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Warming Planet Sees Ever Rising Sea Levels

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:31:00 +0200

In 2013, the vast majority of worldwide climate indicators—greenhouse gases, sea levels, global temperatures, etc.—continued to reflect trends of a warmer planet, according to the indicators assessed in the State of the Climate in 2013 report, released online on July 17th by the American Meteorological Society.

2013 State of the Climate: CO2, heat, oceans rise; glaciers retreat

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 23:08:00 +0200

According to NOAA's annual checkup on the planet, green house gases and sea levels hit record levels as ocean and land temperatures came close to historic highs

Severe damage and casualties as Super Typhoon Rammasun pummels southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:29:00 +0200

China's strongest typhoon in four decades made landfall in the southern island province of Hainan on Friday afternoon, packing killer winds of more than 200km/h, according to state media.

Thousands evacuated, hundreds of flights cancelled as Super Typhoon Rammasun lands in Hainan

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:35:00 +0200

China's strongest typhoon in four decades made landfall in the southern island province of Hainan on Friday afternoon, packing killer winds of more than 200km/h, according to state media.

Southern China hunkers down as Rammasun, 'strongest typhoon in 41 years', nears

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:31:00 +0200

China's strongest typhoon in four decades is expected to make landfall in southern China's Hainan or Guangdong provinces on Friday afternoon, packing killer winds of more than 200km/h, Chinese meteorological authorities said.

40,000 evacuated as Super Typhoon Rammasun, 'strongest in 41 years', churns towards southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:41:00 +0200

Super Typhoon Rammasun, 'strongest in 41 years', to hit Southern China Friday afternoon

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 06:05:00 +0200

The strongest cyclone in decades is expected to hit China’s Hainan province on Friday.

Rotary welcomes new President

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:40:00 +0200

The Rotary Club of Apia welcomed its new President, Tony Callaghan, during a dinner at the Samoa Traditional Resort, Ululoloa, on Tuesday night. Mr Callaghan takes over from former President, Tole’afoa Douglas Creevey, who handed over the baton and congratulated the new President.

Philippine typhoon death toll hits 38

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:33:00 +0200

MANILA: The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses yesterday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year,....

Typhoon kills 38 in Philippines, heads toward China

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:24:00 +0200

The Philippines yesterday set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, was....

THE death toll from Typhoon Glenda rose to 40 while damage to agriculture hit P1.1 billion Thursday afternoon as more than 525,000 people still staying at...

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:15:00 +0200

THE death toll from Typhoon Glenda rose to 40 while damage to agriculture hit P1.1 billion Thursday afternoon as more than 525,000 people still staying at evacuation centers waited for word on another storm developing in the Pacific Ocean. Aside from the 40 fatalies, the National Disaster Risk....

Dot Earth Blog: The Warming State of the Climate in 2013

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:08:00 +0200

A variety of indicators tracked by federal scientists reflect the continued warming of the climate system.

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:18:00 +0200

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said.

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:34:00 +0200

MANILA, July 17 (Reuters) - The Philippines set to work clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses on Thursday after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people, with at least eight missing, rescue officials said. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the....

38 dead after typhoon in the Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:18:00 +0200

The Philippines is clearing debris, reconnecting power and rebuilding flattened houses after a typhoon swept across the country killing 38 people.

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:16:00 +0200

Typhoon takes aim at China after killing 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:16:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun death toll reaches 38 in Philippines

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:49:00 +0200

By Hader Glang. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines. The death toll from Typhoon Rammasun - known as Glenda in the Philippines – has risen to 38 after the storm barreled through southern Luzon. Alexander Pama, executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, said that as of....

Samoa: Build Back Better for cyclone Evan affected people

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:30:00 +0200

Source: UN Development Programme Country: Samoa Building Back Better 64 other cyclone-Evan affected households are now eligible for a cyclone proof dwelling with enhanced resilience. The shelter has been designed and engineered to withstand cyclonic winds, earthquakes and periodic surface flooding.

Drizzle in city, spells of rain in catchment areas

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:51:00 +0200

The city, which had some wet spells on Tuesday, had recorded 3.5mm rainfall till 5.30pm, the India Meteorological Department said.

Typhoon Rammasun Reaches the Philippines;...

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:51:00 +0200

Talking Points. - Typhoon Rammasun will affect the central and northern Philippines Tuesday and Wednesday. - PAGASA, the national weather agency in the Philippines, has named the storm "Glenda" - Rammasun is a threat to southern China and northern Vietnam late this week. Philippines Impact.

‘Glenda’ enters country, will dump rains on Bicol

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:41:00 +0200

Tropical storm Glenda (international codename: Rammasun) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday night but will not directly affect the country in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said. It is the seventh tropical cyclone to enter … Read more »

New storm may enter PAR Sunday evening or Monday

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:18:00 +0200

MANILA -- The tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is expected to enter the country on Sunday evening or Monday morning, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Weather forecaster Glaiza Escullar said that as of 4 a.

WEATHERMEN sighted a tropical storm over the Pacific Ocean that was moving toward the Philippines and may make landfall at the eastern seaboard of Luzon by...

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:14:00 +0200

WEATHERMEN sighted a tropical storm over the Pacific Ocean that was moving toward the Philippines and may make landfall at the eastern seaboard of Luzon by Wednesday, according to the US military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Guam. But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical....

Typhoon Neoguri heads east after hitting Japan’s Kyushu region

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:47:00 +0200

Heavy rain continued to hit wide areas of Japan and affected traffic on Thursday due to typhoon Neoguri making landfall on the southernmost main island of Kyushu earlier in the day before it moved further east, the Japan Meteorological Agency said

Somalia: 10 July 2014: World - ECHO Flash Events

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:25:00 +0200

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Bulgaria, China, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Somalia Mexico, Guatemala – Earthquake • Three people were killed in Mexico and two in Guatemala by the earthquake of 7 July. In Mexico, 9 000 houses and several roads were damaged in 15 municipalities.

Neoguri skims Korea, slams Japan

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 23:30:00 +0200

Typhoon Neoguri steered closer to Japan and moved away from the Korean Peninsula yesterday, leaving Korea only somewhat affected by the seasonal cyclone. The combination of high pressure to the northeast and low pressure to the northwest slightly changed the trajectory of Neoguri and made it tilt....

Poles apart: Arctic sea ice has shrunk but Antarctic sea ice has grown

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:18:00 +0200

A new study of satellite sea ice measurements shows that over the last 35 years there have been dramatic changes in sea ice cover around the world.

Typhoon Neoguri: 2 Dead, Forces Flights Cancellation, Cuts Electricity and Water Supplies (PHOTOS)

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 04:29:00 +0200

Typhoon Neoguri, weakened from an original super typhoon category, has killed at least two people, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and has cut the supply of electricity and water to the people of Japan.

Satellite sees newborn Tropical Storm Fausto being 'chased'

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 01:11:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Fausto was literally born yesterday and strengthened to a tropical storm quickly. Satellite imagery from NOAA's GOES-West satellite shows a rounded Fausto being "chased" by a developing area of low pressure to the east of the storm.

2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:20:00 +0200

(CNN) -- Here is a look at the 2014 Facts: Atlantic hurricane season. The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical....

NASA Tracks Super Typhoon Neoguri From Several Angles

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:26:00 +0200

Super Typhoon Neoguri From Space: How NASA Satellites Track Cyclones And Hurricanes. As Japan braces for Super Typhoon Neoguri, NASA has been monitoring the tropical cyclone from space. The International Space Station and NASA’s Earth-observing satellites, Terra and Aqua, have tracked Neoguri as it....

Super Typhoon Neoguri From Space: How NASA Satellites Track Cyclones And Hurricanes

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 21:22:00 +0200

As Japan braces for Super Typhoon Neoguri, NASA has been monitoring the tropical cyclone from space. The International Space Station and NASA’s Earth-observing satellites, Terra and Aqua, have tracked Neoguri as it has developed from tropical storm to a super typhoon.

NASA Tracks Super Typhoon Neoguri

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:56:00 +0200

Super Typhoon Neoguri From Space: How NASA Satellites Track Cyclones And Hurricanes. As Japan braces for Super Typhoon Neoguri, NASA has been monitoring the tropical cyclone from space. The International Space Station (ISS) and NASA’s Earth observing satellites, Terra and Aqua, have tracked Neoguri....

Weather Gang: After battering Okinawa, dangerous Typhoon Neoguri targets southern Japan

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:53:00 +0200

After battering Okinawa with winds over 100 mph and up to two feet of rain (preliminary estimate), Typhoon Neoguri is heading north toward the island of Hyushu in Japan. Neoguri is a massive storm, covering an area of 64,000 square nautical miles. Typhoon Neoguri began to re-intensify in the overnight hours after a period of weakening on Monday.

Super-typhoon heads to Japan with the same threat of destruction as deadly Haiyan

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:55:00 +0200

Residents on alert to evacuate as the Category 5 storm Neoguri sweeps in with 167mph winds

Storm Arthur: Post-tropical cyclone thunders through eastern Canada leaving 250,000 without power

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Arthur barrelled its way through Canada’s Maritime provinces this weekend leaving 250,000 without power and ripping down trees as it makes it way towards Newfoundland.

Post-tropical storm Arthur knocks out power to 268K Maritimers

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:24:00 +0200

More than 268,000 homes and businesses in the Maritimes are without electricity today as post-tropical storm Arthur batters the region.

US marks a soggy Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:24:00 +0200

Hot-dog eating champs, backyard picnickers and small-town parade lovers pressed on with Fourth of July celebrations on Friday, some featuring less sizzle than usual after Hurricane Arthur dampened many Independence Day plans. In Washington, US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, presided....

Hot dogs gobbled, small-town parades cheered as US marks soggy July 4

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:44:00 +0200

In Washington, President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, presided over a barbecue and concert on the White House South Lawn attended by members of the U.S. military and their families. "Today immigrants from around the world dream of coming to our shores. Young people aspire to study at our universities.

Post-tropical storm Arthur leaves 120K Maritimers without power

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:08:00 +0200

More than 120,000 homes and businesses in the Maritimes are without electricity today as post-tropical storm Arthur makes it way into the region.

Fireworks, hurricane mark US Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:30:00 +0200

The United States marks 238 years as a nation as it celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and music.

Hot dogs gobbled, small-town parades cheered as U.S. marks soggy July 4

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 07:19:00 +0200

(Updates with fireworks display in New York) By Victoria Cavaliere. NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) - Hot-dog eating champs, backyard picnickers and small-town parade lovers pressed on with Fourth of July celebrations on Friday, some featuring less sizzle than usual after Hurricane Arthur dampened many Independence Day plans.

Hot dogs gobbled, small-town parades cheered as U.S. marks soggy July 4

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:58:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hot-dog eating champs, backyard picnickers and small-town parade lovers pressed on with Fourth of July celebrations on Friday, some featuring less sizzle than usual after Hurricane Arthur dampened many Independence Day plans.

