'Cyclone In The Time Of COVID-19': Amphan Bears Down On Bangladesh And India

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:29:00 +0200npr (en)

The massive storm now churning over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall Wednesday local time, deeply complicating both countries' responses to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ambo leaves at least P1.26 billion in agriculture, infrastructure damage

Tue, 19 May 2020 15:28:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The first typhoon to hit the country this year left at least P1.26 billion worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure, the disaster management agency said Tuesday, just as the nation grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic that has set back the economy.

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (12 - 18 May 2020)

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:55:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

PHILIPPINES. Following initial landfall in Eastern Samar on 14 May, Category 3 Typhoon Vongfong moved northwest over mainland Luzon bringing destructive winds and intense rainfall. According to initial reports, over 1,100 houses were destroyed and 6,300 were partially damaged in Eastern Samar....

DSWD brings 14.7K food packs to typhoon-hit Samar provinces

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:21:00 +0200pna (en)

AID FOR 'AMBO' VICTIMS. Relief goods transported by a military plane arrived in Catarman, Northern Samar in this May 16, 2020 photo. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (May 18, 2020) said a total of 14,750 family food packs have been delivered for Typhoon Ambo victims in Samar provinces.

India-Bangladesh Border Braces for Super Cyclone

Tue, 19 May 2020 06:57:00 +0200voanews (en)

Cyclone Amphan threatens massive devastation Wednesday when it is to make landfall along the India-Bangladesh border as the region continues to battle the coronavirus. Formed over the Bay of Bengal, the super cyclone is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane with wind speeds as high as 257 kph (160 mph) and gusts near 321 kph (200 mph).

18 05 2020 Philippines - Crop damage from Typhoon Vongfong reaches P185.83M Typhoon Vongfong caused about P185.83 million in damages across three regions, destroying rice, corn and high-value crops and killing livestock, according to the Agriculture department. In a statement, the agency said losses had been reported in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions.

Tue, 19 May 2020 05:14:00 +0200agroinsurance-en (en)

Typhoon Vongfong caused about P185.83 million in damages across three regions, destroying rice, corn and high-value crops and killing livestock, according to the Agriculture department. In a statement, the agency said losses had been reported in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions.

Powerful Cyclone Amphan To Slam Central Asia This Week

Mon, 18 May 2020 20:56:00 +0200benzinga (en)

A powerful cyclone that formed in the Bay of Bengal over the weekend is making a beeline for the India-Bangladesh border, bringing with it the potential for major destruction. The cyclone, named Amphan, is spinning in the Bay of Bengal and is centered 630 miles south of Kolkata, India (as of 8 a.m. EDT on May 18).

Typhoon Vongfong strikes the Philippines as coronavirus hinders relief efforts

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:50:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Strong wind and rain from Typhoon Vongfong has killed at least one person and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities in the Philippines . Key points: Communications to the far-flung areas were down; Evacuation rooms that normally shelter 40 families can only hold four due to....

DA says crop damage from typhoon hit P1B

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:17:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

CROP DAMAGE caused by Typhoon Vongfong has reached P1.04 billion, affecting almost 22,000 farmers, the Department of Agriculture said on Monday. Hardest hit were the regions of Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Central Luzon, the agency said in a bulletin.

newsinfo NDRRMC: Agri damage from Typhoon ‘Ambo’ hits P79 million

Mon, 18 May 2020 04:34:00 +0200inquirer (en)

HARDEST HIT A solitary cross stands amid the debris of this roofless Catholic church in Arteche, Eastern Samar, the province hardest hit by Typhoon “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ). —PHOTO COURTESY OF EASTERN SAMAR GOV. BEN EVARDONE. MANILA, Philippines — The running total of agricultural....

Hasten ‘Ambo’ aid, victims cry

Mon, 18 May 2020 04:34:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Typhoon “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) has damaged at least P185 million in produce, affected almost 41,000 farmers in three regions, and left a wide swath of destruction that displaced thousands and claimed four lives in Eastern Visayas. “While we are afraid of this (new coronavirus disease)....

Page three 6 mins ago UN closely watching typhoon disaster efforts

Sun, 17 May 2020 21:16:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

The United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Country team has initiated measures, based on its protocols and continues to monitor the situation in the Philippines as typhoon “ Vongfong ” (Ambo) slammed the Philippines on Thursday. Tens of thousands of people fled to cramped shelters, raising fears that....

Crop damage from Typhoon Vongfong reaches P185.83M

Sun, 17 May 2020 19:27:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

TYPHOON Vongfong caused about P185.83 million in damages across three regions, destroying rice, corn and high-value crops and killing livestock, according to the Agriculture department. In a statement, the agency said losses had been reported in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions.

Eastern Samar in state of calamity

Sun, 17 May 2020 18:43:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Eastern Samar was placed under a state of calamity on Saturday because of extensive damage brought by Typhoon “Ambo,” which toppled homes, infrastructure and agricultural livelihood projects in the province. RIDE TO THE SIDE Motorists make their way through uprooted coconut trees and electric pylons....

Philippines: Typhoon Vongfong Brings Social Distancing Concerns

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:36:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Alren Jerome Beronio and Jeoffrey Maitem San Policarpo and Manila, Philippines . Typhoon Vongfong ravaged areas in the Philippines’ eastern seaboard on Friday, dumping heavy rain, toppling trees and blowing roofs from buildings as it churned its way toward the country’s heavily populated island of Luzon, officials said.

Typhoon Vongfong leaves deadly trail in Philippines, extensive damage to towns

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:33:00 +0200foxnews (en)

MANILA, — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed ashore,....

Ambo weakens into low pressure area

Sun, 17 May 2020 12:17:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Ambo weakens into low pressure area. Signal No.

Typhoon Vongfong kills four in Philippines

Sun, 17 May 2020 09:22:00 +0200vietnamnet-vn-en (en)

Vongfong , which made landfall on May 14, weakened to a severe tropical storm while crossing the main island of Luzon. Over the next two days, it is forecast to pass east of Taiwan and approach Okinawa in Japan while further weakening. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated, according to disaster response authorities.

Brazil health minister quits

Sun, 17 May 2020 07:21:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

RIO DE JANEIRO: Less than a month after taking office, Brazilian Minister of Health Nelson Teich presented his resignation to President Jair Bolsonaro, the ministry said. The ministry did not clarify the reason for the official’s departure, but noted that a press conference would be held on Friday afternoon.

Business Ambo leaves some P79 million worth of damage, so far, in agriculture - NDRMMC

Sun, 17 May 2020 06:08:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ), which has since weakened into a tropical depression, left some P79 million worth of damage, based on initial reports, to the Philippines ' agriculture sector, the country's disaster management office said Sunday.

newsinfo Signal no. 1 up in 5 N. Luzon provinces as Tropical Storm Ambo accelerates

Sun, 17 May 2020 04:45:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over five provinces, including nine towns, in northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) accelerated towards the West Philippine Sea on Saturday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.

newsinfo NDRRMC admits COVID-19 added challenge to Typhoon Ambo response

Sun, 17 May 2020 04:45:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Men watch as strong waves caused by typhoon Vongfong batter the coastline of Catbalogan city, Western Samar province, eastern Philippines , Thursday, May, 14, 2020. A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying....

How local governments observed physical distancing in evacuation centers

Sun, 17 May 2020 03:33:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). How local governments observed physical distancing in evacuation centers.

Philippines tropical typhoon Ambo kills 5, displaces nearly 100,000

Sat, 16 May 2020 23:51:00 +0200manilametro (en)

Manila [ Philippines ], May 17 (Sputnik/ANI): At least five persons have died and more than 90,000 people displaced as a result of Typhoon Ambo which has made its way across the Philippines archipelago over the course of the day, media reported Saturday.

Brazil health minister quits

Sat, 16 May 2020 23:05:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

RIO DE JANEIRO: Less than a month after taking office, Brazilian Minister of Health Nelson Teich presented his resignation to President Jair Bolsonaro, the ministry said. The ministry did not clarify the reason for the official’s departure, but noted that a press conference would be held on Friday afternoon.

Headlines 36 mins ago ‘Ambo’ damage reaches P79M in Bicol

Sat, 16 May 2020 18:41:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office in Bicol on Saturday afternoon reported an initial P79.9 million worth of damages to its crops and livestock due to the onslaught of typhoon “Ambo.” Although the typhoon did not directly hit most of the Bicol provinces as initially forecasted, DA Bicol Regional Executive Director Rodel P.

Typhoon's wake: Severe flooding in the Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 18:20:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Floodwaters caused by typhoon Vongfong inundate a village as it passed by Sorsogon province, eastern Philippines on Friday May 15, 2020. More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus.

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:03:00 +0200lecourrier (fr)

Le typhon Vongfong a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de Samar (Centre) jeudi 14 mai, mais il s'est ensuite mué en une violente tempête tropicale en poursuivant sa route vers Manille au nord. Il s'est accompagné de rafales allant jusqu'à 190 km/h et de pluies torrentielles.

Ambo weakens into tropical depression over Luzon Strait

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:14:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Ambo weakens into tropical depression over Luzon Strait. Signal No.

Military plane brings relief aid to Northern Samar

Sat, 16 May 2020 15:31:00 +0200sunstar (en)

A MILITARY C-130 cargo plane arrived on Saturday, May 16, at Catarman airport in Northern Samar to bring the needed relief to the victims of Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) in Northern Samar. The aircraft carried 1,100 family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as part of....

Palace extends sympathies to victims of storm Ambo, ready to distribute relief

Sat, 16 May 2020 14:54:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Residents retrieve debris that fell into the river as Typhoon Ambo hits the town of Atimonan in Quezon province on May 15, 2020. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News. MANILA Malacañang on Saturday extended its sympathies to families affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Ambo.

Typhoon Vongfong Brings Torrential Rain to Philippines' Most Populated Island

Sat, 16 May 2020 14:31:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Typhoon Vongfong brought torrential rain and flooding to the province of Aurora on May 16 as it made its way north across the island of Luzon, the Philippines ’ most populated province. The Philippines Disaster Information Service issued a yellow warning for rainfall in the area at 11 pm on May 15,....

Typhoon Vongfong kills four in Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 13:42:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) – Four people have been killed and 25 others injured by as it barreled across the Philippines , local media reported on May 16. Vongfong , which made landfall on May 14, weakened to a severe tropical storm while crossing the main island of Luzon.

Tropical Storm Ambo speeds up over West Philippine Sea

Sat, 16 May 2020 12:27:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Tropical Storm Ambo speeds up over West Philippine Sea.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 11:42:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

The world in brief

Sat, 16 May 2020 11:27:00 +0200arkansasonline (en)

Storm's Philippine hit deadly, disastrous. MANILA, Philippines -- Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

DSWD brings food packs to typhoon-hit N. Samar

Sat, 16 May 2020 09:31:00 +0200pna (en)

AID FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) transports family food packs to Catarman, Northern Samar on Friday (May 16, 2020). Based on the DSWD inventory, a total of 4,814 FFPs are prepositioned for families affected by typhoon Ambo in Samar provinces.

Palace assures aid for Typhoom 'Ambo' victims

Sat, 16 May 2020 09:31:00 +0200pna (en)

MANILA Malacañang on Saturday vowed that the government will assist families affected by Typhoon "Ambo" (international name Vongfong ). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave the assurance during the Laging Handa program aired on state-run PTV-4, as he condoled with typhoon victims.

Typhoon Vongfong aftermath in Manila

Sat, 16 May 2020 07:28:00 +0200cna (en)

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Sat, 16 May 2020 06:48:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

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'Ambo' slightly weakens, remains over Ilocos coast

Sat, 16 May 2020 06:42:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines (Update 1, 12:10 p.m.) Tropical storm Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) has slightly weakened late Saturday morning, PAGASA said. It has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph, according to state weather bureau PAGASA's 11:00 a.

Typhoon Vongfong strikes the Philippines as coronavirus hinders relief efforts

Sat, 16 May 2020 06:07:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

Strong wind and rain from Typhoon Vongfong has killed at least one person and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities in the Philippines . Key points: Communications to the far-flung areas were down; Evacuation rooms that normally shelter 40 families can only hold four due to....

News Ambo soaks Northern Luzon before exiting Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:58:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Tropical storm Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) is expected to bring heavy to moderate rains over Northern Luzon before it leaves the Philippine area of responsibility early next week, state weather bureau PAGASA said Saturday. As of 7 a.m.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:53:00 +0200sunstar (en)

MANILA -- Typhoon Ambo's ( Vongfong ) ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday, May 15.

Satellites eye typhoon Vongfong landfall in the Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:44:00 +0200phys (en)

The NOAA-20 satellite saw Typhoon Vongfong at 12:03 p.m. EDT (1703 UTC) on May 13. "The imagery showed features that one would expect from an intensifying storm, including overshooting tops and tropospheric gravity waves," said William Straka III of the University of Wisconsin- Madison, who created the imagery using the satellite data .

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:44:00 +0200phys (en)

Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed ashore, said distraught residents wept after their houses were destroyed or blown away in the towns he inspected. One villager who lost his home slashed his wrist but was treated in time, he said.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:17:00 +0200news4jax (en)

MANILA – Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon....

Tropical Storm Ambo maintains strength off Ilocos Sur

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:12:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Tropical Storm Ambo maintains strength off Ilocos Sur.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Sat, 16 May 2020 05:10:00 +0200whig (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuation

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:55:00 +0200tvnz (en)

Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province yesterday and was blowing northwestward toward the populous main northern island of Luzon, government forecasters said. There was no immediate reports of casualties or major damage as authorities surveyed regions where the typhoon has passed.

Philippines typhoon recovery, complicated by coronavirus concerns

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:38:00 +0200un-news (en)

After making landfall on the eastern island of Samar, the eye of the Category 3 typhoon, known locally as Ambo, continued with maximum sustained winds of 125 km/h, with gusts of up to 165 km/h, to the island of Masbate before wreaking havoc northwest towards mainland Luzon – where some 60 million....

