Megi may head our way

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:25:00 +0200

Hong Kong is bracing for a direct hit by the world's strongest typhoon this year as Megi draws closer to the SAR after slamming into the Philippines yesterday, killing at least 14 people. The Hong Kong Observatory said Megi, which weakened after ripping through Luzon on Monday, may regain strength....

Philippines issues typhoon alert in rice areas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:53:00 +0200

Manila - The Philippines issued typhoon warnings along coastal and landslide-prone provinces in the north of its main island of Luzon on Friday as Typhoon Megi intensified and moved towards rice and corn production areas. Megi, a category 2 typhoon with winds of 105km/h, was about 1 300 km east of....

Possible super typhoon 'Megi' coming

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:52:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Weather bureau PAGASA continues to monitor a severe tropical storm with international name "Megi."

Storm ‘Megi’ heading for Luzon

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:43:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A tropical storm which is estimated to develop into a strong typhoon is making its way to the country, international weather forecasting agencies revealed Thursday.

Philippines issues typhoon alert in rice areas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:35:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines issued typhoon warnings along coastal and landslide-prone provinces in the north of its main island of Luzon on Friday as Typhoon Megi intensified and moved towards rice and corn production areas.

Philippines issues typhoon alert in rice areas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:57:00 +0200

Storm Megi satellite photo

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:43:00 +0200

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Storm Megi direction forecast

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:43:00 +0200

Predicted direction of tropical storm “Megi” as of October 14 (US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center).

Philippines issues alert for Typhoon Megi

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Last Updated: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:17:00 +1100 The Philippines weather bureau has issued typhoon warnings for the north of Luzon. It says Typhoon Megi is heading for rice and corn production regions with winds of 105 kilometres per hour. The bureau had asked authorities to suspend sea travel and fishing in northern Philippines.

Philippines braces for super typhoon

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:50:00 +0200

MANILA - A super typhoon is barreling toward the eastern Philippines, prompting authorities to mobilize rescuers, open up evacuation centers and put army troops on alert.Weather forecasts say Category-1 Typhoon Megi is expected...

Philippines issues typhoon alert in rice areas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi Strengthens on Path to the Philippines

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0200

Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Megi is forecast to strengthen into a Category 5 storm as it heads across the Pacific Ocean toward the Philippines, the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center said.

Philippines : NDRRMC Update on Severe Weather Bulletin No. 01 on Typhoon "JUAN" (MEGI)

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:47:00 +0200

DATE: 16 October 2010, 06:00 AM Source: PAGASA A. Weather Update - The Typhoon east of northern Luzon has intensifies as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and named 'Juan'.

Philippines: RC braces for Tropical Storm Megi

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:47:00 +0200

With Tropical Storm Megi expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility between 12:00 and 2:00 a.m. tomorrow, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is preparing for the possible landfall over the eastern coast of Cagayan-Isabela area on Monday afternoon.

Philippines issues typhoon alert in rice areas

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:09:00 +0200

15 Oct 2010 07:28:44 GMT MANILA, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines issued typhoon warnings along coastal and landslide-prone provinces in the north of its main island of Luzon on Friday as Typhoon Megi intensified and moved towards rice and corn production areas.

Typhoon Megi gains strength as it nears Philippines

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:54:00 +0200

16 Oct 2010 05:23:23 GMT MANILA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Typhoon Megi was gathering strength as it moved towards the north of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Saturday, and the government moved emergency workers and relief goods to rice- and corn-production areas.

Philippines on typhoon alert

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:33:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine civil defence officials on Saturday put the country's north on notice for a typhoon that could hit the area early next week. Typhoon Megi, packing sustained winds of 140kmh near the centre, was churning slowly toward the north-east coast of the main island of Luzon, said government weather forecaster Leni Ruiz.

Typhoon Megi gains strength as it nears Philippines

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:57:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Megi was gathering strength as it moved towards the north of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Saturday, and the government moved emergency workers and relief goods to rice- and corn-production areas.

Typhoon Megi gains strength as it nears Philippines

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:22:00 +0200

MANILA, (Reuters) - Typhoon Megi was gathering strength as it moved towards the north of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Saturday, and the government moved emergency workers and relief goods to rice- and corn-production areas.

Typhoon Megi gains strength as it nears Philippines

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:57:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Megi was gathering strength as it moved toward the north of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Saturday, and the government moved emergency workers and relief goods to rice- and corn-production areas.

Philippines on alert for typhoon Megi

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:48:00 +0200

Philippine residents battened down the hatches as Typhoon Megi appeared on track to hit the north of the country late on Sunday.