Hot dogs gobbled, small-town parades cheered to mark soggy July 4th

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:55:00 +0200

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hotdog eating champs, backyard picnickers and small-town parade lovers pressed on with July Fourth celebrations, some with less sizzle after wet weather on the U.S. East Coast postponed fireworks shows.

Hurricane Arthur heads north

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 18:20:00 +0200

The storm has 90-mph top winds hours after making landfall near Cape Lookout, forecasters say. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory says.

Hurricane now a Category 1

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:49:00 +0200

The storm has 90-mph top winds hours after making landfall near Cape Lookout, forecasters say. On its current path, Arthur will pass southeast of New England tonight.

Hurricane makes landfall on US east coast

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:37:00 +0200

Millions of people are bracing for the impacts of category-two Hurricane Arthur on the US east coast, with 160kph winds and localised flooding.

Hurricane Arthur Update: Storm Expected To Be Category 2 When It Hits North Carolina

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:46:00 +0200

Hurricane Arthur is expected to be a Category 2 storm when it hits the coast of North Carolina on Thursday night, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Arthur To Be Category 2 When It Hits NC

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:16:00 +0200

Hurricane Arthur is expected to be a Category 2 storm when it hits the coast of North Carolina on Thursday night, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. As of 2 p.m. EDT, the center of Arthur was here , or about 70 miles south-southwest of Cape Fear, North Carolina, and....

First tropical storm of Atlantic season forms off Florida

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:50:00 +0200

The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Tuesday off the coast of Florida, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the southeastern US state and the Bahamas, forecasters said.

Tropical Storm Arthur set to become hurricane just in time for July 4

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:12:00 +0200

As the United States prepares to celebrate July 4th, the weather is preparing to supply the fireworks in the form of the first named Atlantic hurricane of the season.

Season’s first tropical storm close to forming off Central Florida

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:41:00 +0200

Spread across 222 miles, the storm could send rain to Miami-Dade and Broward counties but is predicted to turn north before reaching South Florida.

Weather Gang: PM Update: Typical summertime weather into Tuesday; tropical disturbance still organizing

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:15:00 +0200

Today was a fairly standard day when it comes to summer around here. Tomorrow is more of the same, but probably a little warmer and muggier.

Showers moving rapidly south-southwest as National Weather Service continues to track the low offshore.

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:58:00 +0200

Area of low pressure system offshore has high chance of developing into tropical depression.

National Hurricane Center monitors system off St. Augustine

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:28:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area of low pressure with a high 60 percent chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next two days.

Forecasters: Disturbance off Jacksonville has good chance of turning into cyclone

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 19:55:00 +0200

Forecasters are watching a patch of stormy weather off Florida's east coast that they believe has a good chance of becoming a tropical cyclone over the next five days.

Hurricane watchers tracking a low-pressure system off Florida's east coast

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:30:00 +0200

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday (June 29) is watching a low-pressure system about 200 miles east of Jacksonville, Fla. According to the center's 7 a.m. report, the system is triggering showers and thunderstorms as it moves south. There is a 40 percent chance that a tropical cyclone will form....

Daily News vision endures through 95 years

Sun, 29 Jun 2014 06:57:00 +0200

Super Typhoon Haiyan -- one of the strongest storms recorded on the planet -- smashed into island after island as it plowed across the central Philippines on Friday, threatening millions of people. It left devastation in its wake, flooding streets and knocking out power and communication networks in many areas.

Severe weather moving through Indian River, St. Lucie counties | Radar, tropics update

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:33:00 +0200

A significant weather advisory is in effect for strong wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph over southern Indian River, east Okeechobee and northwest St. Lucie County until 2:45 p.m.

Strong winds, lightning to impact Indian River, St. Lucie counties | Radar, tropics update

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:33:00 +0200

A significant weather advisory is in effect for strong wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph over southern Indian River, east Okeechobee and northwest St. Lucie County until 2:45 p.m.

Nations Discuss Steps to Improve Response to Disasters

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:17:00 +0200

BANGKOK - The United Nations estimates that countries in Asia account for some 80 percent of the world's disaster events, such as typhoons, earthquakes and heat waves. As nations try to better plan ...

Place names in West Virginia: Odd and True and Hoohoo too

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:52:00 +0200

EVERY American state has a town or two to make a traveller smile or shudder. Who could resist stopping in Lovely, Kentucky or Happyland, Oklahoma? Who would want to run out of petrol in Greasy, Oklahoma or Goose Pimple Junction, Virginia? In Tennessee you can drive from Lick Skillet to Sweet Lips in less than an hour.

Nations Discuss Steps to Improve Response to Disasters

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:37:00 +0200

The United Nations estimates that countries in Asia account for some 80 percent of the world’s disaster events, such as typhoons, earthquakes and heat waves. As nations try to better plan for responding to and recovering from disasters, the United Nations has convened a gathering of some 40....

Climbing Mount Everest: Black Soot on White Snow

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:59:00 +0200

Editor's Note: This is the fifth and final post in a series by geologist Ulyana Horodyskyj. She climbed several peaks in the Himalaya Mountains to try to determine how airborne particles such as dust... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Taiwan battens down for Typhoon Matmo

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 07:21:00 +0200

Yilan. Typhoon Matmo churned towards Taiwan Tuesday, picking up strength with thousands of tourists evacuated from outlying islands as weather forecasters warned of possible flash floods and landslides, AFP announced. Matmo, packing gusts of up to 173 kilometres per hour (107mph), is the first....

Typhoon Matmo bringing downpours to Taiwan, weather bureau warns

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:59:00 +0200

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) on Tuesday warned the public of extremely heavy to extremely torrential rain over the next two days as Typhoon Matmo headed toward Taiwan. CWB forecast local torrential rain or extremely torrential rain for the mountain areas in Yilan, Hualien,....

27 killed by typhoon Rammasun in Vietnam so far

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:56:00 +0200

HANOI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- A total of 27 people have been killed by typhoon Rammasun in Vietnam so far, said Vietnam's National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control. Local VNExpress online newspaper on Tuesday quoted the committee as saying that as of 17:00 local time (10:00....

Mudslides kill 14 in southwest China, 11 missing

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:18:00 +0200

HONG KONG: Fourteen people were killed and 11 others are still missing after mudslides swept through two villages in southwest China on Monday following days of heavy rain, state news agency Xinhua reported. Rescuers were working to retrieve people still … Read more »

Rescuers drag stranded whale back to sea after typhoon on Guangdong coast

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 22:13:00 +0200

Rescuers in Yangjiang, Guangdong province successfully freed a killer whale that had been beached during a super typhoon, media reported on Sunday. Local residents discovered the stranded whale at 5:30 pm on Saturday following one of typhoon Rammasun's attacks on the area, reported China Central Television.

Philippines: ACF Interventions in Zamboanga, Leyte and Tacloban

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:16:00 +0200

Source: Action Contre la Faim Country: Philippines ZAMBOANGA CITY —Nine months into recovery and reconstruction efforts after armed faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) engaged the Philippines security forces in Zamboanga on 9 September 2014, ACF International, the world’s leading....

Mudslides kill 14 in southwest China, 11 missing

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:01:00 +0200

HONG KONG - Fourteen people were killed and 11 others are still missing after mudslides swept through two villages in southwest China on Monday following days of heavy rain, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Mudslides kill 11 in southwest China, 14 missing

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:49:00 +0200

Eleven people were killed and 14 others are still missing after mudslides swept through two villages in southwest China today following days of heavy rain, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Typhoon Rammasun leaves 13 dead in Vietnam

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:32:00 +0200

Thirteen people were killed and four remain missing after Typhoon Rammasun made landfall in northern Vietnam, authorities said on Monday, as the toll from the storm’s passage in China rose to 26. <...

Typhoon Rammasun made final landfall near China and Vietnam border

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:06:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun made landfall in southern China on July 19 bringing heavy rain and typhoon-strength winds to the south China/Vietnam border. NASA and NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an infrared image the typhoon that showed strong thunderstorms with heavy rain potential.

Precautionary measures stepped up as Typhoon Matmo nears

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:01:00 +0200

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan's military, fire departments and railway and highway administrations stepped up their precautionary measures on Monday as Typhoon Matmo approached the country. Taiwan's Directorate General of Highways, which set up a response team Monday evening, urged drivers to avoid such highways as Provincial Highway No.

Center Parcs is a no-brainer, weatherproof UK holiday that the kids will love

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:47:00 +0200

Center Parcs’ new Woburn paradise is a perfect getaway with something for the whole family finds Lynne Hyland - even if the lazy river was a little to lazy

Typhoon Rammasun leaves 13 dead in Vietnam

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:05:00 +0200

Heilongjiang downpour kills two, affects 98,000

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:28:00 +0200

Heavy rain in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has caused two deaths, left one person missing and affected 98,000 people since Saturday, said t...

Mudslides Kill 11 in Southwest China, 14 Missing

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:17:00 +0200

Eleven people were killed and 14 others are still missing after mudslides swept through two villages in southwest China on Monday following days of heavy rain, state news agency Xinhua reported. Rescuers are working to retrieve people still buried after mudslides struck the villages in Yunnan province, the news agency said, citing local government.

ATTRACTION OF TRACTION

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:55:00 +0200

BRIAN AFUANG Honda demos road-holding abilities of new Jazz TOP among the Honda Jazz’s USPs, starting with the original and carried over to the third-generation model, are seats that can fold flat, stow away or flip up to accommodate a … Read more »

Typhoon Rammasun death toll rises to 11

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:22:00 +0200

VietNamNet Bridge – At least 10 people were killed, four injured and two missing after typhoon Rammasun swept through northern mountainous provinces last weekend. Lang Son province reported five deaths, Lao Cai province with three, and Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Lai Chau provinces, with one each.

NE China downpour kills two, affects 98,000

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:54:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has caused two deaths, left one person missing and affected 98,000 people since Saturday, said the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Thunderstorms and hail led to the collapse of 100 houses and damage to more than 1,300,....

Efforts to restore electricity for Rammasun-hit provinces

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:40:00 +0200

Repairmen are working hard to resume electricity for households in northern mountainous provinces, whose power supply has been cut off since the second East Sea tropical storm Rammasun made landfall last week.

Typhoon forced them on doomed MH17

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:54:00 +0200

Dubai: If it weren’t for typhoon Rammasun that hit the Philippines on Wednesday, the Gunawan family would not have boarded the doomed Flight MH17 on Thursday and would still be alive today, Dubai resident Ron Pabellon, the Gunawans’ nephew, said. “They were supposed to fly on Wednesday, then fly from [Kuala Lumpur to Manila].

NE China downpour kills two, affects 98,000

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:39:00 +0200

Heavy rain in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province has caused two deaths, left one person missing and affected 98,000 people since Saturday.

