Seven dead as Philippine typhoon draws near

2007-12-01T05:30+0100

Seven people have been killed and tens of thousands evacuated their homes as Typhoon Mitag approaches the eastern Philippines, disaster relief agencies said on Sunday. The approach of Mitag was affected by a tropical storm, named Hagibis, which hit the country last week and which is now heading back.

Philippines: NDCC Update Sitrep No 14 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 6:00 AM - 30 Nov 2007

2007-11-30T10:00+0100

I. Overview As of 4 PM, 28 November 2407, Tropical Depression "Lando" (Hagibis) has weakened into an active low pressure area (ALPA) and was estimated at 690 kms northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. Unless re-generation occurs this is the final bulletin on this weather disturbance.

Philippines: NDCC Update Sitrep No 13 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 6:00 AM - 29 Nov 2007

2007-11-30T10:00+0100

I. Overview - As of 4 PM, 28 November 2007, Tropical Depression "Lando" (Hagibis) has weakened into an active low pressure area (ALPA) and was estimated at 690 krns northeast of Virac, Catanduanes. Unless re-generation occurs this is the final bulletin on this weather disturbance.

Soldiers walk out of Philippine mutiny trial

2007-11-29T04:42+0100

Weather specialist Calil Hadjilatip of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) points the track of Typhoon Mitag (local name MINA) during their monitoring in Manila November 24, 2007. A powerful typhoon hovering off the coast of the central Philippines....

Hualien trying to salvage 530 hectares of paddy fields

2007-11-29T04:36+0100

Farmers in Hualien County are seeking help to salvage 530 hectares of paddy fields affected by Typhoon Mitag.

Meteorologists say cold front to stick around a few days

2007-11-28T21:24+0100

MOVING ON: Tropical Storm Mitag has moved away from Taiwan, but the chance of rain is still high in the northeast, the weather bureau said By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER, WITH CNA Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, Page 2 The nation can expect cold weather this morning as a cold air mass from the north....

Cargo ship sinks in rough weather, dozens missing

2007-11-28T21:24+0100

A Panama-registered cargo ship sank to the northwest of Keelung Islet ( 基隆嶼 ) after hitting rough weather yesterday as Tropical Storm Mitag hit the area, leaving almost 30 people missing, a Coast Guard official said yesterday. The coast guard was able to rescue one person, Herry Marthen Bakarbessy....

Typhoon death toll rises as floods sweep Philippines

2007-11-28T15:47+0100

MANILA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from Typhoon Mitag climbed to 19 on Wednesday after more people were drowned by flooding in the northern Philippines, disaster officials said. Mitag, which ripped through the archipelago earlier this week, weakened to a tropical depression and has bypassed Taiwan en route back to the Pacific Ocean.

Panama ship sinks off Taiwan, nearly 30 missing

2007-11-28T13:24+0100

TAIPEI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A Panama-registered ship sank off the northeastern tip of Taiwan due to rough weather as Typhoon Mitag hit the area, leaving almost 30 people missing, an official from Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration said on Wednesday. The coast guard managed to rescue one man, who....

Panama ship sinks off Taiwan, nearly 30 missing

2007-11-28T13:01+0100

Typhoon Mitag death toll rises to 22 in Philippines

2007-11-28T10:20+0100

Waves caused by Typhoon Mitag capsized two small passenger ferries in a lake overnight, killing at least three people and raising the overall death toll to 22 in the Philippines, local media reported on Wednesday. The ferries were c ...

Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region (1:36 p.m.)

2007-11-28T07:18+0100

TROPICAL Depression Mitag in the Philippine Sea will continue to weaken on Thursday and maybe dissipate by Friday. Farther northeast, Tropical Depression 25W, well to the southeast of the Ryukyu Islands, will continue towards the northeast and dissipate on Friday in open waters. Neither storm is expected to hit land.

19 dead, eight missing after typhoon Mitag

2007-11-28T06:35+0100

A total of 19 people have been confirmed dead while eight others were missing due to typhoon Mitag's onslaught, the Philippine National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said Wednesday morning. The report said that according to t ...

Tropical storm Mitag brings cold, heavy rain

2007-11-28T04:59+0100

Although tropical storm Mitag has changed its course away from Taiwan, many regions were still affected yesterday as the system swept by the south of the island.

