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In the past two decades, over 50% of South Asians, that is, more than 750 million people have been affected by at least one natural disaster.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:38:00 +0200reliefWeb-b167ad117b3a92d5cf537267addf8745reliefWeben29.78076 74.675323NaturalDisastersAgricultureAsia: Program20170719233800http://www.guardian.bz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13673:hurricane-facts-a-tips-atlantic-hurricane-season&catid=42:columns&Itemid=88July Cyclones. July cyclones, unlike June storms that predominantly originate in the western Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, originate in the western portion of the Atlantic Ocean Main Development Region (MDR), the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas and the U.S. eastern seaboard.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:58:00 +0200guardian-BZ-6f70b87a70a69e21ccea79ad400f4f51guardian-BZen17.2617 -88.7785UNbodiesNaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane CenterSahara DesertEmergency20170713195800http://reliefweb.int/map/philippines/philippines-65-mw-earthquake-dg-echo-daily-map-06072017Situation. • An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 M at 6.5 km depth hit the island of Leyte (Eastern Visayas region, Leyte province) on 6 July at 8.03 UTC. The epicentre was located 3 km north-northeast of Masarayao town (Kananga municipality, Leyte province) (population of 56 575 people) and 17 km....Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:29:00 +0200reliefWeb-e338049490168a525a6c3db51d7f7119reliefWeben11.18591 124.563904NaturalDisasters20170706172900http://www.9news.com.au/meet-the-team/national/amelia-adamsAmelia began her career as a journalist at Sky News in 2003, while completing a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism, at Charles Sturt University. She also worked at the Seven Network, as a producer for Seven News and Sunrise. In 2005 she moved north to Brisbane, taking a role as reporter and presenter for Ten News.Mon, 26 Jun 2017 05:12:00 +02009news-e1124298f81ed6ab0b1f8668b0b2aa209newsen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersSky NewsCommonwealth GamesCyclone Yasi20170626051200http://www.pireport.org/articles/2003/04/29/guam-seeks-federal-help-harden-infrastructureHAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, April 29) - Ten federal agencies agreed Sunday to explore ways to work together to help Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands harden their infrastructure so that they will be better able to survive the next major typhoon, according to the Department of Interior's Office of Insular Affairs.Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:17:00 +0200pidp-429855d6dc3b04f47ab47f3ae4c0f7adpidpen15.1909951745138 145.758211438541AgricultureMARS-STATNaturalDisastersFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyDaily NewsDavid Cohen20170721001700http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/two-dead-as-strong-quake-hits-central-philippines-officials/article/497007By Mynardo MACARAIG (AFP) 18 hours ago in Environment A 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday, with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling....Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:40:00 +0200digitaljournal-046227794cb8075b5ca3e0e9731c3aabdigitaljournalen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170707114000http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Two_dead_as_strong_quake_hits_central_Philippines_officials_999.htmlA 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday, with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte island, near the epicentre of the quake, police said.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:17:00 +0200terradaily-51c50afa9bc080b0508065ff215a0e41terradailyen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170707081700http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2439555&CategoryId=12395MANILA – At least 10 people were injured and several others were trapped when a building collapsed in the city of Kananga in central Philippines after a magnitude-6.5 earthquake on Thursday. Elmer Codilla, vice mayor of Kananga, said rescue teams are searching for victims after a three-story pension house collapsed.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:30:00 +0200laht-d2cf07cf1c84d14654369e29ce01fc63lahten11.24775 125.003502ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersUnited States Geological SurveyTyphoon Haiyan20170707063000http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2101629/two-killed-powerful-quake-hits-central-philippinesA 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday, with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte island, near the epicentre of the quake, police said.