Rammasun kills 13 in Vietnam

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:10:00 +0200

HANOI - Thirteen people have been killed and four remain missing after Typhoon Rammasun made landfall in northern Vietnam, authorities said on Monday.

Meralco to restore 100% power in Metro Manila Monday, whole franchise area in two days

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:23:00 +0200

By , GMA News July 21, 2014 2:37pm. DANESSA O. RIVERA Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) targets to restore 100 percent of power in Metro Manila Monday, but may take a couple more days to light up its whole franchise area, a company official said Monday. About 9,220 customers and 4.

Typhoon Rammasun death toll rises to 11

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:40:00 +0200

At least 11 people were killed, four injured and two missing after typhoon Rammasun swept through northern mountainous provinces last weekend, according to initial reports.

Typhoon Rammasun causes Hainan direct loss of over 10 bln yuan

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:09:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhuanet) -- Super typhoon Rammasun has left parts of south China devastated. It ripped through Hainan Friday afternoon, and unleashed mayday on two more provinces thereafter. This is Bei Gang, located north of Hainan province. Typhoon Rummasun greeted the island with a force of rising tides, leaving it in disarray.

Rammasun causes 10b loss in Hainan

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:06:00 +0200

Super typhoon Rammasun has left parts of south China devastated. It ripped through Hainan Friday afternoon, and unleashed mayday on two more provinces...

China typhoon death toll rises to 17

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:47:00 +0200

BEIJING : The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather. Typhoon Rammasun has left eight people dead in the island province of Hainan and another nine in Guangxi, official news agency Xinhua reported.

China typhoon death toll 17

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:05:00 +0200

Monday, July 21, 2014 - Haikou/Nanning—The death toll from super typhoon Rammasun has increased to 17 on Sunday as one more person was confirmed dead in the island province of Hainan. Rammasun, the strongest typhoon to hit south China in four decades, brought gales and downpours to a number of southern provinces.

Death toll from super typhoon Rammasun rises to 17 in China

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:23:00 +0200

The death toll from super typhoon Rammasun has increased to 17 on Sunday as one more person was confirmed dead in the island province of Hainan. Rammasun, the strongest typhoon to hit south China in four decades, brought gales and downpours to a number of southern provinces.

Deaths climb as typhoon hits China

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:19:00 +0200

At least 18 people killed and others missing as Typhoon Rammasun makes its way around the country's south.

Relatives boarded doomed MH17 due to typhoon, resident says

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:54:00 +0200

He says his aunt, uncle and cousins were supposed to fly on Wednesday, not Thursday

3 state colleges in region to get P128M:...

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:33:00 +0200

Rep. Gerard Anthony Gullas Jr. (Cebu Provinc, first district) said that of the amount, P1.238 million will go to the Cebu Normal University (CNU); P14.4 million to the Cebu Technological University (CTU); and P112.7 million to the Bohol Island State University (BISU).

Full power restoration to take time

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:05:00 +0200

AMID restoration activities in areas hit by Glenda, the Energy department said repair of transmission and distribution facilities in Luzon still cannot be completed this week.

DAP-funded flood control projects ongoing -- DPWH

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 19:05:00 +0200

THE PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS department denied an earlier news report (not in BusinessWorld) that its priority flood control projects were stopped because of the Supreme Court ruling on the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).

THE damage brought by typhoon “Glenda” hit P7.3 billion even as the death toll from the storm surged to 94 and the number of those injured reached...

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:57:00 +0200

THE damage brought by typhoon “Glenda” hit P7.3 billion even as the death toll from the storm surged to 94 and the number of those injured reached 317, the government said on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the damage to agriculture hit P6.

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:26:00 +0200

Beijing: The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said on Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather. Typhoon Rammasun has left eight people dead in the island province of Hainan and another nine in Guangxi, official news agency Xinhua reported.

Typhoon Rammasun Impacts: 18 Dead in China;...

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:03:00 +0200

of Asia Sunday, but not before destroying tens of thousands of homes, causing billions of dollars in damage and killing 18 people in China. The latest impacts come just days after Rammasun carved through the Philippines, killing at least 94 people. The powerful storm made landfall in Hainan, south....

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:15:00 +0200

The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather. Typhoon Rammasun has left eight people dead in the island province of Hainan and another nine in Guangxi, official news agency Xinhua reported.

Typhoon Rammasun toll 17 in China

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:48:00 +0200

The number of people killed by typhoon Rammasun in China has risen to 17, officials said Sunday. Rammasun, the strongest typhoon to hit south China in four decades, brought heavy downpour and strong ...

Storm Rammasun kills four in northern localities

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:00:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun swept through northern mountainous provinces over the last two days, killing four, injuring four others while one is missing, according to initial local reports.

CHINA TYPHOON DEATH TOLL RISES TO 17

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:43:00 +0200

BEIJING: The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said on Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather. Typhoon Rammasun has left eight people dead in the island province … Read more »

Junior racers enjoy motoring success

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:04:00 +0200

. 10:50am Sunday 20th July 2014 in News Junior racers enjoy motoring success. A school has been declared Champion of Champions at Goodwood. St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Clymping, near Littlehampton, was crowned the winner of the Greenpower Gathering of Goblins at Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Monster typhoon buffets south China

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:50:00 +0200

The biggest typhoon to hit southern China in 40 years kills at least 17 people, after wreaking death and destruction on the Philippines.

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:33:00 +0200

BEIJING: The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather. Typhoon Rammasun has left eight people dead in the island province of Hainan and another nine in Guangxi, official news agency Xinhua reported.

DOTC: 4 more flights canceled due to bad weather

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:15:00 +0200

Tags: Cebu Pacific At least four more domestic flights have been canceled due to bad weather, the Department of Transportation and Communications said Sunday afternoon. In a post on its Twitter account, the DOTC indicated the affected flights belonged to Cebu Pacific, and involved destinations in....

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:08:00 +0200

The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather.

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:31:00 +0200

July 20, 2014 4:40 PM BEIJING (AFP) - The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said on Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather.

China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:21:00 +0200

BEIJING - The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather.

Death Toll from China Typhoon Rises to 17

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:53:00 +0200

The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather.

China Typhoon Death Toll Rises to 17 as More Rain Expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:41:00 +0200

China: China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:33:00 +0200

Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China 07/20/2014 08:05 GMT BEIJING, July 20, 2014 (AFP) - The death toll from the strongest storm to hit China in decades has reached 17, state media said Sunday, as forecasters issued warnings of more extreme weather.

China braces for Typhoon Rammasun

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:18:00 +0200

China's southern regions are bracing for a powerful typhoon that has ripped through the Philippines, killing at least 38 people.

Death toll from super typhoon Rammasun rises to 17 in China

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:23:00 +0200

HAIKOU/NANNING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from super typhoon Rammasun has increased to 17 on Sunday as one more person was confirmed dead in the island province of Hainan. Rammasun, the strongest typhoon to hit south China in four decades, brought gales and downpours to a number of southern provinces.

Typhoon 'Glenda' death toll in Philippines jumps to 94

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 05:41:00 +0200

At least 94 people died in the Philippines from the onslaught of typhoon “Glenda” (international name: “Rammasun”), the latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report showed

China: 38 killed in collision between bus and van

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:44:00 +0200

AT LEAST 38 people have been killed in a collision between a bus and a van carrying flammable liquids in southern China, the latest in a string of accidents that have fuelled anger over unsafe transport.

Typhoon Rammasun kills 14 in southern China

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:11:00 +0200

At least 14 people died over the last two days as Hainan Island and the southern tip of Guangdong bore the brunt of the worst typhoon in the region in four decades.

The Public Works department is hastening the implementation of the P5 billion flood control project in Metro Manila and Central Luzon to mitigate floodings during...

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:40:00 +0200

The Public Works department is hastening the implementation of the P5 billion flood control project in Metro Manila and Central Luzon to mitigate floodings during heavy rains or typhoons. “We are relentlessly pursuing the projects as planned and on schedule especially at this point in time when the....

DAP-funded projects to push through – DPWH

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:20:00 +0200

Robertzon F. Ramirez ReporterThe Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will go ahead with P5-billion flood control projects funded by the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) despite the Supreme Court ruling that the disbursement program is unconstitutional.

NDRRM: ‘Glenda’ death toll up to 89, damage up to P7.6B

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:48:00 +0200

The number of fatalities from Typhoon Glenda (Rammusan) rose further to 89 while the estimated damage to property rose to P7.621 billion as of Saturday evening, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. In its 6 p.m. update, the NDRRMC also said at least seven people remain....

Yyphoon Rammasun kills eight in China

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:24:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun has killed eight people in south China since Friday afternoon, officials said Saturday. Five people were killed and 99 injured in Hainan Province since the typhoon's first landfall ...

Glenda reminded us of ‘prepping’

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0200

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Eight killed in typhoon Rammasun

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:27:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun has killed eight people in south China since Friday afternoon. Five people are reported dead and 99 injured in Hainan Province since first landfall at Wenchang City on Friday afternoon. Two people in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, were confirmed dead and three people in a....

Eight killed in typhoon Rammasun

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:28:00 +0200

NANNING/HAIKOU, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Rammasun has killed eight people in south China since Friday afternoon. Five people are reported dead and 99 injured in Hainan Province since first landfall at Wenchang City on Friday afternoon. Two people in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, were....

8 killed as Typhoon Rammasun strikes China

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:28:00 +0200

08:00 8 killed as Typhoon Rammasun strikes China. Powerful Typhoon Rammasun has killed eight people and injured at least dozens more in south China, reported Xinhua news agency. Five people were killed and at least 99 injured in Hainan Province. Two people were killed in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang....

Eight killed in typhoon Rammasun

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:07:00 +0200

NANNING/HAIKOU, July 19 -- Typhoon Rammasun has killed eight people in south China since Friday afternoon. Five people are reported dead and 99 injured in Hainan Province since first landfall at Wenchang City on Friday afternoon. Two people in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, were confirmed....

Typhoon Rammasun to rage through weekend in China

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:21:00 +0200

China's meteorological authority Friday forecast that typhoon Rammasun will continue to rage through the weekend before it starts weakening Monday. It also warned that the typhoon, the ninth this ...

Typhoon Rammasun toll in Philippines rises to 64

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:21:00 +0200

The number of people killed by typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines has risen to 64 while five persons are missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty three of those who died came from ...

Super typhoon slams into China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:36:00 +0200

After wreaking damage on the Philippines over Tuesday and Wednesday, a newly intensified Typhoon Rammasun is bearing down on Hainan and Guangzhou provinces in southern China.

Super typhoon Rammasun makes landfall in China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:20:00 +0200

Super typhoon Rammasun landed in Wengchang city in China ’s Hainan island province on July 18 afternoon, killing at least one and damaging many houses.

LUZON on Friday continued to suffer four- to five-hour rolling blackouts that may continue over the weekend as several power plants are still off-line, an...

