China braces for typhoon, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0200

Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135 people across China since the start of July and another 41 are missing, state media reported.

Conson now a tropical storm; Wednesday key for Taiwan

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:13:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Tropical cyclone Conson yesterday intensified into a tropical storm, the second in 2010. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said it will not be able to tell until Wednesday whether the storm will affect Taiwan.

Philippines braces for heavy rains from typhoon

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:44:00 +0200

The Philippines' first typhoon of the year is barreling toward the country's eastern coast and weather forecasters say it will dump heavy rains.

Philippines raises typhoon alert in rice areas

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:29:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines raised alerts along coastal and low-lying areas of its main island of Luzon on Tuesday as Conson, the first sizeable typhoon of the season, moved closer to rice-producing areas of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

Philippines raises typhoon alert in rice areas

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:09:00 +0200

13 Jul 2010 05:35:19 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, July 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines raised alerts along coastal and low-lying areas of its main island of Luzon on Tuesday as Conson, the first sizeable typhoon of the season, moved closer to ...

'Basyang' affects NAIA flights

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:26:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - More than a dozen international and domestic flights were either delayed, cancelled or diverted as Tropical Storm "Basyang" (international codename Conson) intensified into a typhoon on Tuesday.

Typhoon to hit Philippines on Tuesday, forecasters say

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:09:00 +0200

A typhoon was expected to make landfall on the Philippines late Tuesday, CNN meteorologists say.

Philippines raises typhoon alert in rice areas

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:53:00 +0200

13 Jul 2010 05:35:19 GMT MANILA, July 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines raised alerts along coastal and low-lying areas of its main island of Luzon on Tuesday as Conson, the first sizeable typhoon of the season, moved closer to rice-producing areas of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

Typhoon to hit Philippines on Tuesday, forecasters say

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:00 +0200

A typhoon was expected to make landfall on the Philippines late Tuesday, CNN meteorologists say.

Philippines braces for typhoon

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:32:00 +0200

The Philippines' first typhoon of the year is barrelling toward the country's eastern coast and weather forecasters say it will dump heavy rains.

Philippines: NDCC ADVISORY - SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN Number 6 re: TYPHOON "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:53:00 +0200

DATE: 13 July 2010, 11:00 AM Source: DOST PAGASA "BASYANG" has intensified into a Typhoon as it moves towards Aurora-Northern Quezon area. (Extract) Residents living in low lying and near mountain slopes under signals No.

Typhoon Conson to hit China Thur. or Fri.: forecast

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson, likely the first to hit China this year, is expected to make landfall in southern Guangdong Province on Thursday or Friday, according to meteorological forecast.

Philippines braces for first typhoon of year; warning of possible floods, landslides

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:06:00 +0200

13 Jul 2010 05:35:19 GMT Reuters - AlertNet MANILA, July 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines raised alerts along coastal and low-lying areas of its main island of Luzon on Tuesday as Conson, the first sizeable typhoon of the season, moved closer to rice-producing areas of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

Hainan: tropical storm Conson approaching

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:31:00 +0200

The second tropical storm Conson is heading towards south China’s Hainan province.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 1 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:53:00 +0200

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Weather Update - Tropical storm "BASYANG" has intensified into a Typhoon as it moves towards Aurora-Northern Quezon area. At 10:00 AM today, 13 July 2010, Typhoon Nasyang was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 90 Km north of Virac, Catanduanes (14.3 N, 124.

Manila braces for typhoon

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:23:00 +0200

Last Updated: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:32:00 +1000 Thousands of passengers have been stranded in airports and sea ports in the central and northern Philippines as the country braces for its first typhoon of the rainy season. Shirley Escalante reports typhoon Conson, with winds of up to 150 kilometres an....

19 missing as boats capsize in Catanduanes

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:58:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – Around 20 people were reported missing after some boats capsized in waters off Catanduanes province on Tuesday due to Typhoon Basyang.

Philippines braces for first typhoon of year

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:53:00 +0200

The Philippines' first typhoon of the year barreled toward the country's eastern coast Tuesday, prompting flight and ferry cancellations, schol closures and warnings of possible floods and deadly l

Typhoon Conson closes in on the Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:01:00 +0200

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday braced for the first typhoon of the year as forecasters warned of floods and possible landslides across wide swathes of the country. In Manila, stormy weather ahead of Typhoon Conson forced schools to close, international flights to divert, and ships to be barred from leaving port.

Philippines braces for first typhoon of year

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:46:00 +0200

The Philippines' first typhoon of the year barreled toward the country's eastern coast Tuesday, prompting flight and ferry cancellations, school closures and warnings of possible floods and deadly landslides.

Typhoon bears down on the Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:45:00 +0200

A typhoon in the Philippines is on track to make landfall Tuesday evening and has already stranded passengers in a port city, government officials said.

Philippines hit by first typhoon of the year

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0200

It brought heavy rains and official warnings of floods and possible landslides. -AFP

Philippines braces for first typhoon of year

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:07:00 +0200

The coast guard is searching for 19 fishermen as Typhoon Conson heads toward the east coast, prompting flood and landslide warnings.

Nation: Typhoon Basyang to cut through Luzon

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:45:00 +0200

THE PHILIPPINES yesterday braced for the first typhoon of the year as forecasters warned of floods and possible landslides across wide swathes of the country.

Typhoon Conson to become first to hit China this year: forecast

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:56:00 +0200

GUANGZHOU, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Conson, likely the first to hit China this year, is expected to make landfall in southern Guangdong Province on Thursday or Friday, according to meteorological forecast.

Typhoon heads for the Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:45:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (UPI) -- Tropical storm Conson is now a typhoon and headed toward the Philippines, the state weather bureau reported Tuesday. Philippines - Asia - Manila - Government - Conson

Typhoon Conson weakens to tropical storm before hitting Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:32:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to Tropical Storm Conson, with maximum sustained winds of 69 mph, as it made landfall in the northern Philippine island of Luzon, about 65 kilometers (41 miles) east of Manila on Tuesday evening.

(AHN) Typhoon Conson Closes In On Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:48:00 +0200

A typhoon bearing down on the Philippines is expected to make landfall Tuesday evening, but conditions have already stranded passengers in a port city. Approximately 400 passengers were stranded in the port of Tabaco as the storm lingered over five Bicol provinces. - (AHN)

Tropical Storm Conson rolls across Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:48:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Conson rolled westward across the Philippines on Wednesday morning, stranding more than 1,300 people across the archipelago and forcing the Philippine National Disaster Coordinating Council to issue warnings about flash floods, landslides and big waves.

(AHN) Typhoon Conson Closes In On Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:19:00 +0200

(AHN) Typhoon Conson Closes In On Philippines

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:05:00 +0200

19 people missing as Typhoon Conson lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:26:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:54:00 +1000 In the Philippines, nineteen people, mostly fishermen, have been declared missing in the eastern province of Catanduanes which has been hit by typhoon Conson. The category one typhoon hit land on the country's northeastern region on Tuesday night.

Philippines typhoon hits the country's east coast Tuesday

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:24:00 +0200

Philippines typhoon barreled toward the country's east coast Tuesday. Nineteen fishermen were reported missing, prompting flight and ferry cancellations, school closures and warnings of floods and landslides.

Manila loses power as typhoon hits; stock mkt to open

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:28:00 +0200

MANILA, July 14 (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson cut power supplies across Metro Manila and surrounding provinces as it moved across the main Philippine island of Luzon to the South China Sea, but the stock exchange said it would operate as normal on Wednesday.

Dozens confirmed dead in landslides

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:03:00 +0200

Landslides slammed into three mountain hamlets in western China early on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people and leaving 34 missing.

Philippines hit by first typhoon of the year

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:46:00 +0200

MANILA: A typhoon struck the eastern part of the Philippines on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and official warnings of floods and possible landslides. In Manila, stormy weather ahead of Typhoon Conson forced schools to close, international flights to divert, and ships to be barred from leaving port.

Flights grounded as typhoon hits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:33:00 +0200

MANILA - A typhoon struck the eastern part of the Philippines yesterday, bringing heavy rains and official warnings of floods and landslides.

Four dead as Typhoon Conson batters Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:54:00 +0200

At least four people were killed and 19 others went missing as a powerful typhoon battered the northern and eastern Philippines, officials said Wednesday.

Dozens confirmed dead in landslides

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:03:00 +0200

KUNMING - Landslides slammed into three mountain hamlets in western China early on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people and leaving 34 missing, while crews drained a fast-rising reservoir in another part of the country following heavy rains.

Tropical Storm Conson rolls across Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:02:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Conson weakened further Wednesday as it rolled westward over the Philippines, stranding more than 1,300 people across the archipelago.

Conson cuts power in Manila, heads towards China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:31:00 +0200

14 Jul 2010 02:03:23 GMT Source: Reuters * At least 3 dead in typhoon; 19 fishermen still missing * Power out across metro Manila and surrounding provinces * Conson to regain strength, head towards south China By Manny Mogato MANILA ...

3,000 passengers stranded in Luzon seaports

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Hundreds of passengers got stranded in various ports in Luzon due to Typhoon Basyang (international name Conson).

Rain in southern, eastern Taiwan starting tomorrow

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:55:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The southern and eastern parts of the island will see rainfall starting tomorrow although the modest Typhoon Conson will not hit Taiwan directly, predicted the Central Weather Bureau yesterday.

Tropical storm drenches Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:47:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (UPI) -- Weather forecasters say Typhoon Conson was downgraded to a tropical storm late Tuesday after making landfall in the Philippines. Philippines - Tropical cyclone - Landfall - Asia - Conson

'Basyang' causes major damage in Luzon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Basyang (international codename Conson) ripped through the main Philippine island, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, officials and witnesses said Wednesday.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:17:00 +0200

By OLIVER TEVES 2010-07-14T03:45:11Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital and toppled power lines Wednesday, causing widespread blackouts and suspending flights, classes and work in some government offices. At least three people died, and 19 fishermen are missing.

Typhoon wreaks havoc in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:59:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:26:00 +1000 Typhoon Conson ripped through the main Philippine island, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, officials and witnesses said Wednesday. The official civil defence office said 19 fishermen from the eastern island of....

Conson cuts power in Manila, heads towards China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:00:00 +0200

Two people died when a tree fell on their shanty house and a toddler drowned in a swollen river in Cavite province, south of the capital, local officials said.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:31:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital and toppled power lines Wednesday, causing widespread blackouts and suspending flights, classes and work in some government offices. At least three people died, and 19 fishermen are missing.

'Basyang' kills 3, leaves thousands stranded

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:31:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Basyang (international codename Conson) ripped through Metro Manila and nearby provinces Wednesday, leaving three people dead and thousands more stranded at various ports in the country.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:11:00 +0200

Typhoon smashes Philippines, 3 dead

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:01:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has ripped through the Philippines' main island, leaving at least three people dead and a trail of destruction in Manila.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 4 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0200

DATE: 14 July 2010, 5:00AM References: DOST-PAGASA, DOH, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, DFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs 1, 11, Ifl, IV-A, W--B, V, CAR and NCR, PDCC Bufacan, MERALCO, DOF I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Weather Update Tropical Storm "Basyang" has crossed Luzon.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 3 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0200

DATE: 14 July 2010, 1:100 AM References: DOSTPAGASA, DON, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, BFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs 1, 11, 111, 1V--A, 1V--B, V, CAR and NCR I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Weather Update Typhoon "BASYANG" has weakened into a Tropical Storm as it made landfall over Northern Quezon.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 5 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0200

D A T E: 14 July 2010, 8:00 AM References: DOST PAGASA, DON, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, BFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs 1, It, 111, IV-A, 1V6, V, GAR and NCR, PDCC Bulacan, MERALCO, DOE I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Weather Update Tropical Storm "Basyang" has crossed Luzon.

Typhoon Hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:56:00 +0200

At least three people died and 19 fishermen are missing after the first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year caused widespread blackouts and suspended flights and work in some government offices.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:55:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital and toppled power lines Wednesday, causing widespread blackouts and suspending flights, classes and work in some ...

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:47:00 +0200

Landslides kill at least 37 in China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:47:00 +0200

Four landslides triggered by heavy rains in China have left 37 people dead and nearly 40 others missing.

