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The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-12, which had monitored the weather in North and South America since April 2003, was retired on August 16. Sun, 25 Aug 2013 21:47:00 +0200 scientificamerican en scientificamerican-567a4c5aedeee574fb7b00541bfe0d1f NaturalDisasters 37.97895 -121.261002 20130825214700 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5c08%5c16%5cstory_16-8-2013_pg14_4 . BEIJING: Three people are confirmed dead, five are missing and tens of thousands were evacuated as Typhoon Utor battered south China with strong winds and torrential rain, state media said on Thursday. More than one million people in Guangdong province have been affected by heavy rain and floods,.... Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:15:00 +0200 dailytimesPK en dailytimesPK-f708622cd7e730fdf38a10bdccf87d87 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130816001500 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5c08%5c16%5cstory_16-8-2013_pg4_4 . MANILA: The confirmed death toll from Typhoon Utor rose to eight in the Philippines on Thursday as the storm swept across southern China, where thousands had fled its path. Utor left tens of thousands displaced and whole towns badly damaged when it raked across the north of the main Philippine.... Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:15:00 +0200 dailytimesPK en dailytimesPK-e67ecb500f799ebbab7a10ecb097cf9a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130816001500 http://reliefweb.int/report/china/typhoon-leaves-three-dead-five-missing-china Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China, Philippines 08/15/2013 16:00 GMT BEIJING, August 15, 2013 (AFP) - Three people are confirmed dead, five are missing and tens of thousands were evacuated as Typhoon Utor battered south China with strong winds and torrential rain, state media said Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-0425bb8f97cd86cc96c82d2f2d33d096 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130815211600 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/typhoon-leaves-three-dead/778136.html Three people are confirmed dead, five are missing and tens of thousands were evacuated as Typhoon Utor battered south China with strong winds and torrential rain, state media said on Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:34:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-901a6bc87d98107a425800f23a4201d6 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815203400 http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_08_15/Typhoon-leaves-three-dead-five-missing-in-China-2787/ Three people are confirmed dead, five are missing and tens of thousands were evacuated as Typhoon Utor battered south China with strong winds and torrential rain, state media said Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:46:00 +0200 ruvr-en en ruvr-en-2ea3a4f26a41688883c384662b9a9101 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815184600 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/typhoon-death-toll-rises-eight-philippines Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Philippines 08/15/2013 11:00 GMT MANILA, August 15, 2013 (AFP) - The confirmed death toll from Typhoon Utor rose to eight in the Philippines Thursday as the storm swept across southern China, where thousands had fled its path. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:10:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-9a860e710377ea4f727b31b866f65006 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130815171000 http://www.trust.org/item/20130815090117-614nu Heavy winds and rains sweep Hong Kong as Typhoon Utor approaches. The island raised its cyclone alert level early Wednesday as gales up to 139 km per hour were recorded in parts of the region. Dozens of flights were cancelled, hundreds were delayed. The cyclone is not expected to hit Hong Kong.... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:58:00 +0200 trust en trust-13a95ca5a2b1ed4ac4c09f12c75fa3e3 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130815135800 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2013/08/14/Msia-feeling-Typhoon-Utor-too.aspx PETALING JAYA: Though far from the path of Typhoon Utor, Malaysia has not been spared the effects of the tropical cyclone, currently raging over The Philippines and Hong Kong. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:58:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-cbe8e9c7434cf3de328ead1501d86c0b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 3.15021 101.708 20130814145800 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/typhoon-utor-brings-gales/775948.html Offices and public transport shut down in Hong Kong Wednesday as Typhoon Utor brought gales and heavy rain to the Chinese city after leaving four dead in the Philippines. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:20:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-6a809faa5182756bad09c7a88b3620a5 CivilProtection NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814032000 http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/typhoon-utor-brings-gales-hong-kong-way-china-20130814 August 14, 2013 8:02 AMHONG KONG (AFP) - Offices and public transport shut down in Hong Kong on Wednesday as Typhoon Utor brought gales and heavy rain to the Chinese city after leaving four dead in the Philippines. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:30:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-26987e9114991f3ad973384bf7ac4115 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814023000 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296396/no-8-signal-may-be-raised-typhoon-utor-nears-hong-kong The Hong Kong Observatory issued the storm signal No 8 at 1.40am on Wednesday morning as Severe Typhoon Utor - described as the strongest typhoon globally this year - passed within 300 kilometres of Hong Kong. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:07:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-f873508fdc7d76e5bb0d793ec40e6040 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130813220700 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/typhoon-utor-bearing-down-land-20130810 Typhoon Utor, the third western Pacific typhoon of 2013 sliced through the northern Philippines this weekend. According to the Associated Press, at least one man was killed in a landslide. The Philippine news website philstar.com said 9,000 people were stranded in ports as passenger and cargo ferry services were canceled due to rough seas. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:37:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-cfc0ab257513201895b1f7c5115edeeb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130812123700 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1294084/wetter-july-usual-least-jebi The tempests raged and the mercury dropped in an unusually cool July when the heavens opened and dumped 16 per cent more rain than usual on Hong Kong - but at least Severe Tropical Storm Jebi is giving the city a miss this weekend. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:34:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-aaf7213aa99d87cf8b4239ccd0bbc891 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130802233400 http://7thspace.com/headlines/442230/a_wet_july.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Under the influence of unsettled weather respectively associated with an active maritime airstream and a trough of low pressure over the South China Sea during the second half of the month, July 2013 was wetter than usual in Hong Kong. The total rainfall in the month was 436. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:33:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-6a719c609aa1536c162f7036e1f21870 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130802123300 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1293549/storm-signal-no-3-raised-hong-kong-jebi-nears-guangdong The Hong Kong Observatory issued the strong-wind signal No 3 on Thursday at 4:10pm as tropical storm Jebi edges towards western Guangdong. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:59:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-3be7a088abfdb7b7d95782cf449e762c NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130801105900 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1293549/storm-signal-no-3-likely-be-raised-hong-kong-jebi-nears-guangdong The Hong Kong Observatory issued a standby No 1 signal at 9.40am on Thursday when tropical storm Jebi had moved into 800 kilometres of the city. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:48:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-5a48694074766292784d6cc24bde75ff NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130801074800 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=39362 An early typhoon alert was issued by the weather watchers just minutes ago today. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the standby signal No 1 at 9:40am,... Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:46:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-db773cfe8cb87f75d450492fa231ba42 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130801044600 http://www.ouest-france.fr/actu/actuDet_-Typhon.-Utor-arrive-en-Chine-apres-avoir-fait-6-morts-aux-Philippines_39382-2220049_actu.Htm?xtor=RSS-4&utm_source=RSS_MVI_ouest-france&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS Le typhon Utor a touché mercredi la côte sud de la Chine après avoir fait six morts et de gros dégâts sur l’archipel des Philippines. Les vols ont été annulés à l’aéroport de Hong Kong, où les écoles et les entreprises ont fermé pour la journée. Près de 200 ouvriers ont dû être secourus sur un îlot.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:49:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-ff623ae9e7ee4b0f3ccc57cc154aef1b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814144900 http://www.ouest-france.fr/ofdernmin_-Typhon.-Utor-arrive-en-Chine-apres-avoir-fait-6-morts-aux-Philippines_6346-2220049-fils-tous_filDMA.Htm Le typhon Utor a touché mercredi la côte sud de la Chine après avoir fait six morts et de gros dégâts sur l’archipel des Philippines.Les... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:34:00 +0200 OuestFrance fr OuestFrance-ff623ae9e7ee4b0f3ccc57cc154aef1b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130814133400 http://www.futura-sciences.com/magazines/environnement/infos/actu/d/meteorologie-bref-typhon-utor-ravage-philippines-menace-chine-48293/ Le typhon Utor a frappé les Philippines cette nuit. Le bilan provisoire fait état de plus d'une vingtaine de personnes disparues. Classé... Source : Futura-Sciences - Articles similaires Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:21:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-a555303a907a00386ed30127f0d8dc44 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130812172100 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/500898/20130823/hong-kong-haze-pollution-typhoon-trami-air.htm Hong Kong may not be directly affected by severe tropical storm Trami, which is currently battering China, but it surely still made its presence felt in the country. Trami's coverage was so wide that it trapped pollutants in Hong Kong's air to reach "very high" levels, prompting the government to issue health warnings. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:28:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-ea069c97a114f71dc76b88e48b1a307a NaturalDisasters Environment AirTransport 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130823042800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-22/haze-blankets-hong-kong-as-air-pollution-hits-very-high-level.html Hong Kong’s air pollution index reached “very high” level today as a tropical storm that passed through Taiwan trapped pollutants and blanketed the city in haze, triggering a government health warning. The index was 153 at roadside-monitoring stations in the Central business district, nearing the highest in more than four months , as of 3:00 p. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-2bcbc45f577009dff02ea1fa43752afd Environment AirTransport NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130822100000 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-22/haze-blankets-hong-kong-as-air-pollution-hits-very-high-level.html Hong Kong’s air pollution index reached “very high” level today as a tropical storm that passed through Taiwan trapped pollutants and blanketed the city in haze, triggering a government health warning. The index was 168 at roadside-monitoring stations in the Central business district, nearing the highest in more than four months , as of 11 a. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:29:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-24c40606ad680ad9a84bb43a0a0ac62d Environment NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130822072900 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/taiwan-markets-to-open-as-tropical-storm-moves-toward-china.html stocks fell and the local currency strengthened after markets resumed trading today after Severe Tropical Storm Trami unleashed steady rain in northern Taiwan before heading toward southeastern China. The Taiex index dropped 0.9 percent at 9:42 a.m. in Taipei. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:57:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-464e94f7a34ed0ed6475cd70ab06656b NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130822045700 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5c08%5c22%5cstory_22-8-2013_pg14_5 . TAIPEI: Tropical Storm Trami battered Taiwan with strong winds and torrential rains on Wednesday, forcing authorities to close offices and call off nearly 200 international flights. The Central Weather Bureau said although the storm, 100 kilometres north-northeast of Taipei at 9:30 GMT, was likely.... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:41:00 +0200 dailytimesPK en dailytimesPK-3e3555e6f714efdee45272963d445ace NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130821224100 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-storm-typhoon-trami-taiwan-philippines-china-20130819 A little more than a month after Super Typhoon Soulik , Typhoon Trami is soaking Taiwan and poised to do so in eastern and southern China. MAP: Trami is now a Category 1 typhoon as it continues a brisk west-northwest track. While its center is passing north of Taiwan, parts of the country have.... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:58:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-7cf4c9ffa69df6ae9f694bf465e039e5 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130821195800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/taiwan-markets-to-open-as-tropical-storm-moves-toward-china.html Stocks, bonds and currency markets will resume trading in Taipei tomorrow after Severe Tropical Storm Trami unleashed steady rain in northern Taiwan before heading toward southeastern Taiwan’s personnel administration announced on its website that work and classes in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung.... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:22:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-a9db2a264d8c8465f1770b1f1cd68211 NaturalDisasters 25.123417 121.735174 25.035089 121.506699 20130821162200 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/tropical-storm-trami/785456.html Tropical Storm Trami battered Taiwan with strong winds and torrential rains on Wednesday, forcing authorities to close offices and call off nearly 200 international flights. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:14:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-697a896518c6af61502fd4b5d6c0562a NaturalDisasters 20130821151400 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/94927-tropical-storm-trami-lashes-taiwan Tropical Storm Trami battered Taiwan with strong winds and torrential rains on Wednesday, forcing authorities to close offices and call off nearly 200 international flights. The Central Weather Bureau said although the storm, 100 kilometers (62 miles) north-northeast of Taipei at 0930 GMT, was.... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:23:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-4e8c98a5472f358c818722280203e3a8 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130821142300 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-storm-typhoon-trami-taiwan-philippines-china-20130819 A little more than a month after Super Typhoon Soulik , Typhoon Trami is soaking Taiwan and poised to do so in eastern and southern China. MAP: Trami is now a Category 1 typhoon as it continues a brisk west-northwest track. While its center is passing north of Taiwan, parts of the country have.... Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:22:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-ca8805ef1802b121d8e658861383872e NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130821132200 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1298326/taiwan-braces-severe-tropical-storm-trami-approaches Severe Tropical Storm Trami bore down Wednesday on heavily populated northern Taiwan, prompting schools and offices to close down as heavy rains threatened to trigger landslides and other disruptions throughout the island. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:35:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-35db6d9875acc83c83b23f4161e1f079 NaturalDisasters 20130821113500 http://www.metrohk.com.hk/index.php?cmd=detail&id=217959 Hong Kong. Local airlines Cathay Pacific and Dragonair say they expect flights to and from Taiwan today to be disrupted by the approach of Typhoon Trami. Cathay Pacific has cancelled three flights to Taipei -- CX 464, CX 468 and CX 408 -- that are due to depart tonight. Dragonair has cancelled one flight -- KA 488 -- also scheduled for tonight. Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:41:00 +0200 metrohk en metrohk-03d343d2851f185289250a7d14f22d64 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 25.035089 121.506699 20130820214100 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/20/world/asia/china-floods/index.html Flooding in China's north and south caused by heavy rain has left at least 107 dead and inundated roads and farmland, the government and state media said. Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:51:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-014039fed3975a842f90b565ca97c7be NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130820085100 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-storm-typhoon-trami-taiwan-philippines-china-20130819 A Filipino man carries his son across a flooded street as they evacuate to higher grounds in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A little more than month after Super Typhoon Soulik , Tropical Storm Trami is targeting Taiwan and parts of eastern China. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:38:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-2da20e1e98e808992b38bf38a986f56b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130819193800 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2396601/Typhoon-Utor-claims-lives-China--seven-missing-floods-rainstorms-devastate-south-coast.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Four million people have been affected by severe floods and storms in the Chinese province of Guangdong, it has been reported. Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:45:00 +0200 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-0c52eb41b21b534d45e661447a169e64 ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130818194500 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2396601/Typhoon-Utor-claims-lives-China--seven-missing-floods-rainstorms-devastate-south-coast.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Four million people have been affected by severe floods and storms in the Chinese province of Guangdong, it has been reported. Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:36:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-e84938cfff85c384cc34da9fee901d21 ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130818183600 http://www.examiner.com/article/weather-history-august-18-record-temps-storms-tornadoes-wind-flooding Meteorological events that happened on August 18th: 1906. California is generally protected from Pacific tropical storms by persistent summer high pressure near Hawaii that send tropical storms pin-wheeling to the west, away from the state. But sometimes that protection is not there, as during an unusually strong El Nino event. Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:18:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-8cab87a7c62350c496cc9a67ba99ace1 Environment NaturalDisasters 37.97895 -121.261002 20130818161800 http://www.weather.com/news/china-floods-kill-least-25-20130817 BEIJING -- A government news agency says the death toll in flooding in China's northeast and southeast has risen to 43 and landslides blocked a major train line. The Xinhua News Agency said 12 deaths were reported Sunday in Liaoning province. That added to a total of 25 deaths reported earlier in.... Sun, 18 Aug 2013 13:24:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-370519339fdea851fbd14cc71947d50b NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130818132400 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1297487/glass-recyclers-race-cleaners-reach-empty-bottles-lan-kwai-fong-and Every day, Hong Kong produces close to 9,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste in its homes, shops and businesses. That's around 1.3kg per person each day. Waste glass makes up 3 per cent, the vast majority of it glass bottles, mostly containing alcoholic drinks. Sat, 17 Aug 2013 23:07:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-e08dc1e950dfe07a89a3034af0cebc31 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130817230700 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1801129/Deadly-typhoon-moves-to-China Typhoon Utor has battered southern China, killing at least three people and forcing the evacuation of thousands. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:42:00 +0200 sbs en sbs-887ab79c1bdd22727628663188df33bc NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815224200 http://www.scmp.com/business/article/1297037/hong-kong-governments-travel-alerts-are-compromised We see that the government yesterday issued a black travel alert for Egypt, which means that people should avoid all travel to the country since "the situation continues to deteriorate there". Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:36:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-db315549aa4b13884829a1215b74a6cf NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 30.0779 31.2508 20130815223600 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/local-news/hong-kong/2013/08/16/386495/Super-Ironwoman.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A runner was hailed as “Super Ironwoman” after she plunged into Hong Kong's typhoon-whipped waters to save a drowning man, local media reported Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:17:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-f0361d0cc2f5cc946d291c74ff3b9a3a NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815211700 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/deadly-typhoon-moves-to-china/story-e6frfkui-1226698129253 TYPHOON Utor has battered southern China, killing at least three people and forcing the evacuation of thousands. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:20:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-e28fa46d099399ce826d2cd6065292c1 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815202000 http://news.yahoo.com/10-things-see-week-top-ap-photos-170136692.html Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:34:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-4e5f9b87d4324599715e254bd18ba5de NaturalDisasters 20130815183400 http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Article_2013-08-15-AP-10-Things-To-See/id-d0e39a7c7d874ce8b849607b3e8305f5 Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see. This week's collection includes a helicopter dropping water over a wildfire in California, a.... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:24:00 +0200 AP en AP-d977d82a2b8b1c666d65ec0d8650b30a NaturalDisasters 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 20130815182400 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/15/asia-pacific/cargo-ship-sinks-as-typhoon-utor-strikes-hong-kong/ A 190-meter-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city ... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:12:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-4aec1e081f803a55745fd65c762eb374 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815181200 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/08/15/Typhoon-Utor-kills-one-as-it-makes-landfall-in-China/UPI-64551376564948/ GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- At least one person died as Typhoon Utor made landfall in south China's Guangdong province, triggering flooding and stranding fisherman at sea, officials said. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:51:00 +0200 upi en upi-833d94439541e0f4ac6043209cb1df9b NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815135100 http://7thspace.com/headlines/443017/relief_fund_for_farmers_affected_by_severe_typhoon_utor.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Local farmers who suffered serious losses caused by Severe Typhoon Utor can register with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) from tomorrow (August 16) to August 26 for assistance from an emergency relief fund. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:21:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-99dff89bf432c8b3376dc5975a0b3dde NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815132100 http://gulfnews.com/news/world/other-world/super-ironwoman-saves-drowning-man-in-hong-kong-typhoon-1.1220547?utm_content=1.1220547&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=%e2%80%98Super_Ironwoman%e2%80%99_saves_drowning_man_in_Hong_Kong_typhoon&localLinksEnabled=false&utm_term=News_RSS_feed Louise Chow was jogging along the waterfront on Wednesday when she spotted dozens of people gathering to watch the attempted rescue of the man from Victoria Harbour, with waters churned by gusts of more than 100 kilometres an hour. “I don’t know why I suddenly had such an urge to take off my shoes.... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:09:00 +0200 gulfnews en gulfnews-a0b52fdfc2adc536327e0ddcea878e3b FinancialCrisis MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815120900 http://www.voanews.com/content/typhoon-leaves-1-dead-5-missing-in-southern-china/1730128.html Chinese officials say Typhoon Utor killed at least one person and left five others missing in southern Guangdong Province before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday. The storm made landfall Wednesday, bringing winds over 150 kilometers per hour and heavy rains that state media say caused torrential flooding and mountain torrents. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:40:00 +0200 voanews en voanews-5aba0476d288bc7462bddccb6b27c91b NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815114000 http://www.voanews.com/content/storm-leaves-1-dead-5-missing-in-southern-china/1730128.html Chinese officials say Typhoon Utor killed at least one person and left five others missing in southern Guangdong Province before weakening to a tropical storm on Thursday. The storm made landfall Wednesday, bringing winds over 150 kilometers per hour and heavy rains that state media say caused torrential flooding and mountain torrents. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:24:00 +0200 voanews en voanews-b3b3e219d6cb7998f3ff0821eda7b04f NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815112400 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/super-ironwoman-saves/777496.html A runner was hailed as "Super Ironwoman" after she plunged into Hong Kong's typhoon-whipped waters to save a drowning man before resuming her three-kilometre run, local media reported on Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:20:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-a94b7ae1604f966f435781c479e607aa NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815092000 http://australia.etbnews.com/149912/typhoon-utor-sweeps-flights-off-schedule/ eTravel Business News. Find out more at ETB News Major flight disruptions continue as the Typhoon spreads across Asia. The post Typhoon Utor sweeps flights off schedule appeared first on ETB News . Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:43:00 +0200 etravelblackboard en etravelblackboard-520ecb7e693fd66fdd80e79ddcfd087c NaturalDisasters 20130815074300 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/super-ironwoman-saves-drowning-man-in-hong-kong-typhoon-1.338222?localLinksEnabled=false HONG KONG; A runner was hailed as “Super Ironwoman” after she plunged into Hong Kong’s typhoon-whipped waters to save a drowning man, local media reported Thursday. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:10:00 +0200 nst en nst-3d7e1a48e70976d063bf73c592b34d54 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815071000 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/video/2013-08/15/c_132632916.htm BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Utor hit south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region around 4 a.m. this morning, bringing heavy rain and strong wind. Utor made landfall in south China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday afternoon, and was downgraded to a tropical storm. It is now moving northwest at a speed of 13 kilometers an hour. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:07:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-3a63d675922a6aed523471f188f85b74 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815070700 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-195934-Cargo-ship-sinks-as-Typhoon-Utor-hits-Hong-Kong HONG KONG: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:39:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-f3f3a9736a1e96d5e006fd8181fd834b NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815063900 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-08/15/c_132631836.htm BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Typhoon Utor, one of the strongest to hit Guangdong for 60 years, made landfall in Xitou, a town in the southwest of the province on Wednesday afternoon, whipping up gales, torrential rain and huge waves. Utor had wind speeds at its center of up to 42 meters a second, or 151. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:50:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-5126ae8f5576f3cc9813b63773504d75 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815045000 http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-and-batters-mainland.21872201 TENS of thousands of people have been evacuated after a powerful typhoon thundered into southern China shutting down the financial centre of Hong Kong and sinking a cargo ship. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:10:00 +0200 heraldscotland en heraldscotland-fcc072ecbf330d6d3f883deca948c4a8 FinancialCrisis NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130815041000 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/asia/248964-typhoon-hits-hk-cargo-ship-sinks.html Bulk carrier Trans Summer on its side before sinking off Hong Kong in a strong typhoon Utor yesterday. HONG KONG: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong yesterday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:21:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-6a07d95843b01bc60259f31bf208c3f2 MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815032100 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296715/hong-kong-groans-typhoon-utor-hits Typhoon Utor brushed past the city, bringing winds of up to 100km/h yesterday, disrupting air, land and sea traffic and forcing most businesses to close for half the day. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:48:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-154e06e2e6edd8a6d8924f68e4c46e46 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815024800 http://www.arabnews.com/news/461276 Thu, 2013-08-15 02:47 HONG KONG: A 190-meter-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:06:00 +0200 arabnews en arabnews-46a0387333172c51bd38fc2672f0f12e NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130815020600 http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/08/15/2013081500445.html Typhoon Utor has slammed into the southern coast of China, bringing high winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong and Guangdong province. The storm forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from low-lying areas and the closure of schools and businesses, including the Hong Kong Stock E... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:59:00 +0200 chosun en chosun-0b749c84677ddc438fb37985ec0003f9 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130815015900 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5c08%5c15%5cstory_15-8-2013_pg14_2 . HONG KONG: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Packing winds of up to 150 kilometers per hour at its centre, Typhoon Utor made landfall in.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:53:00 +0200 dailytimesPK en dailytimesPK-ea7329c8beb7f1714f3bf9ab9c64defb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814235300 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296715/city-groans-typhoon-utor-hits Typhoon Utor brushed past the city, bringing winds of up to 100km/h yesterday, disrupting air, land and sea traffic and forcing most businesses to close for half the day. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:17:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-313adb7022969ee71e16866db4bc4d92 NaturalDisasters 20130814221700 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1296786/typhoon-utor-slams-mainland-after-causing-mayhem-sea Guangdong and Hainan were on high alert yesterday for Typhoon Utor, which made landfall as the strongest storm to hit the provinces since 2008. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:17:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-48bedbba9a120c9d0b99ef89f0d862d4 ManMadeDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 20130814221700 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/local-news/hong-kong/2013/08/15/386434/Cargo-ship.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A 190-meter-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:53:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-efd551678e0a93d89cc33d25a9260c8a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814205300 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippine-red-cross-scales-response-typhoon-utor Source: IFRC Country: Philippines By Afrhill Rances, IFRC, in Manila The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized 200 staff and volunteers to respond to the humanitarian needs caused by Typhoon Utor, which hit the eastern coast of Luzon Island, Philippines, early on Monday morning. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:50:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-abfe4f999903b071f53fc1b0d713ed77 Echo HumanitarianAid NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20130814205000 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-08/15/content_16894720.htm Typhoon Utor, one of the strongest to hit Guangdong for 60 years, made landfall in Xitou, a town in the southwest of the province on Wednesday afternoon, whipping up gales, torrential rain and huge waves. Utor had wind speeds at its center of up to 42 meters a second, or 151. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:29:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-154d61d94cf01873d1d56d557597cd89 NaturalDisasters 20130814202900 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Typhoon-damage-doubles-as-casualties-rise&id=74942 DAMAGE FROM typhoon Labuyo (international code name: Utor) has doubled while the death toll has risen as residents from the battered North recover from the devastation, according to the government. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:27:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-ce16e2df4284c21605c9d8ac95b4ecc8 NaturalDisasters 20130814192700 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/cargo-ship-sinks-as/776536.html A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:03:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-4c52bbd1fa8283e7ae120abf9f808dba NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814190300 http://gulfnews.com/news/world/other-world/cargo-ship-sinks-as-typhoon-utor-hits-hong-kong-1.1220389?utm_content=1.1220389&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Cargo_ship_sinks_as_Typhoon_Utor_hits_Hong_Kong&localLinksEnabled=false&utm_term=News_RSS_feed Hong Kong: A 190-metre-long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a strong typhoon that whipped up towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after killing six in the Philippines. Packing winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour at its centre, Typhoon Utor made landfall in mainland.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:07:00 +0200 gulfnews en gulfnews-dad9af62143439b66512f30263e566e6 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814170700 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-08/14/content_16894611.htm Typhoon Utor made landfall in south China's Guangdong province Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rains and strong gales. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:54:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-19dd78d99f8d8ac4228b53e0a3e0827a MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814155400 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/08/14/Typhoon-Utor-arrives-in-southern-China/UPI-19831376486297/ GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Typhoon Utor made landfall in south China's Guangdong province Wednesday packing 94 mph winds at its center, weather forecasters said. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:31:00 +0200 upi en upi-1d563ff7e3593a8733aa206a0f7818de NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814153100 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/hong-kong-launches-mass-evacuation-as-typhoon-utor-shuts-down-region-8761467.html Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after a powerful typhoon thundered into southern China shutting down the financial centre of Hong Kong and sinking a cargo ship. Related Stories Indian submarine crew trapped after explosion Sailors killed and others trapped after Indian submarine.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:21:00 +0200 independent en independent-1efd6ff9b4aeea766028598ca021280b FinancialCrisis NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814152100 http://www.bangkokpost.com/ An investigating panel looking into the oil spill off the Rayong coast last month points to a broken industrial hose pipe as the culprit and has recommended further steps to prevent and contain future spills. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul) Censorship of seemingly innocuous cartoons, or animes, by.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:17:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-36520a69f2034acd69b55e120bf5c8aa ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 12.8548382013122 101.426900911534 20130814151700 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/177-trapped-by-typhoon-rescued-in-china-1.337733?localLinksEnabled=false BEIJING: A total of 177 bridge-builders, working on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, who were trapped on an islet due to the approach of Typhoon Utor on Tuesday night, were rescued by local authorities. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:59:00 +0200 nst en nst-0e07efdd41ab079ea43659c1bf2eafc2 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814145900 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-29498999.html Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after a powerful typhoon thundered into southern China shutting down the financial centre of Hong Kong and sinking a cargo ship. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:49:00 +0200 independent-ie en independent-ie-a3f806cc03f8ffb9a7e538e49e1e9068 FinancialCrisis NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814144900 http://reliefweb.int/report/china/people-trapped-typhoon-rescued-s-china Source: Xinhua Country: China ZHUHAI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Local authorities rescued 177 bridge-builders who became trapped on an islet due to the approach of Typhoon Utor Tuesday night, local police said on Wednesday. Local border police received a call Tuesday afternoon stating that 177 people.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:46:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-9a5ba6a35c3faf32a56158de312ddc7a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814144600 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-29498999.html Packing high winds and torrential rain, Typhoon Utor forced the closure of schools, offices, shopping centres and building sites in cities along its path north west across Guangdong province. More than 60,000 people were evacuated in the city of Maoming alone, while another 98,000 were moved to.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:27:00 +0200 kerryman en kerryman-a3f806cc03f8ffb9a7e538e49e1e9068 FinancialCrisis NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814142700 iReporter Chris K. shot this time-lapse video of the Hong Kong Harbor as Typhoon Utor neared the region. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:13:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-debb87019f95a372ca990351ba908292 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814141300 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-29498999.html Packing high winds and torrential rain, Typhoon Utor forced the closure of schools, offices, shopping centres and building sites in cities along its path north west across Guangdong province. More than 60,000 people were evacuated in the city of Maoming alone, while another 98,000 were moved to.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:03:00 +0200 drogheda-independent en drogheda-independent-a3f806cc03f8ffb9a7e538e49e1e9068 NaturalDisasters FinancialCrisis 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814140300 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-29498999.html Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated after a powerful typhoon thundered into southern China shutting down the financial centre of Hong Kong and sinking a cargo ship. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:52:00 +0200 herald-ie en herald-ie-a3f806cc03f8ffb9a7e538e49e1e9068 NaturalDisasters FinancialCrisis 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814135200 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/typhoon-utor-shuts-down-hong-kong-29498999.html Packing high winds and torrential rain, Typhoon Utor forced the closure of schools, offices, shopping centres and building sites in cities along its path north west across Guangdong province. More than 60,000 people were evacuated in the city of Maoming alone, while another 98,000 were moved to.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:46:00 +0200 sligochampion en sligochampion-a3f806cc03f8ffb9a7e538e49e1e9068 NaturalDisasters FinancialCrisis 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814134600 http://rt.com/news/line/2013-08-14/#50235 10:13 Crew saved as cargo ship sinks in typhoon off Hong Kong. Helicopter teams helped to save all 21 crewmembers from a cargo ship that sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a typhoon that generated waves of up to 15 meters. The crew abandoned the 190-meter-long ship as the bulk carrier Trans Summer.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:40:00 +0200 rt en rt-754f43f1f48e73cf4912caf6dc9ab8d3 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814134000 http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/cargo-ship-sinks-typhoon-utor-hits-hong-kong-20130814 August 14, 2013 5:48 PMHONG KONG (AFP) - A 190-metre long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday in a powerful typhoon that generated towering waves and forced much of the city to shut down, after leaving six dead in the Philippines. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:33:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-b72d2df8f4e97ffc01e9fd670e261acb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814123300 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/321974/news/world/cargo-ship-sinks-in-strong-typhoon-off-hong-kong HONG KONG - Helicopter teams helped save all 21 crew from a cargo ship that sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in a powerful typhoon that generated waves of up to 15 meters (50 feet), officials said. The crew abandoned the 190-meter-long ship as the bulk carrier Trans Summer tipped on its side and sank.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:58:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-52dfb9cf03435840e829c4e058c34569 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814115800 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296662/typhoon-utor-sinks-cargo-ship-hong-kong Helicopter rescue teams saved 21 crew members from a cargo ship that sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday after Severe Typhoon Utor caused waves of up to 15 metres, officials said. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:40:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-05f34bd7528c5877b86c8d4fafe85878 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814114000 http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/RestOfAsia/Cargo-ship-sinks-in-Typhoon-Utor-off-Hong-Kong-officials/Article1-1107937.aspx Helicopter rescue teams saved 21 crew members from a cargo ship that sank off Hong Kong on Wednesday after Severe Typhoon Utor caused waves of up to 15 metres (50 feet). Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:34:00 +0200 HindustanTimes en HindustanTimes-00280fb4595420583519da9359f5ff30 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814113400 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/latest-news/248874-cargo-ship-sinks-in-typhoon-utor-off-hong-kong.html HONG KONG: A 190-metre long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong Wednesday in waves of up to 15 metres or 50 feet caused by Typhoon Utor, with all 21 crew members rescued by helicopter, officials said. The crew abandoned ship as the bulk carrier Trans Summer tipped on its side and sank 80 kilometres or 50.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:13:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-a2a6cc7d3016a9b427659b33b0e0af3a NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814111300 http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/International/2013/Aug-14/227331-cargo-ship-sinks-in-typhoon-utor-off-hong-kong-officials.ashx A 190-meter long cargo ship sank off Hong Kong in waves of up to 15 meters caused by Typhoon Utor, with all 21 crew members rescued by helicopter, officials say. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:05:00 +0200 dailystar-LB en dailystar-LB-48d6579a38a179eaed8dc79596a05c20 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814110500 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-08/14/c_132630168.htm MACAO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Macao's public transportation was suspended Wednesday morning as Typhoon Utor headed towards south China, prompting local meteorological authorities to hoist the typhoon signal No. 8. Macao's Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issued the typhoon signal No. 8 at 5:00 a.m. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:27:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-e92cf1d4c0ce09bdfa6b7c8b2bbe1c4a NaturalDisasters 22.1974146319777 113.546684894216 35.2086 110.727 20130814102700 http://7thspace.com/headlines/442946/severe_typhoon_utor_roundup.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal, issued at 1.40am today (August 14), by the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal at 1.40pm this afternoon as Severe Typhoon Utor is moving away from Hong Kong. Public transport service has gradually resumed normal. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:18:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-6057da9564de0f4dfcba6846c864a97c NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814101800 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-08/14/content_16894002.htm Local authorities rescued 177 bridge-builders who became trapped on an islet due to the approach of Typhoon Utor Tuesday night. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:17:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-7f34cbb59338e6e151b491172771574b NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814101700 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=39809 Local authorities rescued 177 bridge-builders who became trapped on an islet due to the approach of Typhoon Utor Tuesday night, local police said on W... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:59:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-da720a1592ca69166bc0a7002897628a NaturalDisasters 20130814095900 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/08/201381413915928828.html Typhoon makes landfall in city with wind and rain, forcing stock market shutdown and cancellation of flights. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:06:00 +0200 aljazeera-en en aljazeera-en-b54dac349340aa40a1aafc2b082d6cee NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814090600 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-08/14/c_132629953.htm ZHUHAI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Local authorities rescued 177 bridge-builders who became trapped on an islet due to the approach of Typhoon Utor Tuesday night, local police said on Wednesday. Local border police received a call Tuesday afternoon stating that 177 people working on the Hong.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:55:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-c2e31b01519f41faa65c42c555cde1e6 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814085500 http://www.scmp.com/business/money/stock-talk/article/1296642/china-shares-test-eight-week-highs-hong-kong-shut-typhoon China shares tested fresh eight-week highs in relatively robust trade on Wednesday, lifted by a 4.2 per cent jump for SAIC Motor after its auto parts unit said it would increase its stake in a joint venture with Visteon. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:39:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-37e183bcabfd8e6e5df759b96f687ca8 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814083900 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=39806 The Observatory has lowered the signal number eight to the strong wind signal number three. The Observatory's Senior Scientific Officer, Wong Wing-tak... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:28:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-da5e373737b4949c71970152d9e7e0ef NaturalDisasters 20130814082800 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-11/phils-typhoon/4878942 There are fears of possible landslides in the Philippines, after Typhoon Utor made landfall on the north east of the main island of Luzon. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:28:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-b998f554147749946acbec73b120e353 NaturalDisasters Echo 6.517152 126.093399 20130814072800 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-08/14/c_132629685.htm HONG KONG, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Observatory said No. 8 storm signal will remain in force for the whole morning on Wednesday although Severe Typhoon Utor moves towards western coasts of Guangdong Province. Scores of flights have already been delayed or canceled due to the typhoon. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:22:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-9488463d9544108500a508f5d95ed316 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814072200 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296628/how-typhoon-utor-left-hong-kongs-streets-looking-scene-28-days-later Like a scene from the Hollywood blockbuster 28 Days Later - where the human race is wiped out by a virus - the streets, walkways and harbour fell silent, with only a few brave souls venturing out. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:09:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-5f4d88c5bab673d50839d472e393cc56 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 34.0222 -118.244 20130814070900 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/321930/pinoyabroad/news/phl-congen-in-hong-kong-suspends-ops-due-to-labuyo The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong on Wednesday suspended operations due to bad weather conditions brought by Typhoon Utor (Philippine codename Labuyo). In a post on its website , the Consulate General said it expects to resume operations an hour after the T8 signal is downgraded. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:56:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-1463f839b370b281500c4de02b6203da NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814055600 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/typhoon-utor-brings-gales-to-hong-kong/story-e6frfkui-1226696802315 OFFICES, schools, transport and the stock market are closed in Hong Kong as typhoon Utor unleashes gale force wind and rain. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:56:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-7d5cf51621afa292351a2eb3f56da147 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814055600 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1296597/philippine-rescuers-race-help-typhoon-hit-towns-after-deadly-utor Philippine rescuers searched isolated towns devastated by deadly Typhoon Utor as barefoot children stood among ruined homes, but early preparations appeared to have avoided mass casualties. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:08:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-8784388f79a54006990a43658cd90148 CivilProtection NaturalDisasters 20130814040800 iReporter video of Hong Kong harbor as Typhoon Utor neared the region. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:44:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-eab6e8e8878d3fabc33a4fe81adff507 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814004400 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/216420131/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 HONG KONG (Reuters) - Typhoon Utor veered closer to Hong Kong and China's southern coastline on Wednesday after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines, where at least six people ... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:13:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-5cd239142314a57b4d894001356a395a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814001300 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/216421885/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 Today's World in Pictures features photographs of a man battling against strong winds at Hong Kong's Victoria Habour and commuters travelling on a road as monsoon rains fall in Allahabad, ... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:13:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-2202f0a403d3c55ee2a27a19571023ec NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130814001300 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippine-rescuers/775848.html Philippine rescuers searched isolated towns devastated by deadly Typhoon Utor on Tuesday as barefoot children stood among ruined homes. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:12:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-495feb8ef26cb4449a6b00cc4964b9ad CivilProtection NaturalDisasters 20130814001200 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1296455/dumping-leaves-just-waste-says-green-group Fallen leaves and branches should go towards enriching the city's soil instead of being dumped into landfills where they will go to waste, an environmental group says. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:37:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-f49d01fda17be0f1075aa748deabdb0e Environment NaturalDisasters 20130813233700 http://fr.rian.ru/photolents/20130815/199018425.html Le typhon Utor a atteint les côtes de la Chine, plus de 150.000 personnes ont été évacuées du littoral. La province du Guangdong fortement peuplée a été la plus touchée par le typhon. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:25:00 +0200 rian-fr fr rian-fr-06d5ff46063a3aaf26d8ab7511f31f03 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130815172500 http://www.lapresse.ca/international/asie-oceanie/201308/15/01-4680067-le-typhon-utor-fait-au-moins-un-mort-et-cinq-disparus-en-chine.php Au moins une personne est morte et cinq autres sont portées disparues après le passage du typhon Utor sur le sud de la Chine. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:53:00 +0200 cyberpresse fr cyberpresse-4211a2ca156cf8c68851a83f511eccaa NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815135300 http://fr.euronews.com/2013/08/15/le-typhon-utor-touche-la-chine-apres-les-philippines/ 100 000 personnes ont été évacuées des zones basses les plus exposées aux crues sur l'île de Hainan. D'importantes précipitations et des vents… Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:46:00 +0200 euronews-fr fr euronews-fr-e403477002f8d861e0e156883c5c9391 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20130815074600 http://french.news.cn/environnement/2013-08/15/c_132632650.htm Guangdong. BEIJING, 15 août (Xinhuanet) -- Utor, le 11e typhon à frapper la Chine cette année, a touché terre mercredi à 15h50 dans un bourg du district de Yangxi de la ville de Yangjiang, dans l'ouest du Guangdong. Le typhon apporte de fortes pluies et des vents violents dans les régions du sud du.... Thu, 15 Aug 2013 05:36:00 +0200 french-news fr french-news-c0440f8553faa7dfa636ca8f079bdb9e NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130815053600 http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/14/le-typhon-utor-frappe-la-_n_3753937.html PÉKIN, Chine - Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été évacuées dans le sud de la Chine mercredi, à l'approche du typhon Utor. La tempête avait précédemment paralysé Hong Kong, une des principales places financières de la planète. Des écoles, des bureaux, des centres commerciaux et des.... Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:48:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-ca-fr fr huffingtonpost-ca-fr-05474101e13ba854297dfb0acb2b65b0 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130814134800 http://www.lapresse.ca/international/asie-oceanie/201308/14/01-4679647-le-typhon-utor-frappe-la-chine.php Des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont été évacuées dans le sud de la Chine mercredi, à l'approche du typhon Utor. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:23:00 +0200 cyberpresse fr cyberpresse-a7e9b0c9eaabe6e14486fc2517a7adaf NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130814132300 http://www.lejdd.fr/International/Depeches/Un-typhon-menace-Hong-Kong-624013 Le typhon "Utor" se rapproche mercredi de HongKong et du littoral du sud de la Chine après avoir laissé un cortège de... Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:19:00 +0200 lejdd fr lejdd-57d3c42e7c1e1dd28d39e461f466b16c NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130813211900 http://www.ouest-france.fr/ofdernmin_-Chine.-Le-typhon-Utor-se-rapproche-de-Hong-Kong_6346-2219940-fils-tous_filDMA.Htm Le typhon « Utor » se rapproche mercredi de HongKong et du littoral du sud de la Chine après avoir laissé un cortège de destructions aux... Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:09:00 +0200 OuestFrance fr OuestFrance-7ac0be28337742edd9fca10cfe5386b1 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130813210900 http://www.lejdd.fr/International/Depeches/Un-typhon-menace-Hong-Kong-624013 Le typhon "Utor" se rapproche mercredi de HongKong et du littoral du sud de la Chine après avoir laissé un cortège de... Source : Le JDD - Articles similaires Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:44:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-57d3c42e7c1e1dd28d39e461f466b16c NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130813204400 http://www.europe1.fr/International/Un-typhon-menace-Hong-Kong-1609475/ Le typhon "Utor" se rapproche mercredi de HongKong et du littoral du sud de la Chine après avoir laissé un cortège de destructions aux Philippines où six personnes au moins ont péri sur son passage. Des pluies diluviennes et des vents avec des pointes de 112 km/h sont signalés sur une partie de.... Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:33:00 +0200 Europe1 fr Europe1-57d3c42e7c1e1dd28d39e461f466b16c NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130813203300 http://news.fr.msn.com/m6-actualite/monde/philippines-des-villes-isol%c3%a9es-apr%c3%a8s-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-2 Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:03:00 +0200 m6 fr m6-f2cfee5058edf5981fea2e67fd90f396 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813150300 http://www.la-croix.com/Actualite/Monde/Au-moins-deux-morts-aux-Philippines-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-Utor-2013-08-13-997771 Le typhon Utor a provoqué des dégâts considérables au Philippines lundi 12 août. De nombreuses bourgades restent sinistrées et attendent l’arrivée des secours. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:33:00 +0200 la-croix fr la-croix-10729346265811a28a9a26d21fc44791 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813133300 http://www.corsematin.com/article/monde/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor.1107834.html Manille (AFP) Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:25:00 +0200 corsematin fr corsematin-9389e6c7120dad64f954f95c86148241 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813122500 http://www.nicematin.com/monde/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor.1392180.html Manille (AFP) Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:05:00 +0200 nicematin fr nicematin-9389e6c7120dad64f954f95c86148241 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813120500 http://www.lepopulaire.fr/france-monde/actualites/a-la-une/international/2013/08/13/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-1656508.html Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:17:00 +0200 lepopulaire fr lepopulaire-ccc77dd0b2288ee9a25b394f87964e02 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813111700 http://www.lamontagne.fr/france-monde/actualites/a-la-une/international/2013/08/13/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-1656508.html Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:15:00 +0200 lamontagne fr lamontagne-ccc77dd0b2288ee9a25b394f87964e02 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813111500 http://www.lepoint.fr/monde/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-13-08-2013-1713652_24.php Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:13:00 +0200 LePoint fr LePoint-9f4b7716b8de7ae771eba19776927692 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813111300 http://www.lessentiel.lu/fr/news/monde/story/28718808 Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord du pays n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage de la tornade Utor, la plus violente de la saison dans l'archipel. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:05:00 +0200 lessentiel-lu-fr fr lessentiel-lu-fr-9440ee20074cff6a0dd9731a1abc88b8 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813110500 http://www.tv5.org/cms/chaine-francophone/info/p-1911-redir.htm?