Typhoon death toll rises as floods sweep Philippines

2007-11-28T04:17+0100

Typhoon death toll rises as floods sweep Philippines

2007-11-28T04:16+0100

MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from Typhoon Mitag climbed to 19 on Wednesday after more people were drowned by flooding in the northern Philippines, disaster officials said.

Typhoon death toll rises as floods sweep Philippines

2007-11-28T04:11+0100

MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from Typhoon Mitag climbed to 19 on Wednesday after more people were drowned by flooding in the northern Philippines, disaster officials said.

NDDC Update: SitRep No 12 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 6:00 AM - 28 Nov 2007

2007-11-28T03:43+0100

I. Overview - Tropical Depression "Lando" (Hagibis) has crossed the Blcol Region and moved towards the Philippine Sea with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecasted to move east northeast at 24 kph. PSWS No. 1 is now hoisted in Polillo Island, Camarines Norte, Camarines....

Typhoon death toll rises as floods sweep Philippines

2007-11-28T03:37+0100

Death toll from Philippines typhoon rises

2007-11-27T23:28+0100

The death toll from Typhoon Mitag in the Philippines has risen to 17, as search operations continue for a missing air force jet and a fishing vessel with 27 people aboard. The number of people displaced has also jumped to more than 540,000 across 19 provinces ravaged by flash floods and landslides triggered by the typhoon.

Heavy rains from Mitag continue to take toll on country

2007-11-27T21:12+0100

By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER, WITH AFP Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007, Page 2 Heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Mitag continued to pummel the nation yesterday, disrupting the nation's transportation network and causing vegetable prices to rise again. TV news reports said that two fishermen were still....

NDDC Update: SitRep No 11 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 6:00 AM - 27 Nov 2007

2007-11-27T19:39+0100

I. Overview - Tropical Storm "Lando"(Hagibis) has accelerated and is now crossing Mindoro Province at maximum winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecasted to move east northeast at 26 kph. Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No.1 is now rasied over Northern Paalwan including the Calamian Group....

Death toll from Philippines typhoon rises to 17: officials

2007-11-27T15:37+0100

MANILA, Nov 27, 2007 (AFP) - The death toll from Typhoon Mitag rose to 17 in the Philippines, officials said Tuesday, as search operations continued for a missing air force jet and a fishing vessel with 27 people aboard. The typhoon killed 17 people and left four others missing, the civil defence office said.

Typhoon kills 12 in Philippines, weakens

2007-11-27T11:33+0100

MANILA, Nov 27 (Reuters) - At least four more people have been killed in floods and landslides in the Philippines due to a typhoon, taking the death toll from the storm to 12, relief officials said on Tuesday. Typhoon Mitag swirled out to sea on Monday after ripping through the north of the archipelago.

Death toll hits 12 as Typhoon Mitag heads away from Philippines

2007-11-27T11:01+0100

MANILA, November 27 (RIA Novosti) - The death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon Mitag, which hit the Philippines on Sunday, has risen to 12, local media reported on Tuesday.

Typhoon kills 12 in Philippines, weakens

2007-11-27T10:36+0100

Typhoon kills 12 in Philippines, weakens

2007-11-27T10:25+0100

At least four more people have been killed in floods and landslides in the Philippines due to a typhoon, taking the death toll from the storm to 12, relief officials said on Tuesday. Typhoon Mitag swirled out to sea on Monday after ripping through the north of the archipelago.

Death toll from Philippines typhoon rises to 12

2007-11-27T10:21+0100

The death toll from Typhoon Mitag has risen to 12 in the Philippines, as search operations continue for a missing air force jet and a fishing vessel with 27 people aboard. The number of people displaced also jumped to nearly half a million from 19 provinces ravaged by flash floods and landslides....

Typhoon kills 12 in Philippines, weakens

2007-11-27T10:15+0100

NDDC Update: SitRep No 10 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 6:00 AM - 27 Nov 2007

2007-11-27T09:32+0100

I. Overview - Tropical Storm "Lando"(Hagibis) continues to move in an east northeast direction and still threatens Mindoro-Palawan area with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. Its forecast movement is east northeast at 19 kph. Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No.

Typhoon "Mitag" death toll in Philippines rises to 12

2007-11-27T07:55+0100

Typhoon "Mitag" has killed twelve people as it is on its way to exit the Philippines, the national disaster relief agency said Tuesday. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said in a report that at least four others remain mis ...