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:33:00 +0200scmp-f17cf415e389a604e813134e58686b6escmpen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Centre20170706213300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/two-dead-as-strong-quake-hits-central-philippines-officials-9009494MANILA: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday (Jul 6), with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte island, near the epicentre of the quake, police said.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:57:00 +0200channelnewsasia-9587a59cdc870c06791699450aea1398channelnewsasiaen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170706185700http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/07/06/527626/Philippines-earthquake-A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has killed at least two people in the central Philippines, with more than five others still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials say. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte Island, near the epicenter of the quake, police said on Thursday.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:52:00 +0200presstv-8720da6546d28b78a6a46c085fc00f9apresstven11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170706185200http://www.iran-daily.com/News/196160.htmlAn 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte Island, near the epicenter of the quake, police said on Thursday. Elsewhere, rescuers pulled out eight survivors and one body from a collapsed three-story structure in the town of Kananga, also on Leyte Island, Kananga Vice Mayor Elmer Codilla told AFP.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:47:00 +0200iran-daily-dcb6178dff33d7d8c44e640239d1cb82iran-dailyen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170706184700http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/two-dead-as-strong-quake-hits-central-philippines-officials/article/497007By Mynardo MACARAIG (AFP) 32 mins ago in Environment A 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday, with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling....Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:44:00 +0200digitaljournal-6a2cdddda5ae33d5a348b040e17f9113digitaljournalen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170706174400http://en.africatime.com/republique_democratique_du_congo/db/two-dead-strong-quake-hits-central-philippines-officialsA 6.5-magnitude earthquake killed at least two people in the central Philippines on Thursday, with more than five people still trapped inside a collapsed commercial building, officials said. An 18-year-old woman died after being hit by falling debris in Ormoc City on Leyte island, near the epicentre of the quake, police said.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:34:00 +0200africatime-51c50afa9bc080b0508065ff215a0e41africatimeen11.24775 125.003502EMF_HealthNaturalDisastersUS Geological SurveyPacific Tsunami Warning Center20170706173400http://www.wsoctv.com/news/north-carolina/hurricane-aid-zip-line-insurance-bills-signed-by-cooper/564040203RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:28:00 +0200wsoctv-05655cc67cb66495f9df3d369217f818wsoctven35.7914 -78.6435NaturalDisastersRoy CooperAssociated Press20170718202800http://wncn.com/ap/hurricane-aid-zip-line-insurance-bills-signed-by-cooper/RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:21:00 +0200wncn-ea76ecd98f8cb63b754b2a09f5349491wncnen35.7914 -78.6435NaturalDisastersRoy Cooper20170718202100http://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article162066738.html#navlink=SecListGov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:16:00 +0200islandpacket-e0742cec393a493cda65c8147dbe8f5dislandpacketenNaturalDisastersRoy Cooper20170718201600http://www.wbtv.com/story/35912401/hurricane-aid-zip-line-insurance-bills-signed-by-cooperRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:12:00 +0200wbtv-05655cc67cb66495f9df3d369217f818wbtven35.7914 -78.6435NaturalDisastersRoy CooperAssociated Press20170718201200http://wlos.com/news/local/hurricane-aid-zip-line-insurance-bills-signed-by-cooperFILE - Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. (Zach Frailey/The Free Press via AP) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:10:00 +0200wlos-a2743748de0792bf3060ca9c5d11ee62wlosen35.7914 -78.6435NaturalDisastersRoy Cooper20170718201000http://www.kansas.com/news/business/article162066738.html#navlink=SecListGov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:01:00 +0200kansas-e0742cec393a493cda65c8147dbe8f5dkansasenNaturalDisastersRoy Cooper20170718200100http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article162066738.html#navlink=SecListGov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and aerial ropes course owners to get minimum levels of liability insurance. Cooper enacted Tuesday ten more measures left on his desk by the General Assembly.