&rub=2&xml=newsmlmmd.urn.newsml.afp.com.20130813.2cef647c.7cf6.4624.9434.fa82414523d9.xml Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:59:00 +0200 tv5 fr tv5-9f4b7716b8de7ae771eba19776927692 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813105900 http://www.liberation.fr/monde/2013/08/13/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor_924532?xtor=rss-450 Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n’avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l’archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d’atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:57:00 +0200 Liberation fr Liberation-07863e2a65d3e8802542e5d21414bda2 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813105700 http://www.20minutes.fr/monde/philippines/1209759-20130813-philippines-villes-isolees-apres-passage-typhon-utor Manille - Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:54:00 +0200 20minutes fr 20minutes-4a6e988fe06ecd3876d61772f2df31cd NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813105400 http://www.lyonne.fr/france-monde/actualites/a-la-une/international/2013/08/13/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-1656508.html Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les secours tentaient d'atteindre des bourgades coupées du monde. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:53:00 +0200 lyonne-republicaine fr lyonne-republicaine-ccc77dd0b2288ee9a25b394f87964e02 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813105300 http://www.leparisien.fr/flash-actualite-monde/philippines-des-villes-isolees-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor-13-08-2013-3049895.php Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel, tandis que les... Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:52:00 +0200 leparisien fr leparisien-70a64052153f2e03cb480588721c896e NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813105200 http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/asie/philippines-trois-villes-restent-difficiles-d-acces-apres-le-passage-du-typhon-utor_1273081.html Utor, le plus violent typhon de la saison, a fait 11 disparus aux Philippines. Les secours tentent d'accèder aux zones sinistrées où les habitants sont coupés du monde depuis 24 heures. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:12:00 +0200 lexpress fr lexpress-0dec41460e918c05ae88fe36d353ebdb NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813091200 http://www.rtl.fr/actualites/info/international/article/philippines-deux-morts-et-des-dizaines-de-milliers-de-sans-abri-apres-le-typhon-7763737131 Le typhon Utor, qui a tué deux personnes, a coupé des villes entières du reste du monde au Philippines. Certaines n'ont pas pu être atteintes par les secours. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit ce mardi 13 août, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor , le plus violent de la saison dans l'archipel. Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:46:00 +0200 RTLFrance fr RTLFrance-82bec6e9d5e3ad1c11221cdc321df57a ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813084600 http://www.7sur7.be/7s7/fr/1505/Monde/article/detail/1685901/2013/08/13/Des-villes-des-Philippines-coupees-du-monde-apres-le-passage-d-un-typhon.dhtml Des dizaines de milliers de personnes du nord des Philippines n'avaient plus de toit mardi, au lendemain du passage du typhon Utor, le plus ... Tue, 13 Aug 2013 07:47:00 +0200 7sur7 fr 7sur7-e3ac3eccdd7b8d3a806294cf42830225 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130813074700 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/02/world/asia/china-online-rumor-crackdown/index.html Chinese web giants have launched a site dedicated to debunking online rumors; The move is part of Beijing's crackdown on "false information" online; Critics see it as a move to censor information and manage public opinion; China has more Internet users than any other country. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:24:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-e4b6a924038da6ad7a18f3ce4d86aff3 NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 35.2086 110.727 20130802112400 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/27/6-luzon-areas-under-storm-signals-299927 MANILA (Updated) -- The country’s weather agency has placed six areas in northern Luzon under public storm warning signals as Tropical Storm “Nando” (international name: Kong-Rey) continues to move northwestward Monday night. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.... Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:31:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-33fcc7d84754f28aa5619dd9d92699f9 NaturalDisasters 20130826193100 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/08/27/387429/Storm-Kong-Rey.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A sea warning for Tropical Storm Kong-Rey (康芮), which formed east of the Philippines Monday, could be issued as early as the following afternoon in Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Bureau. Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:05:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-f9526d0afc212039434b7522e8bb6cc3 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130826210500 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/323715/weather/pagasa-western-lpa-to-prevent-repeat-of-heavy-monsoon-rain-floods A low-pressure area over the West Philippine Sea may help prevent a repeat of last week's intense monsoon rain and floods, state weather forecasters said Tuesday. PAGASA forecaster Samuel Duran said the LPA was diverting the southwest monsoon, which was being enhanced by Tropical Storm Nando (international name Kong-Rey). Tue, 27 Aug 2013 01:30:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-fa84c91ba177fafec7cc87d30969854a NaturalDisasters -21.900419 33.88937 34.46941 -105.398804 20130827013000 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/27/nando-intensifies-6-luzon-areas-under-storm-signals-299927 MANILA (Updated 6:47 a.m.) -- The country’s weather agency has placed six areas in northern Luzon under public storm warning signals as Tropical Storm Nando (international name: Kong-Rey) intensifies and continues to move north northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph). Tue, 27 Aug 2013 03:34:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-0378fc718725aa387e2d9b63d187f7d4 NaturalDisasters 20130827033400 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/27/nando-maintained-strength-6-luzon-areas-under-storm-signals-299927 MANILA (Updated 12:40 p.m.) -- The country’s weather agency has placed six areas in northern Luzon under public storm warning signals as Tropical Storm Nando (international name: Kong-Rey) maintained strength and continues to threaten the extreme northern section of Luzon. As of 12:00 p.m. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:22:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-1a25a3deb1118395451930450ed14ec1 NaturalDisasters 20130827072200 http://www.trust.org/item/20130827031723-lay6x Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.9 N, 130.7 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 74 km/h (46 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:36:00 +0200 trust en trust-7a60bdbe211cc4a2f61964d93bfa2d71 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130827073600 http://www.trust.org/item/20130827084442-r1mb8 Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.2 N, 130.0 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 92 km/h (57 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:41:00 +0200 trust en trust-4e00b423020254addab2b9ca3cca85e8 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130827104100 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Storm-alerts-up-over-Nando&id=75593 ALERTS HAVE been raised over northwest Luzon as tropical storm Nando (international code name: Kong-Rey) has maintained its strength, the state weather bureau yesterday said, even as damage from recent calamities continued to rise. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:43:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-3a8e3e51047493c4d64b47a32be3450a EuropeAid NaturalDisasters Echo 20130827194300 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/08/28/387509/Sea-warning.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning yesterday morning for Tropical Storm Kong-Rey (康芮), which is expected to bring heavy rain across the island over the next few days. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:25:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-7219134c9b77652aa1490cb162b3ed43 NaturalDisasters 20130827212500 http://www.trust.org/item/20130827214518-7cxay Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.9 N, 128.6 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 92 km/h (57 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:04:00 +0200 trust en trust-d8048a03d017382c95caa01dc8f357c2 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130827230400 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/323900/economy/agricultureandmining/prices-of-vegetables-fish-go-up-amid-continued-bad-weather Prices of some fish and vegetables went up anew in parts of Metro Manila amid bad weather conditions brought by successive cyclones affecting Luzon. In Quezon City, prices of some vegetables went up by P5 to as much as P20 per kilo at the Mega-Q Mart, radio dzBB’s Allan Gatus reported Wednesday. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:34:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-ac4c63801e53b5ce50384b5602750f5b NaturalDisasters 14.6629 121.065 20130828023400 http://www.trust.org/item/20130828024843-4l2iu Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.7 N, 129.2 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 92 km/h (57 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:12:00 +0200 trust en trust-3b4e5e729b523a73aead58f38e776338 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130828051200 http://www.trust.org/item/20130828091848-al00w Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.2 N, 130.1 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 83 km/h (51 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:29:00 +0200 trust en trust-243b7051b7ac9709a17a2c0f8a546a57 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130828112900 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Tropical-storm-exits;-one-casualty-reported&id=75659 TROPICAL STORM Nando (international code name: Kong-Rey) is expected to move further away from the country today leaving at least one casualty, the state weather bureau reported yesterday, with monsoon rains still to be enhanced over some areas. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:28:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-781740505d9b0073f5d1e43ebe01062b NaturalDisasters Echo 20130828182800 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/08/29/387615/Land-warning.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued a land warning for Tropical Storm Kong-Rey (康芮) on Wednesday, and the Yilan and Hualien county governments announced cancellation of work and classes today. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:02:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-0b1672eb4f405667425a8a1bc6833df9 NaturalDisasters 22.4882531 120.4616868 20130828210200 http://www.trust.org/item/20130828205413-ku09c Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 31.4 N, 129.3 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 83 km/h (51 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:54:00 +0200 trust en trust-700deec86fd740abd6589816b60ad4e5 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130828235400 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/08/29/nando-claims-1st-victim-samar-300315 MANILA (Updated) -- A 59-year-old man drowned in a flashflood, spawned by Tropical Storm "Nando" (international name: Kong-Rey), in the province of Samar, the country's disaster risk reduction council reported Wednesday night. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:25:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-2cec6fa10ad81ed1933ed9c25bbec386 NaturalDisasters 20130829012500 http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2013/08/243269.html A typhoon was moving northward in waters west of Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday morning and is expected to turn east and approach Kyushu around Saturday, possibly going ashore, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency called for caution against high winds and tidal waves.... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:33:00 +0200 kyodonews en kyodonews-27795ab255ab27c9b1b2b470ee00c1d5 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130829073300 http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2013/08/243321.html A typhoon was moving northward in waters west of Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday morning and is expected to turn east and approach Kyushu around Saturday, possibly going ashore, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The agency called for caution against high winds and tidal waves.... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:12:00 +0200 kyodonews en kyodonews-7368d72c5e86ae12b486902f39d03dbf NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130829091200 http://www.trust.org/item/20130829085749-z3xe7 Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 32.1 N, 129.1 E. Kong-rey is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 64 km/h (40 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:24:00 +0200 trust en trust-bf403d683a9e1becc5f976b3577252a8 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130829122400 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/08/30/387692/Govt-to.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - President Ma Ying-jeou said yesterday that the administration will hold further discussions on how to allocate flood prevention-related funds, in response to heavy rain recently seen across the island. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:10:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-0db9890d5a724635d8e095265498acae NaturalDisasters 20130829211000 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/latest-news/250951-tropical-storm-kills-three-in-taiwan-.html TAIPEI: At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government said Friday. A 20-year-old man riding a motorcycle drowned after he fell into a gutter in southern Pingtung county while a 50-year-old.... Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:56:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-332b5d7dfd3d6c6626847dc50b4eb511 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130830085600 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/96135-tropical-storm-kills-three-in-taiwan At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government said Friday. A 20-year-old man riding a motorcycle drowned after he fell into a gutter in southern Pingtung county while a 50-year-old woman was.... Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:01:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-25debe08b0a2ecce53d2c67de952d8b7 NaturalDisasters 20130830090100 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1300609/tropical-storm-kong-rey-kills-three-taiwan At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by tropical storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government in Taipei said on Friday. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:36:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-312432bce46a851eef497ad2cdd5391c NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130830103600 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/international/2013/August/international_August671.xml&section=international At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government said on Friday. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:29:00 +0200 khaleejtimes en khaleejtimes-49db38951d93ad04e076dbbfbe129a34 NaturalDisasters 20130830122900 http://reliefweb.int/report/china-taiwan-province/tropical-storm-kills-three-taiwan Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province 08/30/2013 05:54 GMT TAIPEI, August 30, 2013 (AFP) - At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government said Friday. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:28:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-79480b7004bd5bf0b6d4e4cd4ea146c8 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130830142800 http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/tropical-storm-heading-toward-okinawa-kyushu The Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday that a tropical storm was moving toward Kyushu and is expected to bring torrential rain to the Japan Sea coast as far as northern Tohoku on Saturday. Tropical Storm Kong-Rey has already caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, with three deaths.... Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:09:00 +0200 japantoday en japantoday-3d0134fbfbac6dd3ac2f505d1a3301e6 NaturalDisasters 20130830190900 http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/tropical-storm-kills-three-in-taiwan/ At least three people were killed when torrential rain brought by Tropical Storm Kong-Rey caused widespread flooding in the south of Taiwan, the government said yesterday. A 20-year-old man riding a motorcycle drowned after he fell into a gutter in southern Pingtung county while a 50-year-old woman.... Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:32:00 +0200 thedailystarBD en thedailystarBD-dca996e6a6b99bc0daa528839a3d215a NaturalDisasters 20130830203200 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/video/2013-08/31/c_132679272.htm BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- Heavy rains have swept Huzhou and Shenzhen over the past two days due to Typhoon Kong-Rey that swept South China. The national weather bureau says the typhoon has now changed direction and is moving in a northeasterly direction away from the mainland. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:54:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-b5df18cbf51871b6a3e5e59419ee040e NaturalDisasters 30.86355 120.096497 35.2086 110.727 20130831045400 http://www.lapresse.ca/international/asie-oceanie/201308/30/01-4684638-chine-lex-grand-patron-de-la-securite-vise-par-une-enquete-pour-corruption.php Pékin s'apprête à lancer une enquête pour corruption visant Zhou Yongkang, l'un des plus hauts dirigeants communistes de la décennie passée, durant laquelle il a supervisé l'appareil policier et judiciaire chinois, a rapporté vendredi un journal de Hong Kong. Sun, 01 Sep 2013 18:46:00 +0200 cyberpresse fr cyberpresse-645b647985928a80afdfeb0cd34517ea FightagainstFraud MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130901184600 http://www.lalsace.fr/actualite/2013/09/02/l-ile-de-taiwan-frappee-par-une-nouvelle-tempete-tropicale Moins de deux semaines après le passage de la tempête tropicale Trami, de nouvelles pluies torrentielles ont dévasté, hier, Taïwan (ici, un immeuble ... Mon, 02 Sep 2013 05:27:00 +0200 lepays-fr fr lepays-fr-6a144ea6c058f7a01aee39632b4166b8 NaturalDisasters 20130902052700 http://www.7sur7.be/7s7/fr/1505/Monde/article/detail/1697157/2013/09/02/Des-trompe-l-oeil-contre-la-pollution-a-Hong-Kong.dhtml Face à la pollution, pouvoirs locaux, entreprises et touristes sont obligés de prendre des mesures. Certaines sont pour le moins ... Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:24:00 +0200 7sur7 fr 7sur7-b41685a023c126a7d2d907a4548ae13e NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130902132400 http://reliefweb.int/map/philippines/asia-pacific-region-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-2-september-2013 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines PHILIPPINES Forming just east of the Philippines, tropical storm Kong-Rey (Nando) moved north along the coast of China and finally Japan. Mon, 02 Sep 2013 15:40:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-580e72b097b0ffa759901f9fa4176738 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.6831 139.809 16.8722 96.1249 -6.18287 106.829 -9.48177 147.184 35.2086 110.727 37.5424 126.935 20130902154000 http://reliefweb.int/map/philippines/asia-pacific-region-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-27-august-2-september-2013 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea PHILIPPINES Forming just east of the Philippines, tropical storm Kong-Rey (Nando) moved north along the coast of China and finally Japan. Mon, 02 Sep 2013 21:48:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-6a0716e1ead45246030287e9deda776d NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.6831 139.809 -6.18287 106.829 16.8722 96.1249 -9.48177 147.184 35.2086 110.727 37.5424 126.935 20130902214800 http://7thspace.com/headlines/443948/an_august_with_less_sunshine.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The weather of August 2013 was rather gloomy, mainly due to a prolonged period of cloudy and rainy weather associated with tropical cyclones Utor and Trami in mid-August. The total duration of bright sunshine recorded in the month was 148. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:18:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-73b4c4d22fedcd217a1f6fd3963cf9a0 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130903131800