Philippines prepares for storm

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:53:00 +0200

Philippine residents have prepared as Typhoon Megi strengthened and appeared on track to hit the north of the country.

RP ready for Typhoon ‘Juan’

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:44:00 +0200

Philippine Coast Guards ready their rubber boats at their headquarters in Manila for deployment on Saturday in preparation for the coming Typhoon Juan, estimated to make landfall by Monday. PHOTO BY MIGUEL DE GUZMAN ><> BY EUDEN P. VALDEZ RESEARCHER TYPHOON Juan (international name Megi), according....

Powerful typhoon bearing down on Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:57:00 +0200

The Philippines could begin feeling the effects of a powerful typhoon churning toward the island chain as early as Sunday, forecasters said Saturday.

Philippines on alert for strong typhoon

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:25:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:13:00 +1100 Philippine residents have battened down the hatches as Typhoon Megi strengthens and appears on track to hit the north of the country on Sunday. President Benigno Aquino has ordered relief goods and rescue equipment to be at the ready and billboards taken....

Typhoon Megi storms towards Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:23:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi is gathering strength as it barrels towards the northern Philippines, with authorities warning of possible forced evacuations.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:19:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - An approaching typhoon triggered warnings in 19 northern Philippines provinces with forecasters expecting it to intensify to a super typhoon with winds in excess of 250 kph (155 mph) as it makes landfall on Monday.

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Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:26:00 +0200

Philippines Typhoon Megi gains strength Typhoon Megi was gathering strength as it moved toward the north of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Saturday, and the government moved emergency workers and relief goods to rice- and corn-production areas.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:19:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi nears Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:50:00 +0200

MANILA: Typhoon Megi gathered strength as it barrelled towards the northern Philippines on Sunday, with authorities warning of possible forced evacuations. With maximum winds of 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour near the centre and gusts of up to 195 kilometres per hour, Megi was approaching the....

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:29:00 +0200

An approaching typhoon triggered warnings in 19 northern Philippines provinces with forecasters expecting it to intensify to a super typhoon with winds in excess of 250 kph (155 mph) as it makes landfall on Monday.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:49:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi storms towards Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:20:00 +0200

Authorities in the Philippines are preparing for the onslaught of Typhoon Megi, the tenth tropical cyclone and the strongest to hit the country this year.

China braces for strongest typhoon this year

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:05:00 +0200

China is expected to battle the strongest typhoon this year as Typhoon Megi intensified into a super typhoon Sunday, China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:58:00 +0200

MANILA: An approaching typhoon triggered warnings in 19 northern Philippines provinces with forecasters expecting it to intensify to a super typhoon with winds in excess of 250 kph (155 mph) as it makes landfall on Monday. Typhoon Megi would be felt on Sunday in the north of Luzon, a rice and corn growing area on the Philippines main island.

Philippines braces as Megi becomes super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:29:00 +0200

A typhoon nearing the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon packing winds of more than 250 kph (155 mph) on Sunday, and evacuations began as 20 provinces were placed on alert before it makes landfall on Monday.

Typhoon Megi roars towards Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:23:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi gathered strength as it barrelled towards the northern Philippines on Sunday, authorities warning of possible forced evacuations.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:29:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi expected to bring flash flooding, landslides and storm surges. -Reuters

Philippines braces as Megi becomes super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:55:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - A typhoon nearing the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon packing winds of more than 250 kph (155 mph) on Sunday, and evacuations began as 20 provinces were placed on alert before it makes landfall on Monday.

Philippines braces as Megi becomes super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:54:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi strengthens

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:27:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:14:00 +1100 Typhoon Megi is expected to be the strongest typhoon of the year in China, as it intensifies. China's National Meteorological Centre says Megi is currently approaching the northern Philippines and is expected to enter the South China Sea tomorrow.

China braces for strongest typhoon this year: forecast

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:07:00 +0200

China is expected to battle the strongest typhoon this year as Typhoon Megi intensified into a super typhoon Sunday, China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement.

Philippines on alert as Typhoon Megi nears landfall

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:36:00 +0200

Emergency crews were on standby Sunday as the Philippines braced for a typhoon that could trigger flooding and landslides.

Super typhoon roars towards Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:08:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi gathered strength as it barrelled towards the northern Philippines on Sunday, authorities warning of possible forced evacuations and the threat of landslides.

Super typhoon Megi heading for South China Sea

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:21:00 +0200

BEIJING: Super typhoon Megi is expected to be the strongest typhoon of the year in China, as it intensified while approaching the northern Philippines on Sunday, forecasters said. Super typhoon Megi, which means "catfish" in Korean, is expected to enter the South China Sea on Monday, China's National Meteorological Centre said in a statement.