Death toll from Philippines typhoon rises to 12: officials

2007-11-27T07:30+0100

MANILA, Nov 27, 2007 (AFP) - The death toll from Typhoon Mitag rose to 12 in the Philippines, officials said Tuesday as search operations continued for a missing air force jet and a fishing vessel with 27 people aboard. The number of people displaced also jumped to nearly half a million from 19....

Weakened typhoon blows toward Japan, leaves 12 dead in Philippines (12:06 p.m.)

2007-11-27T06:11+0100

MANILA -- A powerful typhoon that weakened into a tropical storm blew toward Japan on Tuesday, leaving at least 12 people dead in the Philippines, officials said. Twenty-three other people remain missing from Tropical Storm Mitag, as another weather disturbance - Tropical Depression Hagibis-....

Storm misses Taiwan; CWB keeps rain warning

2007-11-27T04:50+0100

Typhoon Mitag spared Taiwan by changing course yesterday afternoon, but the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) maintained its warning against continuous heavy rains for today and this year's lowest temperature of 14 degrees Celsius forecast for tomorrow.

Powerful typhoon kills 8 in the Philippines

2007-11-27T04:50+0100

Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least eight people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back Monday, complicating emergency preparations.

Philippine-Weather/ Typhoon Mitag leaves 12 people dead, four missing in Philippines

2007-11-27T04:47+0100

Manila (dpa) - A powerful typhoon has left 12 people dead and four missing in the Philippines as it moved toward the southern islands of Japan, the Office of Civil Defence said Tuesday. Most of the victims drowned in the eastern provinces of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte while others were buried in landslides or electrocuted.

Air Force jet, 2 pilots missing off Palawan

2007-11-27T04:40+0100

AN AIR Force jet with two pilots went missing in foul weather while searching for 26 Filipino crewmen whose fishing boat sank last week near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Air Force said yesterday. The plane went missing even as typhoon Mina—international name Mitag—slammed into....

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 12

2007-11-27T04:34+0100

Four other people remain missing from Tropical Storm Mitag, as another weather disturbance -- Tropical Depression Hagibis -- continued to approach western Palawan island, disaster relief officials and forecasters said. A weakened Mitag was moving northeast close to northern Batanes Islands at 15 kph....

Weakened typhoon blows toward Japan, leaves 12 dead in Philippines

2007-11-27T04:17+0100

AP Photo XAF101 MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ A powerful typhoon that weakened into a tropical storm blew toward Japan on Tuesday, leaving at least 12 people dead in the Philippines, officials said. Twenty-three other people remain missing from Tropical Storm Mitag, as another weather disturbance _....

(MAP) Estimated Population Density over Typhoon Affected Luzon Island, Philippines (as of 2004)

2007-11-27T01:22+0100

This map illustrates the approximate track of Typhoon Mitag ("Mina" in the Philippines) and the population density (2004) across the affected provinces of Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Isabela and Aurora. Typhoon Mitag made landfall at Cagayan on 25/11/2007.

(MAP) Overview of Typhoon Mitag (Mina) Path over the Affected Northern Provinces of Luzon Island, Philippines (as of 25 Nov 2007)

2007-11-27T01:22+0100

This map illustrates the approximate track of Typhoon Mitag ("Mina" in the Philippines) and the land elevation across the affected provinces of Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Isabela and Aurora. Typhoon Mitag made landfall at Cagayan on 25/11/2007. With the exception of public UN sources,....

10 dead as typhoon moves into north Philippines

2007-11-26T23:39+0100

Updated at 12:00 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2007 10 dead as typhoon moves into north Philippines Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away days....

Typhoon hits northern Philippines, heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T22:40+0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Mitag swirlled out to sea on Monday after killing 8 people, destroying homes and flooding rice paddies in the Philippines.

Storm claims 10 lives in the Philippines

2007-11-26T21:06+0100

AP, MANILA Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007, Page 1 Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people elsewhere in the country, while another deadly storm that had blown away toward Vietnam days earlier headed back yesterday, complicating emergency preparations.