Typhoon causes major damage in Manila

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:44:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has ripped through the main Philippine island, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, according to officials.

Typhoon smashes Philippines, eight die

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:47:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that has wreaked havoc in the Philippines has risen to eight, rescue officials say.

At least 10 dead as Typhoon Conson batters Philippines - Update

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:35:00 +0200

Manila - At least 10 people were killed and 22 were missing as a powerful typhoon battered the northern and eastern Philippines, officials said Wednesday. Typhoon Conson made landfall late Tuesday in north-eastern Quezon province, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Manila and several provinces in the main northern island of Luzon.

Three Hanoi women electrocuted as heavy rains flood houses

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:35:00 +0200

Hanoi - Three women were electrocuted in Hanoi as the heaviest downpour of the year flooded houses and shops, state media said Wednesday. Student Nghiem Thi Mai Xuan, 20, was killed while making lunch in 30 centimetres of floodwater Tuesday at home, the police-run newspaper Cong An Nhan Dan reported.

Typhoon causes major damage in Manila

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:32:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has ripped through the main Philippine island, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, according to officials.

Typhoon Conson batters the Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:29:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:06:00 +1000 At least eight people have died as Typhoon Conson ripped through the Philippines main island of Luzon. Police reported two people died and three others were injured 40 kilometres south of the capital when they were hit by a mango tree which was toppled by the storm.

At least 16 dead as Typhoon Conson batters Philippines - 2nd Update

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:35:00 +0200

Manila - At least 16 people were killed and 22 were missing as a powerful typhoon battered the northern and eastern Philippines, officials said Wednesday. Typhoon Conson made landfall late Tuesday in north-eastern Quezon province, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Manila and several provinces in the main northern island of Luzon.

16 dead as typhoon batters Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0200

At least 16 people were killed and 22 were missing as a powerful typhoon battered the northern and eastern Philippines, officials said Wednesday.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:46:00 +0200

3 Killed, 19 Missing as Typhoon Lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:51:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital and toppled power lines

16 dead as typhoon batters Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:43:00 +0200

At least 16 people were killed and 22 were missing as a powerful typhoon battered the northern and eastern Philippines, officials said Wednesday.

Powerful typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:27:00 +0200

A powerful typhoon hits the Philippines, flooding streets and causing widespread blackouts. At least three people are dead and 19 fishermen are missing.

Nine dead, 10 missing after typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:36:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 10 others missing after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines.

Deadly typhoon cuts power in Manila, aims at China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:24:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Parts of Manila may be without power until Friday after Typhoon Conson hit the Philippines' main island of Luzon, killing at least 11 people with more than 50 missing, and moved toward southern China.

9 killed, 10 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:17:00 +0200

By OLIVER TEVES 2010-07-14T07:08:33Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 11 others missing Wednesday after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines....

Three electrocuted in flooded houses

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:16:00 +0200

Three women were electrocuted in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the heaviest downpour of the year flooded houses and shops, state media said.

Three electrocuted in flooded houses

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:05:00 +0200

Three women were electrocuted in Hanoi, Vietnam, as the heaviest downpour of the year flooded houses and shops, state media said.

Typhoon Conson Reaches Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:27:00 +0200

At least nine people died and 11 are missing after the first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year caused blackouts and suspended flights.

Deadly typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:01:00 +0200

At least four dead and several missing after first storm of season hits Philippines.

Nine dead, 10 missing after typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:11:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 10 others missing after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines.

Eight dead after Typhoon Conson hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:02:00 +0200

By Jason Gutierrez (AFP) MANILA â€” Typhoon Conson ripped through the Philippines' main island on Wednesday, leaving at least eight people dead, sweeping shanties into the sea and leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila.

Nine dead, 10 missing after typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:02:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 10 others missing after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines. Typhoon Conson slammed into north-east Quezon province with winds of 75mph late on Tuesday and weakened into a tropical storm as it crossed rice-growing Luzon Island.

3 killed, 19 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:19:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital and toppled power lines Wednesday, causing widespread blackouts and suspending flights, classes and work in some government offices. At least three people died, and 19 fishermen are missing.

Nine dead, 10 missing after typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:14:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 10 others missing after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines.

Fatal Philippine storm cuts power

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:53:00 +0200

The first typhoon of the season hits the Philippines, killing several people and cutting power to the capital.

Nine dead after typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:50:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 10 others missing after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 20

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:15:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 on Wednesday, authorities said.

'Our houseboat nearly got flipped over'

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:36:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has ripped through the Philippines' main island, leaving at least three people dead, sweeping shanties into the sea and leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila.

'Our houseboat nearly got flipped over'

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:48:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has ripped through the Philippines' main island, leaving at least three people dead, sweeping shanties into the sea and leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila.

Death toll from typhoon Conson rises to 20

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0200

MANILA: The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 on Wednesday, authorities said. At least 12 people were crushed to death by trees, walls and other objects, while most of the others drowned and one was electrocuted, according to authorities.

20 dead, 60 missing after typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:39:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 today, while 60 people were missing, authorities said.

9 killed, 10 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:19:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year killed at least nine people and left 11 others missing Wednesday after flooding streets in the capital and toppling power lines.

Typhoon Conson causes major damage

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0200

MANILA: Typhoon Conson ripped through the main Philippine island, leaving a trail of wreckage in Manila and sweeping shanties into the sea, officials and witnesses said today. The official civil defence office said 19 fishermen from the eastern island of Catanduanes had failed to return home and....

20 dead, 60 missing after typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:34:00 +0200

MANILA - The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 on Wednesday, while 60 people were missing, authorities said. At least 12 people were crushed to death by trees, walls and other objects, while most of the others drowned and one was electrocuted, according to authorities.

At least 21 dead as Typhoon Conson batters Philippines - Summary

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:05:00 +0200

Manila - At least 21 people were killed in a deadly typhoon that destroyed houses, toppled trees and caused massive power outages in the Philippines, officials said Wednesday. Sixty people remained missing as Typhoon Conson swept through the northern and eastern Philippines, bringing heavy rains and....

Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Consun

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:07:00 +0200

Updated July 14, 2010 20:57:32 A clean-up is underway in the Philippines after Typhoon Conson. Twenty provinces and cities in the northern and eastern regions, including the capital Manila, were hit by the typhoon which caused widespread flooding and knocked out electricity supplies. Flights into Manila were diverted or cancelled.

No flight cancellation to Manila: MAS

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:04:00 +0200

Malaysia Airlines confirmed that there are no flight cancellation to Manila, the Philippines, so far due to Typhoon Conson which lashed the city late yesterday. Its director of operations, Captain Mohamed Azharuddin Osman, said to ensure that customers could get to Manila, the airline had upgraded....

20 dead after Typhoon Conson smashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:03:00 +0200

At least 20 people were confirmed dead after Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines, sweeping shanties into the sea and bringing the nation's capital to a standstill.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 6 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:03:00 +0200

D A T E: 14 July 2010, 8:00 AM References: DOST-PAGASA, DON, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, BFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs 1, It, 111, IV-A, 1V6, V, GAR and NCR, PDCC Bulacan, MERALCO, DOE I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A.

Philippines: Typhoon Conson Information bulletin n° 1

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:03:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson (locally named Basyang) was seen via satellite 660 km east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes on July 12, 2010 at 4:00 a.m. It intensified and was upgraded to a Tropical Storm at 11:00 p.m. the same day, moving towards the Isabela-Aurora area.

18 dead as Tropical Storm Conson rakes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:03:00 +0200

Eighteen people were killed and 57 others are missing as Tropical Storm Conson moved over the Philippines, the country's National Disaster Coordinating Council reported Wednesday.

Philippines Typhoon Kills 9, Leaves 10 Missing

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:38:00 +0200

Thousands Without Power, Flights Canceled, Many Schools Closed As Year's 1st Typhoon Floods Streets

Philippines typhoon kills 9

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:54:00 +0200

A typhoon has lashed the Philippines, killing at least nine people and leaving 11 others missing, after flooding streets and toppling power lines.

Deadly Typhoon Strikes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:33:00 +0200

At least 10 people are dead after Typhoon Conson struck main Philippine island Luzon

New typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:25:00 +0200

Source: Date: 14 Jul 2010 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) MANILA, 14 July 2010 (IRIN) - At least 20 people are dead and dozens more missing following the first typhoon to strike the Philippines this year.

9 killed, 10 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:22:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least nine people Wednesday. Ten fishermen were missing after waves overturned their boats. More than half of the main northern island of Luzon, which includes....

18 dead, 57 missing after Tropical Storm Conson rakes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:33:00 +0200

Eighteen people were killed and 57 others are missing as Tropical Storm Conson moved over the Philippines, the country's National Disaster Coordinating Council reported Wednesday.

16 killed, 11 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:18:00 +0200

By OLIVER TEVES 2010-07-14T13:15:16Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 22 people Wednesday, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course....

Plan on stand-by as Typhoon Conson batters Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:12:00 +0200

AID workers from Plan International are monitoring relief needs in the aftermath of a tropical storm that tore through the Philippines. Gusts of up to 74 miles an hour left a trail of wreckage in and around the capital Manila on Tuesday night. At least 11 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 missing in Typhoon Conson's wake.

(AHN) Tropical Storm Batters Philippines; National Capital Region, Other Luzon Provinces Without Power

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:00 +0200

Tropical cyclone “Basyang” (Conson) made a landfall in the Philippines on Tuesday night, causing havoc as the national capital region and other parts of the island of Luzon plunged into darkness. - (AHN)

In Brief: New typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:12:00 +0200

14 Jul 2010 12:40:50 GMT Source: IRIN At least 20 people are dead and dozens more missing following the first typhoon to strike the Philippines this year. Typhoon Conson struck on 13 July, knocking out power for over 40 million people in the main island of Luzon and blowing away shanties in....

Deadly typhoon cuts power in Manila and aims at China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:58:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson sliced through the Philippines' main island of Luzon, killing 22 people, felling trees and snapping transmission lines that could leave millions without power for at least two days, officials said on Wednesday.

20 dead, 60 missing due to typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:42:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 today, while 60 people were missing, authorities said.

Death toll of typhoon Conson in Philippines rises to 18

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:48:00 +0200

57 people were reported missing and 12 others were injured, the NDCC said. The number of victims will continue to rise as more people called for help in finding for missing relatives.

In Brief: New typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:00 +0200

MANILA, 14 July 2010 (IRIN) - At least 20 people are dead and dozens more missing following the first typhoon to strike the Philippines this year. Typhoon Conson struck on 13 July, knocking out power for over 40 million people in the main island of Luzon and blowing away shanties in impoverished....

16 killed, 11 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:38:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 22 people Wednesday, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course. Philippines - Asia - Luzon - Manila - Quezon

In Brief: New typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:04:00 +0200

According to Maplecroft's latest Natural Disaster Risk Index (NDRI), [http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=89305] the Philippines is ranked ninth out of 229 countries most vulnerable to natural disasters. Tropical Storm Ketsana [http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?

26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0200

By OLIVER TEVES 2010-07-14T14:26:45Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 26 people Wednesday, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course....

Typhoon, deadly floods strike Philippines, China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:13:00 +0200

Storms kill 22 in Philippines and force evacuation of 10,000 in China’s northern Jiangxi province

20 dead, 40 missing after typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0200

More than 20 people died and another 40 are missing after the Philippines was lashed by the first typhoon of the season.

Asia weather: Typhoon Conson in the Philippines, floods and landslides in China and Japan

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:46:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 22 people, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course. More than half of the main northern island of Luzon, which includes Manila, was without....

Typhoon wreaks havoc in Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:39:00 +0200

More than 20 people died and another 40 were missing today after the Philippines was lashed by the first typhoon of the season.

26 die, others missing in Philippines typhoon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:39:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital and killed at least 26 people, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course.

26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:38:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 26 people Wednesday, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course. Philippines - Asia - Luzon - Manila - Quezon

Typhoon Conson leaves 26 dead, 38 missing

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:28:00 +0200

The first major named storm of the season sweeps through the Philippines, flooding streets and causing widespread blackouts.