Typhoon Vongfong's hits the Philippines, with coronavirus hindering relief efforts

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:35:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Strong wind and rain from Typhoon Vongfong has killed at least one person and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities in the Philippines . Key points: Communications to the far-flung areas were down; Evacuation rooms that normally shelter 40 families can only hold four due to....

newsinfo Typhoon Ambo leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and cornfields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Coronavirus tests in Bicol temporarily stop as ‘Ambo’ damages lone lab

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200inquirer (en)

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – The Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory (BRDRL) will temporarily suspend its tests for the coronavirus disease after Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) caused damage to one of its facilities Friday. Dr.

Ambo halts COVID-19 contact tracing in Camarines Norte town

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200inquirer (en)

A woman carries her child on their way home to Barangay Padang in Legazpi City on Friday after spending the night at an emergency shelter where they hunkered down expecting the worst from “Ambo,” the first storm to hit the country as it grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA.

Typhoon Ambo brings relief to parched land of Central Luzon

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:30:00 +0200inquirer (en)

CITY OF MALOLOS—The moderate to heavy with occasional intense rains spawned by Typhoon “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) expected over Central Luzon this weekend will ease the feared water shortage in Metro Manila, an official here said. Felicisima Mungcal, head of the Bulacan Provincial....

Sea warning still possible for Typhoon Vongfong: CWB

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:29:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (CNA) — Although it is likely to weaken as it approaches Taiwan, a sea warning could still be issued for Typhoon Vongfong , the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Friday. As of 8 a.m. Friday, Vongfong was about 1,000 kilometers south-southeast of the southernmost tip of Taiwan, moving at a....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:27:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:22:00 +0200apnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Severe Tropical Storm Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland - The New York Times

Sat, 16 May 2020 03:56:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as the first typhoon to hit the Philippines this season barreled toward the main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in crowded shelters.

Severe Tropical Storm Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland - The New York Times

Sat, 16 May 2020 03:53:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as the first typhoon to hit the Philippines this season barreled toward the main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in crowded shelters.

Powerful storm forces thousands from homes in virus-hit Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 03:32:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

MANILA: Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong smashed homes, schools and virus quarantine sites when it hit....

Philippines: NDRRMC Update: SitRep No. 03 re Preparedness Measures for Tropical Storm "Ambo" (I.N. "VONGFONG"), 15 May 2020, 9:00 PM

Sat, 16 May 2020 02:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW. 10 May 2020 THE LOW-PRESSURE AREA (LPA) EAST OF MINDANAO HAS DEVELOPED INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION "AMBO". At 2:00 PM, the LPA over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao has developed into a Tropical Depression. At 4:00 PM, the center of Tropical Depression (TD) "AMBO" was estimated at 545 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.

News Storm Ambo batters Benguet

Sat, 16 May 2020 01:50:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Tropical storm Ambo (international name Vongfong ) continued to weaken as it struck Benguet province early Saturday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said. Ambo, which was still bringing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 140kph, earlier hammered Quezon,....

Philippines typhoon recovery, complicated by coronavirus concerns

Sat, 16 May 2020 01:25:00 +0200manilametro (en)

After making landfall on the eastern island of Samar, the eye of the Category 3 typhoon, known locally as Ambo, continued with maximum sustained winds of 125 km/h, with gusts of up to 165 km/h, to the island of Masbate before wreaking havoc northwest towards mainland Luzon - where some 60 million people are under extended quarantine.

TyphoonVongfongKills at Least One, Damages Homes in Philippines

Sat, 16 May 2020 01:25:00 +0200manilametro (en)

Officials in the Philippines say strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong killed at least one person and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities when the storm made landfall in the southeastern part of the nation. Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the....

Typhoon Vongfong Ravages Central Philippine Islands

Sat, 16 May 2020 00:43:00 +0200laht (en)

MANILA – Vongfong , the first typhoon of the season, has ravaged several islands of the central Philippines , making landfall six times in the first 24 hours of its passage through the country and ahead of its expected arrival in Manila on Friday. The typhoon is bringing with it destructive winds and....

Killer typhoon sparks coronavirus fears with 50,000 people forced into shelters

Sat, 16 May 2020 00:41:00 +0200dailystar (en)

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Tropical Storm Ambo moves over Benguet

Sat, 16 May 2020 00:36:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Tropical Storm Ambo moves over Benguet.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits 25 minute ago - 0 - 0 The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces.

Fri, 15 May 2020 22:52:00 +0200dailymirror (en)

Residents try to salvage belongings amongst their houses destroyed at the height of Typhoon Vongfong in San Policarpo town (AFP) MANILA REUTERS May 14 - The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing....

Philippines typhoon recovery, complicated by coronavirus concerns

Fri, 15 May 2020 22:32:00 +0200irishsun (en)

After making landfall on the eastern island of Samar, the eye of the Category 3 typhoon, known locally as Ambo, continued with maximum sustained winds of 125 km/h, with gusts of up to 165 km/h, to the island of Masbate before wreaking havoc northwest towards mainland Luzon - where some 60 million people are under extended quarantine.

MIL-OSI United Nations: Philippines typhoon recovery, complicated by coronavirus concerns

Fri, 15 May 2020 22:01:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United Nations 2. As Typhoon Vongfong slammed the Philippines on Thursday, tens of thousands of people fled to cramped shelters, raising fears that without proper safety precautions in place, evacuation centres could become a hotbed of coronavirus infection, the UN emergency humanitarian relief agency (OCHA) on Friday.

Twin threats in May

Fri, 15 May 2020 21:34:00 +0200manilastandard-ph (en)

"Disaster officials and health authorities already have their hands full fighting the virus." The isolation of millions during the coronavirus pandemic has been happening for two months. Today, evacuation of hundreds of thousands in the Central Philippines , where powerful typhoon Ambo....

Philippines: Typhoon Vongfong Brings Social Distancing Concerns

Fri, 15 May 2020 21:30:00 +0200benarnews (en)

Updated at 2:54 p.m. ET on 2020-05-15. Typhoon Vongfong ravaged areas in the Philippines ’ eastern seaboard on Friday, dumping heavy rain, toppling trees and blowing roofs from buildings as it churned its way toward the country’s heavily populated island of Luzon, officials said.

Philippines typhoon recovery, complicated by coronavirus concerns

Fri, 15 May 2020 21:12:00 +0200un-org (en)

After making landfall on the eastern island of Samar, the eye of the Category 3 typhoon, known locally as Ambo, continued with maximum sustained winds of 125 km/h, with gusts of up to 165 km/h, to the island of Masbate before wreaking havoc northwest towards mainland Luzon – where some 60 million....

Typhoon Vongfong Kills at Least One, Damages Homes in Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 20:45:00 +0200voanews (en)

Officials in the Philippines say strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong killed at least one person and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities when the storm made landfall in the southeastern part of the nation. Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the....

Hurricane season: First tropical storm to start 'very active' hurricane season

Fri, 15 May 2020 20:07:00 +0200express (en)

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, however, meteorologists have spotted a system developing off the coast of the southeastern United States. This system is expected to develop into a named storm, with the water in the Atlantic warm enough to trigger development.

Filipinos braving typhoon as virus foils evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:55:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

More than 150,000 people yesterday were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the COVD-19 pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province on Thursday and was blowing....

Nation 37 mins ago Metro Manila well prepared as ‘Ambo’ hits Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Friday said Malacañang is closely monitoring the weather disturbance as the country transits from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to modified enhanced...

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:48:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Friday said Malacañang is closely monitoring the weather disturbance as the country transits from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) or general community quarantine (GCQ).

Powerful storm forces thousands from homes in Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:05:00 +0200dhakatribune (en)

Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong smashed homes, schools and virus quarantine sites when it hit central....

5 things to know today - that aren't about the virus

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:02:00 +0200wftv (en)

3. TYPHOON LEAVES EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN PHILIPPINES Ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of structures, along with rice and corn fields. 4. AFGHANISTAN MATERNITY HOSPITAL ATTACK - A U.S. official said he is convinced the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan carried....

Severe Tropical Storm Ambo crossing Bulacan, Nueva Ecija

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:00:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Severe Tropical Storm Ambo crossing Bulacan, Nueva Ecija. Signal Nos.

Slum Residents Evacuated as Typhoon Vongfong Approaches Manila

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:57:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Residents of Isla Puting Bato — a slum area of metro Manila, Philippines — were evacuated to a local school on May 15 as Typhoon Vongfong brought dangerous conditions to Manila Bay, CNN Philippines reported. The Manila City Mayor’s public information office (PIO) said people were preemptively....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:55:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

ASSOCIATED PRESS. Residents waded along a flooded village caused by typhoon Vongfong as it passed by Sorsogon province, eastern Philippines , Friday. More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus.

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison Le Point

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:31:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Fournis par Le Point. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine....

Philippines: Typhoon Vongfong Creates Social Distancing Concerns

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:26:00 +0200benarnews (en)

Typhoon Vongfong ravaged areas in the Philippines ’ eastern seaboard on Friday, dumping heavy rain, toppling trees and blowing roofs from buildings as it churned its way toward the country’s heavily populated island of Luzon, officials said. The country’s state weather bureau said that as of late....

Government to monitor lockdown transition as typhoon hits PHL

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:00:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

As Typhoon Ambo crosses the country, the government will closely monitor the country’s transition from a total lockdown to the new normal. In a statement released on Friday, Palace Spokesperson Harry L. Roque said “We are closely monitoring the situation in the country as we move from Enhanced....

Powerful storm forces thousands from homes in virus-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:33:00 +0200zbc (en)

TENS of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong smashed homes, schools and virus quarantine sites when it hit central....

'Ambo' maintains strength, barrels toward Bulacan

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:17:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines (Update 1, 9:45 p.m.) Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) maintained its strength on Friday evening as it barrels toward Bulacan, the state weather bureau said. At 7:00 p.m. today, "Ambo" was last seen in the vicinity of General Nakar, Quezon, with peak....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:02:00 +0200news-herald (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:43:00 +0200lesoleil-ca (fr)

L e typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu’il a frappé l’île de Samar (centre) jeudi, mais il s’est ensuite mué en une violente tempête tropicale en poursuivant sa route vers Manille au nord. Il s’est accompagné de rafales allant jusqu’à 190 km/h et de pluies torrentielles.

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:30:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de....

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:18:00 +0200lemauricien (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:03:00 +0200egyptindependent (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Satellites Eye Typhoon Vongfong Landfall in the Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:02:00 +0200enn (en)

NASA and NOAA satellites have been providing forecasters with satellite data that showed the strength and extent of Typhoon Vongfong as it made landfall in the Philippines and continued to track through the country. NASA and NOAA satellites have been providing forecasters with satellite data that....

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:54:00 +0200rtl-BE (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de....

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:23:00 +0200challenges (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de....

Philippines : un typhon force des dizaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leur maison

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:21:00 +0200LePoint (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient en outre compliquer la lutte contre le coronavirus. Le typhon a détruit des maisons, des écoles et des sites de quarantaine lorsqu'il a frappé l'île de....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:20:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Ambo off to Bulacan after making 7th landfall in Quezon

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:09:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Ambo off to Bulacan after making 7th landfall in Quezon.

Typhoon Ambo satellite image: HORROR eye of storm forms after ‘rapid intensification’

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:04:00 +0200express (en)

Typhoon Ambo is the first named storm to hit the West Pacific and is expected to bring torrential rains to the region on Saturday. The Philippines is regularly struck by typhoons , experiencing some 20 storms every year. The region is also prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

'Ambo' prompts fishing ban in Ilocos Norte

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:00:00 +0200pna (en)

BRACING FOR 'AMBO' . Piddig, Ilocos Norte Mayor Eduardo Guillen presides a meeting with members of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in preparation for Typhoon "Ambo" ( Vongfong ) on Friday (May 15, 2020). The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Resiliency....

Severe Tropical Storm Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:58:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers.

Philippines: Typhoon Vongfong Flash Update NO. 1 (As of 15 May 2020, 7 p.m. local time)

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:40:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Situation Overview. Following initial landfall as a Category 3 typhoon in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, just after noon on 14 May, Typhoon Vongfong (locally named Ambo) continues to bring destructive winds and heavy to intense rainfall as it moves northwest towards mainland Luzon.

Philippines: Typhoon Vongfong (Ambo) Snapshot (As of 15 May 2020)

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:40:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Typhoon Vongfong (local name Ambo) made its first landfall at 12.15 p.m. (local time) on 14 May over the town of San Policarpo in Eastern Samar province with maximum sustained winds of up to 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 190 km/h. It made further landfalls in Dalupiri Island, Northern Samar; Capul....

Typhon aux Philippines: 140.000 réfugiés dans des abris d’urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:09:00 +0200maroc-diplomatique (fr)

Plus de 140.000 personnes se sont réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer la lutte contre la pandémie du coronavirus (Covid-19). Le typhon a frappé au moment où des millions de Philippins sont censés être confinés à domicile à cause de la Covid-19, mais plus de 140.

Les autorités aux Philippines ont annoncé que plus de 140 000 personnes se sont réfugiées dans des abris d’urgence à cause du passage du typhon Vongfong.

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:06:00 +0200linfo (fr)

Le typhon a frappé une zone très peuplée. Depuis l’arrivée de la tempête Vongfong aux Philippines , jeudi 14 mai, plus de 140 000 personnes se sont réfugiées dans des abris d’urgence . D’intenses précipitations ont frappé le centre de l’archipel. De plus, le typhon a traversé des zones fortement....

Typhoon Vongfong continues to lash the Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:54:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Typhoon Vongfong continues to bring very heavy rain and gusty winds to areas of the Philippines where flash flooding and landslides will be the greatest threat today.

'Ambo' slightly weakens as it approaches northern Quezon

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:50:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Severe Tropical Storm Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) slightly weakened as it moves closer to Real-Infanta area in northern Quezon province, the state weather bureau said Friday. At 4 p.m., the severe tropical storm was last spotted at 40 kilometers south of Infanta, Quezon,....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:44:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon Vongfong Moves North in Philippines as Fears Grow Evacuations Could Worsen Spread of COVID-19

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:38:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Torrid conditions hit the Philippine province of Quezon on the morning of May 15 as Typhoon Vongfong headed north along the country’s most populous island, Luzon. Storm surges of up to two metres and wind gusts of up to 165 km/h were forecast, though Vongfong was downgraded to a severe tropical....