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:05:00 +0200

LUZON on Friday continued to suffer four- to five-hour rolling blackouts that may continue over the weekend as several power plants are still off-line, an official said. Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said the 1,500-megawatt Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo power plants in Batangas were still out....

ANOTHER tropical storm (international name: Matmo) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility Friday morning and has been codenamed “Henry,”...

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:05:00 +0200

ANOTHER tropical storm (international name: Matmo) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility Friday morning and has been codenamed “Henry,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. The state weather agency said Henry was 860 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 4 p.

Typhoon Rammasun kills one in China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:33:00 +0200

Typhoon kills one person and damages several houses in south China, two days after killing 54 in the Philippines.

Typhoon Rammasun Slams South China as Super...

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:21:00 +0200

MT @cctvnews : One confirmed dead so far as Typhoon Rammasun hits Hainan, China. Massive house damage reported. pic.twitter.com/dc71p7BSG8 Hurricane Central (@twc_hurricane) July 18, 2014 A man in the town of Wengtian on Hainan died after he was struck by debris after his house collapsed in the typhoon, Xinhua reported.

Aquino to new AFP chief: Pursue reforms

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:58:00 +0200

CATHERINE S. VALENTE His marching orders from the Commander-in-Chief were clear: Press on with reforms in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Recently named new AFP chief of staff by President Benigno Aquino 3rd, Lt. Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang … Read more »

Super Typhoon Rammasun: Category 4 Hurricane Hits China as Strongest Storm in 40 Years

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:45:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun, with wind speeds of more than 155mph, will hit Hainan Island on Friday evening local time.

Typhoon Rammasun’s death toll rises to almost 60

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:43:00 +0200

Manila: The death toll of Typhoon Rammasun (locally known as Glenda) rose to almost 60. It also injured hundreds, affected more than one million, and left half a million homeless in all affected areas in central Philippines, southern and northern Luzon, including Metro Manila all of which were....

Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:30:00 +0200

The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday.

China rainstorms affect millions

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:18:00 +0200

GUIYANG/CHONGQING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Millions of people have been affected as days of heavy rain in southwest and central China have caused floods and landslides while also halting train services. Rainstorms have brought havoc to southwest China's Guizhou Province since Sunday, triggering floods....

Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:18:00 +0200

MANILA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty-three of those who died came from Calabarzon Region, two from the National Capital Region,....

Typhoon Rammasun batters southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:18:00 +0200

A powerful typhoon hit southern China on Friday, where over two million people had already been affected by persistent heavy rains, Xinhua reported.Rain-triggered landslides and floo...

Typhoon Rammasun to rage through weekend

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:18:00 +0200

China's top meteorological authority forecast that super typhoon Rammasun will continue to rage through the weekend before it starts weakening on Monday.

Rammasun upgraded to 'super typhoon' as it reaches southern China packing gusts to 250km an hour

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:09:00 +0200

A typhoon striking southern China has strengthened as it approaches the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.

Typhoon Rammasun batters southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:07:00 +0200

A powerful typhoon hit southern China on Friday, where over two million people had already been affected by persistent heavy rains, Xinhua reported.Rain-triggered landslides and floo...

China on red alert for super typhoon Rammasun

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:39:00 +0200

China's marine environmental authority on Friday issued red alerts against dangerous storm tides and sea waves expected to be generated by super typhoon Rammasun in south China. By about 5 am Friday, Rammasun had strengthened to a super typhoon, packing rainstorms and winds of up to 180 km per hour,....

Typhoon Rammasun to rage through weekend

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:26:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- China's top meteorological authority forecast that super typhoon Rammasun will continue to rage through the weekend before it starts weakening on Monday. It also warned the typhoon, the ninth in this year, may make landfall again in the coastal areas of Guangxi Zhuang....

Typhoon heading to China kills 54 in the Philippines

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:18:00 +0200

10:09am, Fri 18 Jul 2014 Typhoon heading to China kills 54 in the Philippines Last updated Fri 18 Jul 2014 A super typhoon is heading towards southern China, where the authorities ordered an all-out effort to prevent loss of life from the storm that has already killed at least 54 people in the Philippines.

Rammasun upgraded to 'super typhoon' as it reaches southern China packing gusts to 250km an hour

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:17:00 +0200

A typhoon striking southern China has strengthened as it approaches the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.

China on red alert for super typhoon Rammasun

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:57:00 +0200

China's marine environmental authority issued red alerts for storm tides and sea waves expected to be generated by super typhoon Rammasun in South China.

Rammasun upgraded to 'super typhoon' as it reaches southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:52:00 +0200

A typhoon striking southern China strengthened upon approaching the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.

Typhoon gathers fury as it approaches southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:48:00 +0200

By Ben Blanchard and Hui Li A typhoon heading towards southern China has strengthened into a super typhoon, the government said on Friday, ordering an all-out effort to prevent loss of life from a storm that has already killed at least 54 people in the Philippines.

Typhoon gathers fury as it approaches southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:44:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun, heading towards southern China, has strengthened into a super typhoon, the government said

Aquino to give outgoing military chief new government post

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:36:00 +0200

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III will appoint to a new government post Lieutenant General Emmanuel Bautista, who has officially retired from his post as Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff. The Chief Executive said this in his speech during the change of command at the AFP headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

Rammasun upgraded to 'super typhoon' as it reaches southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:26:00 +0200

A typhoon striking southern China strengthened upon approaching the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.

China on red alert for super typhoon Rammasun

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:19:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- China's marine environmental authority on Friday issued red alerts against dangerous storm tides and sea waves expected to be generated by super typhoon Rammasun in south China. By about 5 a.m. Friday, Rammasun had strengthened to a super typhoon, packing rainstorms and....

Typhoon gathers fury as it approaches southern China

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:11:00 +0200

BEIJING - A typhoon heading towards southern China has strengthened into a super typhoon, the government said on Friday, ordering an all-out effort to prevent loss of life from a storm that has already killed at least 54 people in the Philippines. Typhoon...

China rainstorms affect millions

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:50:00 +0200

GUIYANG/CHONGQING, July 18 -- Millions of people have been affected as days of heavy rain in southwest and central China have caused floods and landslides while also halting train services. The downpours have killed 10 people and left 10 missing as of Friday in southwest China's Guizhou Province,....

Northwest wildfires: Thunderstorms, lightning coming with 800,000 acres ablaze

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:55:00 +0200

The area could be hit by thunderstorms as well on Tuesday, with the chance of precipitation and lightning along with the continued strong winds. "The central part of the state will be a concern with the weather coming in," said Carol Connolly, a spokeswoman for the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center .

New Little Cayman Museum Ribbon Cut

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:48:00 +0200

Linton N. Tibbetts, OBE, believed it was important to save the history of the Cayman Islands for future generations, so much so that he was the founder of museums on all three Islands. “Those of us who knew Mr. T. as he was affectionately called, marvelled at his penchant for storytelling,....

10 percent chance of tropical system formation in mid-Atlantic through Friday

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 21:36:00 +0200

There's a 10 percent chance of a tropical depression forming in the mid-Atlantic Ocean through Friday, according to the latest tropical weather outlook issued Sunday (July 20) at 1 p.m. New Orleans time by the A broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave is over the eastern Atlantic....

Northwest Wildfires: More than 940,000 acres burn in Oregon and Washington

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 21:08:00 +0200

Email the author Follow on Twitter on July 20, 2014 at 11:12 AM, updated Wildfires have torched more than 940,000 acres in Oregon and Washington, but no major changes in the blazes were seen between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. "There may be a few acres here and a few acres there," Carol Connolly, spokeswoman for the , said Sunday morning.

Northwest Wildfires: Cautionary evacuation notice given due to fires burning near Warm Springs

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 07:31:00 +0200

The Bear Butte 2 fire, one of several wildfires that make up the Logging Unit fires burning near Warm Springs. (InciWeb) A collection of wildfires that have torched nearly 7,330 acres near Warm Springs has caused level 1 evacuation notices to be issued Saturday.

Northwest wildfires: Situation worsens with five new 'large, uncontained' fires

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:40:00 +0200

The Buzzard complex of wildfires has scorched 369,000 acres -- or 576 square miles -- of range in eastern Oregon so far. (Bureau of Land Management) Email the author Follow on Twitter on July 19, 2014 at 9:05 AM, updated A dozen new wildfires have started in Oregon and six have started in....

Weather Disasters Have Cost the Globe $2.4 Trillion

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:59:00 +0200

Factors such as development, population growth and globalization are likely to blame, but the report suggests that we have learned from past disasters -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Hurricane Issac damaged bridge along popular Mandeville lakeshore path closed for four to six weeks

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:40:00 +0200

Walkers and joggers who use the popular path that parallels the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline in Mandeville will encounter a detour for the next month or so. The pedestrian bridge that links the two sides of the path where it crosses Ravine Aux Coquille is being removed so that a new span can be built.

The Biggest Flash Flood Danger: Your Vehicle

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:02:00 +0200

An average of 75 people have died in the U.S. from flash floods each year from 2004-2013, according to the National Weather Service. That's more than double the average death toll from lightning (though lightning deaths are believed to be undercounted). Almost two of every three U.S.

180 prison inmates fight wildfires across Oregon's parched forests

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:41:00 +0200

Oregon prison inmates, wearing fire-resistant shirts, stormed into battle in June 2014 against the Two Bulls wildfire near Bend. (Stuart Tomlinson/The Oregonian) By Email the author on July 16, 2014 at 1:20 PM. Follow on Twitter One hundred eighty inmates fought wildfires across the sun-dried....

Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) Kills At Least 20 in...

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:08:00 +0200

— called Glenda in the Philippines — has left at least at least 20 people dead and thousands without power. But Manila, the capital city home to 12 million people, was spared when winds shifted, officials said. The typhoon weakened before it blew out of the country Wednesday, heading toward northern....

Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) Kills At Least 12 in...

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:45:00 +0200

— called Glenda in the Philippines — has left at least at least 12 people dead and thousands without power. But Manila, the capital city home to 12 million people, was spared when winds shifted, officials said. The typhoon weakened before it blew out of the country Wednesday, heading toward northern....

Water service shut down (City of Mansfield, OH)

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 03:19:00 +0200

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Ex-New Orleans mayor files notice to appeal conviction, 10-year sentence in corruption case

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:50:00 +0200

NEW ORLEANS – Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin filed a formal notice of appeal Tuesday in the corruption case that resulted in a guilty verdict on 20 criminal counts and a prison sentence of 10 years. Nagin, a Democrat, was convicted in February on charges including conspiracy, bribery, money....

Murdered woman's family lived in poverty

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:08:00 +0200

Another neighbor, who did not provide her name, recalled that the building's manager also was from Honduras. She said that though the landlord is not often around the apartment building, the building manager came by every few weeks. A message left at the number she had for the manager was not returned on Monday.