Mitag causes minor road damage, disrupts flights

2007-11-26T21:06+0100

Heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Mitag (米塔) caused minor damage to the nation yesterday. Landslides disrupted traffic on the Suhua Highway (Provincial Highway No. 9). By 6pm, only one lane was open to two-way traffic. The highway has now been closed to traffic nine times this year because of landslides caused by typhoons.

10 die in Philippine storms

2007-11-26T19:15+0100

Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back Monday, complicating emergency preparations.

Typhoon going on deadly way

2007-11-26T19:14+0100

MANILA - Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least eight people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back, complicating emergency preparations. Mitag...

Typhoon slams into Philippines after killing at least 10

2007-11-26T18:20+0100

Updated at 7:08 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2007 Typhoon slams into Philippines after killing at least 10 Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away....

NDDC Update: SitRep No 5 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 12:00 NN - 26 Nov 2007

2007-11-26T17:16+0100

I. Overview - TY "Mina" has made its landfall in Palanan, Isabela at 10:00 PM, 25 November 2007. Palanan is a coastal town with 17 barangays and around 15,000 inhabitants. TY "Mina" has weakened slightly as it continues to cross Norhtern Luzon. - Meanwhile, TS "Lando" (Hagibis) has re-entered the PAR this morning.

NDDC Update: SitRep No 9 re Typhoon "Mina" (Mitag) as of 06:00 PM - 26 Nov 2007

2007-11-26T17:16+0100

I. Overview - Tropical Storm "Lando" (Hagibis) has slightly weakened as it continues to move East Northeast towards Northern Paalwan- Mindoro area with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90kph. Its forecast movement is east northeast at 15 kph. Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) No.

Rescuers on alert as storms thrash Philippines

2007-11-26T17:05+0100

Rescuers went on full alert after Typhoon Mitag slammed into the Philippines, killing at least eight people and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes in one of the country's largest evacuation operations in recent history. Mitag pounded the northern city of Tuguegarao on the main island of....

Rescuers on alert as Philippines pounded by two storms

2007-11-26T15:15+0100

by Jason Gutierrez MANILA, Nov 26, 2007 (AFP) - Rescuers went on full alert Monday after Typhoon Mitag slammed into the Philippines, killing at least eight people and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes in one of the country's largest evacuation operations in recent history.

NDDC Update: SitRep No 7 re Typhoon "MIna" (Mitag) as of 06:00 AM - 26 Nov 2007

2007-11-26T15:15+0100

I. Overview - Associated hazards brought by TY "Mina" wil further be enhanced because of the prevailing La Nina conditions in the Country. - TY "MIna" has made its landfall in the Palanan, Isabela at 10:00 PM, 25 November 2007. Palanan is a coastal town with 17 barangays and around 15,000 inhabitants.

Typhoon slams Philippines, kills at least 10 people

2007-11-26T13:00+0100

Posted at 1:23 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2007 Typhoon slams Philippines, kills at least 10 people Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people in other parts of the country, while a deadly storm that blew away days....

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 10

2007-11-26T11:59+0100

Eds: UPDATES storm's position; TRIMS ^AP Photo XAF106, XAF105 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people elsewhere in the country, while another deadly storm that had blown away days....

Typhoon Mitag slams into northern Philippines - Nov 26, 10:58am

2007-11-26T11:54+0100

Mitag made landfall in the northern province of Isabela on the main island of Luzon late yesterday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power lines and causing widespread flooding, the civil defence office said Monday. The Philippines is expected to have bad weather for the entire....

Typhoon kills eight in Philippines

2007-11-26T11:47+0100

JAKARTA, November 26 (RIA Novosti) - Eight people died and two others are missing after Typhoon Mitag slammed into the Philippines, local media said on Monday.

Typhoon Mitag slams into Philippines

2007-11-26T11:29+0100

Typhoon Mitag has slammed into the Philippines, killing at least eight people and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes in one of the country's largest evacuation operations in recent history.

Typhoon hits northern Philippines, heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T11:13+0100

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Typhoon Mitag swirlled out to sea on Monday after killing 8 people, destroying homes and flooding rice paddies in the Philippines. Mitag, a category 1 typhoon with winds of 120 km per hour (74 mph) at its centre, lost strength as it made landfall late on....

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 10

2007-11-26T10:27+0100

Eds: UPDATES with higher death toll of 10, 4 missing, including two air force pilots ^AP Photo XAF106, XAF105 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least 10 people elsewhere in the country, while....