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:59:00 +0200thenewstribune-e0742cec393a493cda65c8147dbe8f5dthenewstribuneenNaturalDisastersRoy Cooper20170718195900http://www.thenassauguardian.com/bahamas-business/40-bahamas-business/74704-wynn-wants-to-completely-rebrand-grand-lucayan-stripCanadian real estate development company Wynn Group, the prospective buyer for the Grand Lucayan resort complex in Freeport, has revealed its plans to completely rebrand the hotel properties, while explaining its progress towards reopening one of Grand Bahamas’ most crucial tourist areas.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:06:00 +0200thenassauguardian-03cc7a9246b7c0f1bd5b973a788d9367thenassauguardianen26.52964 -78.65451NaturalDisastersHutchison Whampoa20170713220600http://www.sunherald.com/living/travel/article159922149.html#storylink=indepAs I stood on the splintered boat dock with John Anderson looking south across Mississippi Sound to Horn Island , his lion’s mane of hair blew straight back, as if we were already bumping across the water, underway for the island. But the Gulf of Mexico was especially choppy, and the boat I hired was heeding small-craft warnings.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:02:00 +0200sunherald-b563f1a9fdff5a6d56e2cc8e74f75e1esunheralden35.724072 -77.923157NaturalDisastersMoby DickHurricane KatrinaCat IslandJohn AndersonWorld WarWorld War II20170707060200http://www.nola.com/travel/index.ssf/2017/07/horn_island_missisisippi_walte.htmlJohn became an expert on the island by way of his father, artist Walter Anderson, who made more trips to Horn than probably anyone else. He called spring "battle of the equinox," when Boreas, Greek god of the north wind, and Notus, of the south, fought for supremacy and kept the sea in constant turmoil.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 02:05:00 +0200nola-893a13e0d69dd8a2785bd36a05d146f2nolaen35.724072 -77.923157NaturalDisastersMoby DickHurricane KatrinaCat IslandWorld WarWorld War II20170705020500https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/travel/horn-island-mississippi-gulf-of-mexico-walter-anderson.html?partner=rss&emc=rssAs I stood on the splintered boat dock with John Anderson looking south across Mississippi Sound to Horn Island, his lion’s mane of hair blew straight back, as if we were already bumping across the water, underway for the island. But the Gulf of Mexico was especially choppy, and the boat I hired was heeding small-craft warnings.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:37:00 +0200nytimes-c373dae76c87e4098834cc113ec0d421nytimesen35.724072 -77.923157NaturalDisastersMoby DickHurricane KatrinaCat IslandJohn AndersonNew York TimesThe New York Times20170627063700http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article157889189.html#storylink=hpdigestBesides his current annual $118,059 salary, Reynolds receives other benefits, including a $600 monthly car allowance, $76 monthly internet reimbursement, and a bonus this year of $862, according to an email from Marshall, the deputy town manager. Marc Orlando, Bluffton’s current town manager, told....Tue, 27 Jun 2017 05:19:00 +0200islandpacket-7034b10ecd3c3b3ba50d77f670f93a5fislandpacketen39.126732 -93.202003NaturalDisastersFlorida Atlantic UniversityFBISocial Welfare20170627051900http://www.click2houston.com/newsmakers/june-25-emergency-management-emancipation-park-and-alzheimers-diseaseTropical Storm Cindy heightened the regions’ awareness about being prepared for hurricane season. Francisco Sanchez Jr. is the public information officer for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and says Cindy was the closest call we’ve had since Hurricane Ike.Mon, 26 Jun 2017 03:42:00 +0200click2houston-5569dd3f410e6696c9847320df8aaf87click2houstonen39.126732 -93.202003NaturalDisastersFrancisco SanchezHomeland SecurityEmergencyHurricane Ike20170626034200http://www.sunherald.com/latest-news/#navlink=subnavFormer Gulfport and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College standout Brittney Reese headed into Saturday’s USA Track & Field outdoor championships in Sacramento, California, looking to claim her 11th national championship. A freak accident left a young child with second degree burns.Sun, 25 Jun 2017 05:19:00 +0200sunherald-cc18be2e215d379a80595d3b98615afbsunheralden34.181591 -90.142937NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersHurricane KatrinaDrew BreesMethodist ChurchUnited Methodist Church20170625051900http://www.click2houston.com/newsmakers/june-25-emergency-management-emancipation-park-and-alzheimers-diseaseBy Khambrel Marshall - Meteorologist, 'Newsmakers' Host Tropical Storm Cindy heightened the regions’ awareness about being prepared for hurricane season. Francisco Sanchez Jr. is the public information officer for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and says Cindy was the closest call we’ve had since Hurricane Ike.Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:37:00 +0200click2houston-57ece2e37721e2e5c4a0fd573396d72eclick2houstonen39.126732 -93.202003NaturalDisastersFrancisco SanchezHomeland SecurityEmergencyHurricane Ike20170623203700http://www.seattlepi.com/news/texas/article/1-dead-as-Cindy-spins-severe-weather-along-Gulf-11238295.phpNEW ORLEANS (AP) Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana. Already blamed for one death in Alabama, Cindy was expected to keep churning seas and spin off bands of severe weather from eastern Texas to northwestern Florida.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:57:00 +0200seattlepi-c169a7c0584b4159843a19d2f345d8a0seattlepien35.346809 -101.384598NaturalDisastersJohn Bel EdwardsNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceBrendan FarringtonHurricane CenterEmergencyDonald TrumpAssociated PressWalton BeachJay Reeves20170622115700http://www.live5news.com/story/35692252/tropical-storm-cindy-makes-landfall-over-louisianaBATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana and continues to weaken as it heads farther inland, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC added the center of Cindy passed between Cameron, LA and Port Arthur, TX around 2 a.m. As of the 4 a.m.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:43:00 +0200live5news-2ed01d3d05c272b002470d3f891f40d5live5newsen29.224335 -90.00287NaturalDisastersJohn Bel EdwardsNational Hurricane CenterJohn the BaptistHurricane CenterSan Luis PassNational Guard20170622114300http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/texas/article/1-dead-as-Cindy-spins-severe-weather-along-Gulf-11238295.phpNEW ORLEANS (AP) Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana. Already blamed for one death in Alabama, Cindy was expected to keep churning seas and spin off bands of severe weather from eastern Texas to northwestern Florida.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:31:00 +0200beaumontenterprise-480dafdf69a8b228f975dbfde5f692d3beaumontenterpriseen35.346809 -101.384598NaturalDisastersJohn Bel EdwardsNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceBrendan FarringtonHurricane CenterEmergencyDonald TrumpAssociated PressWalton BeachJay Reeves20170622113100http://antiguaobserver.com/editorial-bret-should-be-a-warning/Every year, the Atlantic, including a large portion of Caribbean nations, goes through a ritual. It is called the Hurricane Season. And every year, people pay lip service to the warnings from organisations like our National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) or the United States based National....Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:05:00 +0200antiguaobserver-47b3c460a4655d801a1c91497cdde128antiguaobserveren42.245556 -113.783611NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane CenterIBMColorado State University20170622110500http://www.kxxv.com/story/35720512/counties-in-south-east-texas-prepare-for-cindyJASPER COUNTY, TX (KTRE) - Jasper County and other counties in South East Texas are currently preparing for tropical Storm Cindy. The system is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. The trajectory of the storm caused Jasper County Judge Mark Allen to make a disaster declaration, alerting local officials to the possibility of danger.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:13:00 +0200kxxv-19a29b3e59cb574867929637ea9e2e9fkxxven31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029MigrationNaturalDisastersMark AllenEmergencyBilly SmithJASPER COUNTY20170622021300http://www.kswo.com/story/35720512/counties-in-south-east-texas-prepare-for-cindyJASPER COUNTY, TX (KTRE) - Jasper County and other counties in South East Texas are currently preparing for tropical Storm Cindy. The system is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. The trajectory of the storm caused Jasper County Judge Mark Allen to make a disaster declaration, alerting local officials to the possibility of danger.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:02:00 +0200kswo-073130c4f47b8b087f35c3a92875655akswoen31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029NaturalDisastersMigrationMark AllenEmergencyBilly SmithJASPER COUNTY20170622020200http://www.newswest9.com/story/35720512/counties-in-south-east-texas-prepare-for-cindyJASPER COUNTY, TX (KTRE) - Jasper County and other counties in South East Texas are currently preparing for tropical Storm Cindy. The system is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. The trajectory of the storm caused Jasper County Judge Mark Allen to make a disaster declaration, alerting local officials to the possibility of danger.