Typhoon evacuees in the Philippines told they still need to ‘social distance’

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:36:00 +02007news-au (en)

People in the Philippines who have evacuated their homes to shelter from Typhoon Vongfong still need to follow social distancing in evacuation centres, according to an article in the state-run Philippine News Agency. , the first named storm of the 2020 season in the Western Pacific, made landfall in....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:12:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:11:00 +0200missoulian (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:06:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Storm tests Philippines’ capacity to protect evacuees from virus

Fri, 15 May 2020 13:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

(Bloomberg) -- Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need. Typhoon Vongfong forced more than 150,000 people in the Philippines to leave their homes, risking coronavirus infection as they move to usually packed shelters.

Deadly Typhoon Causes Extensive Damage In Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:42:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Thousands flee homes in typhoon-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:27:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Manila: Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by the powerful storm pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong flattened flimsy coastal homes when it roared ashore on central....

Le typhon Vongfong ravage les Philippines France 24

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:25:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© Alren Beronio, AFP Des habitants constatent les dégâts infligés à leurs maisons par le typhon Vongfong , dans la ville de San Policarpio, dans la province de Samar Est, le 15 mai 2020. Plus de 140 000 personnes ont dû fuir devant l'arrivée du typhon Vongfong dans le centre des Philippines et se....

Photos: Philippines faces Typhoon Vongfong amid coronavirus outbreak

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:19:00 +0200HindustanTimes (en)

Strong waves batter houses along the coastline of Catbalogan city in Western Samar province on May 14. Typhoon Vongfong slammed into the eastern Philippines on May 14 after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns May 15, 2020 MANILA--Typhoon Vongfong’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:03:00 +0200ajw (en)

MANILA--Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Governor Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the....

Philippines rides out typhoon as forecasters warn of danger to costal area

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:29:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Residents take shelter by their house in Eastern Samar province, Philippines , on May 14, 2020 as Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall. (AFP) More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed down by the coronavirus.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:23:00 +0200hjnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon Vongfong forces thousands from homes in Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:20:00 +0200thenational (en)

Tens of thousands of people were forced into cramped shelters by a powerful typhoon pounding the Philippines on Friday, making social distancing nearly impossible as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong flattened coastal homes when it roared ashore on central Samar island on....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:15:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland - The New York Times

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:11:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers.

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, May 14

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:09:00 +0200manilametro (en)

TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Thursday decided to lift a nationwide state of emergency for 39 of the country's 47 prefectures where the COVID-19 has been less prevalent, with the move coming ahead of the planned deadline of May 31. (Japan-Lifting-Lockdown) ISLAMABAD -- The trade activities....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:07:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Vongfong leaves 1 dead, extensive damage

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:07:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

Typhoon Vongfong 's ferocious wind and rain has left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor says. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed....

Typhoon Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland - The New York Times

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:06:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers.

Typhoon Vongfong continues to lash the Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:06:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Typhoon Vongfong continues to bring very heavy rain and gusty winds to areas of the Philippines where flash flooding and landslides will be the greatest threat today. Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:06:00 +0200dailymaverick (en)

epa08421179 Citizens take shelter inside an evacuation center as Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in the town of Can-avid, Eastern Samar province, the Philippines , 14 May 2020. The typhoon reached the Eastern Samar province as the Southeast Asian country continues to implement a nationwide lockdown....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:01:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Typhoon Vongfong 's ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:59:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed ashore, said some residents were weeping in desperation after their houses were destroyed or blown away in the towns he inspected. One distraught villager who lost his home slashed his wrist but was treated in time, he said.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:56:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar (en)

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:56:00 +0200gazette (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Tens of thousands evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong slams into Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:47:00 +0200radioaustralianews-fr (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines , knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The typhoon struck at about midday on Thursday, local time.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Thousands hunkered down in virus lockdown hit by Typhoon Vongfong

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:46:00 +0200yahoo-au (en)

More than 140,000 people in a country hit by the coronavirus pandemic are riding out a typhoon in emergency shelters. Typhoon Vongfong has dumped heavy rains since it roared ashore on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in its path on the coast or in flimsy homes.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:46:00 +0200wftv (en)

Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed ashore, said some residents were weeping in desperation after their houses were destroyed or blown away in the towns he inspected. One distraught villager who lost his home slashed his wrist but was treated in time, he said.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:46:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Vongfong ’s ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes, along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns alone, a governor said Friday. Gov.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:30:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, intensified....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:29:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Gov. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar province, where the typhoon slammed ashore, said some residents were weeping in desperation after their houses were destroyed or blown away in the towns he inspected. One distraught villager who lost his home slashed his wrist but was treated in time, he said.

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:25:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

MANILA, Philippines - More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday....

Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:25:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhon Vongfong aux Philippines : 140 000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:15:00 +0200france24 (fr)

Plus de 140 000 personnes étaient réfugiées, vendredi 15 mai, dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient contrecarrer la lutte contre le coronavirus qui a infecté plus de 11 800 personnes et fait 790 morts dans le pays.

Tens of thousands evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong slams into Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:12:00 +0200abc-au (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines , knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: The typhoon struck at about midday on Thursday, local time.

Philippines rides out typhoon as forecasters warn of danger to costal area

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:11:00 +0200trtworld (en)

Residents take shelter by their house in Eastern Samar province, Philippines , on May 14, 2020 as Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall. (AFP) More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed down by the coronavirus.

Les Philippines déjà fragilisées par le coronavirus, menacées par un typhon Paris Match

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:10:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. © REUTERS/Nino Luces. Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux....

Typhon Vongfong aux Philippines : 140 000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d’urgence Certaines personnes confinées chez elles en raison du coronavirus ont dû quitter leur domicile. Le Parisien

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:10:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

Certaines personnes confinées chez elles en raison du coronavirus ont dû quitter leur domicile. Plus de 140 000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong . En raison de la lutte contre le coronavirus , les abris à disposition ont une capacité limitée.

Coronavirus complicates typhoon evacuation in Philippines 15.05.2020 | 01:15 mins. Typhoon Vongfong has slammed into the Philippines, as authorities struggle to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. But overcrowded emergency shelters lack the means for social distancing or for proper safety gear to guard against the coronavirus.

Fri, 15 May 2020 10:01:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News Coronavirus complicates typhoon evacuation in Philippines . Typhoon Vongfong has slammed into the Philippines, as authorities struggle to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. But overcrowded emergency shelters lack the means for social distancing or for proper safety gear to guard against the coronavirus.

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, May 14

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:59:00 +0200myanmarnews (en)

TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Thursday decided to lift a nationwide state of emergency for 39 of the country's 47 prefectures where the COVID-19 has been less prevalent, with the move coming ahead of the planned deadline of May 31. (Japan-Lifting-Lockdown) ISLAMABAD -- The trade activities....

Ambo weakens into severe tropical storm

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:46:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Ambo weakens into severe tropical storm.

'Ambo' weakens into severe tropical storm

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:38:00 +0200pna (en)

Image grabbed from PAGASA's Facebook page. MANILA -- "Ambo" ( Vongfong ) has weakened into a severe tropical storm (STS) as it heads to northern Quezon-Laguna area, the weather bureau said in its 2 p.m. bulletin. The STS was last eyed in the vicinity of Agdangan, Quezon, moving northwestward at 20 kph.

Typhoon-hit families return home in Catbalogan City

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:38:00 +0200pna (en)

DAMAGE CHECK. Local officials in Catbalogan City, Samar monitor the situation during the onslaught of Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) on May 14, 2020. Nearly 200 families in the city who moved to safer grounds returned home on Friday (May 15, 2020) as the weather improved a day after the typhoon crossed Samar Island.

As Typhoon Vongfong hits Philippines, coronavirus social distancing enforced at emergency shelters

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:31:00 +0200scmp (en)

A satellite image released by Nasa shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . It made landfall on Thursday, knocking out power and causing heavy rains. Photo: AP. As Typhoon Vongfong hits Philippines, coronavirus social distancing enforced at emergency shelters.

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:27:00 +0200cna (en)

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Philippines rides out typhoon without casualties

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:15:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines today after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: 10 more people have died and 426 new cases confirmed

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:15:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

US doctors warned about coronavirus disease in children. The federal Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned US doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus. In an alert issued on Thursday, the CDC called the condition multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children.

Asie - En plus du virus, un typhon aux Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 09:12:00 +0200lessentiel-lu-fr (fr)

Plus de 140 000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D’intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l’archipel depuis l’arrivée de la tempête jeudi qui a....

Palace calls for vigilance, cooperation as 'Ambo' lashes PH

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:53:00 +0200pna (en)

Track of Typhoon Ambo (Satellite image from PAGASA) MANILA Malacañang on Friday urged Filipinos to be vigilant and coordinate with the government as Typhoon Ambo (international name Vongfong ) began pummeling the Philippines . “We ask the public, especially those who will be hit by Typhoon Ambo, to....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:43:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Les Philippines déjà fragilisées par le coronavirus, menacées par un typhon

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:41:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Des résidents portant des masques de protection contre le coronavirus arrivent dans un centre d'évacuation alors qu'ils se préparent pour le typhon Vongfong dans la ville de Legazpi, province d'Albay, Philippines . REUTERS/Nino Luces. Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:38:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhoon Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland - The New York Times

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:35:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

MANILA — Tens of thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers.

Typhon aux Philippines: 140.000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:28:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:23:00 +0200hjnews (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhon aux Philippines: 140.000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:21:00 +0200rtbf (fr)

- © ALREN BERONIO - AFP Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D'intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l'archipel depuis l'arrivée....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:18:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES: More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday....

Les Philippines frappées de plein fouet par le typhon Vongfong

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:15:00 +0200letemps (fr)

D'intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre des Philippines depuis l'arrivée du typhon Vongfong jeudi, qui a traversé des zones peuplées de centaines de milliers de personnes. Le typhon a frappé alors que des millions de Philippins sont censés être confinés à domicile à cause du....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:12:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:10:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

140’000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:08:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Catastrophe Les habitants des Philippines , en plus de la lutte contre le coronavirus, sont contraints de faire face aux conséquences causées par le typhon Vongfong . Plus de 140’000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence. Plus de 140’000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:08:00 +0200business-standard (en)

More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:06:00 +0200sfgate (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:03:00 +0200gazette (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

How Albay achieved zero casualties vs coronavirus, typhoon threats

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:01:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Residents wearing masks for protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) arrive at a school turned evacuation center as they prepare for Typhoon Vongfong in Legazpi City, Albay province, May 14, 2020. Nino Luces, Reuters. MANILA - An "appropriate" combination of coronavirus precautionary....

Philippines rides out first typhoon to hit amid coronavirus, no known casualties Typhoon Vongfong hit as the Philippines struggles to deal with coronavirus outbreaks that have raised the country's total cases past 11,600. 28 mins World

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:59:00 +0200cknw (en)

More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines rides out first typhoon to hit amid coronavirus, no known casualties

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:58:00 +0200globalnews (en)

More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:53:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Typhon aux Philippines : 140 000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:51:00 +0200sudouest (fr)

Plus de 140 000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D’intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l’archipel depuis l’arrivée de la tempête jeudi qui a....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:50:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:48:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing northwest toward the populous main northern island of Luzon, government forecasters said. There was no immediate reports of casualties or major damage as authorities surveyed regions where the typhoon has passed.

Typhon aux Philippines: 140.000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:48:00 +0200levif (fr)

Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:47:00 +0200wsaw (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:45:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:43:00 +0200bordermail (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Storm Signal #3 raised over parts of Luzon as Typhoon Vongfong rakes across PH

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:43:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Public storm signal #3 — indicating moderate to heavy damage — is currently hoisted in at least six provinces in the country, as the Philippines ’ first typhoon of the year Vongfong (local name Ambo) makes its fifth landfall in Masbate this morning. In its 5am briefing , state weather bureau....

Philippines riding out typhoon after coronavirus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:40:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

MANILA, Philippines >> More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province today and....

Typhoon ‘Ambo’ wreaks havoc on Samar provinces

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:40:00 +0200pna (en)

TYPHOON'S WRATH. A house in Dolores, Eastern Samar totally damaged by Typhoon "Ambo." The typhoon crossed the northern part of the Samar islands on Thursday afternoon (May 14, 2020), unleashing strong winds causing widespread damage. (Photo courtesy of Carlo Tapalla) TACLOBAN CITY Typhoon “Ambo”....

Sea warning still possible for Typhoon Vongfong: CWB

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:39:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) Although it is likely to weaken as it approaches Taiwan, a sea warning could still be issued for Typhoon Vongfong , the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Friday. As of 8 a.m. Friday, Vongfong was about 1,000 kilometers south-southeast of the southernmost tip of Taiwan, moving at....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:37:00 +0200newschannel6now (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhon Vongfong aux Philippines : 140 000 personnes réfugiées dans des abris d’urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:35:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

Plus de 140 000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong . En raison de la lutte contre le coronavirus , les abris à disposition ont une capacité limitée. D'intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l'archipel depuis....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:34:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

MANILA – More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:34:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:30:00 +0200heraldsun (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:29:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Cloudy in the morning with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. A few storms may be severe. High 73F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm during the evening, then some lingering showers still possible overnight.

Virus complicates Phil typhoon evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:28:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

More than 150,000 people are riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was blowing....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:27:00 +0200news4jax (en)

MANILA – More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:25:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

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Fri, 15 May 2020 07:24:00 +02009news (en)

Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines , forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time on Thursday. It is the first named storm of the 2020 season in the West Pacific.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:24:00 +0200ksl (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:23:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:21:00 +0200wkyt (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:20:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:17:00 +0200kswo (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:16:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint MANILA, Philippines — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:16:00 +0200click2houston (en)

MANILA – More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was....