Taiwan-Weather/ CORRECTION (eca029): Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Mitag Eds: Corrects location of Taitung in graf 5

2007-11-26T09:55+0100

Taipei (dpa) - Taiwan on Monday issued a sea warning for Typhoon Mitag as the storm was moving toward Taiwan from the Philippines, where it had killed at least seven people. By 11 am (0300 GMT), the centre of Mitag was 360 kilometres south of Taiwan's southern tip, the Central Weather Bureau said.

Philipines:Chapters continue monitoring areas affected by Typhoon Mina

2007-11-26T09:12+0100

Chapters of the Philippine National Red Cross on areas that might possibly onslaught by typhoon "Mina" have already undergone every precautionary measures and preparations, monitoring and assessment to serve the affected masses on site. Mina (international code name: "Mitag") has maintained its....

Typhoon hits northern Philippines, heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T08:52+0100

(Adds air force fighter missing) By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Typhoon Mitag swirlled out to sea on Monday after killing 8 people, destroying homes and flooding rice paddies in the Philippines. Mitag, a category 1 typhoon with winds of 120 km per hour (74 mph) at its centre, lost strength....

Typhoon hits northern Philippines and heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T08:40+0100

MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Mitag swirled out to sea on Monday after killing 8 people, destroying homes and flooding rice paddies in the northern Philippines.

Typhoon hits northern Philippines

2007-11-26T08:39+0100

Typhoon Mitag swirled out to sea on Monday after killing eight people, destroying homes and flooding rice paddies in the northern Philippines. Mitag, a category-one typhoon with winds of 120km/h at its centre, lost strength as it made landfall late on Sunday and did not directly hit the central Bicol region.

8 killed as typhoon Mitag sweeps Philippines

2007-11-26T08:37+0100

Eight people have been killed while two others remain missing as typhoon Mitag is moving across the north tip of the Philippines, the national disaster relief agency said Monday. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) sa ...

Philippine communist rebels declare truce in typhoon-ravaged areas to aid recovery

2007-11-26T08:09+0100

With BC-AS-WEA--Asia-Storms MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Communist rebels declared an indefinite cease-fire in typhoon-ravaged areas of the Philippines and pledged humanitarian aid Monday, after the military suspended its counterinsurgency operations. A day after Typhoon Mitag slammed into the....

Philippine-Weather/Taiwan/ 1ST LEAD: Floods, slides follow typhoon in northern Philippines Eds: Adds warnings for Taiwan, adds Taiwan to slug

2007-11-26T06:41+0100

Manila (dpa) - Power outages, flash floods and landslides hit the northern Philippines Monday as Typhoon Mitag pummelled the area, the government said. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said power outages were experienced in the provinces of Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Aurora and Quirino.

Taiwan-Weather/ Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Mitag

2007-11-26T06:31+0100

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 8

2007-11-26T06:07+0100

Eds: UPDATES with higher death toll, flooding and landslides, second storm re-entering country ^AP Photo XAF106, XAF105 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least eight people in other parts of....

Philippine-Weather/ Widespread power outages as Mitag slams northern Philippines

2007-11-26T05:57+0100

Manila (dpa) - Power outages, flashfloods and landslides hit the northern Philippines on Monday as typhoon Mitag pummelled the area, the government said. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said power outages were experienced in the provinces of Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Aurora and Quirino.

Typhoon Mitag slams into northern Philippines - Nov 26, 10:58am

2007-11-26T04:49+0100

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CWB warns of heavy rains from typhoon

2007-11-26T04:33+0100

The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) urged residents in Taiwan to guard against heavy rainfall and lower temperatures which will be brought by Typhoon Mitag, which has been lurking east of the Philippines over the past week.

7 dead as typhoon nears Philippines

2007-11-26T04:33+0100

Seven people have been killed and tens of thousands evacuated their homes as Typhoon Mitag approaches the eastern Philippines, disaster relief agencies said Sunday.

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines (10:20 a.m.)

2007-11-26T04:31+0100

MANILA -- Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least six people in central provinces, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back Monday, complicating the country's emergency preparations. Mitag roared into the coastal town of Palanan in Isabela....

Typhoon Mitag slams into Philippines, say officials (AFP)

2007-11-26T03:54+0100

AFP - Rescuers went on full alert Monday after Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northern Philippines, killing at least seven and forcing tens of thousands from their homes in one of the country's largest evacuation operations in recent history.