Typhoon Lashes Philippines; At Least 26 Dead

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0200

Thirty-Eight Others Missing in First Storm of Season; Much of Northern Island of Luzon Flooded

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 7 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:05:00 +0200

DATE: 14 July 2010, 6:00 PM References: DOST-PAGASA, DON, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, BFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs 1, It, 111, IV-A, 1V6, V, GAR and NCR, PDCC Bulacan, MERALCO, DOE I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Weather Update - Tropical Storm "Basyang" has weakened slightly as it moves in a northwest direction.

26 killed as Conson strikes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:50:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 26 people Wednesday, many of them trying to scramble to safety as the storm changed course.

Typhoon leaves destruction in Philippines and heads for China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:57:00 +0200

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Typhoon leaves destruction in Philippines and heads for China The Philippines and China are amongst the hardest hit countries by typhoons The Philippines’ main island of Luzon was hit hard by typhoon Conson, which has left 22 people dead twelve injured and 57 missing.

26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:19:00 +0200

Residents wade through a flooded street at Las Pinas, south of Manila, on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, hours after typhoon Conson lashed through Manila and other provinces in

26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:50:00 +0200

President pounds Pagasa

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:31:00 +0200

Weathermen failed to warn cities’ folk President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Wednesday dressed down officials of the state weather bureau for not warning residents of Metro Manila about a strong typhoon that pummeled the nation’s premier region.

Aftermath: 20 dead as 'Basyang' smashes Luzon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:05:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Basyang (international code name Conson) ripped across Luzon on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation's capital to a standstill.

Killer Conson lashes Luzon

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:50:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson sliced through the Philippines' main island of Luzon, killing 26 people, felling trees and snapping transmission lines that may leave millions without power for at least two days, officials said. Twelve people were injured and 38 reported missing as the storm packing winds of 95....

26 killed as typhoon hits Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:48:00 +0200

MANILA (AP): The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 26 people Wednesday, ...

Philippines typhoon turns deadly and cuts off power

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0200

Philippines Typhoon Conson hit the island of Luzon, killing at least 11 with more than 50 people missing.

Death toll in China landslides rises to 41

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A series of landslides triggered by heavy rains in China has left at least 41 people dead and 34 others missing, state media said Wednesday, as authorities brace for possible flooding.

At least 20 dead as typhoon smashes into Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:01:00 +0200

MANILA: Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation's capital to a standstill. Sixty other people were reported missing after Conson hit the Southeast Asian archipelago late....

20 dead as typhoon smashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:57:00 +0200

A typhoon ripped across the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation's capital to a standstill.

26 dead and 36 missing as typhoon lashes Philippines

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:14:00 +0200

Expatriates in UAE fear for the safety of their families after Typhoon Conson sliced through the main island of Luzon in the Philippines.

World › 26 killed, 38 missing as typhoon hits Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:41:00 +0200

The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded parts of the capital, toppled power lines and killed at least 26 people Wednesday, many…

Typhoon, deadly floods strike Philippines, China

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:56:00 +0200

In this Sunday, July 11, 2010 photo, Chinese paramilitary police teams work to fortify the dyke of the Dasha River in Tongcheng, in central China's Anhui province. Torrential rains since June have cau...

'The wind howled like a child screaming'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:42:00 +0200

MANILA - Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines yesterday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation's capital to a standstill.

Deadly Typhoon Strikes Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:47:00 +0200

At least 10 people are dead after Typhoon Conson struck the main Philippine island Luzon Wednesday. The typhoon struck the capital city Manila and surrounding areas Wednesday morning, carrying maximum wind gusts of 120 km an hour. Electricity was knocked out throughout Luzon, with tree branches and....

Threat of 'worst flood in 12 years'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:40:00 +0200

A massive flooding similar to the one in 1998 that killed thousands of people is likely to occur this year, if downpours continue to batter the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River, official has warned. East: heavy rain in Anhui Central: Rainstorms in Hubei South: storm Conson in Hainan SW:....

18 dead, 57 missing after tropical storm rakes Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:35:00 +0200

Eighteen people were killed and 57 others are missing as Tropical Storm Conson moved over the Philippines, the country's National Disaster Coordinating Council reported Wednesday.

Threat of 'worst flood in 12 yrs'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:10:00 +0200

WUHAN - A massive flooding similar to the one in 1998 that killed thousands of people is likely to occur this year, if downpours continue to batter the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River, a flood-control official has warned.

Philippines' first typhoon of season kills at least 26

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:03:00 +0200

Philippines workers try to arrange a tarpaulin Wednesday from a billboard that collapsed on top of a house south of Manila due to strong winds from Typhoon Conson. (Associated Press)

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 23

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:49:00 +0200

MANILA: The death toll from Typhoon Conson’s rampage across the Philippines rose to 23 on Thursday, the civil defence office said, as residents struggled to recover from the first major storm of the season. At least 57 people also remained missing more than a day after the storm hit, the National Disaster Coordinating Centre said.

Basyang leaves 23 dead, 77 missing - NDCC

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:36:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - A total of 23 people have been confirmed dead and 14 injured as tropical storm "Basyang" (international name Conson) leaves the country, the state's disaster coordinating agency reported Thursday.

Elementary, highschool classes in Cavite town still suspended

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:36:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - The local government of General Trias in Cavite province announced that classes in public elementary and high schools in the town will remain suspended on Thursday.

Typhoon blasts through Manila

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:33:00 +0200

A massive typhoon has raged through Philippines towns and the capital Manila. The terrifying Typhoon Conson hit the South East Asian archipelago late on Tuesday, taking with it shanty towns and causing widespread blackouts. The typhoon killed at least 20 people as it whipped the main island of Luzon....

22 dead after typhoon slams into Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:10:00 +0200

Killer storm could hit China as soon as Thursday MANILA - Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people as it destroyed shanty towns and brought the nation's capital to a standstill. Twelve people were injured as the storm packing winds of 95 kph (59 mph) roared off towards China.

Power back after typhoon kills 26 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:27:00 +0200

By JIM GOMEZ 2010-07-15T02:18:16Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Electricity was restored in the Philippine capital, flights resumed and schools reopened Thursday after the first typhoon of the season killed at least 26 people and plunged most of the main northern island into darkness....

Tropical storm rakes Philippines; 18 dead

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:27:00 +0200

Eighteen people were killed, and 57 others are missing, as Tropical Storm Conson moved over the Philippines, the country's National Disaster Coordinating Council reported Wednesday.

20 dead as typhoon smashes Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:15:00 +0200

* Manila is in the typhoon belt of the Pacific * 20 typhoons sweep through the country each year MANILA: Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation’s capital to a standstill.

Death toll rises from Philippines typhoon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:34:00 +0200

Last Updated: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:59:00 +1000 Typhoon Conson continues to wreck havoc across the Philippines, with the death toll rising to 23. The authorities say 12 people were crushed to death by trees, walls and other objects, while most of the others drowned and one was electrocuted.

China faces worst flooding in 12 years on Yangtze

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:23:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 15 (Reuters) - Central China faces its worst flooding since 1998 when thousands died, as rain continues to batter the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River, a state newspaper said on Thursday. "Although the current situation along the Yangtze River has yet to reach the danger....

Troops search for missing fishermen after 'Basyang'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:07:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Troops on Thursday scoured jagged coastlines on the Philippines' eastern seaboard in search of dozens of fishermen who went missing after a typhoon that killed 23 people.

Skyway clears fallen crane on SLEx-Sucat

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:07:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - A Skyway official said Thursday that the southbound lane of the South Luzon Expressway in Sucat area has been fully opened to motorists.

Search intensifies for missing in Philippines' deadly typhoon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:18:00 +0200

Search and rescue operations intensified Thursday for at least 59 people, mostly fishermen, who remained missing at sea after a devastating typhoon hit the Philippines, dpa reported. At least 23 people were confirmed killed in the aftermath of Typhoon Conson ...

Typhoon Conson Kills 23 in Philippines, Damages Houses, Schools

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:05:00 +0200

add to Business Exchange July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Conson killed 23 people, left 59 missing and injured 14 others in the Philippines after crossing the main island of Luzon from July 13.

Power back after typhoon kills 26 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:05:00 +0200

Residents fix their shanties along a coastal road hours after typhoon Conson lashed through Manila and other provinces in the Philippines, at Las Pinas, south of Manila on Wednesday July 14, 2010. The...

Search intensifies for missing in Philippines' deadly typhoon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:07:00 +0200

Manila - Search and rescue operations intensified Thursday for at least 59 people, mostly fishermen, who remained missing at sea after a devastating typhoon hit the Philippines. At least 23 people were confirmed killed in the aftermath of Typhoon Conson which hit a wide area of the main northern....

Power back after typhoon kills 26 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:49:00 +0200

Electricity was restored in the Philippine capital, flights resumed and schools reopened Thursday after the first typhoon of the season killed at least 26 people and plunged most of the main northern island into darkness.

China 'faces worst floods in 12 years'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:48:00 +0200

China could be facing the worst floods in more than a decade if rains continue to drench the Yangtze river region, an official was quoted Thursday as saying, as a typhoon nears the southern coast.

Power Back in Manila; 26 Dead

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:35:00 +0200

Electricity was restored in the Philippine capital after the first typhoon of the season killed at least 26 people and plunged most of the main island into darkness. Thirty-eight people were missing.

WRAPUP 1-China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:11:00 +0200

By Ben Blanchard and Manny Mogato BEIJING/MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday, pressing authorities ...

China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:24:00 +0200

* Local authorities urge evacuation of 300,000 in Japan * Typhoon Conson expected to hit China, Vietnam late Friday * Power restored in Manila, minimal damage to crops By Ben Blanchard and Manny Mogato BEIJING/MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday,....

23 dead, 59 missing in Philippine typhoon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:58:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, July 15 (UPI) -- Typhoon Basyang killed at least 23 people in the Philippines before heading toward China, authorities said Thursday Philippines - China - Asia - Government - Luzon

China 'Faces Worst Floods in 12 Years'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:31:00 +0200

China could be facing the worst floods in more than a decade if rains continue to drench the Yangtze river region

Typhoon Conson death toll now 22

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:23:00 +0200

HANOI: The death toll of typhoon Conson that ripped across the Philippines’ main island yesterday has climbed to 22 while 57 people were reported missing and 20 others injured, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. The typhoon, packing maximum wind gusts of 120 kilometres an hour, uprooted trees,....

Latest News : At least 20 dead as typhoon hits Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:13:00 +0200

At least 20 dead as typhoon hits Philippines MANILA (AFP) – Typhoon Conson ripped across the Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people as it destroyed shanty towns and caused widespread blackouts that brought the nation's capital to a standstill.

Death toll from Philippine typhoon rises to 23

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:36:00 +0200

At least 57 people also remained missing more than a day after the first major storm of the season hit. -AFP

Tropical storm approaches South China

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:10:00 +0200

Tropical storm "Conson" has started to affect China's southernmost island province of Hainan Thursday morning with strong gales, while 600 km away on the South China Sea.

Twenty dead and 40 missing as first typhoon of season hits Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:08:00 +0200

MORE than 20 people died and another 40 were missing after the Philippines was lashed by the first typhoon of the season.

China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:03:00 +0200

BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) - Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years.

China faces worst floods in years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:01:00 +0200

China faces worst floods in 12 years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:56:00 +0200

China could be facing the worst floods in 12 years if rains continue, with the situation along the Yangtze, the nation's longest waterway, at a critical point.

China faces worst floods in years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:01:00 +0200

Rainstorms to hit E, C China over next 3 days

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:40:00 +0200

China's meteorological authority Thursday forecast rainstorms for parts of central and eastern China over the next three days.

Filipino army hunts for lost fisherman after Typhoon Conson

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:01:00 +0200

Troops scour Philippines coastlines in search of dozens of fishermen who went missing after ferocious typhoon battered the country.

Floods kill 594 in China's 26 provinces so far in 2010

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:11:00 +0200

As of Thursday, flooding has killed 594 people in China's 26 provinces since the beginning of this year, with 212 missing, inflicting direct economic losses of 120.2 billion yuan ($17.6 billion), the nation's flood control authority said Thursday.

Crews search for fishermen after killer typhoon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:58:00 +0200

Troops have scoured jagged coastlines on the Philippines' eastern seaboard in search of dozens of fishermen who went missing after a ferocious typhoon battered the country, killing 23 people.