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:50:00 +0200newswest9-19a29b3e59cb574867929637ea9e2e9fnewswest9en31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029MigrationNaturalDisastersMark AllenEmergencyBilly SmithJASPER COUNTY20170622015000http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2103722/typhoon-warning-hong-kong-observatory-issues-no-1. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon signal No 1, a standby signal, on Saturday afternoon. Tropical depression Roke was south of Taiwan at 2pm, about 500km from Hong Kong, with the low pressure system expected to pass over the city by Sunday. The warning was unlikely to be upgraded to a No 3 signal on Saturday.Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:04:00 +0200scmp-5e8d6b87b431f7eb83e7da9f29d578adscmpen23.7505409354667 120.969667883082NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170722110400http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2103722/typhoon-warning-hong-kong-observatory-issues-no-1Typhoon warning as Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 signal. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon signal No 1, a standby signal, on Saturday afternoon. Tropical depression Roke was south of Taiwan at 2pm, about 500km from Hong Kong, with the low pressure system expected to pass over the city by Sunday.Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:55:00 +0200scmp-b046b4f771fb3cdd25049a356e9e4b3bscmpen23.7505409354667 120.969667883082NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170722155500http://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/another-tropical-depression-and-third-storm-of-the-year-develop-over-east-sea-3617091.htmlA tropical depression and the third storm of the year have formed over the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF). As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the tropical depression was about 120 kilometers (75 miles)....Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:10:00 +0200vnexpress-df640a625f9fa23e690349081353e786vnexpressen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170722161000http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2103722/typhoon-warning-hong-kong-observatory-issues-no-1Typhoon signal No 3 possible after midnight as Roke approaches Hong Kong. The Observatory is considering issuing the strong wind signal No 3 after midnight as tropical depression Roke approaches Hong Kong. The announcement came hours after the Observatory said upgrading the standby No 1 signal was unlikely.Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:33:00 +0200scmp-7de6574adf6e4f50da26b3e0142483a3scmpen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisasters20170722173300http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2103722/typhoon-warning-hong-kong-observatory-issues-no-1The Observatory has issued a typhoon warning signal No 8, as tropical storm Roke approaches Hong Kong. The announcement was made at 9:20am. The Hong Kong Book Fair has been temporarily closed. Book lovers hoping to visit the fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai should pay attention to the latest weather arrangements.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:42:00 +0200scmp-ae53b7e00433d74d771cb28be829ffd8scmpen32.787602 -89.242769NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170723044200http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2103722/typhoon-warning-hong-kong-observatory-issues-no-1The Hong Kong Observatory said tropical cyclone Roke had made landfall at Sai Kung East Country Park at 10am on Sunday, less than an hour after a typhoon warning signal No 8 was issued. A spokesman said Roke was expected to move westwards across the city, adding that the No 8 storm signal, issued at 9.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 06:27:00 +0200scmp-dfcd4ea3682c0437cfd22b794d3855e3scmpen32.787602 -89.242769NaturalDisastersHong Kong International AirportHong Kong Observatory20170723062700http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-07/23/c_136465926.htmGUANGZHOU, July 23 (Xinhua) -- South China's Guangdong Province is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Roke, which made landfall in coastal areas along Sai Kung, Hong Kong at 9: 50 a.m. Sunday. A total of 40,473 fishing boats have returned to port while 13,530 people working at sea farms along the coast of Guangdong have returned to shore.