Typhoon hits northern Philippines, heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T03:49+0100

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and wind lashed the northern tip of the Philippines on Monday as Typhoon Mitag swung out of the archipelago, tripping power lines and flooding farmlands but causing less destruction than expected. Mitag, a category 1 typhoon with winds of 126 km....

Typhoon hits northern Philippines, heads for Taiwan

2007-11-26T03:33+0100

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 6

2007-11-26T03:29+0100

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least six people, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back, complicating emergency preparations across the country, officials said Monday.

（新华网素材）1,000s evacuate: typhoons target Philippines, Vietnam

2007-11-26T02:19+0100

BEIJING, Nov. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- Thousand of eastern Philippines residents abandoned their homes Thursday as Typhoon Mitag bore down on a region devastated last year by floods and volcanic mudslides that killed more than 1,000 people, officials said. &n bsp; Mitag was packing 88 mph (194 kmh) winds....

Powerful typhoon slams into northeastern Philippines, killing 6

2007-11-26T01:33+0100

///Eds: RECAPS previous/// ^AP Photo XAF106 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag slammed into the northeastern Philippines after killing at least six people in central provinces, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back Monday, complicating the country's emergency preparations.

Philippines: Typhoon tests Philippine readiness

2007-11-26T01:11+0100

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] MANILA, 25 November 2007 (IRIN) - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) is tracking a typhoon, Mina (also know as Mitag), headed for the country's northern island.

6 die as storms near the Philippines

2007-11-26T00:12+0100

Typhoon Mitag roared closer to the northeastern Philippines Sunday causing floods that killed at least six people, while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back, complicating emergency preparations across the country.

Mitag hits the Philippines as Hagibis is set to return

2007-11-25T20:59+0100

AP, MANILA Typhoon Mitag roared closer to the northeastern Philippines yesterday, causing floods that killed at least six people while a deadly storm that blew away days earlier headed back, complicating emergency preparations across the country. Five people drowned and one was electrocuted over the....

6 die as storms threaten Philippines

2007-11-25T13:57+0100

6 die as Typhoon Mitag and two other storms threaten Philippines

2007-11-25T13:13+0100

Eds: UPDATES with details on expanded cease-fire, new clash; CLARIFIES that deaths occurred over the weekend; minor EDITS. AP Photos XAF101-102, 105-106 ^AP Photo XAF106 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag roared closer Sunday to the northeastern....

6 die as Typhoon Mitag and two other storms threaten Philippines

2007-11-25T12:15+0100

Eds: RECASTS lead; AP Photos XAF101-102; TRIMS. ^AP Photo MLA105, MLA101, MLA103 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag roared closer to the northeastern Philippines Sunday causing floods that killed at least six people, while a deadly storm that blew....

At least six die as Typhoon Mitag nears Philippines

2007-11-25T12:15+0100

Disaster agencies braced for the worst and residents hid indoors Sunday as Typhoon Mitag, slightly weakened but still deadly ...

Philippines storm leaves six dead

2007-11-25T11:23+0100

Philippines, 11/25 - At least six people have died in the Philippines, as heavy storms lash the islands ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Mitag, due to make landfall on Sunday. People have been told to evacuate their homes in the north of the country. The army has declared a ceasefire with local....

6 die as Typhoon Mitag and two other storms threaten Philippines

2007-11-25T11:07+0100

Eds: CORRECTS typo in lead. AP Photos XAF101-102; TRIMS. ^AP Photo MLA105, MLA101, MLA103 ^At least six killed as typhoon roars toward the northeastern Philippines, second storm may re-enter, officials say ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Floods caused by heavy....

6 die as Typhoon Mitag and two other storms threaten Philippines

2007-11-25T10:51+0100

Eds: RECASTS throughout with at least 6 killed by typhoon, past storm heading back toward Philippines; ADDS other details, AP Photos XAF101-102; TRIMS. ^AP Photo XAF102, XAF101, MLA105 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= ^At least six killed as typhoon roars toward the northeastern Philippines,....

Philippine typhoon weakens but still deadly

2007-11-25T09:15+0100

Disaster agencies braced for the worst and residents hid indoors Sunday as Typhoon Mitag, slightly weakened but still deadly ...