(AHN) Typhoon Death Toll Reaches 23; Parts Of Metro Manila Back In The Dark

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:36:00 +0200

The Philippine National Disaster Coordinating Council reported on Thursday that the death count from tropical typhoon “Basyang” (Conson) has reached 23. But the number may go up based on unverified reports that more bodies have been recovered in Quezon province. - (AHN)

12:04 Typhoon kills 23 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:15:00 +0200

Heavy rains and winds that battered east Asia today killed more than 20 in the Philippines, forced authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in Japan and put China on alert for its worst floods in years. In the Philippines, power was gradually restored to millions of....

Death toll in Philippines typhoon set to rise

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:02:00 +0200

The National Disaster Coordinating Council has already put the toll from Typhoon Conson at 26 but has said it is expected to increase.

China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:59:00 +0200

15 Jul 2010 10:34:33 GMT Source: Reuters * Local authorities urge evacuation of 300,000 in Japan * Typhoon Conson expected to hit China, Vietnam late Friday * Power restored in Manila, minimal damage to crops (Updates death toll from ...

Southern China braces for worsening floods with Typhoon Conson

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0200

Southern China, which has been hit by massive flooding from rainstorms in recent weeks, is bracing for a typhoon that is expected to cause the worst floods in years, state media reported Thursday. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe.

China faces worst floods in years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:13:00 +0200

China fears 'massive flooding' as death toll hits 600 - Summary

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:37:00 +0200

Beijing - Chinese government experts fear that "massive flooding" could hit central areas along the Yangtze river in the next few weeks, state media reported on Thursday, as authorities said floods had already left some 600 dead and 200 missing this year.

3 Killed, 19 Missing as Typhoon Lashes Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0200

ANILA—The first typhoon to lash the Philippines this year flooded streets in the capital Manila and toppled power lines on Wednesday, causing widespread blackouts and suspending flights, classes and work in some government offices. At least three people died, and 19 fishermen are missing.

Typhoon Conson hits Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:54:00 +0200

At least 25 killed and capital Manila brought to standstill as first typhoon of season hits northern island of Luzon

Power Back After Typhoon Kills 26 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0200

Electricity was restored to most of Manila and nearby provinces after Conson, packing winds of 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour, slammed ashore late Tuesday and early Wednesday, toppling power lines, downing trees and ripping off roofs and tarpaulin billboards. Flights at the Manila international airport also resumed and schools reopened.

China faces worst floods in 12 years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:54:00 +0200

CHINA may be facing the worst floods in more than a decade, official says, as a major tropical storm threatens the southern coast.

Typhoon leaves 37 dead, 26 missing in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:35:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson blew out of the Philippines after killing at least 37 people, plunging the main northern island into darkness and leaving the new president fuming over forecasters' failure to predict that the storm would slam into the capital.

China faces worst floods in 12 years (AFP)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:28:00 +0200

AFP - China could be facing the worst floods in more than a decade if rains continue to drench the Yangtze river region, an official said Thursday, as a major tropical storm threatens the southern coast.

300,000 urged to flee Japan rains, China next

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:45:00 +0200

Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years.

Power Back in Manila; 37 Dead

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson blew out of the Philippines after killing at least 37 people and plunging the main northern island into darkness.

China fears worst flood in 12 years

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0200

Massive flooding similar to the one in 1998 that killed over 4,000 people in China could occur this year if rains continue to lash the country, an official said Thursday.

Typhoon leaves 37 dead, 26 missing in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:58:00 +0200

Typhoon victim: Bodies of fishermen lie on the street after being retrieved by authorities at Mariveles township, Bataan province 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Manila, Philippines on Thursday, after Typhoon Conson barreled into the main island of Luzon.

Typhoon Conson: China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:03:00 +0200

15 Jul 2010 06:15:55 GMT Reuters - AlertNet * Local authorities urge evacuation of 300,000 in Japan * Typhoon Conson expected to hit China, Vietnam late Friday * Power restored in Manila, minimal damage to crops By Ben Blanchard and Manny Mogato BEIJING/MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - Heavy rains and....

China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:06:00 +0200

Death toll rises from tropical storm in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:58:00 +0200

The death toll from a tropical storm that tore through the Philippines this week has doubled.

Typhoon Death Toll Hits 37 in Philippines

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:04:00 +0200

(AP) Typhoon Conson blew out of the Philippines on Thursday after killing at least 37 people, plunging the main northern island into darkness and leaving the new president fuming over forecasters' failure to predict that the storm would slam into the capital.

Nation: Basyang death toll: 26, damage: P22.3M

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0200

THE DEATH toll from tropical storm Basyang's (international name: Conson) rampage rose to 26 yesterday and damaged estimated at P22.3 million, the civil defense office said, as residents struggled to recover from the first major storm of the season.

Britain hit by wintry weather on St Swithin's Day

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:56:00 +0200

Britain's hit by unseasonably strong winds and torrential rain, potentially spelling doom for the rest of the summer.

Conson typhoon hits 6 vessels

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:37:00 +0200

The typhoon Conson cast 6 vessels, including 4 tankers, ashore the Philippine’s Luzon Island. 6 sailors were rescued from MT Devorah Uno. The captain of the ship drowned. The typhoon is to hit China’s Hainan resort island. Now it’s outraging in the South China Sea, 640 km of Hong Kong.

Philippine storm mayhem: 37 dead

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:40:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson moved away from the Philippines after killing at least 37 people, plunging the main northern island into darkness and leaving the new president fuming.

FLOODS

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:47:00 +0200

* Local authorities urge evacuation of 300,000 in Japan * Typhoon Conson expected to hit China, Vietnam late Friday * Power restored in Manila, minimal damage to crops (Updates death toll, adds power restored in Philippines) By Ben Blanchard and Manny Mogato BEIJING/MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - Heavy....

37 dead, 26 missing in Philippines typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:21:00 +0200

MANILA: Typhoon Conson blew out of the Philippines on Thursday after killing at least 37 people, plunging the main northern island into darkness and leaving the new president fuming over forecasters’ failure to predict that the storm would slam into the capital.

Millions brace for coming typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:05:00 +0200

BEIJING - Heavy rains and an approaching typhoon in the next two days will batter South China and exacerbate floods, which have already killed 135 people since July 1, authorities said.

Typhoon death toll rises to 38

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:53:00 +0200

THE death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines this week has risen to 38, with 47 people still missing, the government said today.

Hunt for Philippine fishermen after killer typhoon continues

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:36:00 +0200

MANILA - Troops on Thursday scoured jagged coastlines on the Philippines' eastern seaboard in search of dozens of fishermen who went missing after a ferocious typhoon battered the country, killing 37 people.

Millions brace for coming typhoon in S China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:36:00 +0200

Heavy rains and an approaching typhoon in the next two days will batter South China and exacerbate floods, which have already killed 135 people since July 1, authorities said.

Philippines typhoon death toll at 38

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:12:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines this week has risen to 38, with 47 people still missing, the government says.

Typhoon Conson death toll rises to 38

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:07:00 +0200

MANILA: The death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines this week has risen to 38, with 47 people still missing, the government said today. Conson hit the Southeast Asian archipelago late on Tuesday, then whipped Manila and other parts of the main island of Luzon throughout the night with wind gusts of 120 kilometres (74 miles) an hour.

China faces worst floods, Japan on alert

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:24:00 +0200

BEIJING/MANILA: Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from t

Philippines tropical storm death toll rises

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:39:00 +0200

The death toll from a tropical storm that tore through the Philippines this week has doubled.

China faces worst floods in years, Japan on alert

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:32:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years.

Flood-hit China braces for tropical storm

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:41:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 16 (Reuters) - China on Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, downgraded to a tropical storm but still strong enough to wreak serious damage, as the death toll from flooding in other parts of the country mounted. Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135....

Flood-hit China braces for tropical storm

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:17:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - China Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, downgraded to a tropical storm but still strong enough to wreak serious damage, as the death toll from flooding in other parts of the country mounted.

Nearly 40 confirmed killed by Basyang

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:13:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Nearly 40 people have been confirmed killed in the aftermath of tropical storm "Basyang" (international name Conson), the state's disaster coordinating agency said in a report Friday morning.

Philippine fishermen missing after typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:32:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Troops scoured the Philippine coast Thursday for over two dozen fishermen who went missing after a typhoon battered the country, killing at least 30 people and ravaging the national power grid.

Typhoon Conson to make landfall in Hainan today

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:39:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson is likely to make landfall between Ledong and Wanning in south China's Hainan Province before Friday night, said the National Meteorological Center (NMC) Friday.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 38

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:58:00 +0200

47 people still missing after Conson hit the Southeast Asian archipelago late on Tuesday. -AFP

Typhoon Conson Strengthens on Path Toward China’s Hainan Island

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:45:00 +0200

add to Business Exchange July 16 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Conson strengthened over the Pacific Ocean and may hit China’s southern island of Hainan today before crossing over northern Vietnam, the ...

20 dead, 60 missing due to typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:38:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that tore across the Philippines rose to 20 today, while 60 people were missing, authorities said.

Flood-hit China braces for tropical storm

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:20:00 +0200

BEIJING - China on Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, downgraded to a tropical storm but still strong enough to wreak serious damage, as the death toll from flooding in other parts of the country mounted.

Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall (AP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:24:00 +0200

AP - Southern China braced for torrential rains and lashing winds Friday as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 38 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines.

Death toll, damage from Typhoon Conson rise in Philippines

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0200

Manila - The death toll from a powerful typhoon that hit the Philippines rose to 38 amid intensified search and rescue operations for dozens still missing, the government said Friday. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said the number of missing rose to 47 from 26 as rescuers received more....

Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:15:00 +0200

By CHI-CHI ZHANG 2010-07-16T04:49:40Z BEIJING (AP) -- Southern China braced for torrential rains and lashing winds Friday as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 38 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines....

Flood-weary China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:48:00 +0200

Heavy rains and an approaching typhoon are expected to exacerbate floods that have already killed 135 people this month in south China, state media said Friday.

Typhoon Nears China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:59:00 +0200

Southern China braced for torrential rains and lashing winds Friday as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 38 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines.

Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:16:00 +0200

Bodies of fishermen lie on the street after being retrieved by authorities at Mariveles township, Bataan province 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Manila, Philippines on Thursday July 15, 2010, after ...

China braces for tropical storm

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:50:00 +0200

Southern China is awaiting the arrival of Tropical Storm Conson, the recently downgraded typhoon that caused widespread damage earlier this week in the Philippines. The storm is still considered by forecasters to be strong enough to wreak serious damage.

China faces worst floods in years (Reuters)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:26:00 +0200

Reuters - Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia on Thursday, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years.

Typhoon Conson approaching SE coast of China's Hainan province

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:06:00 +0200

China issued an orange alert for wave surges, the second highest level warning, forecasting that Typhoon Conson may reach land Friday on the southeast coast of China' s Hainan province, July 15, 2010. More than 24,000 boats have docked at the port in response to local authorities' warning of the approaching typhoon.

Power restored in Philippine capital after typhoon rampage

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Power was finally restored throughout the Philippine capital today, more than two days after a typhoon hit the country with unexpected ferocity, killing at least 39 people.

Southern China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:58:00 +0200

China is bracing itself for what could be the worst floods in more than a decade as Typhoon Conson closes in on its southern coast.

Coast guard says Bataan, Cavite oil leaks minimal

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:43:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said that oil leaks in Cavite and Bataan provinces are only minimal.

Millions brace for coming typhoon in S China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:37:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhaunet) -- Heavy rains and an approaching typhoon in the next two days will batter South China and exacerbate floods, which have already killed 135 people since July 1, authorities said. As of 4 pm on Thursday, some 35.5 million people in 10 southern provinces and Chongqing....

China braces for typhoon, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:37:00 +0200

* Conson strengthens over South China Sea * Thousands of fishing boats recalled to ports * Vietnam evacuates 200,000 people; deploys troops (Updates throughout) By Emma Graham-Harrison and Ngo Thi Ngoc Chau BEIJING/HANOI, July 16 (Reuters) - Southern China on Friday battened down to await the....

