tuesday, Iowa egg and turkey farmers testified the federal government should have been more efficient in its response to the a DAVENPORT -- The giraffe calf at Niabi Zoo has been euthanized because of ongoing problems with a leg injury the male calf suffered a few days. BATON ROUGE, La.

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over 2004 oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:25:00 +0200

Baton Rouge, La. • A federal judge refused on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit that environmental groups filed against a New Orleans-based company responsible for a decade-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that a trial is necessary to determine whether several....

A drop of water in saline times

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:55:00 +0200

HYDERABAD: Elderly persons could not understand why lush green groves and tall trees, standing around villages and agricultural fields disappeared unimaginably one after the other. During the recent visit to Village Yar Muhammad Lashari, Tando Muhammad Khan district, some villagers linked it to the....

Editorial: Water bomber is needed now

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 04:10:00 +0200

The B.C. government is asking for help from other provinces to fight the current epidemic of forest fires. It should not hesitate to call in the province’s most experienced firefighting veteran the Hawaii Mars water bomber. With 866 wildfires reported so far this year, compared to 358 in 2014, the....

VROMI ‘prepared for the hurricane season’

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 07:19:00 +0200

PHILIPSBURG-- Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI said Tuesday evening that it h as been “diligently prioritising all hurricane preparedness responsibilities to ensure all resources are properly functioning, personnel are informed and prepared with the....

China starts emergency response against typhoon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:05:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China activated an emergency response mechanism for potential damage from Typhoon Chan-hom and Linfa on Wednesday, urging local authorities to prepare. The official website of the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday that the China National Commission for Disaster....

Rainfall shocker to Met Service, J'cans

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:27:00 +0200

Monday evening's rare, welcome shower came as a shocker to even Jamaica's director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Jeffery Spooner. In an interview with The Gleaner yesterday, he noted that based on the speed of the event that occurred, it would not have been picked up easily by weather experts.

China starts emergency response against typhoon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:45:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 8 -- China activated an emergency response mechanism for potential damage from Typhoon Chan-hom and Linfa on Wednesday, urging local authorities to prepare. The official website of the Ministry of Civil Affairs said Wednesday that the China National Commission for Disaster Reduction....

Baldyga's plea: fix flooding in Tumon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 09:36:00 +0200

Recurrent flooding woes in the heart of Guam's tourism district need to be fixed, once and for all. That's the plea of visitor's bureau chairman Mark Baldyga, who just happens to own one of the premiere visitor attractions that sits in the middle of the soggy mess. "You can't just leave it alone.

Intense rain, floods threaten Cavite, Laguna; Yellow warning in Central Luzon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:52:00 +0200

State weather agency PAGASA issued on Wednesday afternoon heavy rainfall warnings in provinces south of Metro Manila as well as those in Cental Luzon. The warning was issued at 5 p.m. Orange Warning Level was raised over Cavite and Laguna. Flooding is threatening in these areas, PAGASA said.

China: China starts emergency response against typhoon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 13:58:00 +0200

'Bagyo Queen' floods Twitter with 'hugot' lines

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:58:00 +0200

MANILA -- Even the strong winds and heavy rains could not wash away the creativity of Filipino netizens as they flooded social networking site Twitter with their "hugot lines," connecting the weather and class suspension to emotional issues. A certain Brandi Nicole took over Twitter on Wednesday as....

Provinces on alert as two typhoons approach China

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:44:00 +0200

Trains have been suspended, schools closed and thousands of fishing boats recalled to port as south and east China brace for two approaching typhoons. Typhoons Linfa and Chan-Hom will hit south and east China in the coming three days, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said Wednesday, advising....

Social engagement aids disaster preparedness

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:02:00 +0200

Community participation and strong social networks can aid preparedness to natural disaster such as tsunamis in vulnerable regions, shows new research conducted in the south of Thailand. People who participate in social activities in their community are more likely to plan and prepare for future....

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit against Taylor Energy for decade-old Gulf oil leak

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:23:00 +0200

A 32-mile-long oil slick stretches east from the former site of Taylor Energy's Mississippi Canyon 20 A platform (X), which was knocked down and covered by a landslide during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. This satellite photo was taken June 18, 2013. (NASA Aqua satellite) A federal judge refused on....