Typhoon Vongfong takes aim at Philippine heartland

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

MANILA — Thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers. In its morning advisory, PAGASA, the national....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:15:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:13:00 +0200sfgate (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:11:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday and was....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:09:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

This Thursday, May 14, 2020, satellite image released by NASA shows Typhoon Vongfong roaring toward the eastern Philippines . The strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhoon Ambo heading for northern Quezon, Laguna

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:05:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Typhoon Ambo heading for northern Quezon, Laguna. Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) hits the southern part of Quezon on Friday morning, May 15.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:59:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:59:00 +0200apnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:59:00 +0200wftv (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province....

Typhoon forces 141,000 Filipinos to evacuate

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:58:00 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

Fishermen securing their boats ahead of Typhoon Vongfong ’s arrival in the coastal village of Cavite, the Philippines , yesterday. The storm hits as tens of millions of Filipinos are hunkered down at home against Covid-19. – EPA pic, May 15, 2020. MORE than 140,000 people were forced into cramped....

Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:52:00 +02009news (en)

Typhoon Vongfong has made landfall in the Philippines , forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in a country under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time on Thursday. It is the first named storm of the 2020 season in the West Pacific.

En plus du virus, un typhon aux Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:48:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Plus de 140’000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D’intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l’archipel depuis l’arrivée de la tempête jeudi qui a....

First Typhoon of 2020 Hits Central Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Nonoy Espina and Dennis Jay Santos Bacolod and Davao, Philippines 2020-05-14. A typhoon packing central winds of up to 155 kph (96 mph) slammed into the central Philippines on Thursday, adding another layer of urgency for emergency services already grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Philippines riding out typhoon after virus slows evacuations

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:43:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

MANILA, Philippines - More than 150,000 people were riding out a weakening typhoon in emergency shelters in the Philippines on Friday after a mass evacuation that was complicated and slowed by the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong has weakened after slamming ashore into Eastern Samar province Thursday....

En plus du virus, un typhon aux Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:39:00 +020024heures (fr)

Plus de 140’000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d’urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D’intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l’archipel depuis l’arrivée de la tempête jeudi qui a....

Typhoon Vongfong Takes Aim at Philippine Heartland

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:38:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — Thousands of people fled to evacuation centers on Friday as Typhoon Vongfong barreled toward the Philippines ’ main island of Luzon, dumping torrential rains and raising fears that the coronavirus could spread in packed evacuation centers. In its morning advisory, PAGASA, the national....

En plus du virus, un typhon aux Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:37:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Plus de 140'000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D'intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l'archipel depuis l'arrivée de la tempête jeudi qui a....

Typhon aux Philippines: 140.000 personnes dans des abris d'urgence

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:32:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Plus de 140.000 personnes étaient réfugiées vendredi dans des abris d'urgence aux Philippines en raison du typhon Vongfong , qui vient compliquer en outre la lutte contre le coronavirus. D'intenses précipitations se sont abattues sur le centre de l'archipel depuis l'arrivée de la tempête jeudi, qui a....

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:25:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

Residents wearing masks for protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) arrive at a school turned evacuation center as they prepare for Typhoon Vongfong in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines , May 14, 2020. REUTERS/Nino Luces. MANILA (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic is complicating....

Evacuees face double threat—virus, Typhoon Ambo

Fri, 15 May 2020 06:21:00 +0200inquirer (en)

The first typhoon of this year’s cyclone season slammed into the central Philippines on Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands of people already hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 200,000 people live in coastal areas or flimsy houses....

‘Ambo’ maintains strength, passes over Samar, parts of Bicol–Pagasa

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:49:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

TYPHOON “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) maintained its strength as it passed over Samar Islands and portions of Bicol region on Thursday night, the state-run weather bureau said on Friday. As of 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)....

Typhoon VongFong Makes Landfall In Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:48:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Satellite images show Typhoon Vongfong 's landfall in Eastern Samar in the Philippines ; It is the country's first tropical storm in 2020; Tens of thousands of people had to be evacuated because of the storm; Experts forecast Typhoon Vongfong to weaken as it moves across the islands.

Typhoon Ambo forces evacuation of over 300,000 Bicolandia residents

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:41:00 +0200inquirer (en)

LEGAZPI CITY – Sixty one thousand one hundred eighty nine families or 305,945 people had sought refuge in 2,332 evacuation shelters as Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) pounded the Bicol region Thursday night, the regional police reported on Friday. Provincial police units reported that as of 6 a.

Live updates: Typhoon Ambo

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:26:00 +0200philstar (en)

Residents take shelter by their house as they observe rain and wind in Can-avid town, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines on May 14, 2020, as Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall. A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines on May 14, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:56:00 +0200ksl (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong blew into Eastern Samar province at noon with fierce rain and....

Philippines: Listen to typhoon winds howling

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:52:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Highlights Northern Samar, Bicol region take direct hit; Typhoon, equivalent to Hurricane Category 4, brings gusts of up to 212 km/h; Power outages reported in provinces that saw its wrath, while country deals with effects of coronavirus pandemic; Storm seen "weakening", but could dump moderate to....

First pictures: Typhoon Vongfong wreaks havoc

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:52:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Residents brave rains and strong wind as they walk past uprooted trees along a highway in Can-avid town, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall. Image Credit: AFP. A motorist braving rains and strong wind maneouvers along a highway littered with fallen coconut....

Typhoon Ambo pummels COVID-stricken Philippines at 6th landfall

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:51:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA (UPDATED) - Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) hit land for the sixth time on Friday morning, as pandemic protocols complicated the evacuation of tens of thousands in coronavirus-stricken Luzon. The first storm of 2020 made its sixth landfall over San Andres, Quezon at 7:45 a.m.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:45:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

MANILA--The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year,....

Typhoon Ambo makes 6th landfall in Quezon, rain begins in Metro Manila

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:23:00 +0200rappler (en)

Satellite image of Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 15, 2020, 8 am. Image from NOAA. MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) made its 6th landfall in San Andres, Quezon, early Friday morning, May 15, while rain from the typhoon began to be experienced in Metro Manila.

Baguio braces for 'Ambo' amid Covid-19 threat

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:19:00 +0200pna (en)

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong BAGUIO CITY Mayor Benjamin Magalong has advised residents to brace for typhoon Ambo (international name Vongfong ), which lashed the southern part of the country since it made landfall Thursday. Magalong told residents not to set aside precautions against the....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in the Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 03:41:00 +0200cna (en)

epa08423203 A Filipino villagers boy rests inside a shanty at a coastal village in Cavite city, Philippines , 15 May 2020. Typhoon Vongfong made landfall in the town of Can-avid, Samar island, on May 14, as the Philippine government continues to implement a nationwide lockdown prompted by the ongoing....

The Latest: One month since China last reported virus death

Fri, 15 May 2020 03:37:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

A sign for Navajo Drive is seen against a cloud-darkened Sentinel Mesa in Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah on the Navajo Reservation on April 30, 2020. The reservation has some of the highest rates of coronavirus in the country. If Navajos are susceptible to the virus' spread in part because they are so....

Vongfong, aka. Ambo, barrels into Philippines’ east coast

Fri, 15 May 2020 03:14:00 +0200phuketgazette (en)

Typhoon Vongfong (aka. ‘Ambo’ in the Philippines ) has made landfall, forcing tens of thousands of people to quickly evacuate whilst in the middle of lockdown amid their local Covid-19 outbreak. The typhoon struck the Phillipines east coast islands around Samar at around noon yesterday.

Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 02:59:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

MANILA: A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands of people, many of them heading to cramped shelters without proper safety gear to guard against the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong sheared roofs from houses, uprooted....

Vongfong | Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 02:10:00 +0200macaudailytimes (en)

A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines yesterday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:48:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong blew into Eastern Samar province at noon with fierce rain and....

First Typhoon of the Season Makes Landfall in Philippines

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:42:00 +0200laht (en)

MANILA – The first typhoon of the season made landfall on Thursday on the island of Samar, eastern Philippines , as the country prepares for the start of the relaxation of COVID-19 confinement measures. Typhoon Vongfong , locally named Ambo, intensified a few hours before making landfall in the town....

Video: Philippines takes direct hit from supertyphoon

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:30:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Highlights= Northern Samar, Bicol regions took a direct hit from Typhoon Vongfong ; An equivalent of Hurricane Category 4, it brought winds of up to 212 km/h; Power outages reported in provinces that saw its wrath, as country still deals with effects of coronavirus pandemic; Storm seen "weakening",....

‘Trapped in a nightmare situation’: Philippines typhoon offers glimpse of climate disaster amid a pandemic

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:24:00 +0200alternet (en)

The worldwide outbreak of a deadly virus is now dovetailing with another grave global threat: increasingly hazardous extreme weather due to the climate crisis. Typhoon Vongfong slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, making the first of numerous landfalls expected in the coming days and....

Queues at Jakarta airport as distancing rules ignored

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:18:00 +0200tnp-sg (en)

JAKARTA: Thousands of travellers queued cheek by jowl at an airport terminal in Jakarta yesterday, ignoring regulations on social distancing and despite an official lockdown slated to run until the start of next month. Photographs posted on social media, days after the government announced that....

Typhoon Ambo makes 5th landfall in Burias Island

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:07:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Typhoon Ambo makes 5th landfall in Burias Island.

'Ambo' makes 5th landfall over Burias island; Signal No. 2 raised in Metro Manila

Fri, 15 May 2020 00:33:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Typhoon Ambo slammed into Burias island 3 a.m. Friday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains as it made its 5th landfall so far over the eastern Philippines , state weather bureau PAGASA said. The typhoon, which was packing maximum sustained winds of 125 kilometers per hour and gusts....

Typhoon Ambo makes first landfall in Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 22:23:00 +0200upi (en)

Typhoon Ambo, also known as Vongfong , has made the first of numerous expected landfalls over the eastern Philippines on Thursday. Although the tropical system has begun weakening, it will still forge a path of destruction over the country's northern islands through the weekend.

Double whammy as storm hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 21:27:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines yesterday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands of people, many of them heading to shelters without proper safety gear to guard against the coronavirus. Typhoon Vongfong sheared roofs from houses, uprooted coconut trees and....

The Latest: Health workers in Spain hold moment of silence

Thu, 14 May 2020 21:07:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Schoolchildren wait in line to use the toilet in the schoolyard of the Sainte Aurelie primary school of Strasbourg, eastern France, Thursday, May 14, 2020. The government has allowed parents to keep children at home amid fears prompted by the COVID-19, as France is one of the hardest-hit countries in the world.

Typhoon Vongfong Strikes Eastern Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:55:00 +0200manilametro (en)

A strong typhoon struck the eastern Philippines on Thursday while creating complications for authorities trying to evacuate tens of thousands of people already isolated to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 185 kph, Typhoon....

The Latest: Talks progress in Yemen as COVID-19 spreads

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:36:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Schoolchildren, some wearing masks, attend a class in a school of Strasbourg, eastern France, Thursday, May 14, 2020. The government has allowed parents to keep children at home amid fears prompted by the COVID-19, as France is one of the hardest-hit countries in the world.

The Latest: Talks progress in Yemen as COVID-19 spreads

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:26:00 +0200wftv (en)

Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ramesh Rajasingham said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped to 72 as of Thursday morning, including 13 deaths, from just one confirmed case a month ago. He said 62 cases were reported in the last 10 days and humanitarian agencies....

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:26:00 +0200nypost (en)

MANILA, May 14 – Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, slammed....

The Latest: Talks progress in Yemen as COVID-19 spreads

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:23:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ramesh Rajasingham said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped to 72 as of Thursday morning, including 13 deaths, from just one confirmed case a month ago. He said 62 cases were reported in the last 10 days and humanitarian agencies....

First Typhoon of 2020 Hits Central Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:08:00 +0200benarnews (en)

A typhoon packing central winds of up to 155 kph (96 mph) slammed into the central Philippines on Thursday, adding another layer of urgency for emergency services already grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Thousands of people in the central region were forced to evacuate from....

Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:47:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

The typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time Thursday. It is the first named storm of the 2020 season in the West Pacific. Vongfong packed winds of at least 115 mph, an intensity that makes it the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane. The storm's violent winds triggered the....

Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:43:00 +0200missoulian (en)

The typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time Thursday. It is the first named storm of the 2020 season in the West Pacific. Vongfong packed winds of at least 115 mph, an intensity that makes it the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane. The storm's violent winds triggered the....

The Latest: Italy adds 992 new cases of COVID-19

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:35:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Schoolchildren, some wearing masks, attend a class in a school of Strasbourg, eastern France, Thursday, May 14, 2020. The government has allowed parents to keep children at home amid fears prompted by the COVID-19, as France is one of the hardest-hit countries in the world.

Coronavirus: le résumé du 14 mai

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:35:00 +0200laliberte (fr)

Chaque jour, La Liberté vous propose un résumé de l’actualité relative au coronavirus. Informations nationales, cantonales et internationales: c’est parti pour le tour d’horizon de ce jeudi 14 mai. A FRIBOURG. FUSION. Le covid-19 (ou la covid-19, selon l’Académie française) a des effets inattendus:....

Typhoon Ambo bringing heavy rain to Sorsogon, Ticao Island

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:34:00 +0200rappler (en)

What's the weather like in your area? Tweet us at Satellite image of Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 14, 2020, 11 pm. Image from NOAA. MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) weakened after crossing the Samar provinces then began moving over the Ticao Pass, which separates Ticao Island from the Bicol region, late Thursday evening, May 14.

Tens of thousands under lockdown evacuate as Typhoon Vongfong strikes Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:25:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

The typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time Thursday. It is the first named storm of the 2020 season in the West Pacific. Vongfong packed winds of at least 115 mph, an intensity that makes it the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane. The storm's violent winds triggered the....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in central Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:02:00 +0200globaltimes (en)

A woman walks in rain brought by typhoon Vongfong in Manila, the Philippines on May 14, 2020. Vongfong is the first typhoon to batter the Philippines this year as the country grapples with the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) Typhoon Vongfong tore off roofs and shook trees as it....