Philippines braces for typhoon; hundreds evacuate

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:33:00 +0200

By JIM GOMEZ 2010-10-17T08:28:23Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Hundreds of wary residents fled coastal villages as emergency officials prepared for a powerful typhoon roaring toward the northeastern Philippines on Sunday....

China on alert for Typhoon Megi

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:11:00 +0200

China is all geared up to battle the strongest tropical storm of 2010 as 'Megi' intensified into a super typhoon on Sunday, the National Meteorological Center said in a statement.

Philippines braces for possible super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:52:00 +0200

: Emergency response units were placed on high alert as typhoon Megi is expected to unleash its destructive force in the north eastern portions of the main island of Luzon. The approaching typhoon triggered warnings in 19 northern Philippines provinces with forecasters expecting it to intensify to a super typhoon as it makes landfall on Monday.

Philippines braces for typhoon Megi

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:24:00 +0200

Hundreds of wary residents have fled coastal villages as emergency officials prepared for a powerful typhoon roaring toward the northeastern Philippines.

Evacuations in the Philippines ahead of a super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:58:00 +0200

Last Updated: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:29:00 +1100 In the northern Philippines, authorities have begun evacuating thousands of villagers to safer ground, as typhoon Megi approaches. State weather forecasters say Megi has developed into a super typhoon and is expected to hit the Philippines tomorrow and then cut westwards towards the South China Sea.

Philippines braces for typhoon; hundreds evacuate

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:44:00 +0200

A Philippine weather forecaster monitors the path of typhoon Megi (local name "Juan") Sunday Oct. 17, 2010 at the PAGASA weather forecasting center at Manila's Quezon city in the Philipp...

Philippines : NDRRMC Update on Severe Weather Bulletin No. 05 on Typhoon "JUAN" (MEGI)

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:49:00 +0200

DSWD - Prepositioned 18,147 family food packs worth PhP2,915,906.05, other food and nonfood items (NFIs) worth PhP121,980,854.25 and standby funds in the amount of PhP 2,827,456.

China warns Megi will be year's strongest typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:21:00 +0200

BEIJING, China - Megi (PAGASA codename Juan) is expected to be the strongest typhoon of the year in China, as it intensified while approaching the northern Philippines on Sunday, forecasters said.

Philippines on alert as 'monster' Typhoon Megi nears landfall

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:37:00 +0200

Emergency crews were on standby Sunday as the Philippines braced for a typhoon that could trigger flooding and landslides.

Strong typhoon roars toward Philippines; 100s flee

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:34:00 +0200

By JIM GOMEZ 2010-10-17T10:40:09Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Hundreds of wary residents fled coastal villages as emergency officials prepared for a powerful typhoon roaring toward the northeastern Philippines on Sunday....

Philippines braces as Megi becomes super typhoon

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:49:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi would be felt on Sunday in the north of Luzon, a rice and corn growing area on the Philippines main island, and the government advised the up to 7 million people in its direct path to stock up on food and medicine.

Philippines: Typhoon Megi gains strength - Evacuations begin as provinces on alert

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:49:00 +0200

* Could halve rice harvest - Cagayan governor * Evacuations begin; landfall expected by 8 a.m. (0000 GMT) (Updates with expected arrival/exit time, quote, details) By Manny Mogato MANILA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A super typhoon bore down on the northeastern Philippines on Sunday packing winds of more....

Super-typhoon bears down on Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:44:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- The highest level typhoon warning was posted in several Philippines provinces Sunday as approaching Typhoon Megi was upgraded to super status.

Philippines ready to face super typhoon Megi

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:38:00 +0200

Megi is expected to make a landfall on Monday in Cagayan province, which is located at the northeastern corner of Luzon island.

Super typhoon to hit Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:03:00 +0200

A super typhoon is heading towards the northeastern Philippines packing winds of more than 250kph.

Strong typhoon blows for Philippines; 1,000s flee

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:34:00 +0200

By JIM GOMEZ 2010-10-17T12:35:07Z MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The strongest typhoon to threaten the Philippines in recent years menacingly roared toward the country's north Sunday, prompting thousands of villagers to flee to safety and sparking massive emergency preparations....

Super typhoon only hours away from Philippines

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:11:00 +0200

Typhoon Megi gathered strength as it barrelled towards the northern Philippines on Sunday, as authorities began evacuating thousands of villagers to safer ground hours before it was to hit land.

Philippines ready to face super typhoon Megi