Fluctuating gas prices expected to stay under $3 a gallon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:42:00 +0200

Dayton residents planning vacations this month may look forward to gas prices staying below $3 per gallon as the supply of gas continues to meet increased demand, although the volatile nature of prices will lead to a wide range of prices at the pump. Cindy Antrican, public affairs manager for AAA....

Study: Section 8 strategy falls flat in New Orleans

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:28:00 +0200

When New Orleans demolished the bulk of its public housing developments after Hurricane Katrina, it replaced the majority of the lost units with Section 8 housing vouchers. The idea was that vouchers would give people who lived in poverty-stricken communities such as Iberville, St. Bernard, B.W. Cooper and Magnolia a choice.

Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:57:00 +0200

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:29:00 +0200

Posted on on July 08, 2015, 4:05PM. New Orleans Home and Garden Real estate agents like to say that buyers will know they've found the house as soon as they step inside the front door. Gene and Steve Goldring, though, didn't even have to cross the threshold. They made an offer to buy their home after just seeing the yard.

Around South Mississippi

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:18:00 +0200

Man dies after collapsing outside bar. A Diamondhead man collapsed and died outside a bar Wednesday morning. Medical personnel tried unsuccessfully to revive Thomas Bryant, 65, outside Grog's Bar on Kapalama Drive, Hancock Chief Deputy Don Bass said. Bryant was taken to Hancock Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Former Coast resident remembers surviving the Perfect Storm

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:18:00 +0200

Albert Johnston IV has devoted much of his life to saltwater fishing, both for sport and professionally. He has numerous stories to tell that span the globe, including fishing for swordfish in Mexico and chasing bluefin tuna near Canada, but one story Johnston will tell for the rest of his life is....

‘Orange’ rainfall warning raised over Bataan, Bulacan

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:48:00 +0200

The provinces of Bataan and Bulacan are now under “Orange rainfall” warning due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon “Falcon”, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its advisory was issued at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

Provinces on alert as two typhoons approach China

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 06:24:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Trains have been suspended, schools closed and thousands of fishing boats recalled to port as south and east China brace for two approaching typhoons. Typhoons Linfa and Chan-Hom will hit south and east China in the coming three days, the National Meteorological Center....

China: Provinces on alert as two typhoons approach China

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 06:08:00 +0200

Two Dead After Typhoon Noul Hits Philippines

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:19:00 +0200

Update as of 8:52 p.m. EDT: At least two people are reported dead after Typhoon Noul struck northeastern Philippines. The storm has been downgraded to a category four typhoon from category five by U.K.-based Tropical Storm Risk, Reuters reported. The massive storm, which reportedly forced over 3,000....

Editorial - Better safe than sorry

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 06:41:00 +0200

It was good to read in Wednesday's paper that the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI is prepared for the hurricane season. It must be said, the tendering process for essential trench-cleaning work is still to be completed and obviously this should take place sooner rather than later.

Typhoon 'Linfa' lands in Shanwei city in Guangdong province

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:17:00 +0200

A typhoon has just landed in southwest China. One of the two that were headed that way. Typhoon "Linfa" hit Shanwei City in Guangdong province about 2 hours ago, whipping up gale-force winds in the area. No damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Typhoon "Linfa" lands in Shanwei city in Guangdong province

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:45:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhuanet) -- A typhoon has just landed in southwest China. One of the two that were headed that way. Typhoon "Linfa" hit Shanwei City in Guangdong province about 2 hours ago, whipping up gale-force winds in the area. No damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Storm survivors: Looking through the stained glass at Hurricane Katrina

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:12:00 +0200

People who hunkered down to weather Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29, 2005, may have emerged to find mud and devastation, but their assessments would soon find at least one colorful reminder of light and hope in a time of darkness. The churches along Beach Boulevard from Pascagoula to Pearlington were heavily damaged in Hurricane Katrina.

Partial Phone Service Restored, Other CNMI Telecom Still Out

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:54:00 +0200

Fiber-optic cable breakage cripples communication. By Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno. HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, July 9, 2015) – The telecommunications outage in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has eased slightly, with the partial restoration of phone connection Thursday, but Internet service hasn’t been restored on Saipan.

Urban poor women suffer most during rainy season

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:39:00 +0200

MANILA – A research conducted by the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), a non-government labor institution, documents how the extended monsoon rains and typhoons tend to worsen poverty, especially of women in urban poor communities, and make it harder for them to ever ‘recover.