Haiti: Haiti’s Families Get Ready for Hurricane Season

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:14:00 +0200

Source: American Red Cross Country: Haiti With the 2014 hurricane season having arrived, people in the neighborhood of Carrefour Feuilles in Haiti are cleaning ravines to prevent flooding, discussing evacuation routes, and testing their storm sirens. With the help of the American Red Cross, Haitians are preparing for this year’s severe weather.

Family of murdered Metairie woman lived in abject poverty, came from Honduras

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 03:55:00 +0200

in her Metairie apartment early Sunday morning, her family was a source of concern for neighbors who worried they did not have electricity or food, and who believed they lived with no furniture - sleeping together on a single mattress they had hauled out of a dumpster.

Ex-Hancock County road manager appeals adverse ruling in federal case

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:45:00 +0200

A former Hancock County road department manager is appealing a Mississippi judge's refusal to throw out his conviction in a Hurricane Katrina kickback case. Click to Continue

FACTBOX - Communities that uprooted and relocated after disasters

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:26:00 +0200

After disasters strike, communities sometimes have no choice but to build a new life in a new place. Individual families may weigh the risks and decide to uproot. A government may bar rebuilding in a disaster-hit community as happened in the Philippines, where 200,000 families are targeted for....

Historian, dedicated to telling Mississippi's story, retiring after 40 years at archives agency

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 06:04:00 +0200

JACKSON -- Nearly nine years after Hurricane Katrina left much of South Mississippi in ruin, Hank Holmes looks back at the deadly storm as a test of Mississippi's commitment to Click to Continue

National Hurricane Center Debuts Storm Surge...

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Hurricane Arthur, the first named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season , is slowly churning its way up the East Coast, bringing with it a surge of seawater. The threat has prompted the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to roll out for the first time its experimental storm surge maps , in an....

For Sale: Conrad Hilton's Beached Houseboat in Florida Keys

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:39:00 +0200

Zillow Conrad Hilton's Bay Bourne Houseboat was seaworthy when it was built in 1948. Then Hurricane Donna came along. By Emily Heffter At first glance, it looks like something has gone very wrong. Why is this historic Keys? Florida The 60-foot Chris Craft, called the Bay Bourne Houseboat, was....

Texas ranks high among 6.5 million coastal homes at storm-surge risk

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:15:00 +0200

An estimated 6.5 million homes on the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Coast are at risk this year of storm-surge damage. If, in the worst-case scenario, they were all damaged, the reconstructon cost would be nearly $1.5 trillion, according to a new report by CoreLogic, a data analysis firm in Irvine, Calif.

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:40:00 +0200

After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic finally has a place to mourn her family. Click to Continue

Families lay 175 newly identified Srebrenica victims to rest as the town marks the 19th anniversary of Europe's worst massacre since World War Two

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:35:00 +0200

Even as the years pass, the remains of Srebrenica victims are still being found in mass graves. Every July 11, more are buried at a memorial center near the town.

Families lay 175 newly identified Srebrenica victims to rest as the town marks the 19th anniversary of Europe's worst massacre since World War Two

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:28:00 +0200

Even as the years pass, the remains of Srebrenica victims are still being found in mass graves. Every July 11, more are buried at a memorial center near the town.

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:47:00 +0200

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic finally has a place to mourn her family.Selimovic buried her two sons Friday next to her husband's white tombstone in a cemetery for the victims of Srebrenica,...

Bosnian mother buries two sons and husband, 19 years after Srebrenica massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:33:00 +0200

The three were among the 8,000 Muslim men and boys killed when Serb forces overran Srebrenica on July 11, 1995

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:30:00 +0200

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) â€” After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic finally has a place to mourn her family. Selimovic buried her two sons Friday next to her husband's white tombstone in a cemetery for the victims of Srebrenica, Europe's worst massacre since World War II.

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:51:00 +0200

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic will finally have a place to mourn her family on Friday. Selimovic was reburying her husband and two sons under white tombstones in a cemetery for victims of the Europe's worst massacre since World War II.

Bosnian Mom Buries 2 Sons 19 Years After Massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:02:00 +0200

Bosnian mom buries her 2 sons, among nearly 700 newly identified Srebrenica massacre victims

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:52:00 +0200

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic will finally have a place to mourn her family on Friday.

Bosnian mom buries her two sons, among nearly 700 newly identified Srebrenica massacre victims

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:30:00 +0200

The remains of Srebrenica victims are still being found in mass graves and identified using DNA technology

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:04:00 +0200

After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic will finally have a place to mourn her family on Friday. Click to Continue

Bosnian mom buries 2 sons 19 years after massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:02:00 +0200

After 19 years, Hajrija Selimovic will finally have a place to mourn her family on Friday.

Study provides new approach to forecast hurricane intensity

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:45:00 +0200

New research from University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science suggests that physical conditions at the air-sea interface, where the ocean and atmosphere meet, is a key component to improve forecast models. The study offers a new method to aid in storm intensity prediction of hurricanes.

Mom Finally Buries 2 Sons From Srebrenica Massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:49:00 +0200

Bosnian mom buries her 2 sons _ among nearly 700 newly identified Srebrenica massacre victims

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:29:00 +0200

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Hajrija Selimovic waited for 19 years to put her family back together. Her husband and her two sons were being reunited Friday in a cemetery for Srebrenica massacre victims. After that, she will always be able to find them — and lean her head against their cold, white tombstones when she cries.

Mom finally buries 2 sons from Srebrenica massacre

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:28:00 +0200

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina -- Hajrija Selimovic waited for 19 years to put her family back together. Her husband and her two sons were being reunited Friday in a cemetery for Srebrenica massacre victims. After that, she will always be able to find them — and lean her head against their cold, white tombstones when she cries.

House approves water bill with amendments to boost Corps of Engineers funding

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:52:00 +0200

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, shown during a recent news conference with Capitol reporters, won passage of an amendment to bar enforcement of an Army Corps of Engineers wetlands mitigation regulation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) By Email the author on July 10, 2014 at 10:22 PM.

NASA announces winners of challenge to design hurricane-tracking uncrewed aerial systems

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:06:00 +0200

NASA has selected three winning designs solicited to address the technological limitations of the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) currently used to track and collect data on hurricanes.

Hurricane Risk to Property Rises, Study Finds

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:26:00 +0200

More than 6.5 million homes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at risk of hurricane storm-surge damage, according to a new report.

Fireworks, hurricane mark US Independence Day

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:21:00 +0200

The United States marks 238 years as a nation as it celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and music. Hurricane Arthur crashed holiday parties along the East Coast. Moscow had subdued fes...

The Sublime Spitfire: Hitler's Battle of Britain Nemesis

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:00:00 +0200

On the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we take a closer look at the plane that helped the Allies win World War Two.

Ex-New Orleans mayor sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:31:00 +0200

The former mayor of New Orleans, a port city in the southern United States, was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for corruption, local media reported.

NASA Announces Winners of Challenge to Design Hurricane-Tracking Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:38:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has selected three winning designs solicited to address the technological limitations of the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) currently used to track and collect data on hurricanes. Engineering teams at Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin under investigation - source

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:29:00 +0200

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, the colourful and controversial spokesman for the city after the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is under investigation by federal authorities, a source with direct knowledge of the probe said. The source told Reuters on Friday that several people linked to....

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Gets 10 Years In Corruption Case

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:42:00 +0200

Nagin, who became the face of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, was convicted Feb. 12 of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.

Rainfall prediction contest winner has stormed through life

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:03:00 +0200

John Quirk has seen lots of weather. Fittingly, he won our rainfall prediction contest.

Setting the Table for Migrating Monarch Butterflies

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:16:00 +0200

Property owners can help provide migrating and struggling monarch butterflies with a milkweed buffet and then map the insects’ arrival.

Hurricane leaves 138,000 without power in Canada

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:11:00 +0200

Ed Adamczyk FREDERICTON , New Brunswick, July 7 (UPI) -- Two days after a downgraded Hurricane Arthur struck Canada's easternmost provinces, 138,000 New Brunswick and Nova Scotia residents remain without power.

Arthur hits Maritimes: crews restoring power in wake of storm

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:54:00 +0200

The cleanup effort after post-tropical storm Arthur is underway in the Maritimes as thousands of people were still without electricity on Sunday.

Dot Earth Blog: Setting the Table for Migrating Monarch Butterflies

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:37:00 +0200

Property owners can help provide migrating and struggling monarch butterflies with a milkweed buffet and then map the insects’ arrival.

Cleanup underway after post-tropical storm Arthur passes through Maritimes

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 23:16:00 +0200

Strong winds and heavy rain from post-tropical storm Arthur ravaged most of Atlantic Canada, but the worst of it is over, the Canadian Hurricane Centre says

GOPers keep hitting Obama on Iraq

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 21:51:00 +0200

Offering criticism without any solutions, Republicans accuse the President of failing on Iraq as a violent terror campaign by ISIS shows no signs of stopping.

Storm Arthur: The aftermath in Nova Scotia

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:56:00 +0200

As the sun warms Nova Scotia today, tens of thousands of people remain without power because of post-tropical storm Arthur.

Arthur hits Maritimes: Post-tropical storm causes widespread blackouts

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 13:56:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Arthur battered the Maritimes today, knocking out power to more than 290,000 homes and businesses at its height.

Weakened Tropical Storm Arthur heads to Canada

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 09:00:00 +0200

MIAMI: Tropical Storm Arthur rapidly lost strength Saturday as it headed off the far north-eastern US coast towards Canada, causing little damage in its wake. Arthur, downgraded from a category one hurricane at 0900 GMT, lashed New England and the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Halifax as it....

Hurricane Arthur downgraded to tropical storm; most of U.S. spared significant damage

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 05:58:00 +0200

Arthur was downgraded to a tropical storm early Saturday, but the storm's near-hurricane strength winds slammed into Canada's maritime provinces, causing about 250,000 customers to lose power. The storm has caused flight cancellations and delays at the region's largest airport in Halifax, while flooding some local roads in New Brunswick.

Two Newport Bermuda sailors rescued from Hurricane Arthur (Update)

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 05:08:00 +0200

Two Canadian sailors who had participated in the Newport Bermuda race had to be rescued after Hurricane Arthur impacted their return to Connecticut.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:21:00 +0200

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) â€” North Carolina's popular beach towns began returning to the business of recreation Saturday, after Arthur lashed the state's coast with forceful winds and heavy rain and then churned northward without leaving a trail of significant damage.

Arthur hits Eastern Canada and leaves OVER 200,000 people WITHOUT power

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:50:00 +0200

Arthur hit Canada's Maritime provinces Saturday with near-hurricane strength winds and torrential rains, knocking down trees and leaving more than 200,000 customers without power.

Arthur hits Maritimes: Post-tropical storm causes widespread blackouts

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:48:00 +0200

Post-tropical storm Arthur battered the Maritimes today, knocking out power to more than 268,000 homes and businesses at its height.

Arthur moves on, leaving little major damage

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:03:00 +0200

North Carolina beach towns return to normal after storm lashes coast with rain, winds; Canada's maritime provinces getting soaked

Fireworks, hurricane mark US Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:33:00 +0200

The United States marked 238 years as a nation as it celebrated Independence Day with fireworks, food and music. Hurricane Arthur crashed Friday’s holiday parties along the East Coast. Moscow had subdued festivities amid growing anti-American sentiment over the crisis in Ukraine.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:12:00 +0200

Post tropical storm Arthur arrives in Maritimes

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:04:00 +0200

Environment Canada measured wind gusts topping 116 kilometres per hour in the Halifax area.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0200

The only road onto a North Carolina barrier island damaged by Hurricane Arthur is being reopened in stages.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:58:00 +0200

The only road onto a North Carolina barrier island damaged by Hurricane Arthur is being reopened in stages.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:53:00 +0200

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Arthur is racing toward Nova Scotia as it continues to churn northward into Canada.

Only road onto NC island reopening after Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:48:00 +0200

The only road onto a North Carolina barrier island damaged by Hurricane Arthur is being reopened in stages.

Only road onto NC island reopening 2 days after Arthur hit, downgraded storm churns to Canada

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:46:00 +0200

MANTEO, N.C. — The only road onto a North Carolina barrier island damaged by Hurricane Arthur is being reopened in stages. Permanent residents of Hatteras Island began returning Saturday. Employees of businesses that need to get ready to accommodate arriving tourists were also being allowed onto the....

Only Road Onto NC Island Reopening After Arthur

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:32:00 +0200

Only road onto NC island reopening 2 days after Arthur hit, downgraded storm churns to Canada

Weakened Tropical Storm Arthur heads to Canada

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 18:13:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Arthur rapidly lost strength Saturday as it headed off the far north-eastern US coast towards Canada, causing less damage than feared in the United States.

2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:34:00 +0200

Weakened Tropical Storm Arthur Heads to Canada

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:13:00 +0200

Tropical Storm Arthur rapidly lost strength Saturday as it headed off the far north-eastern U.S. coast towards Canada, causing little damage in its wake. Arthur, downgraded from a category one hurricane at 0900 GMT, lashed New England and the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Halifax as it....

Fireworks, hurricane mark US Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 06:19:00 +0200

The United States marks 238 years as a nation as it celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and music.

Arthur continues offshore journey

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:50:00 +0200

The storm has been dumping buckets of rain on Massachusetts for much of the day and could inundate some areas with up to 10 inches of rain. As Arthur steams through the ocean towards the state, “the biggest problem would be the rain and the flash flooding with that rain,” said weather service meteorologist Bill Simpson.

Fireworks, hurricane mark US Independence Day

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:40:00 +0200

THE United States marks 238 years as a nation as it celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and music. Hurricane Arthur crashed holiday parties along the East Coast. Moscow had subdued festivities amid growing anti-American sentiment over the crisis in Ukraine.

Massachusetts Hit With Flash Flooding, Tropical...

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:08:00 +0200

Hurricane Arthur moved North on Friday, prompting flash floods in areas of coastal Massachusetts and tropical storm warnings for coastal areas as far north as Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Tropical storm watches and warnings were in effect for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in southeastern Canada.

2 Injured After Apartment Stairwell Collapses

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 03:12:00 +0200

Two people have been injured after a stairwell at a Nashville apartment complex collapsed.

Military stepping up preparations as storm nears

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:09:00 +0200

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Taiwan's military said Tuesday that it has stepped up preparations for disaster relief operations after a land warning was issued for Typhoon Matmo. The Central Weather Bureau issued the advisory in the early hours of Tuesday morning, warning the public of extremely heavy to....

Rammasun-hit localities endeavour to fix damage

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:35:00 +0200

At least 24 people have lost their lives to landslides, flash flood triggered by prolonged torrential rains and strong winds as a result of typhoon Rammasun that swept through northern mountainous provinces last week.

Typhoon Rammasun strikes Vietnam

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:22:00 +0200

Typhoon Rammasun has killed at least 11 people in Vietnam and several people remain missing, according to local media.

Typhoon Rammasun: Dozens dead after storms batter Vietnam and China

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:54:00 +0200

A typhoon that ripped through south-east Asia has killed at least 11 people and left several missing in Vietnam after it made contact over the weekend.

Editorial: Seeing through the smoke

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:29:00 +0200

Now that the smoke has cleared from the recent Boca del Rio fire, it is time to take stock of the inferno that destroyed seven buildings, damaged two and left 66 men, women and children homeless.As they say ‘hindsight is 20/20’, and it is pretty clear to me how and why this fire was so […]

State of calamity declared in Batangas

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:10:00 +0200

TINA GANZONBATANGAS: Governor Vilma Santos-Recto on Tuesday declared Batangas under a state of calamity due to the devastation brought about by Typhoon Glenda (international codename: Rammasun.) In a second special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Gov. Mark … Read more »

Weather Gang: In the Atlantic, Tropical Depression Two fighting a losing battle

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:16:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Two would have to overcome the odds in order to survive in the hostile Atlantic conditions.

Some international flights canceled, postponed due to typhoon

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:21:00 +0200

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Several airlines have canceled or postponed flights for Wednesday as a precaution ahead of Typhoon Matmo's approach. China Airlines announced Tuesday that it will postpone Flights CI124/125 between Taoyuan and Ishigaki, Japan from Wednesday to Thursday.

Military steps up preparations as storm nears (update)

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:21:00 +0200

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Taiwan's military said Tuesday that it has stepped up preparations for disaster relief operations after a land and a sea warning was issued for Typhoon Matmo, which is expected to dump heavy rains on Taiwan. The Central Weather Bureau issued the land advisory earlier in the....

Death toll rises as typhoon pounds China

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:14:00 +0200

At least 18 people killed and others missing as Typhoon Rammasun makes its way around the country's south.

Typhoon Rammasun death toll rises

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:40:00 +0200

22.07.2014 20:27 Number of victims of typhoon ‘Rammasun’ in Vietnam has risen to 26 people. Previously it was reported about 12 dead. A few more reported missing. Emergency destroyed dozens of homes and destroyed crops. Roads are blocked by fallen trees. Province of Lang Son on the border with China got the hardest hit.

Swiss Interchurch Aid, Task Force Mapalad build homes for typhoon Yolanda survivors in the Philippines Posted By Cebu Examiner | Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:04:13 AM

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:26:00 +0200

CAPIZ PROVINCE (Mindanao Examiner / July 22, 2014) - The Task Force Mapalad, a peasant organization in the Philippines, said a total of 1,817 disaster-resilient houses were recently turned over to families victimized by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the four farming towns of Pilar, Panay, Pontevedra, and Dao in Capiz province in western Visayas.

Extreme weather kills 27 in Vietnam, Philippines on second storm alert

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:46:00 +0200

Extreme weather caused by Typhoon Rammasun has killed 27 people in Vietnam, while the Philippines remains on storm alert.

Aqua satellite gets infrared hint on Tropical Depression 2

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:04:00 +0200

Infrared data gathered on the tropical low pressure area known as System 92L gave forecasters a hint that the low would become the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season's second tropical depression.

Extreme weather kills 27 in Vietnam, Philippines on second storm alert

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:17:00 +0200

Extreme weather caused by Typhoon Rammasun has killed 27 people in Vietnam, while the Philippines remains on storm alert.

Storm kills 27 in Vietnam, Philippines on alert

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:31:00 +0200

Extreme weather caused by Typhoon Rammasun has killed 27 people in Vietnam, while the Philippines remains on storm alert.

Relief efforts continue in typhoon's wake

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:02:00 +0200

Relief efforts are still underway after Typhoon Rammasun battered the coast of southern China, with the death roll increasing to 46 and millions of people affected, according to local civil affairs authorities in several provinces.

Exiting ‘Henry’, ‘habagat’ to bring more rains in Luzon, Visayas

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:21:00 +0200

Typhoon “Henry” is expected to be out of Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday morning but will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon that will bring rains over Luzon and Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration … Read more »

Matmo Kills at Least 1

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:33:00 +0200

At least one person was killed and another is missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Matmo (Henry) slammed into the island chain as a category two Tropical Storm late Tuesday into the early morning hours on Wednesday, local time. A man in northern Taiwan was killed while making storm preparations around....

Photos: Lang Son ravaged by floods

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:55:00 +0200

VietNamNet Bridge – Over the past two days, heavy downpours have caused widespread flooding in northern mountainous provinces after Typhoon Rammasun struck the region. At least 27 people were killed and two remain missing. Ha Giang had the most fatalities, with seven, followed by Lai Chau with six,....

Tropical Depression 2 expected to dissipate by Thursday, forecasters say

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:02:00 +0200

became slightly better organized on Tuesday night, but the National Hurricane Center still expects it to degenerate into a trough of low pressure on Thursday. At 10 p.m. Central Daylight Time, the center of the depression, with maximum winds of 35 mph, was about 675 miles east of the Lesser Antilles....

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary staffers visit Isaac-flooded school to retrieve belongings

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:02:00 +0200

Kelly Ratliff of LaPlace remembers standing in the living room of her friend's house and seeing a picture of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary flash on the television screen. The only thing she could see sticking above the water was the school's sign. She started to cry thinking of the 13 years she'd spent as a school nurse at the St.

NASAs HS3 mission spotlight The HIRAD instrument

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:46:00 +0200

The Hurricane Imaging Radiometer, known as HIRAD, will fly aboard one of two unmanned Global Hawk aircraft during NASA's Hurricane Severe Storm Sentinel or HS3 mission from Wallops beginning ...

Typhoon Matmo leaves nine injured, causes extensive power outages

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:24:00 +0200

Taipei, July 23 (CNA) Nine people were injured and around 88,000 households remained without power after Typhoon Matmo battered Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rains, the Central Emergency Operation Center said Wednesday morning. The injured included five people in the capital Taipei, two in....

More than 14,400 people still without electricity after storm

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:58:00 +0200

More than 14,400 people in 52 communes in five northern provinces were still without electricity by late afternoon July 22 as consequences of damages caused by storm Rammasun to the transmission network.

Typhoon Matmo lashes Taiwan

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:39:00 +0200

At least one person was killed as Typhoon Matmo swept through Taiwan on Wednesday. The category-two tropical storm carried gusts of wind of over 150…

Tropical Depression Two still moving west in Atlantic

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:31:00 +0200

Tropical Depression Two was moving quickly toward the Lesser Antilles early Wednesday, and was expected to reach the eastern Caribbean Islands Tuesday night.

Dozens feared dead as Taiwan passenger plane crash lands during Typhoon Matmo

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:26:00 +0200

More than 40 people were killed in a plane crash in Taiwan on Wednesday, officials said, with local television reporting the flight had smashed into two houses after an aborted landing.