Seven dead as Philippine typhoon draws near

2007-11-25T09:08+0100

Mitag blows towards Philippines

2007-11-25T08:20+0100

Disaster agencies braced for the worst and residents hid indoors Sunday as Typhoon Mitag, slightly weakened but still deadly powerful, roared toward the northeastern Philippines.

Philippines on full alert in anticipation of typhoon Mitag

2007-11-25T08:09+0100

Although typhoon Mitag was maintaining its course toward northern Luzon, the Philippine capital Metro Manila remained on full alert on Sunday to prepare for heavy rains and winds that could wide-sweep the area. Local radio dzBB said ...

ewa029 4 x 253 ccccd dpa 029 Philippine-Weather/ Seven dead, thousands evacuated as typhoon Mitag nears Philippines

2007-11-25T08:09+0100

Manila (dpa) - Seven people have been killed and thousands have fled their homes as a powerful typhoon threatened a wide area in the Philippines, disaster relief agencies said Sunday. Typhoon Mitag was bearing maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometres an hour and gusts of up to 195 kilometers....

Philippines storm leaves six dead

2007-11-25T07:55+0100

At least six die in the Philippines as heavy storms hit the island ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Mitag.

Flooding kills 7 as Philippines braces for typhoon

2007-11-25T07:28+0100

Officials in the Philippines say seven people have been killed in two provinces in flooding ahead of typhoon Mitag. The typhoon is expected to hit land in the northern Philippines later today. About 100,000 people in coastal villages and flood-prone areas in the north-eastern parts are being evacuated to safer ground.

Philippine typhoon weakens but still deadly as it blows toward land

2007-11-25T04:05+0100

AP Photo MLA102 ^By JIM GOMEZ= ^Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) _ Typhoon Mitag slightly weakened but maintained its deadly strength as it blew Sunday toward northeastern Philippines, where many residents stayed indoors and disaster agencies braced for the worst.

Strong Typhoon Mitag veers toward northern Philippines

2007-11-25T04:04+0100

Typhoon Mitag changed direction Saturday, prompting disaster officials to shift evacuation efforts to the northeastern Philippines, as other areas prepared to be drenched by the powerful storm.

Philippine president orders evacuations owing to typhoon

2007-11-25T03:39+0100

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered massive "preemptive evacuation" of residents in the northern provinces of Aurora and Quezon as super typhoon Mitag is expected to arrive at the area by Monday. The National Di ...

Manila says Mitag may intensify into super typhoon

2007-11-24T22:01+0100

AP, MANILA Sunday, Nov 25, 2007, Page 1 Typhoon Mitag changed direction yesterday, prompting disaster officials to shift evacuation efforts to the northeastern Philippines, as other areas prepared to be drenched by the powerful storm. The typhoon's new northerly course appeared to spare the more....

Philippines braces for Typhoon Mitag

2007-11-24T13:39+0100

Typhoon Mitag intensified as it churned towards the Philippines yesterday, triggering mass evacuations, flight cancellations and exacerbating heavy rains and flooding.

Twin storms batter south Asia

2007-11-24T11:18+0100

Nearly 200,000 people in the Philippines fled the path of Typhoon Mitag, with many taking refuge in storm shelters. In Vietnam, nearly 31,000 people moved away from the coast and oil and coffee production were disrupted following warnings of the approach of Typhoon Hagibis, which later weakened and....

Philippines storm changes course

2007-11-24T11:17+0100

Manila,11/24 - Typhoon Mitag has changed course and is now expected to hit the northern Philippines on Sunday, rather than the central Bicol region. Tens of thousands of evacuees in Bicol will now be able to return home. But officials have now ordered evacuations in northern provinces as fears of lethal mudslides grow.

Typhoon Mitag roars toward the Philippines

2007-11-24T11:10+0100

Officials stepped up the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from coastal villages and riversides Friday as a powerful ...

Philippine evacuees flee typhoon

2007-11-24T10:30+0100

THOUSANDS of people are pouring into evacuation shelters as Typhoon Mitag barrels down on the eastern Philippines. 7:41pm (AEDT)

Typhoon Mitag aims at Philippines

2007-11-24T10:04+0100

Typhoon Mitag, packing winds of 109 mph, barreled toward the northern Philippines on Saturday, prompting thousands of panicked east coast residents to evacuate. A separate typhoon meanwhile weakened to a tropical storm and veered away from Vietnam.