Satellites eye typhoon Vongfong landfall in the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:56:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

Credit: Credit: NOAA/William Straka III, Univ. of Wisconsin Madison. NASA and NOAA satellites have been providing forecasters with satellite data that showed the strength and extent of Typhoon Vongfong as it made landfall in the Philippines and continued to track through the country.

Headlines 30 mins ago Despite pandemic, LGU ready for ‘Ambo’

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:36:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Local government units (LGU) are very much ready to respond to the possible effects of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) “Ambo” (International name: Vongfong ) despite the problems they are facing due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Department of the Interior and Local Government....

Pandemic Hampers Philippines Evacuation of Thousands as Typhoon Hits Country

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:22:00 +0200news18 (en)

The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, intensified....

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:21:00 +0200trust (en)

Officials struggle to work out how to evacuate some 200,000 people in danger while also preserving social distancing. By Karen Lema. MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social....

Typhoon Ambo batters Samar provinces as it heads towards Luzon

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:12:00 +0200bworldcom (en)

TYPHOON Ambo made landfall over the town of San Policarpio in Eastern Samar at noon Thursday, “bringing violent winds and heavy to intense rains over the northern portion of Samar and the southern portion of Northern Samar,” weather bureau PAGASA reported.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:07:00 +0200thedailystarBD (en)

The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, intensified....

Typhoon Vongfong Strikes Eastern Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:29:00 +0200voacambodia (en)

A strong typhoon struck the eastern Philippines on Thursday while creating complications for authorities trying to evacuate tens of thousands of people already isolated to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 185 kph, Typhoon....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall and will continue to lash the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:17:00 +0200news-herald (en)

Typhoon Vongfong made landfall in the Philippines and will remain a strong storm as it tracks north through the islands.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:14:00 +0200trtworld (en)

Residents wearing masks for protection against coronavirus arrive at a school turned evacuation centre as they prepare for Typhoon Vongfong in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines , May 14, 2020. (Reuters) The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall and will continue to lash the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:12:00 +0200missoulian (en)

Typhoon Vongfong made landfall in the Philippines and will remain a strong storm as it tracks north through the islands.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:10:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

MANILA, Philippines - A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday, knocking out power and threatening food crops in a new emergency for a country already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Typhoon Vongfong blew into Eastern Samar province at noon with fierce rain and wind....

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:07:00 +0200malaymail (en)

Residents wearing masks for protection against coronavirus disease arrive at a school turned evacuation centre as they prepare for Typhoon Vongfong in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines , May 14, 2020. — Reuters pic. MANILA, May 14 — The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts....

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:07:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this....

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Thu, 14 May 2020 17:05:00 +020020minutes (fr)

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Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 17:02:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Residents wearing masks for protection against coronavirus disease arrive at a school turned evacuation centre as they prepare for Typhoon Vongfong in Legazpi City, Albay province, Philippines , May 14, 2020. — Reuters pic. MANILA, May 14 — The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts....

Typhoon Vongfong hits Philippines, coronavirus hampers evacuation

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:47:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummels through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, intensified....

NASA Finds Vongfong at Typhoon Strength Philippine Warnings Up

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:41:00 +0200enn (en)

NASA’s Terra satellite revealed powerful storms in Vongfong as it ramped up from a tropical storm to a typhoon. NASA’s Terra satellite revealed powerful storms in Vongfong as it ramped up from a tropical storm to a typhoon. Vongfong is known locally in the Philippines as Typhoon Ambo.

Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:31:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummeled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this....

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it slams into coronavirus-hit Philippines - Fox News

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:10:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season rapidly strengthened before slamming into the eastern Thursday, forcing an evacuation of thousands that was complicated by efforts to avoid spreading at shelters.

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it slams into coronavirus-hit Philippines - Fox News

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:08:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season rapidly strengthened before slamming into the eastern Thursday, forcing an evacuation of thousands that was complicated by efforts to avoid spreading at shelters.

Typhoon Vongfong Strikes Eastern Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:53:00 +0200voanews (en)

A strong typhoon struck the eastern Philippines on Thursday while creating complications for authorities trying to evacuate tens of thousands of people already isolated to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 185 kph, Typhoon....

Pandemic hampers Philippines typhoon evacuation

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:51:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

MANILA: The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummelled through its eastern provinces. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year,....

Typhoon Ambo maintains strength as it crosses Northern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:47:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Typhoon Ambo maintains strength as it crosses Northern Samar. Dozens of areas are under Signal Nos.

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it slams into coronavirus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:36:00 +0200foxnews (en)

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season rapidly strengthened before slamming into the eastern Thursday, forcing an evacuation of thousands that was complicated by efforts to avoid spreading at shelters.

World Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:17:00 +0200usaToday (en)

MANILA, Philippines — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew....

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:07:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Thursday after gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:07:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Thursday after gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Save the Children: ‘Safety of children and young mothers must be a priority in the wake of typhoon VongFong’

Thu, 14 May 2020 15:01:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: Save The Children. Aid agency ready to respond with hygiene kits, household materials and mobile health units. The safety of children and new mothers must be a priority in the response to typhoon VongFong (local name Ambo) that is making landfall in the Philippines , Save the Children warned today.

FLASH UPDATE: No. 02 – Tropical Storm VONGFONG, Philippines – 14 May 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

● Current update on Typhoon VONGFONG (locally named A/I/fBO): ○ According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA as of 1300 hrs today, Typhoon VONGFONG has made landfall over San Policarpo, Eastern Samar.

Philippines: Save the Children: ‘Safety of children and young mothers must be a priority in the wake of typhoon VongFong’

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Aid agency ready to respond with hygiene kits, household materials and mobile health units. The safety of children and new mothers must be a priority in the response to typhoon VongFong (local name Ambo) that is making landfall in the Philippines , Save the Children warned today.

Thu. 8:27 a.m.: Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:56:00 +0200vindy (en)

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong today in Manila, Philippines . The first typhoon to hit the country this year roared toward the eastern Philippines today as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:45:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

MANILA, Philippines —A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on May 14 after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the CCP virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew....

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, May 14 (Reuters) - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in central Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:24:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

A woman walks in rain brought by typhoon Vongfong in Manila, the Philippines on May 14, 2020. Vongfong is the first typhoon to batter the Philippines this year as the country grapples with the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) MANILA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Vongfong tore off....

Weather Typhoon forces complicated evacuations

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:16:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Typhoon forces complicated evacuations in Philippines amid COVID-19. As Typhoon Vongfong set its sights on the Philippines, it made for a tricky evacuation for those needing a place to ride out the storm on May 14.

Typhoon Vongfong Whips Up Debris in Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:14:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Typhoon Vongfong made landfall in Samar, the Philippines , on May 14, with winds gusting up to 185 km/h near its center, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Vongfong, known locally as Typhoon Ambo, first hit San Policarpio in Eastern Samar, local reports said.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:05:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Strong Typhoon Slams Into Pandemic-Hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:05:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines —A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on May 14 after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the CCP virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:56:00 +0200asianage (en)

Manila : A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific....

Save the Children: ‘Safety of children and young mothers must be a priority in the wake of typhoon VongFong’

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:47:00 +0200savethechildren (en)

Aid agency ready to respond with hygiene kits, household materials and mobile health units. The safety of children and new mothers must be a priority in the response to typhoon VongFong (local name Ambo) that is making landfall in the Philippines , Save the Children warned today.

Ilocos Norte braces for Typhoon 'Ambo'

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:45:00 +0200pna (en)

LAOAG CITY The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Ilocos Norte convened on Thursday afternoon in preparation for Typhoon "Ambo" (international name: Vongfong ), the first to hit the country this year and in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:44:00 +0200wral (en)

By JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press. MANILA, Philippines A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year....

Warning! Vongfong to bring heavy rains to southern Taiwan

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:15:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

Tropical Storm Vongfong , which formed Tuesday, could be at its closest to Taiwan over the coming weekend, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).（Courtesy of CWB) TAIPEI (The China Post) — Tropical Storm Vongfong, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ompong, could be at its closest to Taiwan....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:14:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:09:00 +0200missoulian (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Philippines - Typhoon Vongfong (ECHO Daily Flash of 14 May 2020)

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:55:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Typhoon Vongfong (local name, Ambo) made landfall in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, at 12:15 pm (UCT+8) on 14 May. Some 400,000 people are expected to be displaced in Northern Samar. Vongfong is expected madding landfall in Bicol Region on 14 May evening.

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Thu, 14 May 2020 12:53:00 +0200newsok (en)

The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar province around noon. Video showed fierce rain and wind swaying coconut trees, rattling tin roofs and obscuring visibility. Some towns lost power.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:46:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Albay needs to evacuate 300,000 residents as Typhoon Ambo nears

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:43:00 +0200rappler (en)

TYPHOON PREPARATIONS. Residents in Barangay Maoyod, Legazpi City prepare their homes for Typhoon Ambo winds. Photo by Rhaydz B. Barcia/Rappler. LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – The provincial government of Albay sought to evacuate on Thursday, May 14, up to 80,000 families or over 300,000 residents....

Typhoon Ambo lashes Samar after landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:43:00 +0200rappler (en)

. PAGASA says late Thursday afternoon, May 14, that Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) is 'bringing violent winds and heavy to intense rain' while in the vicinity of San Jose de Buan, Samar. What's the weather like in your area? Tweet us at Satellite image of Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) as of May 14, 2020, 5 pm. Image from NOAA.

10:38 Un puissant typhon frappe les Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:24:00 +0200lesoirdalgerie (fr)

Des dizaines de milliers de personnes confinées chez elles en raison du coronavirus ont dû être évacuées en raison d’un typhon qui touche le centre des Philippines . Un puissant typhon a frappé jeudi le centre des Philippines. Celui-ci a entraîné l’évacuation risquée et compliquée de dizaines de....

Albay to evacuate 400K residents due to 'Ambo'

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:14:00 +0200pna (en)

Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) chief Dr. Cedric Daep (Photo from APSEMO's official Facebook page) LEGAZPI CITY As Typhoon Ambo approaches Bicol, the Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office (APSEMO) on Tuesday asked local government units to expedite the....

UK coronavirus LIVE: Country in top ten worldwide for highest reported new cases as A&E admissions plunge to record low amid Covid-19 outbreak

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:08:00 +0200standard (en)

Woman warned she faces spell in prison for spitting at emergency workers A 42-year-old woman who spat in the face of a nurse and two police officers while claiming to have Covid-19 has been warned she faces more than a year in prison, according to police.

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:04:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Thursday after gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 12:03:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Thursday after gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

Locals Held Up by Powerful Winds While Walking During Typhoon Vongfong

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:56:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Typhoon Vongfong brought powerful winds to Eastern Samar in the Philippines as it made landfall on May 14. On Wednesday, wind gusts in excess of 100 kilometres per hour were estimated in the storm, which was known locally as Typhoon Ambo. This video shows locals battling against the gusts in the town of San Policarpo in the Eastern Samar.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:56:00 +0200irishexaminer (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Un puissant typhon frappe le centre des Philippines, le virus complique les évacuations

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:55:00 +02007sur7 (fr)

Un puissant typhon a frappé jeudi le centre des Philippines , entraînant l'évacuation risquée et compliquée de dizaines de milliers de personnes confinées chez elles en raison de la pandémie de coronavirus.

UK coronavirus LIVE: Country still in top ten for highest reported new cases worldwide as A&E admissions plunge to record low amid Covid-19 outbreak

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:52:00 +0200standard (en)

Results of human coronavirus vaccine trial could be available by the middle of June - expert Professor Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at Oxford University, said "several hundred" people have been vaccinated and the challenge now is to be able to manufacture at scale once it is approved by the regulators.

First pictures: Typhoon Vongfong wreaks havoc

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:51:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Pat of roof up on a tree, after being ripped by Typhoon Vongfong (local codename "Ambo"). Photo taken in Easter Samar, where Typhoon Vongfong is wreaking havoc on Thursday (May 14). Image Credit: Twitter/@Renzel John Copico. Quiet before the storm. Dark clouds gather above Sorsogon province, as....

Un puissant typhon frappe le centre des Philippines, le virus complique les évacuations

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:46:00 +0200levif (fr)

Un puissant typhon a frappé jeudi le centre des Philippines , entraînant l'évacuation risquée et compliquée de dizaines de milliers de personnes confinées chez elles en raison de la pandémie de coronavirus.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:42:00 +0200pressandjournal (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Potential emerges for Typhoon Vongfong to enter East Sea

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:38:00 +0200vietnamnet-vn-en (en)

This prediction comes after forecasters stated that the typhoon was located at 12.8 degrees north latitude and 126 degrees east longitude, approximately 100km east of the central coast of the Philippines . During the next 48 hours, Typhoon Vongfong is anticipated to move west-northwest at a speed of approximately 15km per hour.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:38:00 +0200CBC (en)

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila, Thursday. The first typhoon to hit the country this year roared toward the eastern Philippines as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:34:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Un puissant typhon frappe les Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:34:00 +0200arcinfo (fr)

Un puissant typhon a frappé jeudi le centre des Philippines . Celui-ci a entraîné l’évacuation risquée et compliquée de dizaines de milliers de personnes confinées chez elles en raison de la pandémie de coronavirus. Au moins 200’000 personnes vivent dans des zones côtières ou dans des habitats....

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:30:00 +0200zawya-palestine (en)

MANILA - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, slammed into the....