Belvedere homes in need of repairs

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:01:00 +0200

Dear Editor, As we are approaching another hurricane season, the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning VROMI is busy getting things in place. The residents of Belvedere are particularly concerned about this hurricane season. Since last year, when Hurricane Gonzalez passed our way, the homes at Belvedere were left in a serious condition.

Pacific region

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:45:00 +0200

As super cyclone Pam made its way towards the South Pacific in March 2015, with gusts of wind peaking at a frightening 320km/h. People of Vanuatu made their way to the safest buildings they could find, trying to find some shelter for the night to come. Photo credits: UNICEF Pacific.

Storms drench East Asia

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:53:00 +0200

Typhoon Chan-hom was churning near Japan's Ryuku Islands early Friday, with maximum sustained winds of around 213 kph (132 mph). It's forecast to weaken somewhat before hitting the densely populated eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang on Saturday, but it could still pack the punch of a Category 2 hurricane, according to the U.

Eastern China braces for Typhoon Chan-hom

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 07:18:00 +0200

Scientists predict huge sea level rise even if we limit climate change

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:57:00 +0200

Study of past sea level changes shows coastal communities may face rises of at least six metres even if we limit global warming to 2C, reports Climate Central. Sea level rises of eight inches have already worsened flooding effects from storms such as Hurricane Sandy. Photograph: John G Wilbanks/Alamy.

Vegetable prices remain stable despite approaching...

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:09:00 +0200

Taipei, July 10 (CNA) Vegetable prices in Taiwan remained stable as typhoon approached the island, the Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) under the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Friday. AFA section chief Weng Chen-hsin (翁震炘) said the COA has increased vegetable supplies in recent days to....

Hurricane Sandy and Adaptation Pathways in New York: Lessons from a First-Responder City

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:47:00 +0200

Abstract: Two central issues of climate change have become increasingly evident: Climate change will significantly affect cities; and rapid global urbanization will increase dramatically the number of individuals, amount of critical infrastructure, and means of economic production that are exposed and vulnerable to dynamic climate risks.

Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:36:00 +0200

Posted on on July 10, 2015, 6:00AM. New Orleans Fashion Hurricane Katrina's aftermath was filled with symbols, from the X-marks on houses to the fleurs-de-lis on everything from tableware to tattoos. Now, with 10 years behind us, Katrina's cryptography can be viewed both as remembrances and marks of how far we've come.

El Nino's warmth causing tropical trouble in the Pacific

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:43:00 +0200

El Nino’s warmth causing tropical trouble in the Pacific. As I write this, there are no less than six tropical disturbances in the Pacific Ocean basin – ranging from minor tropical depressions, to raging typhoons. Whilst they all have different locations and strengths, the one common denominator....

Angat River can take water released by Ipo, Bustos dams PAGASA

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:04:00 +0200

PAGASA said on Friday that the Angat River's capacity can take the amount of water earlier released by the Ipo and Bustos dams. GMA's “24 Oras” reported Friday that according to the PAGASA's hydrological division, the Angat River's 680 cubic meters per second capacity will be able to withstand the release of waters from the two dams.

New Orleans will thrive on the ideas of its people

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:40:00 +0200

New Orleans is my hometown. Growing up here provided me with a great foundation that prepared me to be exactly where I am today. After a stint away at college and proudly serving our country as an officer in the U.S. Army, I returned, continued my education and started giving back to the city that has given so much to me.

VIRAL: How Cavite governor announces class suspensions

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:46:00 +0200

MANILA -- Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla's unique class suspension announcements are making the rounds online. Remulla made the announcements on his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts. This was how the governor announced the suspension of classes on Thursday: I'm very sorry to everyone. Unfortunately tomorrow will be a day of studying.

Hundreds of thousands evacuated in China as Super Typhoon Chan-hom barrels in

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:32:00 +0200

Storm is expected to hit the mainland at noon today, packing wind speeds of over 200km/h - similar to the deadly Rammasun. A woman walks into strong winds as Super Typhoon Chan-hom approaches. Photo: Reuters. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from the coastal area of Zhejiang province,....

Observatory feeling under the weather

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:02:00 +0200

Observatories exist not just to provide weather forecasts, but as punching bags for the public to let off steam. People love to vent anger at the government, and few departments are rounded on as much as our official weathermen. When they make the right predictions, no one shows appreciation.