Storm roars toward northern Philippines (AP)

2007-11-24T09:48+0100

AP - Typhoon Mitag, packing winds of 109 mph, barreled toward the northern Philippines on Saturday, prompting thousands of panicked east coast residents to evacuate. A separate typhoon meanwhile weakened to a tropical storm and veered away from Vietnam.

RP braces, thousands evacuated as tropical storm gains strength

2007-11-23T05:18+0100

Thousands of people were being evacuated Thursday as tropical storm Mitag gained strength, becoming a typhoon as it neared the eastern Philippines, officials said.

Philippines: new storm forces thousands to evacuate

2007-11-23T02:37+0100

Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in the eastern Philippines ahead of Tropical Storm Mitag which is forecast to make landfall Friday, officials said Wednesday. In one ...

（新华网素材）Philippines: new storm forces thousands to evacuate

2007-11-23T02:02+0100

BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in the eastern Philippines ahead of Tropical Storm Mitag which is forecast to make landfall Friday, officials said Wednesday.

Typhoon Mina gaining strength

2007-11-22T17:47+0100

MANILA -- A tropical storm developed into a typhoon Thursday as it powered toward an eastern Philippine region ravaged last year by flash floods and volcanic mudslides that killed more than 1,000 people, officials said. Typhoon Mina (international name: Mitag) was packing 140 kilometer per hour (88....

Thousands evacuated as Philippines braces for Mitag

2007-11-22T15:26+0100

Thousands of people are being evacuated as tropical storm Mitag gains strength, becoming a typhoon as it nears the eastern Philippines, officials said. Mitag, packing winds of 120 kilometres per hour with gusts of 150km/h, was barreling towards the Bicol peninsula, south-east of the capital Manila, the local weather bureau said.

Thousands in Philippines evacuated ahead of typhoon

2007-11-22T13:52+0100

Thousands of people were being evacuated on Thursday as tropical storm Mitag gained strength, becoming a typhoon as it neared the eastern Philippines, officials said. Mitag, packing winds of 120km/h with gusts of 150km/h was barrelling towards the Bicol peninsula, south-east of the capital, Manila, the local weather bureau said.

(MAP) Philippines: Satellite Image of Tropical Storm Mitag ( as of 21 Nov 2007)

2007-11-22T11:25+0100

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Typhoon "Mitag" approaches E Philippines

2007-11-22T08:33+0100

Philippine weather authority on Thursday said tropical storm "Mitag" has intensified into a typhoon and is moving closer to hit eastern Philippine coast within one day. According to a statement issued by Philippine Atmospheric Geoph ...

Arroyo orders evacuation as storm nears

2007-11-22T05:10+0100

Tropical storm Mitag bore down on the eastern Philippines on Wednesday, flooding large areas of the region and forcing the government to order large-scale evacuations, days after another killed 10 people in the country's south.

Tropical storms threaten tens of thousands in Philippines, Vietnam

2007-11-21T17:32+0100

In one province alone, officials estimated that up to 200,000 people would be evacuated to gymnasiums, churches and schools by Friday when Tropical Storm Mitag was forecast to make landfall. And in Vietnam, the government said Tropical Storm Hagibis was expected to hit the country's southern region Saturday.

Severe weather bulletin no. 2 re tropical storm "Mina" (Mitag) - 21 Nov 2007

2007-11-21T14:58+0100

Extract The Tropical Storm "MINA" has gained more strength as it continues to move Westward in the general direction of Bicol Region. This disturbance is expected to cause flooding, flashfloods, landslides and storm surge within the next 24-36 hours. The public through the local Disaster....

Arroyo orders evacuation as storm heads for Philippines

2007-11-21T12:54+0100

MANILA, Nov 21, 2007 (AFP) - Tropical storm Mitag bore down on the eastern Philippines on Wednesday, flooding large areas of the region and forcing the government to order large-scale evacuations, days after another killed 10 people in the country's south.

Arroyo orders evacuation as storm heads for Philippines (AFP)

2007-11-21T12:13+0100

AFP - Tropical storm Mitag bore down on the eastern Philippines on Wednesday, flooding large areas of the region and forcing the government to order large-scale evacuations, days after another killed 10 people in the country's south.