DSWD readies food aid for typhoon-hit Samar areas

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:29:00 +0200pna (en)

RELIEF GOODS. Food packs being readied by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD) for areas in Eastern Visayas threatened by Typhoon Ambo (international name Vongfong ). Aside from the food packs, the regional office also has a standby fund of PHP23.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:27:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. T he first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:26:00 +0200dailyecho (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:26:00 +0200click2houston (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — WHO official says reopening must be done cautiously....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:23:00 +0200chesterfirst (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: WHO says reopening must be done cautiously

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:23:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — WHO official says reopening must be done cautiously....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:22:00 +0200thecourier (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:21:00 +0200southwalesargus (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: EU monitoring removal of emergency powers

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:21:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — WHO official says reopening must be done cautiously....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:21:00 +0200impartialreporter (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: WHO says reopening must be done cautiously

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:20:00 +0200newsok (en)

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top rule of law official says the bloc is monitoring whether governments remove emergency powers enacted to combat the coronavirus, amid deep concern about measures in Hungary. EU Values and Transparency Commissioner Vera Jourova said Thursday that as countries ease....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:19:00 +0200eveningtelegraph (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Philippines evacuates 200,000 people as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:19:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

Psst! AsiaOne is on Telegram! Tell your friends! https://t.me/asiaonecom MANILA - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:19:00 +0200yourlocalguardian (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:16:00 +0200oxfordtimes (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:14:00 +0200eveningtimes (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: WHO says reopening must be done cautiously

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:09:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

— WHO official says reopening must be done cautiously and debate between ensuring health and reviving the economy is a “false dichotomy” —Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus. —Japan is preparing to end a state of emergency for most of the country.

The Latest: EU monitoring removal of emergency powers

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:07:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — WHO official says reopening must be done cautiously....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:05:00 +0200yorkpress (en)

A strong typhoon has hit the Philippines after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the coronavirus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San....

The Latest: WHO says reopening must be done cautiously

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:04:00 +0200startribune (en)

—Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus. —Japan is preparing to end a state of emergency for most of the country. —United Nations chief calls for mental health needs to be addressed. A World Health Organization official says the debate between ensuring health....

Typhoon outskirts forecast to affect Taiwan over weekend

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:58:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

TAIPEI (CNA) — The outskirts of Typhoon Vongfong are expected to affect Taiwan over the weekend, with showers or thundershowers likely in some parts of the country, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) forecast Thursday. As of 8:00 a.m., Vongfong, the first named storm of this year in the Pacific, was....

Typhoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:57:00 +0200illawarramercury (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

Typhoon Vongfong - May 2020

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:53:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

As of 11 May, a tropical depression named Ambo was located about 400km east of Mindanao and was moving in a northwest direction. The Philippines weather bureau forecasts TD Ambo to intensify into a severe tropical storm in the next 48 hours and is expected to make landfall over the Bicol Region on the evening of 14-15 May.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:51:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus.

Tens of thousands moved to safety from typhoon in Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:51:00 +0200thestandard-hk (en)

A typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines today after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in....

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:49:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year,....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:48:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

ASSOCIATED PRESS. Dark clouds enveloped the skies as workers folded a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila, Thursday. The first typhoon to hit the country this year roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of....

The Latest: EU monitoring removal of emergency powers

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:46:00 +0200sfgate (en)

In late March, Hungary’s parliament endorsed a bill giving Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government extraordinary powers during the pandemic, including a measure against the spread of false information about the virus, and setting no end date for them. Orban was invited to take part in Thursday’s debate but declined.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:46:00 +0200ajw (en)

MANILA--A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific....

Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in central Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:42:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Vongfong tore off roofs and shook trees as it made landfall in central Philippines ' Eastern Samar province at 12:15 p.m. local time on Thursday, authorities said. Vongfong is the first typhoon to batter the Philippines this year as the country grapples with the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic.

The Latest: EU monitoring removal of emergency powers

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:39:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

needs to be addressed. —Australia to continue to push for investigation into origin of coronavirus. BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top rule of law official says the bloc is monitoring whether governments remove emergency powers enacted to combat the coronavirus, amid deep concern about measures in Hungary.

Bringing violent winds and heavy rains, 'Ambo' heads to Samar province after landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:39:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong )the first tropical cyclone to hit the coronavirus-wracked Philippinesis now heading toward the northern portion of Samar province after making a landfall with strong winds and heavy rain. “Ambo” made its first landfall over San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar at 12:15 p.

Typhoon roars towards the Philippines amid coronavirus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:38:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

A strong typhoon roared towards the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities worked to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could risk coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to make landfall later on Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:36:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus.

Philippines evacuates 200,000 people as Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:36:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Authorities in Philippines started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as Typhoon Vongfong made landfall on Thursday. The typhoon, the first to hit the country this year, slammed into the eastern Philippines packing....

Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:35:00 +0200themalaysianinsight (en)

As typhoon VongFong makes landfall in the Philippines , hundreds of thousands of people are worried about fierce winds and heavy rain. – EPA pic, May 14, 2020. A POWERFUL typhoon hit the central Philippines today, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands already hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:35:00 +0200news4jax (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus.

Season's 1st typhoon makes landfall in Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:35:00 +0200ibtimes-sg (en)

The first typhoon of the season made landfall on Thursday on Philippines ' Samar island, as the country prepares for the start of the relaxation of COVID-19 confinement measures. Typhoon Vongfong , locally named Ambo, intensified a few hours before making landfall in the town of San Policarpio,....

The Latest: EU monitoring removal of emergency powers

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:34:00 +0200startribune (en)

—Japan is preparing to end a state of emergency for most of the country. —United Nations chief calls for mental health needs to be addressed. —Australia to continue to push for investigation into origin of coronavirus. BRUSSELS — The European Union's top rule of law official says the bloc is....

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:33:00 +0200newsok (en)

The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar province around noon. Video showed fierce rain and wind swaying coconut trees, rattling tin roofs and obscuring visibility. Some towns lost power.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:26:00 +0200click2houston (en)

Men wearing face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus take a rest in Tokyo Thursday, May 14, 2020. Japan is still under a coronavirus state of emergency which was extended until the end of May though there have been no hard lockdowns. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:26:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

Men wearing face mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus take a rest in Tokyo Thursday, May 14, 2020. Japan is still under a coronavirus state of emergency which was extended until the end of May though there have been no hard lockdowns. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.

Powerful Winds Hit the Philippines as Typhoon Makes Landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:23:00 +0200news_com_au (en)

Typhoon Vongfong brought powerful winds to Eastern Samar in the Philippines as the storm made landfall on May 14. On Wednesday, wind gusts in excess of 100 kilometres per hour were estimated as occurring in the typhoon, which was known locally as Typhoon Ambo. Credit: Phres Evardone via Storyful.

Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:23:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

MANILA: Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year, slammed into the....

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:23:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus.

As typhoon Vongfong makes landfall, Philippines evacuate hundreds of thousands

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:22:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

File photo of a family gathers at Delpan Evacuation Center after a typhoon hit Metro Manila, Philippines , (Reuters) Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said.

First typhoon of 2020 starts to hammer the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:20:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Highlights= Typhoon Vongfong , packing gusts of up to 190 km/h, hits land in eastern Philippines Thursday; It is then expected to reach Category 4 status with winds of 132 mph (212 km/h), according to the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center, as it forecasts even further intensification over the next 24 hours.

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:14:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: Typhoon Vongfong slams into eastern Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus.

Philippines scrambles to set up typhoon shelters amid Covid-19

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:12:00 +0200thenational (en)

A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then....

Typhoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:09:00 +0200dailyadvertiser (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

The Latest: Typhoon hits Philippines during virus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:08:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

needs to be addressed. —Australia to continue to push for investigation into origin of coronavirus. MANILA, Philippines — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:07:00 +0200hjnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Typhoon roars towards the Philippines amid coronavirus lockdown

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:05:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A strong typhoon roared towards the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities worked to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could risk coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to make landfall later on Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

‘Ambo’ makes landfall in Eastern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:03:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Typhoon “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) made landfall in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The typhoon was packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kph.

‘Ambo’ threatens Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:03:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Typhoon “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) maintained its strength as it neared Samar, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday. Pagasa last spotted the typhoon 140 kilometers east-southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar, moving west direction at 15 kilometers per hour (kph).

Typhoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:52:00 +0200bordermail (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

Full Article: Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:51:00 +0200wsau (en)

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made landfall on Thursday, disaster officials said. Typhoon Vongfong , the first to hit the country this year,....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:49:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Typhoon bearing down on Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:47:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Typhoon Vongfong , the Northern Hemisphere’s first named storm, is rapidly intensifying east of the Philippines , where it could clip parts of the island nation on Thursday and Saturday, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Hawaii. The storm, called Ambo in the Philippines, made....

Typhoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:44:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:41:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Social distancing 'per family' at Typhoon Ambo evacuation centers

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:40:00 +0200rappler (en)

EVACUATION CENTER. In this file photo, families stay in tents inside an evacuation center in Tanauan City, Batangas, during the eruption of Taal Volcano in January 2020. File photo by Charles Salazar/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – How do you prevent coronavirus transmissions when a typhoon forces....

Typhoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:39:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:35:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:33:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

A satellite image showing Typhoon Vongfong in the western Pacific Ocean heading toward the Philippines on Wednesday. Credit... National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/EPA, via Shutterstock. MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern....

PHILIPPINES TYPHOON - 1st typhoon of the season makes landfall in Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:32:00 +0200efe (en)

Weather forecaster Christopher Perez points to a projected track of Typhoon Vongfong in the Philippines during a briefing at the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 14 May 2020.

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines - The New York Times

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:27:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

A satellite image showing Typhoon Vongfong in the western Pacific Ocean heading toward the Philippines on Wednesday. Credit... National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/EPA, via Shutterstock. MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:25:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:24:00 +0200bna-en (en)

Manila, May 14 (BNA): A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore....

Strong Typhoon Slams Into Pandemic-Hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:24:00 +0200time (en)

(MANILA, Philippines ) A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew....

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:22:00 +0200news-gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:18:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

3:12 PMTyphoon slams into virus-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:16:00 +02007news-au (en)

A strong typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines after authorities moved tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore....

LIVE: Middle East looking to revive economy despite rising coronavirus infections

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:14:00 +0200arabnews (en)

Countries across the Middle East are looking for ways to revive their economies, despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections. Meanwhile shortly after Saudi Arabia suspended the cost of living allowance and increased the value-added tax (VAT), it urged other producers to join them in mitigating....

LGUs must integrate Covid-19 measures in 'Ambo' contingency plans

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:13:00 +0200pna (en)

MANILA As the country braces for Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ), Senator Sonny Angara on Thursday called on all the local government units (LGUs) in the projected path of the storm to integrate coronavirus disease (Covid-19) protocols into their contingency plans for the incoming weather disturbance.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:10:00 +0200sfgate (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:09:00 +0200wftv (en)

The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar province around noon, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said. The typhoon came as the Philippines is trying to fight COVID-19....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:07:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila, Philippines Thursday May, 14, 2020. The first typhoon to hit the country this year roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:06:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila, Philippines Thursday May, 14, 2020. The first typhoon to hit the country this year roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:02:00 +0200apnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:02:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters. The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:01:00 +0200japantimes (en)

MANILA – A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:01:00 +0200startribune (en)

The first typhoon to hit the country this year rapidly gained force as it blew from the Pacific then barged ashore in San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar province around noon, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said. The typhoon came as the Philippines is trying to fight COVID-19 outbreaks....

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:57:00 +0200newsok (en)

—United Nations chief calls for mental health needs to be addressed amid pandemic. —Australia to continue to push for origin of coronavirus. TOKYO — Experts on the Japanese coronavirus task force approved a government plan Thursday lifting an ongoing state of emergency ahead of schedule in most....

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:55:00 +0200clickondetroit (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

Typhoon Vongfong roars toward Philippines as coronavirus makes evacuations tricky

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:47:00 +0200cknw (en)

A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

Typhoon Vongfong roars toward Philippines as coronavirus makes evacuations tricky

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:42:00 +0200globalnews (en)

A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

The Latest | Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:38:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:38:00 +0200sfgate (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:36:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:34:00 +0200news4jax (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:34:00 +0200gazette (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:31:00 +0200startribune (en)

—Typhoon Vongfong bears down on Philippines during lockdown for coronavirus. —United Nations chief calls for mental health needs to be addressed amid pandemic. —Australia to continue to push for origin of coronavirus. TOKYO — Experts on the Japanese coronavirus task force approved a government plan....

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:26:00 +0200click2houston (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:24:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Japanese task force OKs end to state of emergency in 47 prefectures.

Typhoon Vongfong Makes Landfall in the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:23:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour made landfall in the eastern Philippines on Thursday after gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

Potential emerges for Typhoon Vongfong to enter East Sea

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:17:00 +0200vov-vn (en)

This prediction comes after forecasters stated that the typhoon was located at 12.8 degrees north latitude and 126 degrees east longitude, approximately 100km east of the central coast of the Philippines . During the next 48 hours, Typhoon Vongfong is anticipated to move west-northwest at a speed of approximately 15km per hour.

AFP - Philippines-disaster-typhoon

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:13:00 +0200nampa (en)

Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines =(Graphic)= ATTENTION - REFILE to add graphic /// Manila, May 14, 2020 (AFP) - A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands already hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Typhoon Ambo makes landfall in Eastern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 08:09:00 +0200rappler (en)

Satellite image of Typhoon Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 14, 2020, 12 pm. Image from NOAA. This is a breaking news story. Please refresh for updates. MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) made landfall in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, at 12:15 pm on Thursday, May 14, the first to hit the country....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:53:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:53:00 +0200business-standard (en)

A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

News Ambo makes landfall over Eastern Samar as Philippines reels from COVID pandemic

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:47:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - The Philippines ' first typhoon of the year, Ambo, hit land on Thursday, as millions on its path who are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic braced for heavy rains and strong winds. The storm with international name Vongfong made landfall over San Policarpio, Eastern Samar at 12:15 p.m. Thursday.

Work in Northern Samar suspended due to ‘Ambo’

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:42:00 +0200pna (en)

WORK SUSPENDED. The capitol of Northern Samar province. The provincial government on Thursday morning (May 14, 2020) declared suspension of work in all offices both private and public due to the threat of Typhoon Ambo. (Photo courtesy of Northern Samar provincial government) TACLOBAN CITY The....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:38:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam....

First typhoon of 2020 roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:27:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said.

Typhoon Vongfong heading towards the Philippines, coronavirus lockdown could affect emergency efforts

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:21:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA (NYTIMES) - A typhoon packing winds of nearly 160 kmh was heading towards the central Philippines on Thursday (May 14), gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was travelling slowly westwards at about 16 kmh, with its eye....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:15:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam....