Brace yourselves! Southern China virtually shut down as TWO consecutive typhoons strike in a matter of days

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:26:00 +0200

The entire south east region of China is on high alert as two typhoons move in this week. Fujian, Guangdong, and Zhejiang province on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have all made preparations for Typhoon Linfa and Typhoon Chan-Hom. The Chinese authorities have shut down train stations and airports,....

Satellite shows newborn Tropical Depression 01C form in Central Pacific

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:48:00 +0200

NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured this infrared image of Tropical Depression 1C and 2C in the Central Pacific Ocean at 1200 UTC (8 a.m. EDT) on July 10. Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project. NOAA's GOES-West satellite saw that Hawaii is in the middle of a triangle of tropical cyclones.

Hurricane season and your kids: Why you and your family need an evacuation plan

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:41:00 +0200

Hurricane season is upon us for another year, and NOAA has come out with their predictions of below average season. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of these early predictions, because I feel it might make people less inclined to “prepare” for something that experts say has a lower chance of happening.

'I enjoyed the Battle of Britain' - The Few gather for 75th anniversary

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:05:00 +0200

The ranks of The Few only ever amounted to just under 3,000, but 75 years on their numbers are thought to have dwindled to only 25 survivors around the world. (top row left to right) Duke of Gloucester, Princess Alexandria, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Wessex, Countess of Wessex, Duke of Kent, (bottom....

South China Sea Typhoons keeps Pacific Capesize market supported

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:23:00 +0200

Category Typhoon Chan-Hom has been the most disruptive to the Capesize vessels’ path, sources said. She was making its way south of Taiwan and is expected to make landfall in China’s Zhejiang province in the next 24 hours, according to China’s government tropical storm tracker.

China evacuates over 865,000 as super typhoon nears

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 04:24:00 +0200

The powerful storm could be the strongest typhoon to make landfall in Zhejiang province, which borders Shanghai to the south, for the month of July since 1949, China's National Meteorological Centre (NMC) said. At 9:00 am (0100 GMT) on Saturday, the typhoon was around 115 kilometres (71 miles)....

Tropical Storm Ela: Get ready for muggy, wet weekend

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:09:00 +0200

Remnants of former Tropical Storm Ela are expected to drift over the islands this weekend, touching off heavy humidity and spotty rainfall. National Weather Service forecasters say the storm's leftovers will open into a trough that will disrupt tradewinds, while moisture linked to the weather system....

NASA sees heavy rainfall in Tropical Storm Halola

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:14:00 +0200

The GPM mission core satellite passed over Halola on July 13 at 0000 UTC and calculated rainfall rates in the storm. GPM found the heaviest rainfall was just north of the center, at a rate of at last 1.6 inches per hour. Credit: NRL/NASA/JAXA. The GPM satellite passed over Tropical Storm Halola in....

Typhoon Nangka to hit peninsula on Saturday

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:29:00 +0200

As typhoon Chan-hom, which brought more than 1,400 millimeters (55 inches) of rain to Jeju Island, departs from the Korean Peninsula, typhoon Nangka is coming to take its place. Nangka, which takes its name from a tropical fruit, is a medium-size typhoon with a central pressure of 955 hectopascals....

As Nine Storms Rip Through the Pacific, Two Forces Are to Blame

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:51:00 +0200

The Pacific Ocean, named for placidity, is roaring. In the past week, eight tropical systems -- and that includes two major typhoons -- have formed across the Pacific from China to Mexico. On top of that, another system developed in the Southern Hemisphere, putting the two-week tally for the basin....

Typhoon Halola expected to pass well north of Guam

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:13:00 +0200

ANOTHER typhoon has developed east of Guam but is likely to pass far north of the island sometime this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. As of yesterday afternoon, Typhoon Halola was 2,000 miles east of Guam and moving west northwest at 13 mph at 290 degrees, according to the NWS. As of 1 p.

RapidScat measures Typhoon Halola's concentrated winds

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:27:00 +0200

On July 13, the RapidScat instrument observed Halola's strongest winds were concentrated around the center reaching speeds of more than 30 meters per second (108 kph/67 mph). Credit: NASA JPL, Doug Tyler. Typhoon Halola's typhoon-force winds are tightly concentrated around its center.

NASA's Aqua satellite sees Typhoon Halola elongating

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 03:38:00 +0200

The AIRS infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite showed cloud top temperatures were as cold as -63F/-52C in Typhoon Halola on July 14 10:10 a.m. EDT. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen. NASA's Aqua satellite flew over Typhoon Halola in the northwestern Pacific Ocean and captured temperature data on the storm.