China - Taiwan Province: 23 July 2014: China - Tropical cyclone MATMO

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:04:00 +0200

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: China, China - Taiwan Province, Philippines • Typhoon MATMO made landfall in the afternoon of 22 July (UTC) in eastern Taiwan's Taitung County. A few hours before landfall, at 12.00 UTC, it had max. sustained winds of 158 km/h.

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Rammasun - Information Bulletin n° 4

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:04:00 +0200

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Philippines This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Philippine Red Cross has placed its disaster response teams on standby for rapid....

Taiwan Plane Crash in Typhoon's Tail Kills 47

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:15:00 +0200

A passenger plane trying to land at a Taiwan airport in stormy weather in the tail end of a typhoon crashed and killed 47 people, authorities said.

Un avion de TransAsia Airways s'écrase à Taïwan

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:30:00 +0200

Au moins 47 personnes auraient perdu la vie après qu'un avion de la compagnie TransAsia se soit écrasé sur un quartier résidentiel de Taïwan. Le pilote avait demandé à atterrir d'urgence en raison des conditions climatiques.

Taiwan Plane Crash in Typhoon's Tail Kills 47

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:42:00 +0200

A passenger plane trying to land at a Taiwan airport in stormy weather in the tail end of a typhoon crashed and killed 47 people, authorities said.

Taiwan Plane Crash Kills Dozens

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:04:00 +0200

A TransAsia Airways flight originally scheduled to fly between the southern city of Kaohsiung to offshore islet of Penghu crashed due to technical failure, killing dozens, the Taiwan government said.

4 rescued after tanker runs aground during typhoon

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A rescue helicopter overcame strong gusts and heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo Wednesday afternoon to carry four oil tanker crewmen to safety after their ship ran aground off the coast of Kaohsiung.

Over 55 million tons of water flow into southern reservoirs

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:17:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Over 55 million tons of water have flowed into several reservoirs in Southern Taiwan due to Typhoon Matmo's influence over the past few days, the Southern Region Water Resources Office said yesterday.

TransAsia Airways Flight Crashes in Bad Weather, Dozens Killed

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:52:00 +0200

As many as 47 passengers died Wednesday as a TransAsia Airways flight crashed in Taiwan.

Emergency landing goes wrong

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:00:00 +0200

The plane, travelling from a southern Taiwan city to the Penghu islands, was attempting an emergency landing amid adverse weather conditions

Emergency landing goes wrong

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:45:00 +0200

The plane, travelling from a southern Taiwan city to the Penghu islands, was attempting an emergency landing amid adverse weather conditions

Dozens feared dead in disaster

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:49:00 +0200

More than 40 people are feared dead after a TransAsia Airways passenger plane reportedly crashed into a residential building on one of Taiwan's Penghu islands.

42 dead in Taiwan airline crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:27:00 +0200

TAIPEI - At least 42 people were killed in a plane crash in Taiwan on Wednesday, officials said, with witnesses and local media reporting the flight came down in a storm after an aborted landing.

The New Old Age Blog: Stealing a Page From the Boomers’ Playbook

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:31:00 +0200

When we last checked in with Alice Fisher , Hurricane Sandy had forced her ailing 90-year-old parents out of their ruined co-op apartment in Long Beach, N.Y., where they had expected — with the enthusiastic approval of their two daughters — to live out their days.

TransAsia Airway crash kills 47

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:13:00 +0200

Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News A TransAsia Airways flight crashed while attempting an emergency landing, killing 47 people and injuring eleven. The post TransAsia Airway crash kills 47 appeared first on ETB News .

Dozens killed in Taiwan air disaster

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:33:00 +0200

At least 48 people were killed when a TransAsia Airways passenger plane reportedly crashed into a residential building on one of Taiwan's Penghu islands.

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:21:00 +0200

Questions have been raised about why fatal Taiwanese flight GE222 was allowed to fly so soon after a typhoon.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:20:00 +0200

An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:20:00 +0200

An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people.

Typhoon 'caused Taiwan plane crash' which killed 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:02:00 +0200

A typhoon is suspected of causing a TransAsia Airways passenger plane to crash in Taiwan's Penghu County killing 48 people. The airline said two of the victims were French while the rest were Taiwanese. Ten people survived with minor injuries. A further five people were hurt on the ground but have since been released from hospital.

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:02:00 +0200

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:58:00 +0200

Taiwanese officials Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land during stormy weather, killing 48 people, as sobbing relatives gathered to identify their loved ones.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:57:00 +0200

An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people. Click to Continue

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:34:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) â€” An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people. The ATR-72 operated by Taiwan's TransAsia Airways was carrying 58 passengers and crew when it crashed into houses on the Penghu island....

Relief efforts continue in typhoon's wake

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:59:00 +0200

A couple recycles valuable belongings at their chicken farm after the typhoon in Wenchang, Hainan province, on Tuesday. (Huang Yiming / China Daily) Relief efforts are still underway after Typhoon Rammasun battered the coast of southern China, with the death roll increasing to 46 and millions of....

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:13:00 +0200

Questions have been raised about why the flight was allowed to go ahead so soon after the typhoon.

Taiwan airline points to typhoon weather as cause of plane crash that killed 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:16:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday. The ATR-72 operated by Taiwan's TransAsia Airways was carrying 58 passengers and crew when it crashed while landing in....

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:25:00 +0200

. Posted on 2014-07-24 10:50:51. By AFP. MAGONG: Taiwanese officials Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land during stormy weather, killing 48 people, as sobbing relatives gathered to identify their loved ones.

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:57:00 +0200

Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land during stormy weather, killing 48 people, as sobbing relatives gathered to identify their loved ones. Flight GE222 was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members on a domestic flight when....

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:14:00 +0200

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:22:00 +0200

MAGONG: Taiwanese officials Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land

Carpentry master, firefighter among TransAsia crash victims

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:44:00 +0200

Taipei, July 24 (CNA) More information was emerging Thursday about the victims of the TransAsia Airways plane crash a day earlier that claimed the lives of 48 people. The Ministry of Culture's Bureau of Cultural Heritage confirmed Thursday that 82-year-old Yeh Ken-chuang, an important carpenter of....

Taiwanese plane crash likely caused by bad weather, airline says

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:40:00 +0200

Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday.

Taiwan plane crash: Airline suspects Typhoon Matmo caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:57:00 +0200

Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:55:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:55:00 +0200

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused deadly crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:52:00 +0200

TAIPEI - Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said today (July 24). The ATR-72 operated by Taiwan's TransAsia Airways was carrying 58 passengers and...

NASA's HS3 mission spotlight: The HIRAD instrument

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:13:00 +0200

The Hurricane Imaging Radiometer, known as HIRAD, will fly aboard one of two unmanned Global Hawk aircraft during NASA's Hurricane Severe Storm Sentinel or HS3 mission from Wallops beginning August 26 through September 29.

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:52:00 +0200

Stormy weather on the trailing edge of Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash on a Taiwanese island that killed 48 people, the airline said Thursday. The ATR-72 operated by Taiwan's TransAsia Airways was carrying 58 passengers and crew when it crashed while landing in the Penghu island....

Tanker Beached by Typhoon

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:59:00 +0200

Product tanker Sheng Chang, sailing under the Belize flag, ran aground on a beach off the port of Kaohsiung, in the midst of Typhoon Matmo’s rampage along the coast of Taiwan. National Airborne Service Corps were dispatched to the scene, rescuing four crew members and airlifting them with the storm....

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:16:00 +0200

MAGONG: Taiwanese officials Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land during stormy weather, killing 48 people, as sobbing relatives gathered to identify their loved ones. Flight GE222 was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members on a domestic flight....

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:11:00 +0200

Taiwanese officials have defended themselves after a plane crashed while trying to land in stormy weather.

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:49:00 +0200

MAGONG: Taiwanese officials Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed while trying to land during stormy weather, killing 48 p

Survivor of Taiwan air crash ‘pulled herself from wreckage and ran to call her father’

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:55:00 +0200

One of the survivors of the Taiwan plane crash clambered from the wreckage and ran to a nearby house to call her father for help, reports said.

Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Commonwealth Games Kiss, Typhoon Matmo, Costa Concordia

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:13:00 +0200

John Barrowman kisses another man during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Homosexual activity is a criminal offence in 40 of the 53 countries within the Commonwealth. Getty. Sir Chris Hoy helps Prince Imran to retrieve the message from the baton before presenting it to the Queen....

Taiwan Plane Crash: Typhoon Matmo led to TransAsia Airways Flight GE222 Crash, Killing 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:13:00 +0200

Stormy weather from Typhoon Matmo was the probable cause of a plane crash that killed 48 people on Taiwanese island

Taiwan plane crash toll hits 48, officials defend flight clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The domestic TransAsia Airways flight was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members when it....

Taiwan launches inquiry into plane crash that killed 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:48:00 +0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan authorities launched an investigation on Thursday into the crash of a TransAsia Airways turboprop plane in which 48 people were killed with the weather expected to be a factor in the inquiry.

Taiwan airline suspects stormy weather caused crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:46:00 +0200

Taiwan's TransAsia Airways says stormy weather due to Typhoon Matmo was the likely cause of a plane crash Wednesday night that killed 48 people. T...

Officials defend flight clearance in Taiwan plane crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:55:00 +0200

Magong, Taiwan: Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The domestic TransAsia Airways flight was carrying 54 passengers and four....

Taiwan Plane Crash Toll Hits 48, Officials Defend Flight Clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:05:00 +0200

Flight GE222 was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members on a domestic flight when it crashed on Wednesday at Magong on the Penghu island chain, with ten surviving the disaster, AFP reported. Two French medical students were among the dead, the foreign ministry in Paris said.

Taiwan launches inquiry into plane crash that killed 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:43:00 +0200

Taiwan rescuers find black boxes after air crash kills 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:01:00 +0200

Taiwan launches inquiry into plane crash that killed 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:06:00 +0200

* Weather condition OK to fly - civil aviation authorities. * Airline suspects weather was a factor. * Two French nationals killed. * TransAsia shares end down 5.5 pct (Adds comment form airline) By Faith Hung. TAIPEI, July 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan authorities launched an investigation on Thursday into....

155,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Matmo batters China

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:02:00 +0200

A rescuer helps a little boy transfer to safety place in Baota Township of De'an County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 24, 2014. One person had been confirmed dead while two others missing as typhoon Matmo hit the county. Over 100,000 local residents were affected by the typhoon.

Taiwan Rescuers Find Black Boxes after Air Crash Kills 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:39:00 +0200

Rescuers said Thursday they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which crashed in torrential rain killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The discovery of the black boxes -- which record cockpit voice and other in-flight data....

MAGONGTaiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives...

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:50:00 +0200

MAGONGTaiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The domestic TransAsia Airways flight was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members....

Taiwan rescuers find black boxes after air crash kills 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:45:00 +0200

MAGONG, Taiwan - Rescuers said on Thursday they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which crashed in torrential rain killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The discovery of the black boxes - which record cockpit voice and....