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:58:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-cc5a47d5be9c6020828caadb0e1630e1xinhuanet_enen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170723105800http://www.ecns.cn/2017/07-23/266400.shtmlSouth China's Guangdong Province is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Roke, which made landfall in coastal areas along Sai Kung, Hong Kong at 9: 50 a.m. Sunday. A total of 40,473 fishing boats have returned to port while 13,530 people working at sea farms along the coast of Guangdong have returned to shore.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:10:00 +0200ecns-d2e853da739b1d980c7b15678559f88eecnsen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170723111000http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nation/Over-40000-boats-return-to-port-as-Guangdong-braces-for-typhoon/shdaily.shtmlSOUTH China's Guangdong Province is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Roke, which made landfall in coastal areas along Sai Kung, Hong Kong at 9: 50 a.m. Sunday. A total of 40,473 fishing boats have returned to port while 13,530 people working at sea farms along the coast of Guangdong have returned to shore.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:24:00 +0200shanghaidaily-c663e4912fac5a92800d59d0759cf4beshanghaidailyen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170723112400http://english.sina.com/news/2017-07-23/detail-ifyihmmm8212814.shtmlGUANGZHOU, July 23 (Xinhua) -- South China's Guangdong Province is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Roke, which made landfall in coastal areas along Sai Kung, Hong Kong at 9: 50 a.m. Sunday. A total of 40,473 fishing boats have returned to port while 13,530 people working at sea farms along the coast of Guangdong have returned to shore.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:42:00 +0200sinacom-en-d4333b188e51191d31d4652549d798c5sinacom-enen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170723114200http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-07/23/content_41268792.htmLa province chinoise du Guangdong (sud) se prépare à l'arrivée du typhon Roke, qui a touché terre dimanche à 9h50 dans les zones côtières le long de Sai Kung, à Hong Kong. Un total de 40.473 bateaux de pêche sont rentrés au port, et 13.530 personnes travaillant dans le domaine piscicole le long de la côte du Guangdong sont rentrés à terre.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-12aecd96607e63cab7544be28a02e797french.china.org.cnfr22.4222282068564 114.157925233557Typhoon Roke: more than 40.000 boats returns to port in guangdongTyphoon Roke: more than 40.000 boats returns to port in guangdongNaturalDisasters20170723140000http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/china-braces-for-typhoon-roke-117072300459_1.htmlChina's Guangdong Province is bracing for Typhoon Roke which made landfall in coastal areas of this morning. Hong Kong Over 40,000 fishing boats have returned to port while 13,530 people working at sea farms along the coast of Guangdong have returned to shore.Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:04:00 +0200business-standard-2f95f7f5e69c6d3a49a790dfb8e6e988business-standarden22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170723170400http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/07/371_233539.htmlBy Ko Dong-hwan Korea is bracing for more heavy rain as typhoon Noru moves closer. The "strong" typhoon, 1,600 kilometers southeast of Tokyo and heading northeast with 970 hectopascal pressure as of 3 p.m. Monday, could change course to west on Friday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:52:00 +0200koreatimes-72dbdb390f6347bfc85c6ad7c59cb4afkoreatimesen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersTyphoon Roke20170724105200http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2017/07/24/499602/taiwan-might.htmTAIPEI, Taiwan — A depression near the Philippines earlier forecast to become the first tropical storm to affect Taiwan this typhoon season might not do so after all, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Monday. The bureau had said Sunday there was a possibility the weather system would develop into the ninth tropical storm of the season.Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:32:00 +0200ChinaPost-071b7481b9cf8d2ea169e61435acd9faChinaPosten14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20170724143200http://reliefweb.int/report/viet-nam/china-vietnam-tropical-cyclones-sonca-and-roke-gdacs-jtwc-cma-nchmf-local-media-echoTropical Cyclone SONCA is moving west-northwest over the South China Sea, toward central-northern Vietnam, as a Tropical Storm. It may pass south of Hainan island on 24 July morning (UTC) as a Tropical Storm. Heavy rain may affect several areas of southern China, northern and central Vietnam.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:53:00 +0200reliefWeb-986c9d8ae58eb3e04ded5be289b4d920reliefWeben35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170725085300