NASA's RapidScat sees Tropical Storm Halola's concentrated winds

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:48:00 +0200

On July 15, RapidScat saw the Halola's strongest sustained winds (at 28 meters per second/62.6 mph/100.8 kph) in the storm's northeastern quadrant. Credit: NASA JPL/Doug Tyler. The strongest sustained winds in the northwestern Pacific Ocean's Tropical Storm Halola were located in the northeastern....

NASA sees thunderstorms flaring up on Halola's eastern side

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 02:26:00 +0200

The AIRS infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite showed cloud top temperatures were as cold as -63F/-53C east of Tropical Storm Halola's center on July 16 at 10:35 p.m. EDT. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen. NASA infrared satellite imagery taken early on July 17 shows strong thunderstorms on the eastern side of Tropical Storm Halola.

Typhoon Nangka lashes Japan

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:39:00 +0200

TOKYO • Typhoon Nangka lashed Japan yesterday, killing at least two people and triggering floods as the authorities urged more than 230,000 residents to evacuate. Packing gusts of up to 126kmh, Nangka barrelled over the nation's main island of Honshu after making landfall near Cape Muroto on Shikoku island late on Thursday.

Satellite data shows Tropical Cyclone Halola getting stronger

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:05:00 +0200

On July 19, RapidScat saw Halola's strongest sustained winds northeast of the center at 22 meters per second (49.2 mph/79.2 kph). Winds around the rest of the storm were less strong. Credit: NASA JPL, Doug Tyler. Tropical Depression Halola is getting stronger.

Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan at about 00:00 GMT on 26 July.

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:46:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan at about 00:00 GMT on 26 July. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 32.6 N, 132.

Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 26 July.

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:53:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 00:00 GMT on 26 July. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 33.

Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 06:00 GMT on 26 July.

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:58:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 06:00 GMT on 26 July. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 33.

NASA's RapidScat identifies Typhoon Halola's strongest side

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:32:00 +0200

On July 21, the RapidScat instrument observed Halola's strongest winds were on the northern side of the storm near 30 meters per second (108 kph/67 mph). Credit: NASA JPL, Doug Tyler. Typhoon Halola's strongest typhoon-force winds were located on the northern half of the storm, as identified from....

Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan at about 03:00 GMT on 26 July.

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:26:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan at about 03:00 GMT on 26 July. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 32.5 N, 128.

Flash flood, landslide warnings up in Luzon from LPA

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:06:00 +0200

A low-pressure area off Aurora may trigger possible flash floods and landslides in parts of Luzon, state weather agency PAGASA said before noon Thursday. In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said the LPA was estimated at 135 km east-northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or 195 km southeast of Tuguegarao City as of 10 a.

Safety Ministry Bracing for Typhoon, Monsoon

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:55:00 +0200

South Korea is gearing up for this year's 12th Typhoon, Halola, and the monsoon front heading northward. The Ministry of Public Safety and Security announced Thursday that the the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will enter emergency mode.

Another typhoon enters PAR, named 'Goring'

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:36:00 +0200

THE typhoon east northeast of extreme northern Luzon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and was named "Goring," said the state weather bureau Thursday. The typhoon, with international name Halola, was located at 1,390 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes as of 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23.

Up to moderate rain in Northern Luzon this Friday; Typhoon Goring to leave PAR before weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:31:00 +0200

Up to moderate rain is expected in parts of Northern Luzon on Friday, state weather agency PAGASA said Thursday afternoon. PAGASA also confirmed that typhoon Halola entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Thursday afternoon and has since been locally codenamed Goring.

Typhoon 'Goring' enters PH

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:28:00 +0200

MANILA A new typhoon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA said typhoon 'Goring' (international name Halola) was spotted 1,390 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes as of 4 p.m. Goring was packing maximum sustained winds of 145 kph near the center and gusts of up to 180 kph.

NASA sees newborn Tropical Depression 12W near northeastern tip of Philippines

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:01:00 +0200

The AIRS infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite showed a small area of TD12W's cloud top temperatures were again as cold as -63F/-53C on July 23. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen. When Tropical Depression 12W formed on the northeastern tip of the Philippines in the Luzon Region, NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on the newborn storm.

Moderate rain over parts of northern Luzon as typhoon moving off Batanes

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:15:00 +0200

Light to moderate rain is forecast for parts of Northern Luzon on Friday as Typhoon Goring (Halola) moved closer to Batanes, state weather agency PAGASA said. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA also said a low-pressure area was spotted 130 km east-northeast of Tuguegarao City in Cagayan as of 4 a.m.

Typhoon Halola to Hit South Coast on Sunday

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:48:00 +0200

Halola, the 12th typhoon of this year, will probably make landfall or come close to the south coast of Korea on Sunday. If Halola lands, it will be the first typhoon since Sanba in September 2012 to hit Korea directly. At 3 p.m. Thursday, Halola was passing over waters about 760 km southeast of....

Strong typhoon draws bead on Okinawa

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 04:14:00 +0200

Powerful Typhoon Halola may move close to Okinawa and the Amami area of Kagoshima Prefecture from Friday night to early Saturday, and the Meteorologcal Agency warns of strong winds and high waves. The typhoon is expected to particularly batter Okinawa’s Daitojima area on Friday night, brining violent winds, NHK quoted the agency as saying.

Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 03:00 GMT on 26 July.

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:38:00 +0200

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Hurricane Halola is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 03:00 GMT on 26 July. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 32.

Typhoon Goring moving away from PHL but Luzon to see occasional thunderstorms this weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 06:33:00 +0200

Typhoon Goring (Halola) maintained its strength and direction Friday morning and may be out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Saturday morning, state weather agency PAGASA said. According to GMA resident meteorologist Nathaniel "Mang Tani" Cruz, Luzon should brace for up to moderate occasional thunderstorms over the weekend.

Typhoon 'Goring' to exit PH within 24 hours

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 07:55:00 +0200

MANILA - Typhoon "Goring" (international name "Halola") is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday morning. In its 5 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said Goring was last spotted 1,235 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes.

Rainfall is expected in most parts of the country over the weekend as typhoon Halola approaches the peninsula, according to the national weather agency, Frida...

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:49:00 +0200

Rainfall is expected in most parts of the country over the weekend as typhoon Halola approaches the peninsula, according to the national weather agency, Friday. The Korea Meteorological Agency (KMA) said that Seoul, and Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces will see up to 150 millimeters of rainfall and....

PAGASA: Typhoon Goring exits PAR, weakens further

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:29:00 +0200

Typhoon Goring (international name Halola) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 12 a.m. Saturday even as it weakened further, according to weather service PAGASA. At 10 p.m., PAGASA had located Goring 1,045 kms northeast of Basco, Batanes, moving west-northwest at 15 kph.

NASA sees Tropical Cyclone 12W grow into a Tropical Storm

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:20:00 +0200

NASA's Terra satellite captured this visible-light image of Tropical Storm 12W over the northeastern Philippines on July 24, 2015 at 03:00 UTC (July 23 at 11 p.m. EDT). Credit: NASA MODIS Response Team. Tropical Depression 12W (12W) formed on July 23 in the Philippine Sea, near the northeastern tip of the Luzon region of the Philippines.

Gold Fleet Qualification For Irish Boys Girls at 420 Worlds in Japan

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:05:00 +0200

Gold Fleet Qualification For Irish Boys & Girls at 420 Worlds in Japan. Afloat Saturday 25th July, 2015. 420 Worlds in Karatsu, Japan, this week, turned in solid results yesterday to make the cut-off for Gold Fleet racing. Following the last race of the qualification series in the morning, the....

Typhoon 'Goring' leaves PH

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 06:04:00 +0200

MANILA - Typhoon "Goring" (international name "Halola") has left the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), state weather bureau PAGASA said Saturday morning. In its 5 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said Goring was last spotted 1,045 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes.

Typhoon to hit South Korea on weekend

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 06:21:00 +0200

A small yet powerful typhoon is expected to hit the Korean Peninsula over the weekend amid heavy seasonal rains, the weather agency said Friday. Typhoon Halola is anticipated to reach Jejudo Island on Sunday with a speed of 12 kilometers per hour and move to the east coast, including the....

Typhoon Halola approaches Korean Peninsula

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 06:57:00 +0200

Typhoon Halola is approaching southern waters of Korea, having citizens in the region brace for possible impacts. The 12th typhoon this year is marching toward Japan and Korea at the speed of 15 kilometers per hour, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Japan Airlines : Strong typhoon approaches Japan's southwestern islands

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:58:00 +0200

A strong typhoon brought fierce winds, heavy rain and high waves to Okinawa and a nearby island chain in southwestern Japan on Saturday, causing dozens of flights to be cancelled. Typhoon Halola is moving northward, and expected to pass to the west of Japan and lose strength on Sunday.