Philippines: Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong) - Information bulletin

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:51:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The situation. According to the Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of 04:00 hours local time on 14 May 2020, Typhoon Vongfong is approximately 230 kilometers east of the Catarman, Northern Samar, moving west at 15 kmph.

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:50:00 +0200apnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:50:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:47:00 +0200ksl (en)

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press | Posted - May. 13, 2020 at 10:11 p.m. MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus.

Pagasa issues Samar storm surge warning as ‘Ambo’ rages on

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:46:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — Storm surges of two to four meters may be experienced in coastal areas in the Samar provinces and other areas which “may cause potentially life-threatening coastal inundation” on Thursday due to Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ), according to the Philippine....

Typhoon Ambo set to make landfall in Northern or Eastern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:45:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Typhoon Ambo set to make landfall in Northern or Eastern Samar.

Typhoon barrels towards Eastern Visayas and the Bicol region

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:43:00 +0200cna (en)

Ακόμη ένας θάνατος και 2 νέα επιβεβαιωμένα περιστατικά κορωνοϊού την Τετάρτη Κυπριακό, ΑΟΖ και διμερή θέματα συζήτησαν οι ΥΠΕΞ Κύπρου-Ρωσίας Κλειστά τα σύνορα Ισπανίας μέχρι Ιούλιο, χαλαρώσεις σε Γερμανία, ανησυχίες για νέες εστίες σε πολλές χώρες Απειλεί την πρόοδο που έχει επιτευχθεί στον τομέα....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:40:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight COVID-19 outbreaks largely by locking Filipinos in their homes and prohibiting gatherings that can set off infections. More than 11,600 infections, including 772 deaths, have been reported in the country.

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:40:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

MANILA, Philippines -- A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight COVID-19 outbreaks....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:38:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:38:00 +0200sfgate (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:36:00 +0200startribune (en)

The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday, weather agency administrator Vicente Malano said. The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight COVID-19 outbreaks largely by locking Filipinos in their homes and prohibiting gatherings that can set off infections.

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:33:00 +0200daytondailynews (en)

The Philippines was bracing for the typhoon while trying to fight COVID-19 outbreaks largely by locking Filipinos in their homes and prohibiting gatherings that can set off infections. More than 11,600 infections, including 772 deaths, have been reported in the country.

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:31:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

MANILA, Philippines - A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore....

Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:31:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong typhoon roared toward the eastern Philippines on Thursday as authorities work to evacuate tens of thousands of people while avoiding overcrowding in shelters that could spread the coronavirus. The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam....

Typhoon Vongfong Heads Toward the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:27:00 +0200nytimes (en)

MANILA — A typhoon packing winds of nearly 100 miles per hour was heading toward the central Philippines on Thursday, gathering strength as it swept across the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said. Typhoon Vongfong was traveling slowly westward at about 10 m.p.h.

Typhoon warning: Officials order evacuations as Vongfong edges towards Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:18:00 +0200express (en)

Towns though to be in the track of the typhoon have began to prompt evacuations and to hand out relief packages, ahead of the storm’s arrival. A total of 515 households were evacuated from the towns of Maniila, Tandarora and Muladbucad Grande, all in the Albay area between the cities of Naga and Legazpi City.

PH Coast Guard suspends cargo, fishing trips due to ‘Ambo’

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:10:00 +0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday canceled cargo vessel and fishing boat operations across the Philippines due to Typhoon Ambo (international name Vongfong ). “Maritime activities will resume when the weather condition becomes normal, as may be declared by PAGASA....

Typhoon outskirts forecast to affect Taiwan over weekend

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:10:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The outskirts of Typhoon Vongfong are expected to affect Taiwan over the weekend, with showers or thundershowers likely in some parts of the country, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) forecast Thursday. As of 8:00 a.m., Vongfong, the first named storm of this year in the Pacific,....

黃蜂豪雨轟炸菲律賓 台灣週末剉咧等｜Tropical strom Vongfong to bring heavy rains to southern Taiwan

Thu, 14 May 2020 06:03:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

中央氣象局表示，中颱黃蜂今明兩日即碰觸菲律賓陸地，結構將被明顯破壞，預計週六最接近台灣，外圍環流將為中南部帶來雨勢。｜Tropical Storm Vongfong , which formed Tuesday, could be at its closest to Taiwan over the coming weekend, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).（Courtesy of CWB) 【看CP學英文】中央氣象局表示，中颱黃蜂今明兩日碰觸菲律賓陸地，結構將被明顯破壞，預計週六最接近台灣，外圍環流將為中南部帶來雨勢。....

Fewer Chinese tour groups, more independent travellers to reboot SE Asia travel

Thu, 14 May 2020 05:48:00 +0200phuketgazette (en)

Hoping that Chinese tourism is going to ride magically back into Thailand on the back of a gleaming red dragon and save the tattered tourism sector may be precipitous. Of course there are so, so many unknowns even the regular travel writers and consultants are scrambling to forecast a way forward.

Satellite images capture first typhoon of season barrelling towards Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 +0200express (en)

Vongfong was located a few hundred nautical miles East-Southeast off the coast of Manila yesterday, and was “tracking west-northwestward,” according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. It is the first typhoon of the year, the NOAA has said. It’s expected to hit the Eastern Philippines by tomorrow.

Typhoon Ambo lashes Bicol

Thu, 14 May 2020 04:32:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

Storm Signal No. 3 was raised in some parts of Bicol region and in portions of Samar provinces as “Ambo” (international name: Vongfong ) further intensified, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.

Parts of Samar, Bicol under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon Ambo approaches land

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:51:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 8:55 a.m.) The threat to the Philippine landmass from Typhoon Ambo (international name: Vongfong ) has grown as it moves closer to Samar Island, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday. The typhoonwhich comes at a time when the Philippines is battling the novel....

Officials order evacuations as Typhoon Ambo nears the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:39:00 +0200upi (en)

May 13 (UPI) -- As Typhoon Ambo continues to strengthen, AccuWeather meteorologists forecast that the Philippines will take a direct hit from the destructive tropical system. The powerful storm, also referred to as Vongfong by Japan Meteorological Agency, has been slowly approaching the eastern islands of the Philippines for days.

Stronger Typhoon Ambo threatens Eastern, Northern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:35:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Stronger Typhoon Ambo threatens Eastern, Northern Samar.

First typhoon of 2020 set to hammer the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 01:40:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Highlights= Typhoon Vongfong is set to hit land in eastern Philippines Thursday; It is then expected to reach Category 4 status with winds of 132 mph (212 km/h), according to the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center, as it forecasts even further intensification over the next 24 hours.

Typhoon Ambo strengthens again, moves closer to Northern Samar

Thu, 14 May 2020 01:19:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Typhoon Ambo strengthens again, moves closer to Northern Samar.

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it nears the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 01:04:00 +0200missoulian (en)

With typhoons or hurricanes, rapid intensification is an increase in maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) in 24 hours. From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, Vongfong easily met that definition, strengthening from a modest tropical storm with winds of 60 mph (95 kph) to the equivalent of a major hurricane.

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it nears the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:53:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

With typhoons or hurricanes, rapid intensification is an increase in maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) in 24 hours. From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, Vongfong easily met that definition, strengthening from a modest tropical storm with winds of 60 mph (95 kph) to the equivalent of a major hurricane.

Typhoon Vongfong rapidly intensifies as it nears the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:36:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

With typhoons or hurricanes, rapid intensification is an increase in maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) in 24 hours. From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, Vongfong easily met that definition, strengthening from a modest tropical storm with winds of 60 mph (95 kph) to the equivalent of a major hurricane.

Typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strengthen as it moves toward the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:21:00 +0200news-herald (en)

. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater has the most recent storm track and forecast for Typhoon Vongfong .

First typhoon of 2020 forms in Western Pacific, takes aim at eastern Philippines - Fox News

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:14:00 +0200google-top-stories (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season roared to life Wednesday, rapidly strengthening as it took aim at the eastern The (JTWC)....

First typhoon of 2020 forms in Western Pacific, takes aim at eastern Philippines - Fox News

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:10:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season roared to life Wednesday, rapidly strengthening as it took aim at the eastern The (JTWC)....

Tropical storm will likely miss Florida this weekend. But beach conditions may get dangerous.

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:09:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While the system should not have any direct impact on the southeast coast of the U.S.

First typhoon of 2020 set to hit the Philippines

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:08:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

Highlights= Typhoon Vongfong is set to hit land in eastern Philippines ; It is then expected to reach Category 4 status with winds of 132 mph (212 km/h), according to the Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center, as it forecasts even further intensification over the next 24 hours.

BREAKING NEWS: Tropical storm, Arthur, could form this weekend before official start of hurricane season

Wed, 13 May 2020 23:30:00 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

By USA Today. The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While they system should not have any direct impact on the southeast coast of the U.S.

Typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strengthen as it moves toward the Philippines

Wed, 13 May 2020 22:20:00 +0200cnn-special (en)

JUST WATCHED Typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strengthen as it moves toward the Philippines . Typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strengthen as it moves toward the Philippines. Tom Sater has the most recent storm track and forecast for Typhoon Vongfong. Tom Sater has the most recent storm track and forecast for Typhoon Vongfong.

First typhoon of 2020 forms in Western Pacific, takes aim at eastern Philippines

Wed, 13 May 2020 21:08:00 +0200foxnews (en)

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. The first of the 2020 Western Pacific season roared to life Wednesday, rapidly strengthening as it took aim at the eastern The (JTWC)....

Typhoon Vongfong Is the First Named Storm of the Year in the West Pacific

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:51:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start. It took until May 12 for the first named storm of the year— Vongfong —to form, but it has quickly become a threat to the Philippines . The West Pacific typhoon season doesn’t have a defined beginning and end like the Atlantic hurricane season as storms can form throughout the year.

NASA finds Vongfong at typhoon strength Philippine warnings up

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:41:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On May 13 at 9:25 a.m. EDT (1325 UTC), the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite gathered temperature information about Typhoon Vongfong 's cloud tops. MODIS found two large areas of... Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL. NASA's Terra satellite revealed powerful storms in Vongfong as it ramped up from a tropical storm to a typhoon.

Typhoon Vongfong Rapidly Intensifies as It Heads for the Philippines

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:03:00 +0200gizmodo (en)

The first named typhoon in the western Pacific this year has arrived, and it’s already roaring. Typhoon Vongfong formed on Tuesday and rapidly intensified into a fierce pinwheel of a storm streaking toward the Philippines . The island nation has already had a rough go of it this year, with a....

Typhoon Vongfong path update: Huge cyclone churning towards Philippines - Maps and charts

Wed, 13 May 2020 19:46:00 +0200express (en)

Vongfong officially became the first storm in the West Pacific on Tuesday, May 12. The rapidly developing cyclone has quickly become a threat to the Philippines and could also prove dangerous to the Japanese island of Okinawa later. Where is Typhoon Vongfong now? Typhoon Vongfong is currently....

Tropical storm likely to miss Florida, but beach conditions may be rough

Wed, 13 May 2020 19:40:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While they system should not have any direct impact on the southeast coast of the U.S.

Ambo now a severe tropical storm

Wed, 13 May 2020 19:36:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Tropical Storm Ambo (international name Vongfong ) intensified into a severe tropical storm yesterday as it moved closer to Eastern Visayas and Bicol. As of 5 p.m. yesterday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised tropical....

Tropical storm will likely miss Florida this weekend. But beach conditions may get dangerous.

Wed, 13 May 2020 19:24:00 +0200azcentral (en)

The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While they system should not have any direct impact on the southeast coast of the U.S.

Tropical storm will likely miss Florida this weekend. But beach conditions may get dangerous.

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:50:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While they system should not have any direct impacts on the Southeast coast of the U.S.

Nation Tropical storm likely to miss Florida but beach conditions may be rough

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:39:00 +0200usaToday (en)

The 2020 hurricane season should get an early start this weekend, forecasters said, as a tropical or subtropical storm is likely to form near Florida and the Bahamas. While they system should not have any direct impacts on the Southeast coast of the U.S.

Typhoon Ambo barrels toward Eastern Visayas, Bicol

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:29:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA - Tropical cyclone Ambo (international name Vongfong ) has further intensified into a typhoon, as it moved closer towards Eastern Visayas and the Bicol region, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Ambo was spotted at 10 p.m.

Ambo rapidly intensifies into a typhoon

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:26:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Ambo rapidly intensifies into a typhoon.

Headlines 4 mins ago Año: LGU ready for ‘Ambo’ Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday said local government units (LGU) are very...

Wed, 13 May 2020 17:58:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday said local government units (LGU) are very much ready to respond to the possible effects of Typhoon Ambo (International name: Vongfong ) while facing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “Yes, matagal na nating pinaghahandaan iyan.

Ambo strengthens into severe tropical storm

Wed, 13 May 2020 13:54:00 +0200rappler (en)

Satellite image of Severe Tropical Storm Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 13, 2020, 5:30 pm. Image from NOAA. MANILA, Philippines – Ambo (Vongfong) intensified from a tropical storm into a severe tropical storm on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, as it continued to move toward the Eastern Visayas-Bicol area.

Phivolcs warns Ambo might trigger Mayon Volcano lahar

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:37:00 +0200rappler (en)

MAYON VOLCANO. A farmer walks along a rice field near the foot of Mayon Volcano in Albay on December 11, 2014. File photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP. MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists warned that the expected heavy rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Ambo ( Vongfong ) could trigger lahar flows from in the province of Albay.

FLASH UPDATE: No. 01 – Tropical Storm VONGFONG, Philippines – 13 May 2020

Wed, 13 May 2020 09:01:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Philippines . ● Tropical Depression 01W (ONE), which formed on 10 May 2020 in the Western North Pacific Area in the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR), has intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS) named VONGFONG as of 12 May 2020 (locally named AMBO).