Taiwan plane crash toll reaches 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:44:00 +0200

Forty-eight people are now known to have died after a passenger plane crashed in Taiwan’s Penghu archipelago, amid stormy weather in the area. The plane, carrying

Taiwan under fire over crashed flight

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:02:00 +0200

MAGONG, Taiwan: Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The domestic TransAsia Airways flight was … Read more »

Family of Taiwan crash victims blame authorities

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:13:00 +0200

Taiwan’s TransAsia Airways was carrying 58 passengers and crew when it crashed on late Wednesday in torrential rains.

Taiwan air crash: black boxes found

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:12:00 +0200

Rescuers said Thursday they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which crashed in torrential rain killing 48 people.

Taiwan crash Rescuers find black boxes

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Rescuers said today they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which crashed in torrential rain killing 48 people as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade

Hurricane’s best shots on fourth anniversary of his death

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:30:00 +0200

Popular Belfast snooker player Alex Higgins was nicknamed 'The Hurricane because of his fast style of play The post Hurricane’s best shots on fourth anniversary of his death appeared first on The IrishWorld .

Taiwan rescuers find black boxes after air crash kills 48

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:34:00 +0200

MAGONG, July 24 Rescuers said Thursday they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which crashed in torrential rain killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The discovery of the black boxes — which record cockpit voice and other....

Sinosphere Blog: Investigators Examine Role of Weather in Taiwan Plane Crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:12:00 +0200

A spokesman for the Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan said it was too early to determine the role of the storm in the crash, but the airline said that the weather was a factor.

Northwest wildfires: Lightning triggers 92 fires with six turning into large blazes in Oregon

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0200

. The thunderstorms that moved through the Northwest over the past 24 hours brought some relief to crews battling large blazes but also triggered new fires as lightning pummeled the region. Among 92 new starts in Oregon and Washington, six turned into large blazes. All of them are in eastern Oregon which did not benefit from wet weather.

Taiwan Plane Crash Toll Hits 48, Officials Defend Flight Clearance

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:17:00 +0200

Magong. Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a plane which crashed in torrential rain, killing 48 people, as angry relatives blamed authorities for the worst air disaster in a decade. The domestic TransAsia Airways flight was carrying 54 passengers and four crew members....

Typhoon Matmo continues to lash China

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:46:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) -- More areas of China have been affected by Typhoon Matmo, which moved northward on Thursday. According to a National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast, Matmo, the 10th typhoon to affect China this year, is moving north with a wind speed of up to 20 to 25 kilometers per hour.

Census to be conducted in Yolanda-affected...

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:23:00 +0200

Thursday, July 24, 2014. Flornisa M. Gitgano PRESIDENTIAL Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR) Secretary Panfilo Lacson has directed the Philippine Statistics Authority-National Statistics Office to conduct a census in the 45 barangays in northern Cebu affected by super typhoon Yolanda last year.

Taiwan Plane Crash Victims Mourned

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:32:00 +0200

An esteemed woodworker, a senior military police officer and two French exchange students were among the passengers on the TransAsia Airways plane that crashed on an outlying Taiwanese island.

Taiwan launches probe into plane crash

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:04:00 +0200

MAGONG — Taiwan authorities launched an investigation yesterday into the crash of a TransAsia Airways turboprop plane in which 48 people were killed with the weather expected to be a factor in the inquiry. Rescuers said yesterday they had recovered black boxes from the Taiwanese aircraft which....

Probe into Taiwan plane crash begins

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:28:00 +0200

TAIPEI: Taiwan authorities launched an investigation yesterday into the crash of a TransAsia Airways turboprop plane in which 48 people were killed with the weather expected to be a factor in the inquiry. The plane, a 70-seat ATR 72, crashed on Wednesday evening near the runway while trying to land....

Air travel is still safe say experts

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:55:00 +0200

Are you planning to fly in coming weeks With three air crashes within a week chances are you must be feeling jittery Well fret not If aviation experts are to be believed the spate of bad aviation news is just a coincidence

Officials defend flight clearance in Taiwan plane crash

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:13:00 +0200

Image Credit: AFP; Rescue workers and firefighters search through the wreckage where TransAsia Airways flight GE222 crashed the night before near the airport at Magong on the Penghu island chain on July 24, 2014. Magong, Taiwan: Taiwanese officials on Thursday defended flight clearance given to a....

After 35 years, Alvin still holds U.S. record for most rain in one day

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:55:00 +0200

Thirty-five years ago, Alvin residents were locked in a battle with epic rain but didn't realize they were setting a record.

Crews search through wreckage of TransAsia plane

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:25:00 +0200

Firefighters uncovered ID cards and body fragments as they picked through wreckage Thursday for evidence to identify the victims of a plane crash that killed 48 people on a Taiwanese island.

Probe launched into Taiwan plane crash

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:20:00 +0200

Taiwan authorities began an investigation on Thursday into the crash of a TransAsia Airways turboprop plane in which 48 people were killed.

Typhoon Matmo continues to lash China

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:05:00 +0200

More areas of China have been affected by Typhoon Matmo, which moved northward on Thursday.

Typhoon Matmo continues to lash China

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 04:18:00 +0200

More areas of China have been affected by Typhoon Matmo, which moved northward on Thursday. According to a National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast, Matmo, the 10th typhoon to affect China this year, is moving north with a wind speed of up to 20 to 25 kilometers per hour.

155,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Matmo batters China

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:56:00 +0200

Typhoon Matmo continues to lash China

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:56:00 +0200

BEIJING, July 24 -- More areas of China have been affected by Typhoon Matmo, which moved northward on Thursday. According to a National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast, Matmo, the 10th typhoon to affect China this year, is moving north with a wind speed of up to 20 to 25 kilometers per hour.

Taiwan launches probe into plane crash that killed 51

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:36:00 +0200

Fri, 2014-07-25 02:33 TAIPEI: Taiwan authorities launched an investigation on Thursday into the crash of a TransAsia Airways turboprop plane in which 51 people were killed...

Shanghai bullet train services hit by Typhoon Matmo

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:51:00 +0200

A total of 22 bullet trains scheduled to depart from or pass through the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station were canceled Thursday due to the influence of Typhoon Matmo, the railway authority said. This follows 19 cancellations on Wednesday. Among the 22 trains affected, 20 were due to leave from....

New Biloxi Seafood Museum is 'story of a place'

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:54:00 +0200

BILOXI -- The new Biloxi Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum will reopen Aug. 2, nine years after it was destroyed when Hurricane Katrina swept ashore at Point Cadet. It will Click to Continue

Taiwan airline suspects bad weather caused crash that killed 48

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:05:00 +0200

An airline said Thursday it suspected typhoon weather caused one of its planes to crash land on a small Taiwanese island, killing 48 people.

Philippines: Typhoon Glenda Update: Broadening Response Networks in the Philippines

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:21:00 +0200

Source: Direct Relief Country: Philippines In the wake of Typhoon Glenda (also known as Rammasun), which barreled through the Philippines last week, Direct Relief continues to strengthen its network of health partners throughout the island nation. Nearly 100 were killed by the storm, with more than....

Taiwan launches inquiry into plane crash as outrage grows

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:56:00 +0200

Taiwan has launched a formal investigation into its worst air disaster in a decade, even as outrage grows over why a plane was allowed to fly in stormy weather

Relatives, friends grieve for Taiwan plane victims as some blame authorities for crash

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:31:00 +0200

More than 100 grieving relatives and friends gathered at a funeral parlour on Penghu Island to pay their respects to their loved ones on board TransAsia Airways flight 222.

Image: Cal Madow mountain range, Somalia

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:05:00 +0200

Northern Somalia's Cal Madow mountain range is pictured in this image from Japan's ALOS satellite.

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Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:41:00 +0200

@ Hector Because 95% (2 σ) to 97.5% (3 σ) of Planet population, including me, are really not enough scientifically prepared, and cannot follow up your kind of your logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion based on two or more propositions that are asserted or....

New Jersey family splits winning lottery pool of $20 million

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:28:00 +0200

The family lottery pool finally paid off. The Endreson clan of New Jersey are the winners of a $20 million jackpot.

Relief goods for Yolanda survivors 'stolen'

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:57:00 +0200

The relief goods were under the custody of Gawad Kalinga (GK) and intended for Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) survivors in the northern Cebu towns. Capitol chief security officer Loy Madrigal said the incident happened last June 18 and, based on the security camera’s footage, the suspects gathered boxes and sacks of goods from inside CICC.

China: China Flood 2014: Work Report 4

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:57:00 +0200

Source: Hong Kong Red Cross Country: China 23.7.2014 Situation Update Since 18 July, super typhoon “Rammasun” has swept several provinces in Southern China, the powerful windstorm brought along torrential rains and storm surge and caused extensive damage, it was particularly serious in Hainan province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Tropical Storm Genevieve forms in Eastern Pacific

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:04:00 +0200

The seventh tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific Ocean formed and quickly ramped up to a tropical storm named "Genevieve." NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured an infrared image of the newborn storm being trailed by two other areas of developing low pressure to its east.

Benguet gets US grant

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:11:00 +0200

The fund was given based on a memorandum of agreement signed by the province and the US, which aims to increase risk reduction initiatives in nine provincial governments, 23 municipal governments and eight cities outside Metro Manila by strengthening their capacity for climate change adaptation.

Navy, Air Force Air Traffic Controllers Cross-train for Emergencies

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:37:00 +0200

Air National Guardsmen with the 245th and 259th Air Traffic Control (ATC) Squadrons conducted air traffic control training at Naval Air Station Key West July 21-25.

Chinese and American sailors share meal during 22-ship naval exercise off Hawaii coast

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:14:00 +0200

Even though a Chinese ship has been spying on the giant US-led naval exercise off the coast of Hawaii, the commander of the fleet claims China's first time participation will help Beijing and other nations work together in a crisis.

Chinese and American sailors share meal during 22-ship naval exercise off Hawaii coast

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:40:00 +0200

Twin typhoons kill 64 in China

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 04:36:00 +0200

The toll in typhoon Rammasun in China has escalated to 62 with 21 people still missing, while typhoon Matmo has claimed two lives. Rammasun is the strongest typhoon to hit China in four decades and ...

Earthquakes occur in 4 parts of Alaska

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:12:00 +0200

(AP)—Seismologists in Alaska say earthquakes have jolted four different parts of the state in the last 12 hours.

Flooding hits Cebu town

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 19:19:00 +0200

CEBU – Heavy rains in Daanbantayan last Friday night caused flashfloods in at least nine of the northern Cebu town’s 20 barangays and carried away one car. A 65-year-old man who had just stepped out of his vehicle got swept away by an overflowing river while he tried to cross a bridge in Barangay Poblacion around 5 a.

Typhoon Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) APC

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 03:36:00 +0200

Typhoon is a multi-purpose mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) 4x4 armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and manufactured by Streit Group.