Mass evacuation in Japan as heavy rain batters east Asia

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0200

Heavy rains and powerful winds battered east Asia yesterday, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands from their homes in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years.

Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:34:00 +0200

Disaster prevention teams fanned out across southern China in preparation for torrential rains and lashing winds Friday, as Typhoon Conson crept toward land again after killing 39 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines.

China braces for typhoon (Reuters)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:27:00 +0200

Reuters - Southern China on Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, gathering strength over the South China Sea, and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm.

China: Floods response continues while preparing for Typhoon Conson

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:16:00 +0200

This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Red Cross Society of China, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has determined that external assistance is not....

300,000 urged to flee Japan rains, China next

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:49:00 +0200

Heavy rains and powerful winds battered East Asia, pressing authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people in Japan and putting China on alert for its worst floods in years. Japan - China - Asia - East Asia - Flood

China braces for typhoon as Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:48:00 +0200

BEIJING/HANOI (Reuters) - Southern China on Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, gathering strength over the South China Sea, and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm.

China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:48:00 +0200

Philippines : PRC aids Basyang victims

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:49:00 +0200

After Typhoon "Basyang" (international codename: Conson) unleashed its ferocity in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on the night of July 13, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters in the affected areas immediately provided assistance to the victims.

(AHN) Basyang Death Toll Goes Up To 43

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:33:00 +0200

The death toll of tropical storm “Basyang” (Conson) went up to 43 following the discovery of several bodies of fishermen whose boats capsized off the coast of Bataan and Quezon provinces. - (AHN)

Typhoon Conson Turns Toward Chinese Island of Hainan

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:47:00 +0200

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Conson churned across the Pacific with winds of 139 kilometers per hour (86 mph) and turned toward China’s Hainan island, where it may make landfall within hours, ...

Death toll rises from tropical storm in Philippines

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:27:00 +0200

The death toll from a tropical storm that tore through the Philippines this week rose to 39, officials said.

Southern China braces for Typhoon Conson landfall

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:07:00 +0200

Disaster prevention teams fanned out across southern China in preparation for torrential rains and lashing winds as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 38 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines.

China, Vietnam prepare for Typhoon Conson

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:08:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:52:00 +1000 Southern China and Vietnam are preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Conson, which is strengthening in the South China Sea after battering the Philippines earlier this week. Conson is reportedly strengthening as it moves towards the Chinese island of Hainan, with an alert issued for high waves.

Philippines: NDCC UPDATE- Situation Report No. 12 on Typhoon "BASYANG" (CONSON)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0200

DATE: 16 July 2010, 1:00 PM Sources: DOST-PAGASA, DOH, DSWD, DPWH, AFP, BFP, PNP, DepEd, PCG V, OCDRCs I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, CAR and NCR, PDCC Bulacan, MERALCO, DOE, DILG I.

Power restored in Philippines after typhoon rampage

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0200

MANILA â€” Power was finally restored throughout the main Philippine island of Luzon on Friday, more than two days after a typhoon hit the country with unexpected ferocity, killing at least 39 people.

Flood-weary China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:50:00 +0200

Heavy rains and an approaching typhoon are expected to exacerbate floods that have already killed 135 people this month in south China, state media said Friday.

China mine collapses in heavy rain

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:44:00 +0200

A lead and zinc mine in eastern China has caved in due to heavy rain and threatens to contaminate a popular lake.

China, Vietnam Brace for Typhoon Conson Landfall

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:14:00 +0200

BEIJING — Disaster prevention teams fanned out across southern China in preparation for torrential rains and lashing winds Friday, as Typhoon Conson crept toward land again after killing 39 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines. Conson had been downgraded to a tropical storm....

Power restored in Philippine capital after typhoon rampage

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:12:00 +0200

MANILA - Power was finally restored throughout the Philippine capital on Friday, more than two days after a typhoon hit the country with unexpected ferocity, killing at least 39 people. However the search continued for up to 47 people, most of them fishermen, still missing in the wake of Typhoon....

China mine collapses as heavy rains persist

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:12:00 +0200

A lead and zinc mine in eastern China has caved in due to heavy rain, threatens to contaminate a popular lake. -AFP

Flights canceled as China braces for typhoon (AP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:06:00 +0200

AP - Thousands of people were evacuated in southern China as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 39 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines. Flights and ferries were canceled and emergency workers geared up for torrential rains and lashing winds.

Flights, ferries halted as Typhoon Conson nears

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:46:00 +0200

More than 150 people were stranded Friday at a port in south China's Hainan Province after shipping services and flights were halted as Typhoon Conson crept toward the island.

Typhoon grazes China, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:51:00 +0200

* Conson strengthens over South China Sea * Thousands of fishing boats recalled to ports * Vietnam evacuates 200,000 people; deploys troops (Updates with typhoon reaching in China) By Emma Graham-Harrison and Ngo Thi Ngoc Chau BEIJING/HANOI, July 16 (Reuters) - Southern China battened down on Friday....

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China (AP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:37:00 +0200

AP - A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday evening as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and thousands of residents were evacuated.

Typhoon Conson strikes China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:35:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson roared into China Friday near the city of Sanya, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan, around 7:15 p.m. (7:15 a.m. ET).

Typhoon grazes China as Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:19:00 +0200

BEIJING/HANOI (Reuters) - Southern China battened down on Friday as Typhoon Conson hit the edge of a tourist island and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm that gathered strength over the South China Sea.

Typhoon grazes China, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:19:00 +0200

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:17:00 +0200

By CHI-CHI ZHANG 2010-07-16T13:48:05Z BEIJING (AP) -- A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday evening as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and thousands of residents were evacuated.

Typhoon Conson hits south China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:53:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson makes landfall in southern China where it is expected to add to the worst flooding in more than a decade.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:38:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and tens of thousands of residents were evacuated.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0200

Deady typhoon Conson had weakened after Philippines but regained strength with winds of up to 126 kilometres per hour

Typhoon Conson hits China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:17:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson landed at Yalong Bay of Sanya City, in south China's Hainan Province, late Friday.

Typhoon grazes China, Vietnam evacuates thousands (Reuters)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:14:00 +0200

Reuters - Southern China battened down on Friday as Typhoon Conson hit the edge of a tourist island and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm that gathered strength over the South China Sea.

China coast told to brace for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:06:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 16 (UPI) -- Chinese meteorological officials forecast the treacherous Typhoon Conson could reach the already rain-soaked southeast coast of China Friday or Saturday. China - Typhoon Conson - Asia - BEIJING - Pacific typhoon

Flights cancelled as China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0200

Thousands of people were evacuated in southern China as Typhoon Conson crept toward land after killing 39 people and leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines. Flights and ferries were cancelled and emergency workers geared up for torrential rains and lashing winds.

Typhoon grazes China, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:52:00 +0200

Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135 people across China since the start of July and another 41 are missing, state media reported.

Typhoon Conson death toll rises to 38 in Philippines

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:52:00 +0200

Some 47 people, mostly fishermen, are still missing, raising fear that the death toll could rise further, NDCC said. ABS-CBN News added that more than 100,000 families have been displaced while property loss was estimated at 147.5 million pesos (3.18 million U.S. dollars).

China braces for typhoon

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:47:00 +0200

Disaster prevention teams are fanning out across southern China in preparation for torrential rains and lashing winds as Typhoon Conson creeps toward land.

China rainstorms and floods 'leave 146 dead' (AFP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:46:00 +0200

AFP - Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River following recent storms, state media said Friday.

Typhoon grazes China, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:26:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson hits China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:21:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson with wind speeds of up to 126 km per hour hit China's southern Hainan province Friday.

Typhoon hits China, thousands evacuated

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines has hit southern China.

China rain, floods leave 146 dead

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +0200

Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in 10 Chinese provinces.

'146 dead in China rainstorms and floods'

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:24:00 +0200

Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River following recent storms, state media today.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China (AP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0200

AP - A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and tens of thousands of residents were evacuated.

China travel advice - Typhoon Conson

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:31:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson is likely to affect southern China into and beyond 17 July. You should check with your air carrier or tour operator as flights may be affected.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:18:00 +0200

By CHI-CHI ZHANG 2010-07-16T15:25:02Z BEIJING (AP) -- A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and tens of thousands of residents were evacuated.

Typhoon Conson Makes Landfall in China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:07:00 +0200

High winds and heavy rain lash Hainan province, days after blazing a trail of destruction across the Philippines

19:07 Typhoon grazes southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:58:00 +0200

Southern China battened down today as Typhoon Conson hit the edge of a tourist island and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm that gathered strength over the South China Sea. Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135 people across China since the start of July and another 41 are missing, state media reported.

Typhoon Conson

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:40:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson Strikes the Philippines and China, Leaving a Trail of Death and Destruction

146 dead in China rainstorms and floods

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:45:00 +0200

BEIJING (Agencies): Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze ...

China braces for typhoon, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:13:00 +0200

BEIJING/HANOI: Southern China on Friday battened down to await the arrival of Typhoon Conson, gathering strength over the South China Sea, and Vietnam deployed nearly 3,000 troops to areas in the path of the storm. Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135 people across China since the start of....

Typhoon Conson hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:13:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 16 (UPI) -- Typhoon Conson made landfall in China late Friday, lashing the island province of Hainan with high winds and battering rain. Hainan - China - People's Republic of China - Typhoon Conson - Philippines

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:09:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) – A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday evening as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and tens of thousands of residents were evacuated.

Philippines: typhoon season begins as Conson wreaks havoc

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:53:00 +0200

By Abigail Dy, Philippine Red Cross, and LasseNorgaard, IFRC Areas of north-east Quezon province and the central island of Luzon in the Philippines are still reeling from the effects of Typhoon Conson, which also caused heavy flooding and power outages in the capital Manila on Wednesday.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China (AP)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:50:00 +0200

(AHN) Southern China Bracing For Tropical Storm Conson

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:27:00 +0200

Residents of southern China are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Conson sometime late Friday or early Saturday. - (AHN)

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits south China

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:16:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday evening as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and thousands of residents were evacuated.

(AHN) China Death Toll From Flooding Rises To 135, Over 1.2 Million People Relocated

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:42:00 +0200

Flooding in southern China since July 3 has killed 135 people and forced at least 1.2 million people to relocate. Official estimates place the cost of damages at around $3.8 billion. - (AHN)

Conson downgraded to tropical storm, heads to Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:33:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Conson was downgraded from a typhoon early Saturday, a day after the deadly storm roared into China, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan.

Conson downgraded to tropical storm, heads toward Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:55:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Conson was downgraded from a typhoon early Saturday, a day after the deadly storm roared into China, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan.

Typhoon Conson hits Hainan

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:52:00 +0200

40,000 people evacuated in wake; rains to lash Guangdong, Guangxi HAIKOU - Typhoon Conson, which killed 38 people in the Philippines earlier this week, landed in China's southern-most Hainan province on Friday night, forcing about 40,000 people to evacuate.

146 dead in China rainstorms and floods

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:42:00 +0200

* Flood control office head says China could experience worst floods in 12 years g Heavy rains ravage China every summer BEIJING: Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River following recent storms, state media said Friday.

Typhoon Conson Makes Landfall in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:07:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has come ashore with high winds and heavy rain in China's Hainan province, days after blazing a trail of death and destruction across the Philippines. Officials said the storm struck during early evening Friday in the city of Sanya, with winds in excess of 120 kilometers per hour.

Typhoon Slams Into China After Deadly Floods

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:02:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has hit southern China after leaving a trail of destruction in the Phillippines where at least 38 people were killed.

Typhoon Conson heads for Vietnam, brushes China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:04:00 +0200

By Lucy Hornby and Ho Binh Minh BEIJING, July 17 (Reuters) - Falling billboards killed at least two people on China's southern island of Hainan, as typhoon Conson passed over the island on its way toward northern Vietnam. Strong winds and heavy rains partially cut power in Sanya, a resort city on....

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:02:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam on Saturday as a strong tropical storm.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China (AP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:24:00 +0200

AP - A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam on Saturday as a strong tropical storm.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:20:00 +0200

By CHI-CHI ZHANG 2010-07-17T02:14:01Z BEIJING (AP) -- A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam on Saturday as a strong tropical storm....

Shallow low pressure area moves near Luzon

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:14:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - A shallow low pressure area (SLPA) has developed near Central Luzon, but the government's weather bureau said the possibility that it would become a storm is minimal.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:11:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam on Saturday as a strong tropical storm.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China (AP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:54:00 +0200

AP - A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam on Saturday as a strong tropical storm.

Philippine typhoon death toll now 53

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:46:00 +0200

MANILA: The death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines rose sharply to 53 Saturday, officials said, warning the number of dead could go up further with dozens of others missing days after the disaster. In some rare good news, three fishermen were plucked by passing colleagues from waters off....

Philippines toll rises as China, Vietnam brace for Typhoon Conson

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:30:00 +0200

Shirley Escalante, Manila Last Updated: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:03:00 +1000 The number of people killed in the Philippines in the onslaught of storm Conson has gone up to 53 while more than 80, mostly fishermen, have been declared missing. Southern China and Vietnam are preparing for the arrival of the....

Two die as storm hits south China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:22:00 +0200

At least two people die as Typhoon Conson hits southern China, adding to the worst flooding in more than a decade.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:01:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern ...

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:28:00 +0200

Fishermen retrieve fishing nets from their sunken vessel at Mariveles township, Bataan province 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Manila, Philippines on Thursday July 15, 2010, after Typhoon Conson bar...

Two dead in China as Typhoon Conson calms

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:15:00 +0200

BEIJING - Typhoon Conson pummeled the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan, killing at least 2 people, uprooting trees and knocking down electricity pylons, local officials said Saturday.

Latest News : Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:15:00 +0200

Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China BEIJING (AP) – A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and deaths in the Philippines hit southern China late Friday evening as emergency workers prepared for torrential rains and lashing winds, flights and ferries were canceled and tens of thousands of residents were evacuated.

146 dead in China rainstorms and floods: state media (AFP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:56:00 +0200

AFP - Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River following recent storms, state media said Friday.

Two dead in China as Typhoon Conson calms (AFP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:56:00 +0200

AFP - Typhoon Conson pummelled the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan, killing at least two people, uprooting trees and knocking down electricity pylons, local officials said Saturday.

Conson weakens into tropical storm; rains forecast

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:55:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson, the second typhoon of the season to affect China, weakened into a severe tropical storm early Saturday, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 53

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:37:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines rose sharply to 53 Saturday, officials said, warning the number of dead could go up further with dozens of others missing days after the disaster.

Typhoon Conson downgraded as it heads for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:32:00 +0200

Conson has been downgraded from a typhoon to a tropical storm and is heading for Vietnam after causing chaos and death in the Philippines and China.

Hainan recovers after Typhoon Conson strike

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:25:00 +0200

China's southernmost province of Hainan is recovering after Typhoon Conson slammed into the island Friday evening, with workers fixing damaged facilities and draining streets of flood waters as airports in Sanya and Haikou reopen.

Typhoon Conson reduces to storm on way to Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:22:00 +0200

By CHI-CHI ZHANG 2010-07-17T06:11:56Z BEIJING (AP) -- A typhoon that left dozens dead in the Philippines and killed two in southern China wrecked several Vietnamese ships Saturday while churning toward northern Vietnam as a strong tropical storm....

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0200

A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern Vietnam today as a strong tropical storm.

2 killed as typhoon strikes southern China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:36:00 +0200

BEIJING (AP) — A typhoon that left a trail of destruction and dozens dead in the Philippines killed two people in southern China before moving toward northern

Typhoon Conson reduces to storm on way to Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:34:00 +0200

A typhoon that left dozens dead in the Philippines and killed two in southern China wrecked several Vietnamese ships Saturday while churning toward northern Vietnam as a strong tropical storm.

Water levels on Yangtze River, Taihu Lake rise

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:56:00 +0200

Heavy rains have caused water levels on the Yangtze River and Taihu Lake to rise, prompting local governments to step up disaster prevention work.

Typhoon kills 55

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:50:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam, leaving at least 55 dead.

Typhoon Conson reduces to storm on way to Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:44:00 +0200

A typhoon that left dozens dead in the Philippines and killed two in southern China wrecked several Vietnamese ships Saturday while churning toward northern Vietnam as a strong tropical storm.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 53

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:19:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson nears Vietnam, toll at 67

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:40:00 +0200

TYPHOON Conson has weakened and headed for Vietnam after brushing the Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving 67 dead.

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:37:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

At least 55 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:37:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 55 dead.

Heavy rainfall causes floods in Singapore

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:35:00 +0200

SINGAPORE -- Heavy and intense rain fell over Singapore early this morning, causing flash floods in various locations, mainly in the eastern and central parts of Singapore, reported China's Xinhua news agency. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) evacuated some 60 people in about 20 different....

Typhoon Conson weakens as it heads to Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +1000 Typhoon Conson has weakened to a tropical storm as it heads for Vietnam after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and causing death and damage in the Philippines. At least 67 people are dead.

Toll in Philippine typhoon reaches 65

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:23:00 +0200

The death toll from a deadly typhoon that pummelled the Philippines earlier in the week rose to 65 with dozens still missing, the government said Saturday.

Typhoon Slams Into China After Deadly Floods

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:23:00 +0200

Packing winds of up to 78mph, Conson made landfall at Yalong Bay, a tourist haven on the island province of Hainan, late on Friday. The typhoon is expected to add to weeks of devastating floods and l...

Vietnamese ships sink in storms

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:15:00 +0200

HAIKOU: Several Vietnamese ships have wrecked in waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea as storms associated with typhoon Conson slammed the area, provincial authorities said Saturday, according to Xinhua news agency.

Prioritize Disaster Preparedness, Aquino Urged

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:13:00 +0200

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL When typhoon Basyang hit Metro Manila, the government was unprepared not only because the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) missed the prediction, but because it simply was not ready to respond to any disaster.

Typhoon heads for Vietnam as death toll rises

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0200

A typhoon that left dozens dead in the Philippines and two more dead in China weakened to a tropical storm today as it churned towards northern Vietnam, smashing boats in its path and lashing the region with rain and wind.

Typhoon moves as death toll rises

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:53:00 +0200

A typhoon that left dozens dead in the Philippines and two more dead in China weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday as it churned towards northern Vietnam, smashing boats in its path and lashing the region with rain and wind.

Fatalities increase in Philippine typhoon: 65 dead, 87 missing

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:33:00 +0200

The death toll from a deadly typhoon that pummelled the Philippines earlier in the week rose to 65 with dozens still missing, the government said Saturday, reported DPA. The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) said 87 people remained missing since ...

Typhoon moves as death toll rises

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:14:00 +0200

Toll in Philippine typhoon reaches 65

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:11:00 +0200

The death toll from a deadly typhoon that pummelled the Philippines earlier in the week rose to 65 with dozens still missing, the government said today.

Typhoon Conson heads for Vietnam.

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:06:00 +0200

Some 200,000 people are reported to have fled their homes as Typhoon Conson aproaches northern Vietnam. At least two people were killed by falling giant billboards when it struck the island of Hainan off southeastern China. late on Friday. The storm has added to the worst flooding experienced by China for years.

Typhoon weakens after China, heading for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:43:00 +0200

(Updates with typhoon downgrade paragraph 2, adds Vietnam details paragraphs 3-5, 10; previous dateline BEIJING) By Ho Binh Minh HANOI, July 17 (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed towards Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

Typhoon weakens after China and heading for Vietnam (Reuters)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:32:00 +0200

Reuters - Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed toward Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

Typhoon Conson kills two in China then calms to tropical storm

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0200

First typhoon of the year killed dozens in the Philippines, churns towards northern Vietnam

Rain swells China's Yangtze River

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:29:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 17 (UPI) -- Emergency officials said Saturday the upper Yangtze River had topped flood stage due to continuing torrential rains in southern and central China. Yangtze River - China - People's Republic of China - South Central China - Asia

Typhoon weakens after China and heading for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:55:00 +0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed towards Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

Typhoon weakens after China and heading for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:55:00 +0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed toward Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

Ten missing as typhoon Conson heads for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:49:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has already left ten people missing and sunk six boats on its path towards Vietnam, the national committee of flood and storm control reported early Saturday.

Typhoon weakens after China and heading for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:49:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed toward Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

Scores Killed by Typhoon Conson

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0200

A typhoon that left scores dead in the Philippines and two in China weakened to a tropical storm as it churned toward northern Vietnam on Saturday.

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson weakens in China (AFP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0200

AFP - Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

Typhoon Conson kills two in China then calms to tropical storm

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0200

Fishermen retrieve some items from their sunken boat at Mariveles township, Bataan province 80 kilometers west of Manila, Philippines on Thursday, July 15, 2010, after Typhoon Conson barreled into the...

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:20:00 +0200

BEIJING - Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead. Philippine authorities warned the toll could rise further with dozens missing days after Conson....

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson weakens in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:59:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

Typhoon weakens after China, heading for Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:57:00 +0200

HANOI (Reuters) - Typhoon Conson weakened as it headed towards Vietnam, after passing over the Chinese island of Hainan where falling billboards killed at least two people.

'Basyang' leaves 65 dead in RP, 2 in China

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:45:00 +0200

BEIJING - Typhoon Conson ('Basyang' in the Philippines) weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

China typhoon weakens

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:29:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson moved out into the South China Sea on Saturday and was downgraded to a tropical storm, a day after killing two people on China's resort island of Hainan.

Oil continues to leak from Petron pipeline

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:16:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Oil continued to leak from Petron's ruptured submarine pipeline off Rosario, Cavite, a local diver said Saturday.

Typhoon consul claims dozens of lives

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:10:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving dozens of people dead in it's wake.

Typhoon consul claims dozens of lives

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:59:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving dozens of people dead in it's wake.

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:57:00 +0200

* Six Vietnamese fishermen, one swimmer missing * Army helps to evacuate about 150,000 people * Flying billboards kill two people on China's Hainan (Recasts) By Ho Binh Minh HANOI, July 17 (Reuters) - At least seven people were missing as typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall....

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Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:42:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson Brings Heavy Rain to Vietnam 17 de julio de 2010, 12:29 Hanoi, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and entered Vietnam''s Gulf of Tonkín on Saturday, bringing rains that have already sparked concern. According to the National Weather Forecast Center,....

Once deadly, Tropical Storm Conson slams Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:29:00 +0200

As China recovered, a deadly storm pushed eastward and slammed the northern coast of Vietnam with heavy rains and high winds on Saturday.

Conson downgraded to tropical storm, heads toward Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:29:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Conson was downgraded from a typhoon early Saturday, a day after the deadly storm roared into China, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan.

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:26:00 +0200

HANOI (Reuters) - At least seven people were missing as typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, after crossing the Chinese island of Hainan where two people died.

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:26:00 +0200

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam (Reuters)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:09:00 +0200

Reuters - At least seven people were missing as typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, after crossing the Chinese island of Hainan where two people died.

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson weakens in China (AFP)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:15:00 +0200

AFP - Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:40:00 +0200

Asia typhoon weakens; 7 missing in Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:03:00 +0200

At least seven people were missing as typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, after crossing the Chinese island of Hainan where two people died.

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:37:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:25:00 +1000 Typhoon Conson has weakened to a tropical storm on its way to Vietnam after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead. Philippine authorities warned the toll could rise further with dozens....

Tropical Storm Conson downgraded after slamming Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:15:00 +0200

The deadly weather system called "Conson" was downgraded to a tropical depression on Saturday, after slamming the northern coast of Vietnam with heavy rains and high winds.

Typhoon Slams Into China After Deadly Floods

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:10:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson has hit southern China after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines where at least 38 people were killed. Packing winds of up to 78mph, Conson made landfall at Yalong Bay, a tourist haven on the island province of Hainan, late on Friday.

China typhoon weakens

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:10:00 +0200

Conson moved out into the South China Sea on Saturday and was downgraded to a tropical photo: US Navy / Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call ( 2010-07-17 Hong Kong, (CNN) -- Typhoon Conson roared into China Friday near the city of Sanya, along the southern tip of the island of Hainan, around 7:15 p.

Tropical storm hits north Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:02:00 +0200

Tropical storm Conson makes landfall in northern Vietnam, after battering China's southern island of Hainan.

At least 67 dead as typhoon calms in China

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:23:00 +0200

BEIJING: Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead. Philippine authorities warned the toll could rise further with dozens missing days after Conson....

Storm batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:53:00 +0200

By Ho Binh Minh HANOI, July 18 (Reuters) - The Vietnamese navy searched for six fishermen near the Paracels archipelago, and thousands of people were evacuated in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides. Typhoon Conson, which killed 39 in the Philippines....

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:26:00 +0200

HANOI (Reuters) - The Vietnamese navy searched for six fishermen near the Paracels archipelago, and thousands of people were evacuated in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides.

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam (Reuters)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:22:00 +0200

Reuters - The Vietnamese navy searched for six fishermen near the Paracels archipelago, and thousands of people were evacuated in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides.

Conson slams Vietnam, gets downgraded

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:15:00 +0200

The deadly weather system called "Conson" was downgraded to a tropical depression after slamming the northern coast of Vietnam with heavy rains and high winds.

Seven missing as weakened typhoon lands in Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:32:00 +0200

At least seven people were missing as typhoon Conson made landfall in Vietnam. - Reuters

Dozens die as typhoon sweeps Asia

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:01:00 +0200

Eight people are missing in Vietnam as the tail end of Typhoon Conson blew ashore after battering the Philippines and China and killing dozens.The storm made landfall on Vietnam's northern coast on Saturday night. Six fishermen...

Storm batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:37:00 +0200

The Vietnamese navy searched for six fishermen near the Paracels archipelago, and thousands of people were evacuated in the north of the country today due to threats of flash floods and landslides.

Tail end of Typhoon Conson hits Vietnam; 8 missing

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:22:00 +0200

Eight people were missing in Vietnam on Sunday as the tail end of Typhoon Conson blew ashore after battering the Philippines and China and killing dozens.

Deadly storm batters Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:10:00 +0200

Thousands evacuated from country's north amid threat of flooding and landslides.

Storm batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70...

Tail end of Typhoon Conson hits Vietnam; 8 missing

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0200

High waves smash against the bank of Do Son beach in the northern port city of Hai Phong, Vietnam on Saturday July 17, 2010, as Typhoon Conson churns towards northern Vietnam. The typhoon that left do...

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam (Reuters)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:55:00 +0200

Reuters - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Philippine typhoon death toll at 65

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:36:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, July 18 (UPI) -- The typhoon that rolled over the Philippines this past week killed 65 people, authorities said Saturday. Philippines - Asia - Death - Government - Vietnam

Deadly storm slams Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0200

Hong Kong, China (CNN) -- The deadly weather system called "Conson" was downgraded to a tropical depression after slamming the northern coast of Vietnam with heavy rains and high winds.

Latest News : At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:25:00 +0200

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms in China BEIJING (AFP)— Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

At least 67 dead as Typhoon Conson calms

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:51:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Typhoon Conson weakened to a tropical storm and headed for Vietnam Saturday after brushing the southeastern Chinese island of Hainan and pounding the Philippines, leaving at least 67 dead.

Storm hits Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:50:00 +0200

(Updates death toll) By Ho Binh Minh HANOI, July 18 (Reuters) - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:47:00 +0200

HANOI: Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Typhoon Conson claims more than 70 lives

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:19:00 +0200

More than 70 people have been killed by typhoon Conson in China and the Philippines. Wind speeds of 130 km per hour have brought serious damaged to the whole regions. Currently the typhoon is approaching Vietnam, where people are being evacuated from their homes in the northern, most dangerous, area of the country.

People missing as tropical storm Conson hits Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:51:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:13:00 +1000 Three people are missing in Vietnam because of tropical storm Conson, which has killed 68 people in the Philippines. Conson swept to the shores of Vietnam late on Saturday and is now a tropical depression. Vietnamese troops have been mobilised and about....

1 dead, 12 missing in Vietnam storm

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:48:00 +0200

AFP At least one person was killed and a dozen others reported missing in Vietnam as tropical storm Conson struck, officials said on Sunday, after leaving 68 dead in the Philippines when it hit as a typhoon. A woman died in the northern province of Thanh Hoa and around a dozen other people, mostly....

Storm batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:12:00 +0200

HANOI - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Thousands evacuated as storm hits Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:06:00 +0200

Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Philippines toll rises as China, Vietnam brace for Typhoon Conson

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:03:00 +0200

Tropical storm kills one person in Vietnam and leaves dozens missing

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:37:00 +0200

Shirley Escalante in Manila Last Updated: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:44:00 +1000 One person has been reported dead and dozens are missing in Vietnam because of tropical storm Conson. The storm has passed over the Philippines as a typhoon and China's Hainan island, leaving up to 70 dead. Authorities are now concerned about a new low pressure area.

Typhoon wreaks havoc in south east Asia

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:41:00 +0200

HANOI (AFP) - Three people were missing in Vietnam as tropical storm Conson hit the country, officials said Sunday, after leaving 68 dead in the Philippines when it roared in as a typhoon. A woman went missing in the north of Vietnam and two fishermen disappeared in waters off the impoverished....

Typhoon Conson batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:47:00 +0200

18 Jul 2010 02:54:49 GMT Source: Reuters (Updates death toll) By Ho Binh Minh Reuters - AlertNet HANOI, July 18 (Reuters) - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country on Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Storm arrives in Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:38:00 +0200

Three people have gone missing in Vietnam as tropical storm Conson hit the country, after leaving 68 dead in the Philippines.

Storm pounds Vietnam's northern coast

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:53:00 +0200

Eight people were missing in Vietnam on Sunday as the tail end of Typhoon Conson blew ashore after battering the Philippines and China and killing dozens.

68 dead in Philippines, three missing in Vietnam after storm

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:42:00 +0200

Published Date: July 19, 2010 HANOI: Three people were missing in Vietnam as tropical storm Conson hit the country, officials said yesterday, after leaving 68 dead in the Philippines when it roared in as a typhoon. A woman went missing in the north of Vietnam and two fishermen disappeared in waters....

Three Gorges area faces 'biggest challenge'

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:40:00 +0200

The Three Gorges reservoir is expected to face its biggest challenge since its operation, with a major flood brewing at the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, water authorities said on Sunday.

Conson strikes again

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:29:00 +0200

HANOI - At least one person was killed and a dozen others reported missing as tropical storm Conson hit Vietnam, officials said yesterday.

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:37:00 +0200

By Ho Binh Minh HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70. [More]

Typhoon Conson leaves one dead, 27 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:34:00 +0200

One person died and 27 were missing after tropical storm Conson hit northern and central Vietnam, officials said Monday, dpa reported. Truong Ngoc Nhi, deputy chairman of Quang Ngai People's Committee in central Vietnam said the number of fishermen missing ...

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:51:00 +0200

The number of Vietnamese missing from tropical storm Conson increased to 17 Monday following dozens of deaths in the Philippines and China. Eleven fishermen from two trawlers were reported missing, said disaster official Do Son in central Quang Ngai province.

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0200

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:58:00 +0200

The number of Vietnamese missing from tropical storm Conson increased to 17 Monday following dozens of deaths in the Philippines and China.

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:08:00 +0200

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:08:00 +0200

Storm batters Vietnam, thousands evacuated

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:28:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson was downgraded to a tropical storm as it hit northern Vietnam late on Saturday after battering the Philippines and the southern Chinese island of Hainan over the past week.

Philippines: Typhoon Conson Information bulletin n° 2

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:28:00 +0200

By then, it had weakened into a tropical storm. Latest official figures indicate that over 30,600 families are affected across 12 provinces, with some 1,700 families sheltered in evacuation centres.

Tropical storm leaves 17 missing in Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:44:00 +0200

By 2010-07-19T09:02:09Z HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- The number of Vietnamese missing from tropical storm Conson increased to 17 Monday following dozens of deaths in the Philippines and China....

Three Gorges area faces 'biggest challenge'

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:15:00 +0200

Residents along Yangtze River brace for floods GUANGZHOU - The Three Gorges reservoir is expected to face its biggest challenge since its operation, with a major flood brewing at the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, water authorities said on Sunday. The China Three Gorges Corporation forecast that floods as huge as those in 1998 will occur.

Storm slams ships into Hai Phong bridge

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:31:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson snapped the anchors on three cargo ships Saturday night, sending them careening into Hai Phong's s Binh Bridge, Vnexpress reported.

Viet Nam: New warning as storm leaves 1 dead, 27 missing

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:29:00 +0200

The committee instructed coastal officials to monitor the storm; provide seafarers with timely information about its development and implement preventive measures to cope with it. The low, reported at 16 degrees north and 122.

Viet nam: Relief aid for people in flood-hit areas

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:29:00 +0200

On July 17, the Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) collected a total of VND4.5 billion and prepared 6,000 packages of goods, 300 canvas tents and 4,000 boxes of water purifying tablets to support the people in areas stricken by tropical storm Conson.

17 Fishermen Missing as Storms Batter Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:15:00 +0200

Officials Say Search For Lost Men Called Off As Another Storm Brews In South China Sea

Storm suspends search for Vietnamese fishermen

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:01:00 +0200

A new tropical storm brewing in the South China Sea forced Vietnam to suspend its search for 17 fishermen missing from another storm that struck over the weekend.

Laguna Lake villagers told: Dead fish stench will go away

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:20:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Residents of villages around Laguna Lake will have to endure the stench coming from dead fish for a few more days.

Latest News : Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:45:00 +0200

Thousands evacuated as storm batters Vietnam HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnamese troops evacuated thousands of people from their homes in the north of the country Sunday due to threats of flash flooding and landslides, as the death toll from Typhoon Conson rose to more than 70.

Asia storm leaves trail of death, destruction

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:20:00 +0200

The number of Vietnamese missing from tropical storm Conson increased to 17 Monday following dozens of deaths in the Philippines and China. Vietnam - Hainan - Tropical cyclone - Philippines - Asia

Conson spares Hanoi but the French dampen proceedings

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:10:00 +0200

AMID busy schedules and hurried meetings at the 43rd Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM), there were probably some worried minds when news broke on Saturday that typhoon Conson was heading Hanoi's way. Strong winds blowing into the city must have been of some concern to everyone involved in the meeting,....

Death toll from typhoon rises to 76 in Philippines

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:26:00 +0200

MANILA: The death toll from Typhoon Conson in the Philippines rose to 76 today as rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea, with dozens more still missing and feared dead. The number of missing stood at 72 as coast guard and navy boats were joined by aircraft in scouring the waters nearly a week....

Number of missing from Conson rises to 17 in Vietnam

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:06:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The number of Vietnamese missing from tropical storm Conson increased to 17 Monday following dozens of deaths in the Philippines and China.

Toll from typhoon rises to 76 in Philippines

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:11:00 +0200

MANILA - The death toll from Typhoon Conson in the Philippines rose to 76 on Tuesday as rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea, with dozens more still missing and feared dead, authorities said.

Thailand: Public Health Ministry ready for Conson victims

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:32:00 +0200

BANGKOK, 20 July 2010 (NNT) â€“ The Ministry of Public Health has instructed its medical personnel to be ready to provide medical and public health services to victims affected by tropical storm Conson and other diseases in the post-flood period.

Philippines: Death toll from typhoon rises to 76, still 72 missing

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:26:00 +0200

Date: 20 Jul 2010 Agence France-Presse (AFP) MANILA — The death toll from Typhoon Conson in the Philippines rose to 76 on Tuesday as rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea, with dozens more still missing and feared dead, authorities said. The number of missing stood at 72 as coast guard and navy....

Death toll from typhoon rises to 76 in Philippines

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:58:00 +0200

Conson slammed into the country on July 13, directly hitting the capital Manila. -AFP

Death toll from typhoon rises to 76 in Philippines

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:32:00 +0200

MANILA â€” The death toll from Typhoon Conson in the Philippines rose to 76 on Tuesday as rescuers pulled more bodies from the sea, with dozens more still missing and feared dead, authorities said.

Typhoon Conson hits Hainan; 2 killed

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:06:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson, which killed 38 people in the Philippines earlier this week, landed in China's southern-most Hainan province on Friday night, forcing about 40,000 people to evacuate.