Tropical Storm Ambo bringing rain to Eastern Visayas

Wed, 13 May 2020 07:05:00 +0200rappler (en)

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Tropical Storm Ambo bringing rain to Eastern Visayas. Parts of Eastern Visayas are under Signal No.

2020 gets its first West Pacific typhoon of the season

Wed, 13 May 2020 05:25:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

By Taylor Ward | CNN. The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start. It took until Tuesday for the first named storm of the year — Vongfong — to form, but it has quickly become a threat to the Philippines . The West Pacific typhoon season doesn’t have a defined beginning and end like....

NASA Sees Tropical Storm Vongfong Form and Threaten the Philippines

Wed, 13 May 2020 04:28:00 +0200enn (en)

A low-pressure area that formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean several days ago has consolidated and organized into a tropical storm. NASA’s Aqua satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of newly formed Tropical Storm Vongfong . Vongfong, known locally as Ambo in the Philippines ,....

Vongfong is the first named storm of the year in the West Pacific

Wed, 13 May 2020 04:23:00 +0200missoulian (en)

It is a late start to the 2020 Western Pacific Tropical basin where the first system takes aim at the northern Philippines . CNN Weather has been monitoring the development and Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has details of what can be expected over the archipelago. The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start.

2020 gets its first West Pacific typhoon of the season

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:46:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

By Taylor Ward | CNN. The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start. It took until Tuesday for the first named storm of the year — Vongfong — to form, but it has quickly become a threat to the Philippines . The West Pacific typhoon season doesn’t have a defined beginning and end like....

Vongfong is the first named storm of the year in the West Pacific

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:41:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

It is a late start to the 2020 Western Pacific Tropical basin where the first system takes aim at the northern Philippines . CNN Weather has been monitoring the development and Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has details of what can be expected over the archipelago. The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start.

Vongfong is the first named storm of the year in the West Pacific

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:21:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

It is a late start to the 2020 Western Pacific Tropical basin where the first system takes aim at the northern Philippines . CNN Weather has been monitoring the development and Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has details of what can be expected over the archipelago. The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start.

Some parts of Samar under Signal No. 1 due to 'Ambo'

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:09:00 +0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Samar Island as Tropical Storm Ambo (international name Vongfong ) further gained strength, state weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday. Weather forecasters placed the following areas under TCWS No.

Signal No. 1 up in parts of Eastern, Northern Samar due to Ambo

Wed, 13 May 2020 01:06:00 +0200rappler (en)

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 13, 2020, 5:30 am. Image from NOAA. MANILA, Philippines – Signal No. 1 was raised in parts of Eastern Samar and Northern Samar before dawn on Wednesday, May 13, as Tropical Storm Ambo (Vongfong) further intensified over the Philippine Sea.

Typhoon Heads For Philippine Ports

Tue, 12 May 2020 23:11:00 +0200benzinga (en)

Tropical Storm Vongfong , the first named storm of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season, has developed in the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao, Philippines . It will likely hit the northern Philippines as a typhoon sometime Thursday. Satellite image of Tropical Storm at sunset — Zoom Earth (@zoom_earth)....

NASA sees Tropical Storm Vongfong form and threaten the Philippines

Tue, 12 May 2020 21:47:00 +0200eurekalert (en)

IMAGE: On May 12, 2020, the MODIS instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite provided a visible image of newly developed Tropical Storm Vongfong , known locally in the Philippines as Ambo,... Credit: NASA/BRL. A low-pressure area that formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean several days ago....

Vongfong - Northwestern Pacific Ocean

Tue, 12 May 2020 21:33:00 +0200nasa (en)

May 12, 2020 – NASA Sees Tropical Storm Vongfong Form and Threaten the Philippines . A low-pressure area that formed in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean several days ago has consolidated and organized into a tropical storm. NASA’s Aqua satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of newly formed Tropical Storm Vongfong.

Ambo intensifies into tropical storm

Tue, 12 May 2020 18:15:00 +0200rappler (en)

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Ambo ( Vongfong ) as of May 12, 2020, 10:30 pm. Image from NOAA. MANILA, Philippines – Ambo strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm on Tuesday evening, May 12, and was given the international name Vongfong. The international name was contributed by Macau and means "wasp.

Unequal social vulnerability to Hurricane Sandy flood exposure

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:50:00 +0200nature-jes (en)

Participants. The full study methodology has been described previously [ 11 ]; residents of Long Island, Queens, and Staten Island who lived in areas ranging from mildly to heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy consented and completed a self-administered survey 1.5–4.0 years after the storm.

Marine Accident Investigation Branch: current investigations

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:11:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

12 May 2020. A decision has been made to conduct a full investigation into the loss of propulsion, hull damage and flooding of the dredger Shearwater while towing the barge Agem One near Cape Wrath, Scotland on 9 April. 4 May 2020. We have started an investigation into the grounding and flooding of....

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (5 - 11 May 2020)

Tue, 12 May 2020 11:07:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

MYANMAR. Around 4,000 people fled from their homes in Minbya Township in Rakhine State over the past week as clashes between the Myanmar Armed Forces and the Arakan Army continued in Rakhine and southern areas of Chin. Small-scale displacement was also recorded in other townships due to shelling and airstrikes during this period.

Couple celebrates 73rd wedding anniversary with a surprise parade in quarantine

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:52:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Joe and Yolanda Tenaglio celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in a way they said they never imagined, with a surprise parade thrown by friends and family during a global pandemic. "Never in a million years did we think 73 years later we would be celebrating our anniversary with a parade in....

WA Seattle WA Zone Forecast

Tue, 12 May 2020 05:29:00 +0200sfgate (en)

then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION. Seattle 52 65 51 63 / 90 90 80 70. WAZ559-121100- Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Bremerton and Silverdale. 758 PM PDT Mon May 11 2020. .REST OF TONIGHT...Showers in the evening, then showers likely.

EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Tue, 12 May 2020 05:03:00 +0200EC (en)

The overall objective of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism is to strengthen cooperation between the EU Member States, 6 Participating States and the UK during the transition period, in the field of civil protection, with a view to improve prevention, preparedness and response to disasters.

Army hospital centers in New York head home as COVID-19 missions wane

Tue, 12 May 2020 02:54:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Two Army hospital centers dispatched at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic to tamp down the growing hotspot in New York City are being ordered home, according to The Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan was turned over to an integrated health care network called Northwell Health on May 5, a command official said Monday.

Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to be an active -- maybe even an extremely active -- season.

Tue, 12 May 2020 02:44:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to be an active -- maybe even an extremely active -- season. Multiple 2020 hurricane season outlooks have been released and they are trending toward an active year. They’re forecasting an above-average -- more than six -- hurricanes this season, which begins June 1.

Warm sea surface temperatures make above-average hurricane season likely

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:38:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to be active -- maybe even an extremely active -- season. Multiple 2020 hurricane season outlook have been released and they are trending towards an active year. They’re forecasting an above-average -- more than six -- hurricanes this season, which begins June 1.

Average Restoration Time With Roadrunner Restoration?

Mon, 11 May 2020 22:52:00 +0200einnews (en)

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2020 / EINPresswire.com / -- Average time with Roadrunner Restoration? Because they handle different restorative projects there is no average time for a restoration project. However, on average Roadrunner Restoration gets the job done right and on time.

Guatemala travel advice

Mon, 11 May 2020 21:49:00 +0200gov-uk (en)

The Guatemalan Government has put restrictions in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Penalties are in place for breaching these measures. See Staying during coronavirus All land, air and maritime borders into Guatemala remain closed. See Return to the UK 16,109 British nationals visited Guatemala in 2018.

AccuWeather forecaster monitoring area off Florida; system could bring rain by end of the week

Mon, 11 May 2020 21:06:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

The earliest calendar year #hurricane to make landfall in the continental US on record (since 1851) is Alma (1966) on June 9. Alma made landfall near Apalachee Bay, FL as a Category 2 hurricane. pic.twitter.com/nygz4gysHM — Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) May 11, 2020 "I think we are going to be....

Covid-19 : douze livres qui avaient tout prévu (ou presque) leJDD

Mon, 11 May 2020 20:24:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

© DR. De George Orwell à Astérix, des livres ont prédit la crise sanitaire que le monde connaît aujourd'hui. 1984 , de George Orwell, 1949. Un régime totalitaire qui sait tout, voit tout. Qui nie le caractère intime de la pensée individuelle. Bref, Big Brother is watching you .

Florida’s hurricane planning adapts to COVID-19

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:37:00 +0200tampabay (en)

TALLAHASSEE — With another expected active hurricane season starting June 1, Florida emergency management officials are taking into account a big new factor: the coronavirus. Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said last week his agency is redeveloping plans about evacuations....

Weather system near Philippines might be upgraded

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:13:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

A tropical disturbance to the east of the Philippines is likely to become the first tropical storm or typhoon in the northwest Pacific this year, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said yesterday. Clouds in the area do not have a solid structure, but the atmosphere is conducive to the formation of a....

Florida Adds Covid-19 Into Its Hurricane Preparations

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:02:00 +0200flaglerlive (en)

The special needs shelter at Rymfire Elementary school in Palm Coast ahead of Hurricane Irma in 2017. IOt’ll have to be reconfigured, should it be needed, to accommodate for the precautions over Covid-19. (© FlaglerLive) With another expected active hurricane season starting June 1, Florida....

It is time to put hurricane preparedness on the radar for individuals living with spinal cord injury

Mon, 11 May 2020 18:00:00 +0200nature-scsandc (en)

Hurricane Dorian’s devastating trajectory over the Northwest Bahamas was the most recent Atlantic storm to call attention to the catastrophic impact of climate change. Although disasters create adversities for all members of the affected population, people with disabilities and special medical needs....

Zimbabwe: Need for Cyclone Idai Survivors to Adopt Smart Climate Farming

Mon, 11 May 2020 15:57:00 +0200allafrica (en)

As Zimbabwe, which was last year ravaged by the tropical storm, Cyclone Idai early recovers from the climate-induced disaster, affected communities should adopt smart agriculture as a road to rebuilding affected ecosystems, a top environmentalist has suggested.

Covid-19 : douze livres qui avaient tout prévu (ou presque)

Mon, 11 May 2020 15:26:00 +0200lejdd (fr)

1984 , de George Orwell, 1949. Un régime totalitaire qui sait tout, voit tout. Qui nie le caractère intime de la pensée individuelle. Bref, Big Brother is watching you . L'un des romans les plus lus du XXe siècle a anticipé les dérives de la technologie.

Photos: During coronavirus-spurred intermission, theater marquees share funny, hopeful messages

Mon, 11 May 2020 14:14:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

Keith Birmingham is a Los Angeles-based photographer specializing in sports, editorial and portrait photography. He has been a staff photographer for 24 years with the Los Angeles Newspaper Group including the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News and Los Angeles Daily News.

Photos: During coronavirus-spurred intermission, theater marquees share funny, hopeful messages

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:49:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

Keith Birmingham is a Los Angeles-based photographer specializing in sports, editorial and portrait photography. He has been a staff photographer for 24 years with the Los Angeles Newspaper Group including the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News and Los Angeles Daily News.

Scientists Predict A More Active Hurricane Season In The US This Year

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:13:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KEY POINTS Hurricane season officially starts June 1 but will be earlier this year; Tropical and subtropical Atlantic conditions are continuously monitored by researchers because big storms are fuelled by the warm ocean temperatures; El Niño conditions are not possible to develop this year, as predicted by both Colorado State and Penn State.

WA Seattle WA Zone Forecast

Mon, 11 May 2020 12:48:00 +0200sfgate (en)

.SUNDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain at times in the. afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION. Seattle 74 53 65 / 30 80 90. WAZ559-112300- Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Bremerton and Silverdale. 329 AM PDT Mon May 11 2020. .TODAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a.

S. Korea sends 2 million face masks to US

Mon, 11 May 2020 08:07:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

South Korea on Monday sent 2 million face masks to the US which is battling one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world. The Foreign Ministry said a US cargo flight carrying the protective masks left Seoul and is expected to arrive in the US Monday (local time).

In addition to The Covid Slump Hurricanes Are More to Worry About For The US East Coast

Mon, 11 May 2020 05:33:00 +0200albawaba-en (en)

Coastal residents such as Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates, a lifelong Key West native and the city's mayor from 2009-18, don't frighten easily. Resiliency is a way of life when you've seen "many, many hurricanes" come your way. The coronavirus shutdowns have brought new hardships for an area....

Insurance claims denied at Ky. day cares without COVID-case proof Dozens of child care center owners sought insurance payouts amid the coronavirus pandemic under their "communicable disease" policies but were denied. News | 44 mins ago

Mon, 11 May 2020 04:39:00 +0200cincinnati (en)

Kathy Donelan has survived seven weeks without regular pay. The owner of a Highland Heights child care center said that since Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all centers closed in late March, she's just been trying to hang on to her business. She thought, like other day care center owners around....

WA Seattle WA Zone Forecast

Mon, 11 May 2020 00:59:00 +0200sfgate (en)

.SUNDAY...Rain at times. Highs in the mid 60s. TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION. Seattle 59 75 53 65 / 10 20 70 90. WAZ559-111100- Bremerton and Vicinity- Including the cities of Bremerton and Silverdale. 317 PM PDT Sun May 10 2020. .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 50s. North.

African Renaissance 31 mins ago The Anatomy of Loneliness

Sun, 10 May 2020 22:10:00 +0200moderndiplomacy (en)

You’re the star signs of a fortunate man in realms. I won’t fly into you again. You won’t come around like clockwork on a Sunday evening. I think I love you. You never say the same. So, I guess that’s my answer then. Wish me luck. Wish you luck.I’m a flame. I’m a flame in a pantomime. Look out for the sleeping satellite.

‘Ambo’, quake trigger warning

Sun, 10 May 2020 20:32:00 +0200manilastandard-ph (en)

It was the first weather disturbance to enter the Philippines in 2020. The center of the tropical depression was estimated 545 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, as of 4 p.m. on Sunday. “Ambo” was moving west-northwest at 15 kilometers per hour and packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph.