Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/komen-aftermath-many-killed-in-floods-across-different-states/article1-1375832.aspx Villagers wade through floodwaters at Mirati village in Birbhum district of West Bengal on August 2, 2015. The depression created from cyclone Komen, which has been hovering over Bangladesh, has triggered heavy rain in India’s northeastern and eastern states, killing at least 75 people in Manipur, West Bengal and Odisha. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:08:00 +0200 HindustanTimes en HindustanTimes-e19d2f95bca97bb17c7b140b49946783 NaturalDisasters 23.7099 90.4071 22.5435 88.3342 24.787769 93.941002 22.7059519603534 71.5635099287508 22.715931 88.482536 16.8722 96.1249 25.738279 71.387207 21.48451 86.945297 24.886909 72.847633 25.094641 76.509422 23.835039 73.718277 24.587999 76.157578 20150802230800 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/28/vanuatu-cyclone-pam-el-nino-reconstruction . Archipelago continues to rebuild after natural disaster but predicted El Niño drought could hit food security. Slow reconstruction … Tanna, where most households depend on the crops they grow for their own use, was the hardest-hit island in Vanuatu. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:31:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-dc7c9e0973194ac65f2ece97764ca304 UNbodies Environment NaturalDisasters Echo ClimateChange FoodSecurityFoodAid -17.740391 168.320999 20150728123100 http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lightning-killed-more-indians-than-other-natural-disasters-like-cold-heat-stroke-storm-flood--in-2014-ncrb/article1-1373612.aspx Lightning killed more Indians than any other natural calamity in 2014, surpassing deaths due to heatstroke, cold and floods, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 20,201 Indians died in 2014 due to natural calamities, out of which 12.8% (2,582) deaths were due to lightning, 6. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:29:00 +0200 HindustanTimes en HindustanTimes-6aa94be7c102bf9ce693e96b055be537 NaturalDisasters -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 25.198009 85.521896 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 34.5542499446791 75.8035406465336 20150727122900 http://www.haitian-truth.org/sssh-hurricane-season-forecast-to-stay-quiet/ Bo Petersen Reporting-FOLLY BEACH — They’re eyeing the tropics out here and they don’t like what they see. Surfers, that is. The hurricane season has been so quiet they’re hoping for just a bit of a Southeast swell from a storm moving off the coast early in the week. Sun, 26 Jul 2015 18:28:00 +0200 haitian-truth en haitian-truth-bc819ff8b28a97a747bfec8ba7ad03b8 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 14.9233 -23.5212 20150726182800 http://www.asianewsnet.net/news-78491.html Khurram Husain. Dawn. Publication Date : 23-07-2015. Here we go again. Another monsoon season starts and in its very opening rains, Chitral district is devastated, an embankment near Alipur in southern Punjab is breached and large parts of Layyah are also inundated. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:14:00 +0200 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-79a2761f2ff8f3712a00996db6757ddb NaturalDisasters 33.59547 71.444252 28.39431 70.463737 29.392309 71.671471 30.190189 71.458023 34.004299 71.54483 33.718151 73.060547 32.989571 70.603683 33.65 73.183333 31.5451 74.3407 27.55788 68.208122 32.168652 74.173981 33.6058 73.0437 32.079128 72.671753 34.198181 72.044411 29.02701 66.580276 29.547291 67.871513 30.66449 73.108482 27.6908 68.848587 34.5542499446791 75.8035406465336 20150723081400 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=171988902855b04b3a389be31dd8c6 The south-west Pacific has experienced its fair share of natural disasters in the past two years and experts warn more may be on the way. The region has always been at the mercy of wild weather, but it is now also in the grip of an El Nino cycle. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of.... Thu, 23 Jul 2015 05:39:00 +0200 pina en pina-9653c25935148ad6e64a78f6e2a80cca NaturalDisasters UNbodies FoodSecurityFoodAid 6.91771 158.185 -17.7404 168.321 -21.136 -175.216 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150723053900 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11485248&ref=rss The present El Nino event, on the cusp of attaining "strong" intensity, has a chance to become the most powerful on record. The event - defined by the expanding, deepening pool of warmer-than-normal ocean water in the tropical Pacific - has grown stronger since the northern spring. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:42:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-a7bf81ab1835b886b50f684e0a672a0a NaturalDisasters 34.0143 -80.9973 20150722194200 http://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2015/07/22/2015-shaping-up-to-be-hottest-year-ever-recorded/stories/201507220119 The present El Nino event, on the cusp of attaining “strong” intensity, has a chance to become the most powerful on record. The event defined by the expanding, deepening pool of warmer-than-normal ocean water in the tropical Pacific has steadily grown stronger since the spring. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 06:03:00 +0200 post-gazette en post-gazette-710b6198684031ae0ba7a69ca2bb17f9 NaturalDisasters 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 20150722060300 http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/07/21/el-nino-intensifying-could-rival-strongest-in-recorded-history The present El Niño event, on the cusp of attaining “strong” intensity, has a chance to become the most powerful on record. The event — defined by the expanding, deepening pool of warmer-than-normal ocean water in the tropical Pacific — has steadily grown stronger since the spring. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:16:00 +0200 ticotimes en ticotimes-9a1c058626e5f90b51317a84586083ce NaturalDisasters 40.066248 -79.910783 42.68224 -103.410599 34.0143 -80.9973 44.893333 -87.286944 57.4683 -135.035294 20150721191600 http://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/hurricanes/el-ni241o-intensifying-could-rival-strongest-in-recorded-history/2238127 The event — defined by the expanding, deepening pool of warmer-than-normal ocean water in the tropical Pacific — has steadily grown stronger since the spring. The presence of a strong El Niño almost ensures that 2015 will become the warmest on record for Earth and will have ripple effects on weather patterns all over the world. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:47:00 +0200 tampabay en tampabay-1dc278b5b78d23f17d396948d92afd2c NaturalDisasters 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 34.0143 -80.9973 20150721174700 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=314767 Update: 1:26PM THE south-west Pacific has experienced its fair share of natural disasters in the past two years and experts warn more may be on the way. The region has always been at the mercy of wild weather, but it is now also in the grip of an El Nino cycle. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 03:41:00 +0200 fijitimes en fijitimes-cd5e99d098c7956706318ca6637d59ea UNbodies NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150721034100 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lightning-heatstroke-main-killers-among-natural-calamities-in-2014/articleshow/48152702.cms NEW DELHI: Devastating floods, rampaging cyclones and tragic landslides may hit headlines year after year as natural calamities, but it's lightning and heatstroke that have turned out to be the deadliest. Latest data from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) show that lightning killed over 2,500.... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:11:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-fe841b1a4b8fcac1ec4d116868f0603a NaturalDisasters 34.5542499446791 75.8035406465336 28.5687 77.2168 20150721021100 http://www.gizmodo.in/news/Heavy-Rains-Destroy-Major-Freeway-Bridge-In-Southern-California/articleshow/48151977.cms?utm_source=GIZ&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GIZMODO Areas of Southern California saw rare summer thunderstorms this weekend, with rainfall that broke July records all over the state. So much rainfall, in fact, that flash flooding dislodged a bridge and collapsed a section of the 10 Freeway-the major east-west freeway that links Los Angeles and Phoenix. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:49:00 +0200 gizmodo-in en gizmodo-in-94d4e6e7104560a5c0d8f8091357cfa1 NaturalDisasters 33.509 -112.11 34.0222 -118.244 33.799198 -116.490601 20150720234900 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-among-top-nations-with-disaster-related-displacements-report/articleshow/48148292.cms India was third after the Philippines and China, in absolute numbers last year, for displacements due to disasters both weather and hazard-related. GENEVA: India is among top three countries after the Philippines and China where large number of people were forced to flee their homes due to disasters as 19. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:44:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-c290888a3e5f991cb3389caf4efcedb1 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 24.8934 67.0281 16.5783225556221 79.543280723376 35.2086 110.727 19.0318 72.8487 20150720174400 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-among-top-nations-with-disaster-related-displacements-2106396 India is among top three countries after the and China where large number of people were forced to flee their homes due to disasters as 19.3 million people were displaced globally last year alone, a Norway-based global humanitarian group's report said on Monday. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:42:00 +0200 dnaindia en dnaindia-c8444b03dc7a6e51992517e7e1aa227a NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 19.42705 -99.127571 24.8934 67.0281 16.5783225556221 79.543280723376 35.2086 110.727 19.0318 72.8487 20150720164200 http://phys.org/news/2015-07-lesson-infrared-tropical-cyclones.html NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Typhoon Nangka (left) on July 15 at 12:35 p.m. EDT, Hurricane Dolores at 4:53 p.m. EDT and Tropical Storm Enrique at 6:35 p.m. EDT as the AIRS instrument gathered temperature data. Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) is one of several instruments aboard NASA's Aqua satellite. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:51:00 +0200 phys en phys-e62e3667e50bb7cfec83adcffebca266 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 29.000879 -108.556503 38.9051 -77.0162 20150720135100 http://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-14-20-july-2015 INDONESIA. Drought and extreme cold weather since early Jul in remote and inland Papua Province, particularly Lani Jaya and Puncak Jaya Districts, has created acute food insecurity. Eleven people died, including seven children and 20,160 households are reportedly affected. Local government is providing assistance, including 28 tonnes of food. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-77f62446b44344d49374240b0a2e5cd3 FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters 22.703291 90.374474 27.6198021984099 96.05611189575 22.3304 91.8252 24.897699 91.877983 5.546182 95.319054 13.7308 100.521 4.136209 96.124878 10.012 76.2251 22.842649 89.558243 35.6831 139.809 27.9494 80.777489 26.678209 85.167648 27.483333 94.583333 26.4 90.266667 20150720121600 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-20/pacific-nations-headed-for-more-natual-disasters/6634008 The south-west Pacific has experienced its fair share of natural disasters in the past two years and experts warn more may be on the way. The region has always been at the mercy of wild weather, but it is now also in the grip of an El Nino cycle. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of.... Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:48:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-7c09c04f43eb1b8a6b8c0ee5c362bd77 FoodSecurityFoodAid UNbodies NaturalDisasters -17.7404 168.321 -21.136 -175.216 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150720104800 http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-thunderstorms-weekend-20150717-story.html Southern California was pounded by scattered showers thanks to Tropical Cyclone Dolores, prompting concerns about lightning and flooding. The National Weather Service warned of possible flooding through 5:15 p.m. in parts of Southern California due to intense storm cells. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:25:00 +0200 latimes en latimes-36e63cf0e80d5679e5c3c1a3a4e3f628 NaturalDisasters 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20150719012500 http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-thunderstorms-weekend-20150717-story.html Southern California was pounded by scattered showers thanks to Tropical Cyclone Dolores, prompting concerns about lightning and flooding. The National Weather Service warned of possible flooding through 5:15 p.m. in parts of Southern California due to intense storm cells. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:08:00 +0200 latimes en latimes-de00ab6fa86284eba6a12e60c175935f NaturalDisasters 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20150719000800 http://phys.org/news/2015-07-tropical-storm-enrique-re-classified.html On July 17 at 10 a.m. GMT (6 a.m. EDT), RapidScat saw Enrique's strongest sustained winds at 21 meters per second (m/s) (46.9 mph/75.6 kph) north of the center. Credit: NASA JPL/Doug Tyler. Although it appeared that Tropical Storm Enrique had weakened to a tropical depression, satellite data.... Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:54:00 +0200 phys en phys-595d2b4d68c264f0d62a2e07ffd4680c NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20150718015400 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/review-natural-catastrophes-june-marked-earthquakes-and-heatwave-caused-large-number The review on the natural catastrophes for the first half of 2015 was characterised by the earthquake in Nepal and by the heatwave that affected India and Pakistan. Some 12,000 people fell victim to these two natural catastrophes. In the first half of the year, a total of over 16,000 people died in severe weather events and earthquakes. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 22:17:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-7b7066dbfa896c26000d878f6c51cc0e NaturalDisasters -22.5774704351012 144.529824632264 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 65.5 -17.0 33.718151 73.060547 -32.1660767304355 147.007371102808 42.3753 -71.1026 45.3742 -75.6507 41.832222 -78.586111 37.176689 -113.2855 27.712 85.313 20150714221700 http://mvguam.com/local/news/41402-typhoon-halola-expected-to-pass-well-north-of-guam.html ANOTHER typhoon has developed east of Guam but is likely to pass far north of the island sometime this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. As of yesterday afternoon, Typhoon Halola was 2,000 miles east of Guam and moving west northwest at 13 mph at 290 degrees, according to the NWS. As of 1 p. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:13:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-f9500b5d77f1abea1644fbd86aaaf92f NaturalDisasters 19.286168728198 166.639288252638 35.6831 139.809 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150714191300 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-13/as-nine-storms-rip-through-the-pacific-two-forces-are-to-blame The Pacific Ocean, named for placidity, is roaring. In the past week, eight tropical systems -- and that includes two major typhoons -- have formed across the Pacific from China to Mexico. On top of that, another system developed in the Southern Hemisphere, putting the two-week tally for the basin.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:51:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-ae44d22efe71de2dbe2f40382721816d NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 -17.7404 168.321 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 29.000879 -108.556503 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 40.790699 -77.863586 39.0285 125.757 41.307222 -75.320278 20150714145100 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/third-storm-of-atlantic-hurricane-season-forms FLORIDA, United States, Tuesday July 14, 2015 – The third named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane season has formed, but it poses no threat to the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Claudette formed about 500 miles east-northeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina yesterday and is headed for Canada with maximum sustained winds of about 45 miles per hour. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:28:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-a94596e1f650a984c424c8c18d43c481 NaturalDisasters 35.204571 -75.693222 25.8321 -80.2702 45.3742 -75.6507 20150714142800 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/07/13/weekend-classes-extended-class-hours-eyed-address-suspensions-418649 SCHOOLS affected by last week's class suspensions due to bad weather can craft measures to make up for the lost time, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday. In a television interview, DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito Umali said schools can prolong the number of class hours. “For instance, if the usual dismissal time is 3 p. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:23:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-d9139b2f083e0ac2b8341578005a6cfd NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 35.6831 139.809 37.5424 126.935 20150713132300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/70180962/New-Zealands-biggest-underwater-fault-reveals-its-secrets PhD student Erin Todd with one of the instruments that spent a year underwater around the Hikurangi fault gathering data for GNS Science and international researchers. Thirty underwater instruments off Gisborne have given one of the country's most threatening faults its closest examination to date. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 07:08:00 +0200 Stuff en Stuff-3ea41c0ca8ec1ac3c93fed9c49edc26c NaturalDisasters -37.79491 178.404694 -35.60183 174.278305 35.6831 139.809 -37.88686 178.324402 -38.658741 178.0159 20150713070800 https://in.news.yahoo.com/top-asian-news-10-00-m-gmt-101725951.html TAKARA, Vanuatu (AP) — Many people living in this coastal village in Vanuatu believe the March cyclone that sent waves surging through their homes was the latest and most dramatic sign of climate change. They are now considering rebuilding their entire community on higher ground. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:38:00 +0200 news-yahoo-in en news-yahoo-in-be77d0a76b9de66d31aa4f02d120014f Conflict TerroristAttack Immigration NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyCustoms PolicyEnvironment 37.5380457749554 127.005867424377 41.2075554756874 28.5276037338172 37.64756 116.787399 35.2086 110.727 16.8722 96.1249 13.7308 100.521 14.6096 121.006 -17.7404 168.321 33.718151 73.060547 38.9051 -77.0162 39.8052688321813 32.5888115895794 3.1442152991448 101.68960987945 34.5309 69.136757 18.992005 75.757248 28.5687 77.2168 20150712213800 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/234688483 . Irish Sun Sunday 12th July, 2015 • Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall over weekend, forcing evacuation of one million. • Typhoon downgraded from super to strong as it moves past Shanghai. • Typhoon is strongest July storm since 1949. SHANGHAI, China - One million people have been evacuated as powerful.... Sun, 12 Jul 2015 06:28:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-4e10daa68232a6f45bec7ae6b9eeb78b NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 29.872194 121.541828 28.002701 120.647903 20150712062800 http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Three+Quebecers+among+killed+Nepal+avalanche+reports/10292217/story.html Tragedies like the death of four Canadian trekkers killed in an avalanche in Nepal could rise because of climate change and the growing popularity of adventure travel, a guide trained in avalanche prediction said. The Montreal travel company Terra Ultima said Wednesday that three female trekkers.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:09:00 +0200 montrealgazette en montrealgazette-cb3f47b50e024fda88f3ba0c70294154 NaturalDisasters 45.541 -73.6535 46.8021 -71.2449 50.460524238145 -86.0848011838431 53.9166667 -6.9666667 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150711050900 http://ec.europa.eu/echo/where/asia-and-oceania/pacific_en As super cyclone Pam made its way towards the South Pacific in March 2015, with gusts of wind peaking at a frightening 320km/h. People of Vanuatu made their way to the safest buildings they could find, trying to find some shelter for the night to come. Photo credits: UNICEF Pacific. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:45:00 +0200 echo en echo-0f786c0c60d045c482d905a5f725fbf0 UNbodies ECnews NaturalDisasters CivilProtection PolicyEnvironment PolicyHumanitarianAid -21.2269645846191 -159.771139084927 -17.7404 168.321 -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -9.48177 147.184 20150710054500 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-327710-A-drop-of-water-in-saline-times HYDERABAD: Elderly persons could not understand why lush green groves and tall trees, standing around villages and agricultural fields disappeared unimaginably one after the other. During the recent visit to Village Yar Muhammad Lashari, Tando Muhammad Khan district, some villagers linked it to the.... Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:55:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-56cf7849c684afd9830c1598749c7591 NaturalDisasters Environment 25.3802 68.3665 20150708035500 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/07/07/bid-find-saviour-solomons-gold-mine-amid-toxic-sludge-fears A gold mine abandoned by an Australian company and threatening a possible environmental disaster in the Solomon Islands is up for sale. Australian-based mining company St Barbara sold Gold Ridge to the landowners in May for just $A100 after losing hundreds of millions of dollars on the project. Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:11:00 +0200 sbs en sbs-98ae2485733d252ae687c526ec474b8f NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 -34.24474 140.554993 -28.01922 153.391098 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 20150707111100 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1832724/hong-kong-bracing-ill-weather-2-cyclones-tropical A typhoon signal number one could be hoisted in Hong Kong on Monday as a tropical cyclone approaches within 800 kilometres of the territory, followed by two other storms churning over the western Pacific Ocean. Cyclone Linfa, packing maximum sustained winds of about 90 kilometres per hour, was.... Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:03:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-746033cf491a1b50077842bf440d6a4d NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 6.91771 158.185 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150705120300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam-as-eight-systems-threaten-western-pacific/1466092 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:51:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-5f922cbd968e8ac87d75628e449e387a UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704075100 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam-as-eight-systems-threaten-western-pacific/1466092 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Majuro Atoll's normally calm lagoon was turned.... Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:29:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-b47911d1271a49dede9c38507f8c6d81 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704072900 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-04/chaotic-unseasonal-storms-strike-marshall-islands-and-guam/6595124 Residents of the Marshall Islands capital Majuro are recovering after a powerful storm damaged houses and smashed boats on Friday, as an unseasonal typhoon brewed nearby. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon and named Nangka. Majuro Atoll's normally calm lagoon was turned.... Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:19:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-085d995fea23be014ca71e7780cfbf53 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 35.768581 -78.785316 11.00698 124.612801 45.390709 -101.432899 34.097222 -84.259444 43.422329 -102.176201 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 41.832222 -78.586111 7.10782776386613 171.109493528946 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.6222 -73.9878 37.163056 -79.073889 20150704071900 http://reliefweb.int/map/world/world-events-echo-daily-map-372015 Iraq - Conflict. • Lack of access to safety remains a grave concern as internally displaced persons (IDPs) from AlAnbar governorate are being prevented from leaving insecure areas. • Threats of forced evictions, displacement and return movements in central Iraq are multiplying. Sat, 04 Jul 2015 06:27:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-8a2eff96c17c67787cccb0dc6132bd2d UNbodies NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyWorld Echo 11.37315 124.489403 6.517152 126.093399 12.8308112039327 44.8121913095536 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 10.20274 122.9944 37.111359 79.915863 26.907921 87.925758 39.712267 -104.729772 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.46883 44.39098 37.617538 78.269348 20150704062700 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/14/15/miriam-seeks-support-5-typhoon-related-bills MANILA - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is calling on her colleagues to finally pass five of her bills aimed at boosting the country’s preparedness in disaster risk reduction amid the onset of the typhoon season. According to Santiago, some of the bills have been pending at the committee-level since 2013. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:05:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-72a5f07bcffc09af86bbaaed371e8a49 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150703210500 http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/australia-trims-cash-for-worlds-hungry/story-e6frfku9-1227427058164?from=public_rss THE federal government will direct $167.5 million over the next four years to the World Food Program, down from its previous contribution of $180 million. A large chunk of the money would be used to provide food and emergency supplies to natural disaster survivors in the Indo-Pacific region, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Friday. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:29:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-d7ae6ca21318afe24e5673a42524b62e NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid -35.3499 149.042 -41.3348 174.807 -17.7404 168.321 1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394 -6.18287 106.829 20150703072900 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/now-reality-integrated-earthquake-monitoring-myanmar Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Resting on one of the main earthquake belts in the world, the growing cities of Myanmar including Mandalay and Yangon are at constant risk of earthquakes. The active fault line has not exhibited significant seismic activity for the past 50 to 75 years, which might mean that.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 06:26:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-7aeb9bd46a1d1fc3e517188330cd5e3d NaturalDisasters 59.9379 10.7123 16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746 21.2341236281372 95.9858150444708 20150703062600 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/July/07-03-24.htm Flash floods, landslides still likely from heavy rain. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, July 3, 2015) – Cyclone Raquel has weakened but forecasters are warning flash floods and landslides are still likely for Solomon Islands. The Fiji met service says Raquel has been.... Fri, 03 Jul 2015 02:06:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-9f549b785d85430379922e688414bde5 CommunicableDiseases NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 -41.3348 174.807 20150703020600 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/July-When-city-had-to-sweat-and-also-got-wet/articleshow/48322198.cms CHENNAI: July 2015 couldn't make up its mind. It was the hottest July in the last two hundred years, but it was also one of the wettest in the same time period. While eight of the first eleven days in the month recorded temperatures above 40 deg C, the second half had a spell of concentrated rainfall for 10 days, producing 205. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:48:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-ac40277946e3f9045c04735d56ee56b8 NaturalDisasters 23.8267635957992 87.9873314489228 13.0615 80.2478 20150802224800 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2015/08/03/2003624536 The Philippines yesterday vowed to take further action to aid those displaced by deadly Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, following UN criticism that the government’s response so far had been “inadequate.” Philippine President Benigno Aquino III’s spokesman, Herminio Coloma, said the government was not.... Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:04:00 +0200 taipeitimes en taipeitimes-db2408dc4887b5e98aad9e5557270d24 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150802200400 http://www.manilatimes.net/president-is-officialsaccomplice-osmena/205817/ PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd’s efforts to cover up for the corruption of his Cabinet members and other officials of his administration make him their accomplice, according to Sen. Sergio Osmeña 3rd. Although Aquino has a good side, Osmeña on Sunday said, the bad part is that he is surrounded by corrupt individuals. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:47:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-cb7fb0c5344aca8a20c1ced80daf608a NaturalDisasters UNbodies Echo 11.37315 124.489403 13.7308 100.521 20150802144700 http://www.mvariety.com/cnmi/cnmi-news/local/79002-cuc-power-interruptions-possible (CUC) — In anticipation of Typhoon Soudelor, the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. reminds the communities of Rota, Tinian and Saipan to prepare for possible power interruptions, which could also affect their water supplies. The 24-Hour CUC Customer Call Center will be open for customer calls throughout the storm. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:37:00 +0200 marianasvariety en marianasvariety-450781f6bfb0997a2d18dedc73b37f99 NaturalDisasters 20150802043700 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2015/08/01/palace-thanks-un-good-words-ph-response-yolanda-422200 MALACANANG expressed gratitude to United Nations Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani who commended the Philippines for its effective response to the devastation brought about by Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013. Beyani praised the Philippine government for its efforts in extending assistance to.... Sat, 01 Aug 2015 21:13:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-cec6fbe26cf1a8020b74088314eeabeb NaturalDisasters Echo UNbodies Environment ClimateChange 14.6096 121.006 5.33601623706477 117.11974681234 20150801211300 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/24/us/gallery/extreme-climate/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Top+Stories%29 Ash and volcanic gases rise from the Mt. Raung volcano's caldera and drift northwest on the Indonesian island of Java. This image was captured by the Landsat 8 satellite on July 27. Mt. Raung erupted at least 13 times in the past 25 years, according to the Smithsonian Global Volcanism program. Sat, 01 Aug 2015 21:10:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-c1fb85c8e92c9327bf7e8c52dd45cacf NaturalDisasters 34.136581 -117.268501 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 33.55201 133.5383 65.1772 -152.066101 33.26482 134.169693 55.7388 37.6665 20150801211000 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/features/british-medics-who-bring-hope-to-disaster-victims-1-7384684 As part of the UK Emergency Medical Team, Pete Skelton has worked in disaster zones all over the world, including Nepal following April’s earthquake. He talks to Chris Bond. IT was a Saturday morning and Pete Skelton was looking forward to spending the weekend with his fiancée, Arij. At least he was until his phone rang. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:32:00 +0200 YorkshirePost en YorkshirePost-f3a816b7c8bf0dc70aa96e61ff853e18 Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 51.4879 -0.177998 33.334 44.3978 54.557787 -0.971124 27.712 85.313 54.290329 -0.424728 20150730123200 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/philippine-capital-holds-drill-prepare-killer-quake MANILA (Philippines) — Officials in the Philippines, which has been hit by large natural disasters in recent years, expect a large number of people to join a drill to prepare Manila for a feared 7.2-magnitude earthquake from an active fault that could kill 30,000 people and displace millions. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:37:00 +0200 todayonline en todayonline-18fe39cf502132f370ecdc9ec4e3183b NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150730073700 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11489364&ref=rss MANILA, Philippines (AP) " Officials in the Philippines, which has been hit by several natural disasters in recent years, said they expect a large number of people to join a drill Thursday to prepare metropolitan Manila and nearby provinces for a feared 7. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 05:01:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-b146d98ff23f5804a28a2a88bd11bde6 NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 20150730050100 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/530734/news/nation/lacson-i-never-felt-welcome-in-aquino-cabinet Former Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday said he never felt part of President Benigno Aquino III's Cabinet even when he was appointed presidential adviser on reconstruction and rehabilitation in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. "Maski noong 14 months na nandoon ako, I never felt in any of.... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:48:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-20cb35a17bdf46e8328596817e00952a NaturalDisasters 12.15096 125.446899 20150729144800 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/disasters-displacement-and-climate-change-new-evidence-and-common-challenges-facing The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre recently released their annual Global Estimates of People Displaced by Disasters, which reports that almost 20 million people were newly displaced by sudden-onset disasters in 100 countries in 2014. Since 2008, an average of 26. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:26:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-ce387fa07d214d5b95ad0781aac6847c NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange 14.6096 121.006 25.8321 -80.2702 -43.5235 172.638 34.147678 -85.684219 38.304133 -90.313036 34.970105 -110.410483 45.399646 -122.266655 20150728212600 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 7 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:41:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-292395c27e9948e2b3454f8310a9bcf3 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150728104100 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/usns-mercy-crew-participate-humanitarian-assistance-disaster-relief-seminar By Chief Petty Officer Christopher Tucker | Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | July 27, 2015. ROXAS CITY, Philippines – Multinational crew members of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) wrapped up participation in a humanitarian assistance disaster relief (HADR) seminar July 24 hosted by.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:35:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-1010ba68f32327283ec87341b97c78fd NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 14.88577 120.238998 20150728103500 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2015/07/mil-150727-nns04.htm Story Number: NNS150727-12 Release Date: 7/27/2015 1:30:00 PM. By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Christopher E. Tucker, Pacific Partnership 2015 Public Affairs. ROXAS CITY, Philippines (NNS) -- Multinational crew members of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) wrapped up participation in a.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:34:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-a5bddbe14a27419d534ffe8233bf0cb4 NaturalDisasters 14.88577 120.238998 42.464619 140.862 20150728083400 http://www.kuam.com/story/29645755/2015/07/28/community-helps-family-displaced-by-typhoon Earlier this month KUAM News brought you the story of a family home that had been destroyed not once - but twice - with the latest incident resulting from Typhoon Dolphin. But it turns out this tragic story had a heartwarming twist, as the family's livelihood was forever touched by a simple yet unexpected package in the mail. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:45:00 +0200 kuam en kuam-ea592c4874940ee02a9d53df2486f353 NaturalDisasters 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150728064500 http://blogs.state.gov/stories/2015/07/27/seven-things-you-should-know-about-human-trafficking?utm_source=Dipnote%3A%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20State%20Blog&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20dipnote%20Dipnote%3A%20U.S.%20Department%20of%20State%20Blog Today, Secretary of State John Kerry released the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. As required by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), the TIP Report assesses government efforts around the world to combat modern slavery. This year’s Report, the 15th installment, includes.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:18:00 +0200 dipnote en dipnote-a9da5fe8e1a5a631e7ba809204624686 FightagainstFraud HumanTraffic Environment NaturalDisasters Immigration 4.63022 -74.080513 14.6096 121.006 5.82605 -55.1703 47.486944 -120.416944 -12.0824 -77.0454 6.80461 -58.1548 -18.90765 47.527679 27.712 85.313 20150728061800 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/housing-assistance-pablo-hit-towns DAVAO ORIENTAL, July 27, 2015 - Some 1,010 housing beneficiaries in the typhoon Pablo-hit towns of Boston, Cateel, Baganga, and Caraga recently received certificate of occupancy to their new homes during the latest round of housing turn over here. Implemented under the Modified Shelter Assistance.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:17:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-15cadb2f53602761161708146adc4d07 NaturalDisasters 7.572814 126.563103 42.3753 -71.1026 7.806543 126.405998 20150728061700 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/feature-preemptive-quick-disaster-response-makes-ph-agri-resilient QUEZON CITY, July 27 -- Aside from its regular programs on boosting productivity, the Department of Agriculture said it preemptive and quick disaster response mechanisms have enabled the agriculture sector become resilient from the adverse effects of calamities. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:55:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-8cb129193f25f41b2b889b337d159dea Fisheries NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 14.19775 121.929298 20150728035500 http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/planetpolicy/posts/2015/07/27-disasters-displacement-climate-change?rssid=LatestFromBrookings&utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=FeedBlitzRss&utm_content=Disasters%2c+displacement%2c+and+climate+change%3a+new+evidence+and+common+challenges+facing+the+north+and+south Elizabeth Ferris July 27, 2015 4:07pm Disasters, displacement, and climate change: new evidence and common challenges facing the north and south The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre recently released their annual Global Estimates of People Displaced by Disasters , which reports that almost.... Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:42:00 +0200 brookings en brookings-f6170636c41d57a60440595444d51d4c ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 40.666367 -74.194157 25.8321 -80.2702 -43.5235 172.638 34.147678 -85.684219 38.304133 -90.313036 40.469486 -91.169392 34.970105 -110.410483 45.399646 -122.266655 20150727224200 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-21-27-july-2015 MYANMAR. Heavy seasonal rainfall on 14-19 Jul caused flooding in Sagaing Region. On 23 Jul, the Government's Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) reported that some 70,000 people were affected by the floods in 11 townships, with nine fatalities and over 12,000 houses damaged. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:40:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-71230726001399d515d42e7aa6d50b47 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 35.6831 139.809 47.9286 106.912 -17.80978 177.507797 35.2086 110.727 21.2341236281372 95.9858150444708 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 0.78539 127.369904 20150727144000 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 6 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:45:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-b94158a4405ccf87e481a83ad014c4bc NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150727124500 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-21-27-july-2015 MYANMAR. Heavy seasonal rainfall on 14-19 Jul caused flooding in Sagaing Region. On 23 Jul, the Government's Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) reported that some 70,000 people were affected by the floods in 11 townships, with nine fatalities and over 12,000 houses damaged. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:25:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-5e24968a269fb98792f5ae15d27478aa NaturalDisasters UNbodies 35.6831 139.809 47.9286 106.912 -17.80978 177.507797 35.2086 110.727 21.2341236281372 95.9858150444708 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 0.78539 127.369904 20150727122500 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 5 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:24:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-4eb6e683733bef1b63ad596b68a6c57b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150727052400 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2015/07/27/give-shelter-aid-faster-lgus-advised-421199 TWENTY months after typhoon Yolanda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 said it has already released P2.1 billion worth of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) to help rebuild houses in northern Cebu. So far, only the towns of Madridejos and Tabogon have finished their ESA distribution, a DSWD official said. Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:49:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-a832c4cb77de08cb2e09485b2f1d2cc3 NaturalDisasters 10.84064 124.028999 10.72856 123.829597 10.8278 123.876801 11.08474 123.941101 12.52641 124.837097 10.30723 123.898399 10.93845 124.0317 37.7483 -122.413 11.29672 123.732498 14.66257 120.562798 10.3905 124.984901 20150727004900 http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3007083&cloc=joongangdaily%7Chome%7Ctop Typhoon Halola is forecast to pass through waters off the southern port city of Busan early Monday morning, bringing rainfall between 30 and 70 millimeters (about 1.2 to 2.8 inches) along the coastal areas of South Gyeongsang, the country’s weather authority said over the weekend. Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:25:00 +0200 joongangdaily en joongangdaily-d35b424087abfb2f0de6b9263725daaf NaturalDisasters 37.5380457749554 127.005867424377 37.5691667 126.8633333 37.9016667 128.0455556 36.5666667 128.7166667 33.512161 126.525703 35.157871 129.054703 20150726152500 http://www.emirates247.com/news/typhoon-halola-lands-on-japan-island-2015-07-26-1.598040 A strong typhoon made landfall on one of Japan's main islands Sunday after high winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of scores of domestic flights in the country's southwest island chain. Typhoon Halola, packing gusts up to 108 kilometres (67 miles) per hour, landed near Sasebo on the.... Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:11:00 +0200 emirates247 en emirates247-a1959ece036f90e1b925114d8adf1a19 NaturalDisasters 26.4956867417201 127.966421510425 20150726151100 http://www.nst.com.my/node/93398 . TOKYO: A strong typhoon made landfall on one of Japan’s main islands Sunday after high winds and heavy rain caused the cancellation of scores of domestic flights in the country’s southwest island chain. Typhoon Halola, packing gusts up to 108 kilometres (67 miles) per hour, landed near Sasebo on.... Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:56:00 +0200 nst en nst-044444659635405f0af91f552bdb093e NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20150726145600 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 4 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:32:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-5146881aa31a47ae9196d9e0342ddec6 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150726003200 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/07/25/15/fil-am-waraynons-raise-funds-typhoon-stricken-hometowns ARTESIA, California Each note, cord, and step is a story and a chance for hope as these Filipinos with Waraynon ties continue to recover from the tragedy of Typhoon Yolanda, one of the worst natural disasters in recent history. ''All the kids who are involved in the orchestra are the children of.... Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:40:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-28b35cb5ab207c1300223b1b5eaa4bce NaturalDisasters 33.8672 -118.079724 11.24775 125.003502 33.867603 -118.068402 20150725134000 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/24/us/wragg-berryessa-wildfire-northern-california/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent%29 Slow-moving Typhoon Nangka made landfall near Muroto on the Japanese island of Shikoku on July 16, 2015. The storm became a typhoon on July 4 and traveled nearly 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) across the Pacific Ocean. As the storm closed in, nearly 4,000 residents of Kochi Prefecture were urged to evacuate. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:35:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-e9feeda40039fc552975353f7708835e NaturalDisasters 34.136581 -117.268501 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 -8.35472519635992 115.118385845653 33.55201 133.5383 33.26482 134.169693 20150724193500 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 3 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:53:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-a637ab185aaabdf2eff9671e78090b69 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150724095300 http://mvguam.com/local/news/41534-new-strategies-for-typhoon-preparation.html GOVERNMENT of Guam employees, telecommunication networks and the local media gathered at the Governor’s Complex at Adelup yesterday to discuss new strategies for typhoon preparation. Guam’s Typhoon Preparedness Campaign aims to ensure the island’s safety during future storms. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:31:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-dc9547329b9bf70951a3204b69bd6b2c NaturalDisasters 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150723193100 http://www.manilatimes.net/engineering-missions-may-save-lives/202876/ The number of casualties of a powerful earthquake that may hit the country anytime would be lessened if professionals and companies voluntarily help check the structural integrity of public and private buildings, according to the country’s top volcanologist. Renato Solidum Jr. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 17:23:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-24f928622cac6a0702b558c670882f30 NaturalDisasters 11.37315 124.489403 35.6831 139.809 20150723172300 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 2 days ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:33:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-4b537d9c7a4f6d055185289445cb2315 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150723113300 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/direct-relief-receives-esris-special-achievement-award-for-exceptional-application-of-geospatial-technology-300117495.html Esri honored Direct Relief with a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its work to build the Operations Room, a suite of mapping applications that use data to track the scope and enable a detailed comparison of the activities of community health workers. See the map here: http://1millionhealthworkers. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 02:37:00 +0200 prnewswire en prnewswire-ee4c0671f926684bbecc853aeac2c179 NaturalDisasters Environment 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 32.7593 -117.115 44.893333 -87.286944 47.544444 -90.891667 37.515278 -93.016111 20150723023700 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/07/22/15/typhoon-survivors-say-housing-grants-saved-lives Watch premium ANC videos on or TFC.tv Supertyphoon Yolanda left a path of destruction in its wake leaving many homes and buildings in ruins. For typhoon survivors in Panay, Capiz, one of the things that made a huge difference was getting a housing grant. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 23:01:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-29539fa7b2a7701c5e4bac573f5f022e NaturalDisasters 20150722230100 http://www.undispatch.com/a-drought-and-doubts-in-north-korea/ Rain is coming to Korea. The drought that cracked the rice paddies in North Korea during the month of June is easing, along with rising precipitation levels and even typhoon warnings. In early July, the North Korean state media advised the nation to prepare against the downpour during the monsoon season. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:43:00 +0200 undispatch en undispatch-089131440320f9d6a77ead4c5bbc04d2 NaturalDisasters UNbodies FoodSecurityFoodAid 37.5424 126.935 39.0285 125.757 20150722204300 http://www.ibtimes.com/catholics-philippines-make-climate-change-priority-after-pope-francis-encyclical-2019350 The Philippines, Asia's largest Catholic country, is seeking to gather 10 million signatures for a petition that will pressure world leaders to act on climate change, media reports said Wednesday. After a scathing encyclical from Pope Francis in June, where he warned that the planet is "beginning to.... Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:17:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-efb6031294bc1adf086da8d27789509d Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 48.8521 2.34899 20150722141700 http://www.ibtimes.com/catholics-philippines-make-climate-change-priority-after-pope-francis-encyclical-2019350 The Philippines, Asia's largest Catholic country, is seeking to gather 10 million signatures for a petition that will pressure world leaders to act on climate change, media reports said Wednesday. After a scathing encyclical from Pope Francis in June, where he warned that the planet is "beginning to.... Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:20:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-efb6031294bc1adf086da8d27789509d Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange UNbodies 14.6096 121.006 48.8521 2.34899 20150722132000 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/22/philippines-to-raise-10m-signatures-for-popes-climate-petition . The world’s third-largest Catholic country is plagued by natural disasters and church leaders say they will mobilise believers to join Pope Francis’s campaign. Pope Francis visited the Philippines in January to console survivors of typhoon Haiyan. Photograph: Mark Cristino/Barcroft Media. Carmela Fonbuena in Manila. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:09:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-d27ac5353d9c7ec5947188b3233288c2 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Ecology Environment 14.6096 121.006 48.8521 2.34899 20150722080900 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2015/07/21/alu-tucp-asks-p92-pay-increase-420280 THE Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) has filed a petition asking for an increase of P92 per day for workers in Central Visayas. It said that four straight quarters of at least seven percent growth have failed to trickle down to all sectors. “The workers are being left behind. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:46:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-1052efacb363ed5aa54540e5f126b5c5 NaturalDisasters 10.49386 119.893402 10.30723 123.898399 20150721224600 http://www.ibtimes.com/natural-disasters-have-been-displacing-one-person-every-second-2008-finds-new-report-2017440 Over the last seven years, one person has been displaced by natural disasters every second, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Pictured: A Kashmiri man wades through a flooded street as he moves towards higher ground in Srinagar September 10, 2014. Reuters/Adnan Abidi. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:44:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-38b0aea93372e1a07e33f62da988f3f1 ClimateChange Immigration NaturalDisasters Environment 14.6096 121.006 30.2332 78.831192 35.2086 110.727 20150721124400 http://www.ibtimes.com/natural-disasters-have-been-displacing-one-person-every-second-2008-finds-new-report-2017440 Over the last seven years, one person has been displaced by natural disasters every second, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Pictured: A Kashmiri man wades through a flooded street as he moves towards higher ground in Srinagar September 10, 2014. Reuters/Adnan Abidi. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:51:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-38b0aea93372e1a07e33f62da988f3f1 NaturalDisasters Immigration ClimateChange Environment 14.6096 121.006 30.2332 78.831192 35.2086 110.727 20150721115100 http://www.asianews.it/news-en/%e2%80%98Yolanda%e2%80%99-survivors-in-N.-Iloilo-to-receive-132-Caritas-housing-34821.html 07/21/2015 PHILIPPINES ‘Yolanda’ survivors in N. Iloilo to receive 132 Caritas housing On July 29 the houses will be the blessed and turned over to survivors. The ceremonies will start with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Jaro Archbishop. The housing project offers a package of services that includes livelihood programs and ecosystems. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:40:00 +0200 asianews-en en asianews-en-a4d6037661c65007c70ba7d83b5c59d3 Echo NaturalDisasters 10.73381 122.648697 10.69688 122.570602 11.17423 123.020699 48.2021 16.321 20150721104000 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_286683.html One of the houses paid for by Bahrain to shelter survivors of Typhoon Haiyan Bahrain builds 200 houses in aid for Haiyan survivors MANAMA, 0 hours, 25 minutes ago Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:42:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-1d4836b9a22721f86b211307bd9663dd NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150721064200 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/14765 Manama: Bahrain is building more than 200 houses in a remote area of the Philippines for families whose lives were torn apart by a deadly typhoon almost two years ago. The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) is spearheading the $2 million initiative in the picturesque island province of Palawan,.... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 03:44:00 +0200 GulfDailyNews en GulfDailyNews-1847bfadffd00f081c569d88419320c4 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 26.2114315541111 50.5813908036911 20150721034400 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/world/asia/disasters-both-natural-and-weather-related-displaced-19-million-in-2014.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Children in the Philippines swam in a flooding river after a typhoon on Samar Island in December 2014. Credit Francis R. Malasig/European Pressphoto Agency. GENEVA — Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014, mostly the result of typhoons, flooding and other.... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:03:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-4cfc87f09df8b5958fda845a48676cee NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.6831 139.809 46.20153 6.1666667 20150721000300 http://www.IRINnews.org/report/101767/five-ways-aid-agencies-can-better-communicate-with-those-they-help GENEVA, 20 July 2015 (IRIN) - International aid agencies have historically been criticized for failing to seek the views of those they are trying to help, providing them assistance without properly consulting or them about what they need or involving them in the crisis response. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 22:00:00 +0200 irinnews en irinnews-9884549407dfc53741530e18ba524702 EuropeAid UNbodies ICRC Europe2020 Immigration Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 34.5309 69.136757 18.54299 -72.343102 33.334 44.3978 46.20153 6.1666667 40.6222 -73.9878 33.5193 36.3135 27.712 85.313 4.94088 114.949 20150720220000 http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/07/20/mental-health-services-who-report-income_n_7830644.html?utm_hp_ref=uk&ir=UK Being able to access relevant help and support is vital for anyone who has a mental health condition, but a new report highlights that around the world, this isn't always possible. According to the WHO's newly released Mental Health Atlas 2014 , almost one in 10 people suffer from a mental health.... Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:29:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-uk-en en huffingtonpost-uk-en-34ddfaa38608d3a136bf1d7e9dc55ade NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 14.6096 121.006 51.4879 -0.177998 33.5193 36.3135 20150720132900 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/terrifying-flood-footage-shows-awful-6097175 This shocking footage shows tempestuous floodwaters sweeping two women off a rooftop. One of them, a nurse at the local hospital, later died. The women were sheltering on a rooftop. The video captured by local onlookers shows how powerful the waves are, as they ceaselessly batter down on the.... Sun, 19 Jul 2015 16:20:00 +0200 themirror en themirror-cd94d8a32225bcc87336deeccff56a9e NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150719162000 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/07/18/national/three-day-weekend-gets-bad-start-train-service-disruption-hits-320000-western-japan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 OSAKA – West Japan Railway Co. temporarily suspended services Saturday on its 14 train lines after a powerful typhoon unleashed a torrent of rainfall, affecting 700 train runs and 320,000 passengers in Osaka and other parts of the Kansai region. The operations, all of which were restored later in.... Sun, 19 Jul 2015 06:07:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-1d24c8e5c0729d1c21bcede4d853258c NaturalDisasters 35.009129 135.754807 35.951351 137.263901 20150719060700 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2015/07/18/cuizon-temporary-home-419737 THE government should begin to undertake more projects that can keep people safe during disasters, like evacuation areas, and not schools in the towns, not in places made into evacuation centers for weeks pending relocation projects, affecting school activities. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 17:34:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-e74e595e26c749e09c4d467075fca77e NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 38.48469926726 -98.3802155777595 20150718173400 http://www.4-traders.com/WEST-JAPAN-RAILWAY-COMPAN-6492552/news/West-Japan-Railway--Train-service-disruption-affects-320000-passengers-in-western-Japan-20710609/ West Japan Railway Co. said Saturday that it has temporarily suspended services on its 14 train lines after a powerful typhoon brought a more than permissible level of rainfall, affecting 700 train runs and 320,000 passengers in Osaka and other parts of western Japan. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:44:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-258260db6da98c5c8d92d75bfffb9d09 NaturalDisasters 35.009129 135.754807 35.951351 137.263901 20150718104400 http://armenpress.am/eng/news/812454/ 13:03, 17 July, 2015 YEREVAN, JULY 17, ARMENPRESS. Powerful Typhoon Nangka was barrelling towards the Japanese mainland early today after killing at least two people on the island of Shikoku as authorities urged more than 350,000 residents to evacuate. As Armenpress informs citing “themalaymailonline. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:57:00 +0200 armenpress en armenpress-5432670d5ff4fadd0a92aa743471e451 NaturalDisasters 40.1598983063524 44.4959635407899 20150718095700 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_286089.html SHANGHAI, 5 days ago One of the most powerful typhoons to strike eastern China in decades disrupted air, rail and sea transport on Saturday after forcing the evacuation of more than a million people from the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, state media reported. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:19:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-1fddd3afb147a775e94f8172d86327d4 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150717191900 http://mvguam.com/local/news/41450-4m-from-fema-expected-for-typhoon-dolphin-recovery.html AN ESTIMATED $4 million in federal funds are expected to be doled out to various agencies for damages incurred from Typhoon Dolphin, according to Jenna Gaminde, Guam Homeland Security public information officer. Gaminde said this amount is subject to change as different projects for each agency are.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:10:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-83e70943bdbbbe4999a9de1ada29bc0d NaturalDisasters PublicHealth Environment 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150717191000 http://www.smh.com.au/world/typhoon-nangka-kills-wreaks-havoc-crossing-japan-20150717-giehgs.html Tokyo: Typhoon Nangka barrelled across the western end of Japan's largest main island on Friday, snarling transport, leaving at least two men dead and prompting authorities to advise nearly thousands of people to evacuate. in the western prefecture of Wakayama after some parts of Honshu, Japan's.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:13:00 +0200 smh en smh-bcbd2ebb2d221801760f5fc7191d59db NaturalDisasters 34.221981 135.166107 35.6831 139.809 20150717181300 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/typhoon-nangka-kills-wreaks-havoc-crossing-japan-20150717-giehgs.html Tokyo: Typhoon Nangka barrelled across the western end of Japan's largest main island on Friday, snarling transport, leaving at least two men dead and prompting authorities to advise nearly thousands of people to evacuate. in the western prefecture of Wakayama after some parts of Honshu, Japan's.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:59:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-bcbd2ebb2d221801760f5fc7191d59db NaturalDisasters 34.221981 135.166107 35.6831 139.809 20150717175900 http://www.manilatimes.net/dswd-releases-p33-7-m-assistance/201144/ LAOAG CITY: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released a total of P33.7 million to typhoon victims in Region 1. Iryn Cubangbang, Information Officer II of the DSWD Field Office 1, said the Cash for Work and Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) worth P12 million and P21. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:30:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-12655afbd87ec7c97313b82916266dab NaturalDisasters 15.03053 120.690498 -31.266667 -67.333333 20150717153000 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-braces-itself-for-storm TOKYO • A powerful typhoon barrelled towards the Japanese mainland yesterday, bringing heavy rains, causing landslides and forcing cancellation of flights and train services. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts of up to 198kmh, was some 130km south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands, at 4pm.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:34:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-50015c9cf5847c8568a938c9bfe1dbb8 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 35.6831 139.809 35.2086 110.727 39.0285 125.757 20150717143400 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/07/17/national/typhoon-nangka-pounds-shikoku-pair-dead-hundreds-thousands-told-flee/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29 Two died, evacuation orders and recommendations were issued to some 555,000 people, and 32 people sustained injuries of varying degrees nationwide Friday as Typhoon Nangka headed north over Shikoku toward the Chugoku region in western Honshu. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said that 11 houses were damaged and 55 were flooded. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:16:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-1a91e23c35b3ad02cf6f92ff529f210b NaturalDisasters 35.0947284423189 134.824277250135 34.6086511418945 135.518271760355 33.915359 133.177505 33.55201 133.5383 33.26482 134.169693 20150717111600 http://www.iran-daily.com/News/122631.html Local authorities urged at least 367,800 people in the storm's path to evacuate, the Kyodo News agency reported. At least two people were killed after the storm hit the island of Shikoku on Thursday, authorities announced on Friday. The news agency cited police as saying that the two victims were a.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 07:53:00 +0200 iran-daily en iran-daily-c3cdc6ad0a06e8db9907da33a8126803 NaturalDisasters 35.0947284423189 134.824277250135 20150717075300 http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland on Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198km an hour, was some 130km south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands, at 4pm local time (3 pm Singapore), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 06:39:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-962ce384a3a3ce313189d583c75a6fc6 NaturalDisasters 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 20150717063900 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/typhoon-nangka-kills-wreaks-havoc-crossing-japan-20150717-giehgs.html Tokyo: Typhoon Nangka barrelled across the western end of Japan's largest main island on Friday, snarling transport, leaving at least two men dead and prompting authorities to advise nearly thousands of people to evacuate. in the western prefecture of Wakayama after some parts of Honshu, Japan's.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:44:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-9770f51c0034935f67c91e3e0bed597a NaturalDisasters 34.221981 135.166107 35.6831 139.809 35.2086 110.727 20150717044400 http://www.smh.com.au/world/typhoon-nangka-kills-wreaks-havoc-crossing-japan-20150717-giehgs.html Tokyo: Typhoon Nangka barrelled across the western end of Japan's largest main island on Friday, snarling transport, leaving at least two men dead and prompting authorities to advise nearly thousands of people to evacuate. in the western prefecture of Wakayama after some parts of Honshu, Japan's.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:33:00 +0200 smh en smh-9770f51c0034935f67c91e3e0bed597a NaturalDisasters 34.221981 135.166107 35.6831 139.809 35.2086 110.727 20150717043300 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Thousands-evacuate-as-Typhoon-Nangka-hits-Japan/articleshow/48107023.cms TOKYO: Powerful Typhoon Nangka was barrelling towards the Japanese mainland early Friday after killing at least two people on the island of Shikoku as authorities urged more than 3,50,000 residents to evacuate. Nangka, which overnight was packing gusts up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour, made.... Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:23:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-a6dca72e2249659af6433652ea86a328 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20150717042300 http://reliefweb.int/map/japan/typhoon-nangka-approaches-japan-16-july-2015 Though its wind speeds were not impressive compared to many typhoons, Nangka caused great concern for Japanese authorities on July 16, 2015. The typhoon was slow-moving, a characteristic that tends to produce the highest rainfall totals and allows for large storm surge waves to build up. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-402c41f4aaeb9104e636d098f7b61b91 NaturalDisasters 33.55201 133.5383 33.26482 134.169693 35.951351 137.263901 20150717041600 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_286089.html SHANGHAI, 4 days ago One of the most powerful typhoons to strike eastern China in decades disrupted air, rail and sea transport on Saturday after forcing the evacuation of more than a million people from the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, state media reported. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:40:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-b6242ad8fb4a474fd425e0e6add3b18a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150716234000 http://reliefweb.int/report/japan/thousands-urged-evacuate-typhoon-nangka-hits-japan Powerful Typhoon Nangka barrelled into the Japanese island of Shikoku late Thursday, killing at least one person as authorities urged more than 350,000 people to evacuate. Nangka, packing gusts up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour, made landfall near Cape Muroto on Shikoku, one of the country's.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:14:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-7e0eafddf36bd66a86ed0e901457900b NaturalDisasters 20150716201400 http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan/article/438493 By AFP 7 hours ago in World Powerful Typhoon Nangka barrelled into the Japanese island of Shikoku late Thursday, killing at least one person as authorities urged more than 350,000 people to evacuate. Nangka, packing gusts up to 185 kilometres (115 miles) per hour, made landfall near Cape Muroto on.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:19:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-38d6ccfe5f2c3a97f6e2377b882e36ca NaturalDisasters 20150716191900 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan TOKYO (AFP) - A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland on Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198km an hour, was some 130km south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands, at 4pm local.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:54:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-3b9db9b6e8f5586afc9ae16bd0769267 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 1.36100915482186 103.810788264244 20150716185400 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/624984/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan TOKYO - A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198 kilometres (123 miles) an hour, was some 130 kilometres south of Shikoku, one of the country's main.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:19:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-71d889aa8f67c0fd35345492c0aa9351 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20150716121900 http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan/article/438493 By AFP 29 mins ago in World A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198 kilometres (123 miles) an hour, was some 130 kilometres south of Shikoku, one of.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:15:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-965b490fd8d024c1b111aeab79e2d4e0 NaturalDisasters 20150716121500 http://en.africatime.com/congo/db/typhoon-nangka-barrels-toward-japan A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198 kilometres (123 miles) an hour, was some 130 kilometres south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands,.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:09:00 +0200 africatime en africatime-a1ab0bfb1532f721eaf778d820f70dfe NaturalDisasters 20150716120900 http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/typhoon-nangka-barrels-towards-japan-1.1886068 Tokyo - A powerful typhoon was barrelling toward the Japanese mainland on Thursday, bringing heavy rains, landslides and causing flight and train cancellations. Typhoon Nangka, packing gusts up to 198 kilometres an hour, was some 220 kilometres south of Shikoku, one of the country's main islands, at noon local time (03. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:45:00 +0200 iol en iol-74b6ade31eae7d10ec420eac4ad24896 NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20150716114500 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/4-low-tech-solutions-communications-emergencies BY REBECA MORENO JIMENEZ, LINK LAB MANAGER, JULY 15, 2015. Innovation, in the humanitarian realm, is about finding sustainable and dignified solutions to the most pressing issues that affect the wellbeing of people affected by conflict, man-made or natural disasters, diseases, and food insecurity. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-0aee3bd8cf19ebec61c27b5b825bbc98 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 -6.18287 106.829 11.24775 125.003502 2.04118 45.3441 24.4764 54.3705 20150716061600 http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/07/16/2015071600560.html Before opening the newest office of Médecins Sans Frontières here in Seoul in 2012, one of my field assignments was as emergency coordinator in Kyrgyzstan. In 2010, in response to ethnic violence convulsing the south of the country, I coordinated 15 international staff to provide medical aid, mental.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:03:00 +0200 chosun en chosun-e1450e6642a04c48597c9e4082335142 NaturalDisasters 37.5380457749554 127.005867424377 9.172945 7.179924 33.334 44.3978 4.85 31.6 42.87 74.5879 33.887189 35.513404 9.02274 38.7468 33.5193 36.3135 -35.3499 149.042 27.712 85.313 14.6096 121.006 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 35.6831 139.809 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 33.718151 73.060547 8.48612 -13.2391 20150716060300 http://bulatlat.com/main/2015/07/16/bulatlatasks-are-you-ready-for-the-big-one/ Are your family and community ready? Do you have your “Go pack” prepared? Do you know how to “drop, cover and hold on?” Amid the government and private sector preparations and public-awareness campaign on the Valley Fault System, many said they are fearful about its imminent movement, which experts.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:42:00 +0200 bulatlat en bulatlat-283810ab63df5327e47eeb29712a3106 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 12.28029 119.881699 13.91756 120.696297 20150716054200 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/523002/news/regions/after-nearly-2-years-yolanda-survivors-in-iloilo-finally-get-assistance-promise Tags: Super Typhoon Yolanda Nearly two years after super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated the Visayas and left more than 6,300 dead in its wake, some survivors claim they have yet to receive any government assistance. Some 50 residents of Barangays Zona Sur and Alacaygan in Banate town in Iloilo.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 02:48:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-690e1c7494de57ee9fe7b12f6e94e4a5 NaturalDisasters 10.69688 122.570602 20150716024800 http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/07/16/2015071600560.html In Support of Korean Society’s Increasing Role in International Humanitarian Crises Before opening the newest office of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), here in Seoul in 2012, one of my field assignments was as Emergency Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan in 2010, in response to ethnic violence convulsing through the south of the country. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 01:40:00 +0200 chosun en chosun-7d83f19e704f31c14cb7ae1cc363f664 NaturalDisasters 37.5380457749554 127.005867424377 9.172945 7.179924 33.334 44.3978 4.85 31.6 42.87 74.5879 33.887189 35.513404 9.02274 38.7468 33.5193 36.3135 -35.3499 149.042 27.712 85.313 14.6096 121.006 15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417 35.6831 139.809 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 33.718151 73.060547 8.48612 -13.2391 20150716014000 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/234819929 Weatherwatch: Chan-hom typhoon pelts east China and Korea. The Guardian Thursday 16th July, 2015. was hit by typhoon Chan-hom on Saturday, affecting the Zhejiang province just south of Shanghai, which is one of China's most populous areas. The typhoon first formed as a tropical depression in the Pacific before strengthening to a category 4 storm. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 01:32:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-18da9f9809ba66c46eced02e75efa25a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150716013200 http://www.theguardian.com/news/2015/jul/15/weatherwatch-jones-chan-hom-typhoon-china-korea-tornado-italy Typhoon Chan-hom creating boisterous waves off South Korea's port city of Busan on 12 July 2015. Photograph: Yonhap/AFP/Getty Images. T he east coast of China was hit by typhoon Chan-hom on Saturday, affecting the Zhejiang province just south of Shanghai, which is one of China’s most populous areas. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:39:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-e2df8f411c23a6fcb0d5515be22d6c3c NaturalDisasters -22.5774704351012 144.529824632264 -42.0 147.0 45.4357 12.3369 35.2086 110.727 45.432529 12.07756 35.157871 129.054703 20150715223900 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2015/07/16/2003623106 AS Typhoon Chan-Hom followed close on the heels of Tropical Storm Linfa, many people were hoping that they could get a typhoon holiday. Typhoon Chan-Hom made its closest approach to Taiwan on Friday last week, but a fake holiday announcement appeared on the Internet as early as Tuesday with the.... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:33:00 +0200 taipeitimes en taipeitimes-fd452a959a85ea5d1972dd1ca3bc13d4 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.2086 110.727 20150715193300 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201507150038.aspx Taipei, July 15 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL) on Wednesday canceled and rescheduled some of its flights between Taiwan and Japan this week one as Typhoon Nangka approached Japan. The airline said two flights from Taoyuan -- CI150 to Nagoya on Thursday and CI113 to Hiroshima on Friday -- will be.... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:04:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-a7d4af7920b507b8c26a6f79f3947883 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 35.6831 139.809 20150715170400 http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2015/07/15/file-takaful-claims-now PARTICIPANTS of Takaful Brunei Am Sdn Bhd’s comprehensive home package takaful scheme should lodge claims for damages by the recent storm as soon as possible so that repairs can be done before Hari Raya, a senior company official said yesterday. Strong winds by Typhoon Chan-hom reportedly damaged.... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 03:08:00 +0200 bt-bn en bt-bn-43047fdd7fcf0fb86d6c415054512533 NaturalDisasters 4.60111177508155 115.170528955045 4.63080173873184 114.713386793173 4.449758 114.318703 20150715030800 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/yolanda-survivors-capiz-iloilo-now-have-safe-homes About 660 family-survivors from Capiz and Iloilo are now proud homeowners of core shelter units through the Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the UN Habitat for Humanity, and with funding support from the People of Japan. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:15:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-3f467007b95398bb88ebc23d18bde67e UNbodies NaturalDisasters 11.46101 123.153099 11.55957 122.793999 10.69688 122.570602 38.034199 138.548706 10.37632 122.872597 20150714121500 http://en.people.cn/n/2015/0714/c90882-8920248.html Zhejiang Loong Airlines defended its decision to fly in spite of typhoon Chan-Hom, which hit Shanghai and Zhejiang province last week, reported Beijing Times on Tuesday. Loong Airlines claims they took advantage of the window of time when the weather met the safety standard during heavy rain and.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:25:00 +0200 peopledaily en peopledaily-0bfee47238d55d32678b6f7708f66d83 NaturalDisasters 32.48801 119.904099 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 29.872194 121.541828 35.2086 110.727 55.7388 37.6665 28.002701 120.647903 20150714102500 http://www.tradearabia.com/news/INTNEWS_286089.html SHANGHAI, 2 days ago One of the most powerful typhoons to strike eastern China in decades disrupted air, rail and sea transport on Saturday after forcing the evacuation of more than a million people from the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, state media reported. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:57:00 +0200 tradearabia en tradearabia-c164755431767331547dd0ece0566920 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20150714065700 http://mvguam.com/local/news/41378-speaker-pleased-with-fsm-donation.html SPEAKER Judith Won Pat expressed her thanks to the leadership of the Federated States of Micronesia upon learning that they presented a check of $100,000 to aid in Typhoon Dolphin recovery efforts. Newly installed Speaker Wesley W. Simina of the 19th FSM Congress stopped in at the Guam Legislature for a courtesy call with Won Pat on July 3. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:13:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-30f39f714f95cd40ea142f1c62e3027b NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 49.0833333 25.9483333 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150713191300 http://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/555263--philippines-5-die-39-000-affected-in-monsoon-rains By Hader Glang. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines. Five people have died and around 39,000 others have been affected by rains and floods brought on by southwest monsoon Habagat. The monsoon, which was enhanced by a tropical storm and typhoon, has caused widespread flooding and damage outside of the capital, Manila. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:23:00 +0200 aa-en en aa-en-f56812d6d03a240ba96697350fc18a30 NaturalDisasters 14.6629 121.065 6.517152 126.093399 12.57949 122.277496 12.37568 123.6287 17.863001 120.568398 9.314125 123.310366 9.648423 123.862602 18.34836 121.641602 6.56373 125.409897 12.97674 124.0075 10.30723 123.898399 20150713142300 http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2015/07/28/97001-20150728FILWWW00320-usa-un-tresor-d-un-million-de-dollars-repeche.php Une famille de chercheurs de trésors a repêché une collection de pièces de monnaie estimée à un million de dollars dans l'épave d'un galion espagnol du 18ème siècle coulé au large de la Floride , a indiqué aujourd'hui l'entreprise chargée des recherches. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:45:00 +0200 lefigaro fr lefigaro-40c8868b0aa66275ea0fc5726d35f9b9 MaritimeSafetyWorld ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 40.4422 -3.69097 27.445999 -80.345108 30.473767 -87.251739 21.523451 -78.222198 20150728214500 http://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/70597/shantal-munro-knight-confusion-kick-em-jenny While I would only dare to speak for myself, I get the sense that many Bajans are perhaps in the same boat. I certainly did not have a good sense about what I should actually do should either of these eventualities come to pass. My only plan was, and still is, to pray and gather up my family’s.... Sun, 02 Aug 2015 06:34:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-fd26e517961fde4f2548339e7d0cfc28 NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20150802063400 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/08/01/6347532/before-after-now-revisits-hurricane.html#storylink=rss Over the next month, the Sun Herald will have full coverage of Hurricane Katrina's 10th anniversary. Starting today, the newspaper will run one of its popular Before, After and Now photo series each day. The photos show a Coast landmark before and after the storm, as well as what it looks like today. Sun, 02 Aug 2015 03:46:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-eb16994e4240fbbba55352af2778c798 NaturalDisasters 32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102 20150802034600 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11490726&ref=rss NEW ORLEANS (AP) " Ten years after the levees and floodwalls broke during Hurricane Katrina and flooded New Orleans, the city finally has a full-scale hospital again. The new 2.3 million-square-foot (0.7 million meter) University Medical Center New Orleans opened Saturday morning, built with $1. Sat, 01 Aug 2015 23:34:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-9c84dac512d84803ed903c0d647876ba NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 20150801233400 http://triblive.com/usworld/nation/8841754-74/atlantic-hurricanes-shear?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+alltribstories+%28TribLIVE+News%29 It might be hard to think of an ocean as dry and dusty, but those are the conditions over a large part of the Atlantic where hurricanes often form. The dust, coming off Africa, is one item on a list of things that are making the Atlantic particularly inhospitable to large tropical systems. Sat, 01 Aug 2015 06:53:00 +0200 triblive en triblive-a1c53a31a156cc94eb727c4e771e2993 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 35.909229 -100.387398 41.046389 -74.435556 53.3416 -6.25735 32.3011 -64.7993 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 51.4879 -0.177998 32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102 14.9233 -23.5212 37.97895 -121.261002 40.790699 -77.863586 42.286518 -83.778778 20150801065300 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/07/31/6345459/rex-distributing-volunteers-get.html#storylink=rss JOHN FITZHUGH/SUN HERALD Rex Distributing employee Billy Bridgett of Ocean Springs spreads dirt around one of the trees volunteers from the company planted at James Hill Park and Bayou Bernard Park in Gulfport on Friday July 31, 2015. JOHN FTIZHUGH SUN HERALD Volunteers get parks ready to re-open. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:12:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-30aa86190538bacf3e1551e7bb07f3b8 NaturalDisasters 32.699532 -102.177803 30.372021 -89.079059 31.439722 -82.503889 46.448611 -91.853333 30.405609 -88.829887 27.74635 -82.710199 20150731191200 http://www.todayonline.com/world/atlantic-ocean-dry-dusty-and-struggling-spit-out-storms BOSTON — It might be hard to think of an ocean as dry and dusty. Right now, those are the conditions over a large part of the Atlantic where hurricanes often form. The dust, coming off Africa, is just one item on a list of things that are making the Atlantic particularly inhospitable to large tropical systems. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:46:00 +0200 todayonline en todayonline-846288f43662c2ec851a6e03d9998845 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 35.81 -86.475 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 48.02293 -98.128357 14.9233 -23.5212 37.97895 -121.261002 42.286518 -83.778778 20150731164600 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/no-storm-in-the-making-forecasters-say-as-systems-weaken FLORIDA, United States, Friday July 31, 2015 – One of the two systems forecasters were monitoring in the Atlantic has dissipated while the other has weakened significantly, practically eliminating any chance of it developing into a tropical storm. The elongated area of low pressure located east of.... Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:18:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-45df693372b20c7d23e7c6c0686a0676 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 43.229568 -105.259697 32.420521 -107.585701 14.9233 -23.5212 20150731161800 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/experts-warn-extreme-conditions-developing-strong-lengthy-el-nino-1458430 Extreme conditions at wide range of effects could be brought by developing strong and lengthy El Niño this year, 2015, according to a National Geographic report. Water in parts of the Pacific Ocean is “warmer-than-usual,” which experts say indicates an intensifying El Niño. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:37:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-1cbeebb5cedb569a39a5a702e8777d10 ClimateChange FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment NaturalDisasters -0.558088341291496 -91.1832226875006 -12.0824 -77.0454 -10.4882473002915 105.642606669069 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 -6.18287 106.829 -33.475 -70.6475 20150731113700 http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/california-drought/california-beats-water-conservation-goal-despite-hottest-june-ever-n401201 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Water use fell by 27 percent in June, passing the conservation target set by Gov. Jerry Brown during the drought, regulators said Thursday. Data released by the State Water Resources Control Board shows 265 out of 411 local agencies hit or nearly reached savings targets. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:07:00 +0200 nbcnews en nbcnews-40b774b581f8069397880e7cb3e0a190 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 32.7593 -117.115 34.0222 -118.244 37.3081 -121.947 38.994833 -76.885732 38.567 -121.423 38.296148 -76.496161 20150730210700 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/us-news-travel/hurricane-season-cruising_b_7866940.html Summer activities are winding down. Kids are back in school. The unrelenting heat of summer has started to fade. Sounds like the perfect time to book a Caribbean cruise . Then you turn on the weather report only to learn that Mother Nature is sending a wallop of a storm right where you planned to sail. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:43:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-d818d8e655e64c20ce771dfafb0d678c NaturalDisasters 10.6572 -61.4836 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 45.3742 -75.6507 20150730204300 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/kejimkujik-campground-downed-trees-concern-park-user-1.3173948?cmp=rss Campers heading to Nova Scotia's Kejimkujik National Park for the long weekend may notice changes in how the popular Jim Charles campground looks, but the park says it's short-term pain for long-term gain. Jacqui Grist has been visiting Kejimkujik for 25 years and was recently riding her bicycle through the campground. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:20:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-86934d556fe0e824d6bdcdd2c5fb178c NaturalDisasters 45.000150425 -62.998652994 45.3742 -75.6507 20150730182000 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/subhankar-banerjee/why-we-all-need-to-learn-the-word-anthropogenic_b_7903324.html By late February, “less than three percent of normal” snowpack remained on the Olympic Mountains and the meadows, normally still covered by more than six feet of snow, “were bare.” As the Bugler also noted, recent data and scientific projections suggest that “this warming trend with less snowpack is.... Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:18:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-bb826f15715975e0811d4851f89fb348 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment 38.9051 -77.0162 54.9806001359812 -124.590307317251 39.756412 -121.604334 20150730161800 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/congress_remember_katrinas_183.html#incart_2box_nola_river_orleans_news WASHINGTON -- During an hour of speeches to mark the 10 th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, members of Congress Wednesday (July 29) remembered the 1,833 people who lost their lives, but also the resiliency of those who survived. "The devastation in those 1,833 lives that we lost throughout the Gulf.... Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:00:00 +0200 nola en nola-db99db34a068eeec33b16875aa477cfd NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 37.5634 -77.4733 33.393333 -79.369167 39.450642 -91.054787 29.9564 -90.0987 20150730120000 http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150729/add-potential-thunderstorms-lightning-to-las-hot-humid-weather Posted: 07/29/15, 9:16 AM PDT Updated: 12 hrs ago # Comments Get ready to sweat, as the region is going to get sandwiched between heat from the east and a moist air mass moving up from Mexico, a combination that will create triple-digit humid conditions and the possibility of thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:41:00 +0200 dailynews en dailynews-a16de0811f0861f15694a84cf861bc00 NaturalDisasters 34.5003439 -106.0008454 34.0134 -118.493229 36.65775 -119.595985 37.638333 -120.901111 20150730064100 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/congress_remember_katrinas_183.html WASHINGTON -- During an hour of speeches to mark the 10 th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, members of Congress Wednesday (July 29) remembered the 1,833 people who lost their lives, but also the resiliency of those who survived. "The devastation in those 1,833 lives that we lost throughout the Gulf.... Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:21:00 +0200 nola en nola-ab223cebc56ef97ce212ad3860c8953d ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 37.5634 -77.4733 33.393333 -79.369167 39.450642 -91.054787 29.9564 -90.0987 20150730042100 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-census-bureau-special-edition-hurricane-katrina-10th-anniversary-aug-29-2015-300120831.html WASHINGTON July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hurricane Katrina is the costliest U.S. hurricane on record, and the deadliest to strike our nation since 1928. After initially making U.S. landfall on Aug. 25, 2005 , in South Florida as a Category 1, it moved into the Gulf of Mexico , rapidly.... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 23:08:00 +0200 prnewswire en prnewswire-a425e392e5e6dd177d27fcee506b90c0 NaturalDisasters 30.4652 -91.1534 46.681667 -117.148333 38.9051 -77.0162 34.558611 -88.226111 29.997601 -90.177396 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 33.203611 -91.057222 32.375931 -88.722603 29.9564 -90.0987 32.3186 -90.2033 33.195599 -87.454597 20150729230800 http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-flooding-climate-20150729-story.html Keep the sandbags handy. Previous flood assessments have underestimated the actual risk of dangerous floods in many parts of the country, according to a new study. By looking back at the historical weather records, researchers have found an important synergy between two flood risk factors in coastal zones that has often gone overlooked. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:46:00 +0200 latimes en latimes-f412ee6e6904e599e644f0d2cd0e1146 NaturalDisasters 26.48555 -80.058008 32.7593 -117.115 34.0222 -118.244 29.7718 -95.4071 42.3753 -71.1026 32.420521 -107.585701 42.19239 -76.062424 40.6222 -73.9878 28.01586 -82.452377 37.7483 -122.413 31.565357 -93.474864 20150729214600 http://www.wired.com/2015/07/worlds-dangerous-volcano-threatens-huge-city/ or Popocatépetl to Mexico City . We’re talking a volcano smack in the middle of the city. It is merely ~12 km (~7.5 miles) from the summit craters at to downtown Naples. For your average pyroclastic flow from a volcano like Vesuvius, that is a trip that would take only about two and a half minutes. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 20:54:00 +0200 wired en wired-5f586b63a4864b133653a223e9caee7e NaturalDisasters 30.60762 -93.880753 29.7718 -95.4071 33.203611 -94.677696 29.9564 -90.0987 40.8449 14.2787 -6.18287 106.829 -34.6654 -58.4096 40.8207595744687 14.4271087646484 -33.475 -70.6475 20150729205400 http://www.mid-day.com/articles/coins-worth-1-mn-found-in-spanish-galleon-off-florida/16407162 Miami: A family of treasure hunters from Florida have discovered at the bottom of the sea, with the aid of a metal detector, 52 gold coins valued at more than 900,000 euro ($1 million) from an 18th-century Spanish galleon. Eric Schmitt and his family recovered from a depth of 4.5 metres off Fort Pierce in the southeastern county of St. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:52:00 +0200 mid-day en mid-day-a981273be5212c722673276b3095cabd MaritimeSafetyEurope NaturalDisasters 40.4422 -3.69097 20150729095200 http://www.laht.com/article.asp?CategoryId=36641&ArticleId=2393247 MIAMI - A family of treasure hunters from Florida discovered at the bottom of the sea, with the aid of a metal detector, 52 gold coins valued at more than 900,000 euros ($1 million) from an 18th-century Spanish galleon, media reports said Tuesday. Eric Schmitt and his family recovered from a depth of 4. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:45:00 +0200 laht en laht-ae467045fd2bb754e1fe5df3af03f81b MaritimeSafetyEurope NaturalDisasters 40.4422 -3.69097 20150729094500 http://www.thedailyherald.