Hainan: tropical storm Conson approaching

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:06:00 +0200

The second tropical storm Conson is heading towards south China’s Hainan province.

Brace for No3 signal

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:38:00 +0200

Get your brollies out for wet and windy weather today - Hong Kong's in for another soaking. Signal No 3 is set to be hoisted this morning as tropical storm Chanthu closes on the territory. The storm is packing maximum winds of 75 kilometers per hour and has an extensive rainband.

Asia security forum to boost regional disaster relief

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:04:00 +0200

HANOI - Asia's largest security forum is expected this week to adopt a plan boosting civil and military co-ordination in response to natural disasters - a rising threat across the region.

CHINA FLOODS

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:02:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - Southern China is bracing for its second powerful storm in less than a week, as the death toll from floods and landslides caused by torrential rain climbed beyond 700 with hundreds of others reported missing. Tropical storm Chanthu is expected to make landfall in....

Tropical storm heads to China as flood toll hits 700

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:59:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - Southern China is bracing for its second powerful storm in less than a week, as the death toll from floods and landslides caused by torrential rain climbed beyond 700 with hundreds of others reported missing.

ASEAN in drive to boost regional disaster relief

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:43:00 +0200

By Rachel O'Brien (AFP) HANOI â€” Asia's largest security forum is expected this week to adopt a plan boosting civil and military co-ordination in response to natural disasters -- a rising threat across the region.

Tropical storm heads to China as flood toll hits 700

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:43:00 +0200

Tropical storm heads to China as flood toll hits 700

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:04:00 +0200

Tropical storm Chanthu is expected to make landfall in Guangdong and Hainan provinces on Thursday, and it may pick up force while over the South China Sea. The government has advised people to stay indoors, the official Xinhua news agency said. Typhoon Conson skirted the resort island of Hainan last....

Tropical storm heads to China as flood toll hits 700

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:32:00 +0200

Officials fear floods, strained reinforcements

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:28:00 +0200

After more than 700 flooding deaths and some of the season's worst downpours yet to come, senior officials are warning that the flood reinforcements of thousands of aging reservoirs in the country are strained to their limit.

Hundreds killed as storms rage on in China

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:40:00 +0200

Southern China is bracing for its second powerful storm in less than a week, as the death toll from floods and landslides caused by rain reached 700.

China braces for second major storm

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:48:00 +0200

The death toll from floods and landslides caused by torrential rain in southern China has climbed beyond 700 - and a second storm is expected to hit the provinces of Guangdong and Hainan this week.

Typhoon Conson leaves one dead, 16 missing in Vietnam

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:02:00 +0200

As of Monday, Typhoon Conson had killed one person, injured three and left at least 16 missing at sea in northern and central Vietnam, the National Committee for Search and Rescue reported.

Southern China braces for second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:59:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 22 (Reuters) - Southern China is bracing for its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights already disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds ahead of Chanthu's expected landfall later on Thursday, state media said. Chanthu was upgraded from a tropical storm after gathering strength over the South China Sea.

Southern China braces for second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:36:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - Southern China is bracing for its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights already disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds ahead of Chanthu's expected landfall later on Thursday, state media said.

Southern China braces for second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:01:00 +0200

Alarm raised over exodus of RP weathermen

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:05:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - More weather forecasters from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration are leaving the country for higher-paying jobs abroad, a PAGASA officer said Thursday.

China braces for more floods

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:53:00 +0200

Powerful storm set to hit southern areas could worsen already devastating flooding.

State of calamity declared in 12 Batangas towns

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:36:00 +0200

BATANGAS, Philippines - The provincial government of Batangas on Thursday placed 12 towns under a state of calamity due to damages incurred from Typhoon Basyang (international name Conson).

China typhoon threatens more chaos

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:33:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu has sent debris flying through the air in southern China, bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade.

Typhoon lashes south China with heavy rain, winds

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:10:00 +0200

By 2010-07-22T06:19:52Z BEIJING (AP) -- Typhoon Chanthu sent debris flying through the air in southern China's Guangdong province on Thursday, bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade....

Typhoon lashes southern China

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:31:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu has lashed southern China's Guangdong province, bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade.

Southern China lashed by second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:17:00 +0200

(Recasts with typhoon making landfall, adds details) BEIJING, July 22 (Reuters) - Southern China was lashed on Thursday by its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds, state media said. Chanthu was upgraded from a tropical storm after gathering strength over the South China Sea.

08:38 China prepares for Typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:15:00 +0200

Southern China is bracing for its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights already disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds ahead of Chanthu's expected landfall later today, state media said. Chanthu was upgraded from a tropical storm after gathering strength over the South China Sea.

Southern China lashed by second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:02:00 +0200

BEIJING (Reuters) - Southern China was lashed on Thursday by its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds, state media said.

Typhoon threatens more chaos in China

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:02:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu sent debris flying through the air in southern China today, bringing rain that could aggravate the country’s worst floods in a decade.

China typhoon threatens more chaos

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:59:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu has sent debris flying through the air in southern China, bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade.

Typhoon lashes south China with heavy rain, winds

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:55:00 +0200

In this Tuesday, July 20, 2010 photo, a street lamp is partially emerged by the flooded Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing city. Flooding this year has killed 701 people, left 347 missin...

Typhoon threatens more chaos in China

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:50:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu sent debris flying through the air in southern China today, bringing rain that could aggravate the country’s worst floods in a decade.

Southern China lashed by second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:31:00 +0200

Shipping and flights have been disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds. -Reuters

Philippines: Typhoon Conson Information bulletin n° 3

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:13:00 +0200

Typhoon Conson hit Philippines on the night of 13 July 2010 and moved out of Philippines' area of responsibility on 15 July 2010. By then, it had weakened into a tropical storm.

Typhoon hits southern China

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:08:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu sent debris flying through the air in southern China's Guangdong province on Thursday, bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade.

China fears floods as typhoon hits

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0200

Southern China has been hit by typhoon Chanthu, the second in less than a week, as the death toll from floods and landslides across the country climbed to nearly 300 this month alone. Chanthu made landfall in Guangdong province on Thursday, with winds of up to 126 kilometres per hour.

Southern China braces for second typhoon

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:14:00 +0200

China travel advice - Typhoon Chanthu

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu is affecting Guangdong and Hainan provinces in southern China. You should check with your air carrier or tour operator as flights may be affected.

One dead, three missing in Xayaboury mudslide

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:04:00 +0200

A farmer in Xayaboury province has been found dead and three others are missing after a mudslide in Dan village, Xienghon district, caused by heavy rain earlier this week. More

Typhoon Brings China More Flood Devastation

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:48:00 +0200

Typhoon Chanthu has slammed into China threatening to aggravate floods that have already left more than 1,000 people dead or missing.

Surely there's a way?

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:34:00 +0200

I refer to the article "No way to prevent floods: MM Lee" (June 22). Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said that "whatever we do when we get extraordinary rains like we had recently, no amount of engineering can prevent flooding".

Typhoon lashes southern China, killing 2

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:30:00 +0200

Two people were killed as Typhoon Chanthu made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province, sending debris flying through the air and bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst ...

Floodwaters test China's dams

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:38:00 +0200

Worst flooding in a decade puts pressure on reservoirs as Three Gorges Dam nears limit.

Typhoon lashes southern China, killing 2

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:18:00 +0200

Two people have been killed as Typhoon Chanthu made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province.

Typhoon lashes southern China, killing 2

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:18:00 +0200

By 2010-07-23T01:56:40Z BEIJING (AP) -- Two people were killed as Typhoon Chanthu made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province, sending debris flying through the air and bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade....

Typhoon lashes southern China, killing 2

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:15:00 +0200

Two people were killed as Typhoon Chanthu made landfall in southern China's Guangdong province, sending debris flying through the air and bringing rain that could aggravate the country's worst floods in a decade.

Lost fisherman survive on seaweed, raw fish

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:36:00 +0200

THREE Philippine fishermen survived on a diet of seaweed and raw fish while adrift at sea for six days after a typhoon damaged their boat, the coast guard said today.

Three rescued after six days at sea

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:35:00 +0200

Three Philippine fishermen survived on a diet of seaweed and raw fish while adrift at sea for six days after a typhoon damaged their boat.

Three rescued after six days at sea in Philippines

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:58:00 +0200

MANILA - Three Philippine fishermen survived on a diet of seaweed and raw fish while adrift at sea for six days after a typhoon damaged their boat, the coast guard said Friday. Fellow fishermen rescued the three men six days after huge waves stirred up by Typhoon Conson disabled and partially submerged their vessel, a coast guard statement said.

111 dead in Philippines typhoon

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:11:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that struck the Philippines last week has risen to 111, but a miracle rescue offered hope that dozens of other people still missing may survive, the government has said.

Southern China lashed by second typhoon

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:04:00 +0200

BEIJING: Southern China was lashed on Thursday by its second typhoon in a week, with shipping and flights disrupted by heavy rain and strong winds, state media said.

Philippine typhoon toll jumps

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:59:00 +0200

The death toll from a typhoon that has struck the Philippines has risen to 111, but a miracle rescue has offered hope that other people still missing may survive, says an official.

Philippine typhoon death toll rises to 111

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:22:00 +0200

MANILA â€” The death toll from a typhoon that struck the Philippines last week has risen to 111, but a miracle rescue offered hope that dozens of other people still missing may survive, the government said on Friday.

Flooding tests China giant dam

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:23:00 +0200

Worst floods in decade set to deteriorate as Three Gorges dam is close to overflowing.

13 typhoon victims still missing in central Vietnam

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:14:00 +0200

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai Friday said 13 fishermen listed as missing after Typhoon Conson hit Vietnam last week were still nowhere to be found.

Provinces prepare for second typhoon in a week

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:44:00 +0200

Vietnam metrological authorities gathered on July 21 to discuss how to prepare for typhoon Chanthu, which is expected to strike northern Vietnam a day later with hundred kilometer-per-hour winds.

Tropical Storm Chanthu kills 11 in Vietnam

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Hanoi - Tropical Storm Chanthu killed 11 people and injured four others in Vietnam, authorities said Monday. Chanthu, which hit the Vietnam-China border on July 23 before weakening into a low-pressure system, brought heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides, damaging roads, houses and crops in many provinces in northern Vietnam.

Viet Nam: Storm Chanthu claims 10 lives in north

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:37:00 +0200

Tropical storm Chanthu has left 10 dead and four injured when it caused heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in northern mountain provinces, according to the National Steering Committee on Flood and Storm Control.

Emergency comms kit saves lives as typhoon hits Philippines

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:35:00 +0200

A BGAN-powered emergency telecoms kit helped save lives when The Philippines was hit by the first typhoon this season.

China : Officials fear floods, strained reinforcements

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0200

After more than 700 flooding deaths and some of the seasons worst downpours yet to come, senior officials are warning that the flood reinforcements of thousands of aging reservoirs in the country are strained to their limit.

Philippine weather boss axed after wrong forecast

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:01:00 +0200

President blamed him for failing to adequately warn the public of a mid-July typhoon that later killed 111 people. -AFP

Philippine weather boss axed after wrong forecast

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:54:00 +0200

Philippine's government has sacked the head of the country's weather service after he attempted to blame computer problems for failing to warn residents of Manila that a ferocious typhoon was about to hit the capital.

Philippine weatherman sacked

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:42:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Philippines President Benigno Aquino said he fired the nation's weather forecaster for failing to adequately warn residents of a killer typhoon. Philippines - Manila - Asia - Weather forecasting - Government

Philippine weather boss axed

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:56:00 +0200

President Benigno Aquino has fired the head of the Philippine weather service and blames him for failing to warn the public of a deadly typhoon.

Aquino urged to reconsider decision to remove PAGASA's Nilo

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Agham party-list congressman Angelo Palmones on Monday urged President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to reconsider his decision to remove Dr. Prisco Nilo as administrator of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Philippines cargo ship missing at sea

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:18:00 +0200

MANILA: The Philippine coastguard said today it deployed a reconnaissance aeroplane to locate a domestic cargo vessel that went missing in rough seas at the weekend. The MV SF Freighter, with 17 Filipino crewmen, radioed a distress call on Saturday after its engine faltered while it was being....