Typhoon Halola Cancels Dozens of Flights in Japan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:33:00 +0200

A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country's southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 kilometers per hour (100 miles per hour) were recorded early Saturday in remote....

Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:44:00 +0200

File: This image obtained from NASA shows Typhoon Halola on July 21, 2015, at 03:55 UTC. Halola’s path is expected to take the storm to Japan by July 26, 2015, threatening flash flooding, mudslides, and damaging winds. Halola reached maximum sustained winds of 95mph (152kph) July 21.

Japan Airlines : UPDATE2: Strong typhoon approaches Japan's southwestern islands

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:59:00 +0200

A strong typhoon brought fierce winds, heavy rain and high waves to Okinawa and a nearby island chain in southwestern Japan on Saturday, causing dozens of flights to be cancelled but no reported injuries or deaths. Typhoon Halola is moving northward, and expected to pass to the west of Japan and lose strength on Sunday.

Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 17:02:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country's southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 kilometres per hour (100 miles per hour) were recorded early on Saturday in....

Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:26:00 +0200

TOKYO - A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country's southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 kilometres per hour (100 miles per hour) were recorded early Saturday in....

National › Typhoon cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sat, 25 Jul 2015 23:56:00 +0200

TOKYO. A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country’s southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 kilometers per hour were recorded early Saturday in remote islands west of....

Typhoon Halola cancels flights in Japan

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:05:00 +0200

TOKYO: A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country’s southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 km per hour were recorded early Saturday in remote islands west of Naha, the....

Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 05:55:00 +0200

TOKYO A strong typhoon brought travel misery to Japan on Saturday as fierce winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of dozens of domestic flights to the country's southwest island chain, Okinawa. Winds of almost 160 kilometres per hour were recorded early on Saturday in remote islands west of....

Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 06:04:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Halola weakening in Pacific

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:01:00 +0200

. POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 26, 2015. Tropical Storm Halola, which formed south of Hawaii on July 10, traveled across the Pacific and is expected to bring gusty winds and rain to Japan and Korea this weekend. The storm passed just north of Okinawa Saturday as a typhoon.

Typhoon Halola lands on Japan island

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:11:00 +0200

A strong typhoon made landfall on one of Japan's main islands Sunday after high winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of scores of domestic flights in the country's southwest island chain. Typhoon Halola, packing gusts up to 108 kilometres (67 miles) per hour, landed near Sasebo on the....

Typhoon Halola lands on western Japan island

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:56:00 +0200

. TOKYO: A strong typhoon made landfall on one of Japan’s main islands Sunday after high winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of scores of domestic flights in the country’s southwest island chain. Typhoon Halola, packing gusts up to 108 kilometres (67 miles) per hour, landed near Sasebo on....

Typhoon Halola to bring rain as it passes by Busan

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:25:00 +0200

Typhoon Halola is forecast to pass through waters off the southern port city of Busan early Monday morning, bringing rainfall between 30 and 70 millimeters (about 1.2 to 2.8 inches) along the coastal areas of South Gyeongsang, the country’s weather authority said over the weekend.

Japan Airlines : BRIEF: Tropical Storm Halola weakening in Pacific

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 18:39:00 +0200

July 26 --Tropical Storm Halola, which formed south of Hawaii on July 10 , traveled across the Pacific and is expected to bring gusty winds and rain to Japan and Korea this weekend. The storm passed just north of Okinawa Saturday as a typhoon. Winds of 100 mph were recorded in remote islands west of Naha , the Kyodo News Agency reported.

Typhoon Halola Dissipates Before Reaching Korea

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 03:11:00 +0200

Typhoon Halola, which was feared to devastate Korea's southeast coast, dissipated early Monday morning, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. The KMA said Halola weakened considerably after making landfall in Japan on Sunday and dissipated sooner than expected.

Myanmar: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (21-27 July 2015)

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:25:00 +0200

MYANMAR. Heavy seasonal rainfall on 14-19 Jul caused flooding in Sagaing Region. On 23 Jul, the Government's Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) reported that some 70,000 people were affected by the floods in 11 townships, with nine fatalities and over 12,000 houses damaged.

Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Myanmar and China and volcanic activity in Indonesia

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:40:00 +0200