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57309:coastal-residents-advised-to-plan-for-storm-surge-flooding&catid=1:islands-news&Itemid=54 PHILIPSBURG--Coastal residents are advised by the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing tropical storm or hurricane. Plans should have been in place since June 1, said ODM. Property damages from hurricanes and coastal flooding.... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:45:00 +0200 thedailyherald en thedailyherald-32ee42af68f1139ebe1b5fd1c91905a0 NaturalDisasters 54.356838 -109.641197 48.928611 -110.205278 51.43861 -105.435699 46.34103 -113.304802 31.882222 -93.585833 20150729064500 http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122392/floods-are-getting-worse-and-americas-coasts-are-unprepared A clear understanding of the various flood types and changes in the frequency of their occurrence is critical toward reliable estimates of vulnerability and potential impacts in the near-term as well as into the future. Given the heavy reliance on coastal zones for natural resources and economic.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:32:00 +0200 newrepublic en newrepublic-99c903523e4f8f4d3b0c134e7e6b09b7 NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 32.7593 -117.115 34.0222 -118.244 29.7718 -95.4071 42.3753 -71.1026 40.6222 -73.9878 28.01586 -82.452377 37.7483 -122.413 20150728223200 http://topics.nola.com/tag/henry-glover/posts.html A federal appeals court Tuesday ordered a new sentencing hearing for New Orleans Police officer Gregory McRae, the lone officer serving prison time in the death of Henry Glover, an Algiers man who was shot by a rookie cop after Hurricane Katrina. The ruling overturned McRae's conviction on an.... Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:53:00 +0200 nola en nola-768f982e8059929c7a1a94ace90c6f33 NaturalDisasters 42.60136 -5.572708 31.29657 -96.886574 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 36.607689 -88.314468 29.9564 -90.0987 20150728215300 http://www.wired.com/2015/07/catastrophic-floods-going-hit-us-often/ Caption: In this aerial photo, people canoe through floodwaters past a stop sign near Bear Creek Park Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP Catastrophic Floods Are Going to Hit the US More Often In this aerial photo, people canoe through floodwaters past a stop sign near Bear Creek Park Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Houston. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:14:00 +0200 wired en wired-ada0051e7e5b44dcb83d6874f912a36b NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange 34.0222 -118.244 29.7718 -95.4071 37.3081 -121.947 47.6762 -122.297 29.9564 -90.0987 41.337549 -74.364658 42.19239 -76.062424 40.6222 -73.9878 20150728211400 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/235207289 . Irish Sun (IANS) Wednesday 29th July, 2015. A family of treasure hunters from Florida have discovered at the bottom of the sea, with the aid of a metal detector, 52 gold coins valued at more than 900,000 euro ($1 million) from an 18th-century Spanish galleon. Eric Schmitt and his family recovered from a depth of 4. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:36:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-087d1a4ca5acefec1c0e41cfc595a6df NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyEurope 30.62001 -84.414597 40.4422 -3.69097 27.445999 -80.345108 30.473767 -87.251739 20150728203600 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20150728-sea-level-rise-storm-surges-increasing-risk-of-compound-flooding-for-major-u-s-cities U.S. cities have found that flooding risk is greatest for cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts when strong storm surge and high rainfall amounts occur together. While rising sea levels are the main driver for increasing flood risk, storm surges caused by weather patterns that favor high precipitation exacerbates flood potential. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:21:00 +0200 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-381bd79b53dab9a672a46f6e529a028a NaturalDisasters 50.872849 8.02402 35.81 -86.475 41.046389 -74.435556 42.19239 -76.062424 40.6222 -73.9878 37.97895 -121.261002 20150728042100 http://www.alternet.org/environment/cascadia-fault-due-massive-earthquake In late 2004, an undersea megathrust earthquake occurred off the west coast of Indonesia when the Indian Plate was subducted by the Burma Plate, triggering a series of devastating tsunamis along most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean. The earthquake and subsequent tsunamis killed over 230,000.... Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:36:00 +0200 alternet en alternet-8c379d4538c2a878cdfe9f06021d0bf4 NaturalDisasters 47.273382 -122.484905 44.051849 -123.082603 38.9051 -77.0162 35.6831 139.809 38.855 -94.611667 45.4422 -122.642 -6.18287 106.829 47.0437 -122.892 41.66695 -83.419425 45.654308 -122.600998 37.7483 -122.413 44.9562 -122.991 43.218333 -116.551389 20150727193600 http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/storm-surges-amped-by-rain-increase-us-flood-risk-study/article/439451 By Marlowe Hood (AFP) 25 mins ago in World Sea storm surges amplified by heavy rain are a greater flood threat to US coastal cities than previously understood, and are occurring more frequently according to a study published Monday. The number of such "compound" events "has increased significantly.... Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:16:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-29494cab203feaa106a9ac45cc111eb3 ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 41.337549 -74.364658 40.6222 -73.9878 20150727181600 http://phys.org/news/2015-07-urban.html Flooding in Key Haven caused by hurricane Wilma on 10/24/2005. Credit: Marc Averette/Wikipedia. Scientists at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science investigating the increasing risk of 'compound flooding' for major U.S. cities have found that flooding risk is greatest for.... Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:12:00 +0200 phys en phys-f843bf4315b49179c26bccb9d82af60c ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 50.872849 8.02402 42.19239 -76.062424 40.6222 -73.9878 20150727171200 http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/23/bill-clinton-george-w-bush-friends-2016-elections . Bubba and Dubya weigh in on 2016 by pointing to a ‘general pattern’ in nomination cycles but insist they will be hands-off unless called upon. Bill Clinton and George Bush on the cover of Time magazine. Photograph: Time. in Washington. Thursday 23 July 2015 19.31 BST Last modified on Friday 24 July 2015 21. Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:12:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-56c6ceb638f2afe61c81a476eb036460 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20150725111200 http://www.thegrenadainformer.com/news/item/2599-york-house-abandoned The famous St. George’s ridge; stretching from Fort George up to Old Fort, contains the nation’s most historic buildings with their fine Georgian architecture but hurricane Ivan damaged all of them. The government adopted the slogan “Building Back Better” as most Grenadians sought to rebuild their homes. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:01:00 +0200 thegrenadainformer en thegrenadainformer-fb5aa657a2828fa5fa5c704e358c4955 NaturalDisasters -28.62291 134.180801 48.400211 9.96561 12.0653 -61.7449 53.9599 -1.08424 20150724140100 http://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/70255/editorial-jenny-ready Because of the nature of the threat, the nervousness of Bajans did not manifest itself in the rush to supermarkets and gas stations as occurs on the approach of a hurricane. But there can be no doubt that countless Barbadians, particularly those working in and around The City and on the West and.... Fri, 24 Jul 2015 07:18:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-2d7e4d86b40dbbfe1385264fce39ff01 NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 51.4879 -0.177998 20150724071800 http://connect.nola.com/user/slangenh/posts.html Posted on on July 10, 2015, 11:34AM. New Orleans Home and Garden Living on the edge is more than an over-used metaphor for folks whose houses are perched on the side of a cliff. But a concrete house on the Aegean Sea, takes that idea to a disorienting new level. As Inhabit.com reports, the view at this place could even make you queasy. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:30:00 +0200 nola en nola-4e51d310044cfc726f0123c4f3651767 NaturalDisasters 43.45945 -83.939557 32.7637 -96.6637 39.841667 -96.519444 39.450642 -91.054787 34.575 -106.748333 45.390709 -101.432899 29.9564 -90.0987 39.105 -84.724444 3.45686 -76.5224 37.436944 -76.320278 35.777351 -115.323303 20150723193000 http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/23/bill-clinton-george-w-bush-friends-2016-elections Bubba and Dubya weigh in on 2016 by pointing to a ‘general pattern’ in nomination cycles but insist they will be hands-off unless called upon. ‘Brothers from another mother’: George W Bush and Bill Clinton. Photograph: Tom Fox/AP. in Washington. Thursday 23 July 2015 17.39 BST Last modified on Thursday 23 July 2015 17. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:08:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-946dda48f4c964cdcf3a7cb62356d6a3 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20150723190800 http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2015/07/suno_faculty_deaths_mold_1.html The library trailers were condemned soon after. But with the library still under repair, it wasn't clear where the collection would go. Mosby-Wilson, who is the chairwoman of SUNO's space utilization committee and met regularly with state facilities officials, said Chancellor Victor Ukpolo gave the.... Thu, 23 Jul 2015 17:52:00 +0200 nola en nola-3471b721c16f8fc3e1692f8a129cc158 PublicHealth NaturalDisasters 34.2924649547354 -111.664628834738 35.8429742938734 -86.3433683935789 29.9564 -90.0987 43.7816 11.2078 20150723175200 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20150722-millions-displaced-as-a-result-of-climaterelated-disasters-building-in-hazardprone-areas In the last seven years, an estimated one person every second has been displaced by a disaster, with 19.3 million people forced to flee their homes in 2014 alone. In 2014, 17.5 million people were forced to flee their homes by disasters brought on by weather-related hazards such as floods and storms, and 1. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:07:00 +0200 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-d4b07956622be3312aa53c731a97f05a Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange ManMadeDisasters Development 35.6831 139.809 38.9051 -77.0162 20150722140700 http://www.egyptindependent.com//news/can-your-city-survive-apocalypse Hurricane Sandy underlined the urgency by ruthlessly exposing New York's structural weaknesses, paralyzing power, water and transport networks as the lights went off across Manhattan. California also suffered as historic droughts settled in, and the 2014 wave of winter storms terrorized the North,.... Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:10:00 +0200 egyptindependent en egyptindependent-6728a15c813ab7568bda9b2b8c28d68d NaturalDisasters UNbodies 40.313782 -121.220596 40.6222 -73.9878 20150722131000 http://www.straitstimes.com/world/19m-forced-from-homes-by-natural-disasters-in-2014 GENEVA • Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014, mostly the result of typhoons, flooding and other weather-related events that are becoming more intense and more frequent, a major European aid agency has reported. Almost 90 per cent of the 19. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:02:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-6e61659a8bc9c0dd306b7d98dc1db97c NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 35.6831 139.809 34.147678 -85.684219 46.20153 6.1666667 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 20150722040200 http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2015/07/hurricane_katrina_children.html Reporters with The Times-Picayune quickly established that almost all of the horrible stories being told about New Orleanians who were trapped at the Dome or the Convention Center were false. Authorities didn't get any reports of rapes at the two locations, and military officials didn't find the scenes of mayhem they'd been told they'd find. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:22:00 +0200 nola en nola-14cf719db04832a1f6b4e9c30ede69fe ManMadeDisasters Echo TerroristAttack NaturalDisasters 30.4652 -91.1534 29.9564 -90.0987 20150721232200 http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/07/21/the-most-expensive-winter-storms-ranked/POfYnzQ0w5gkLjzJBIPinK/story.html Take a chill pill, Boston: Your snowstorm actually wasn’t that bad. Yes, it made it hard to get to work. Small businesses had a rotten February, the city had a record one-season snowfall, your heating bill was pretty ugly, and we all felt at least a little more depressed. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:39:00 +0200 bostonglobe en bostonglobe-4214a04e64d9517412186b9feec0ade1 NaturalDisasters 42.3753 -71.1026 51.4879 -0.177998 33.186241 -102.835503 20150721223900 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article27449038.html#storylink=rss Eastern Miami-Dade and Broward counties have fallen into extreme drought conditions, water managers warned Thursday. One measure of the severity: Most of Miami-Dade’s groundwater wells monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey are near their lowest levels for July in the last 35 years. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:39:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-b57b18ac1d42e755731721c4a6f53d87 FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment NaturalDisasters 26.698771 -80.052933 20150721173900 http://allafrica.com/stories/201507210305.html So the State tends to blame other States which are bigger and more powerful than it. The individual blames the "system". All around humanity there is a chain of victim-hood whose other name should just be "failure". At the individual level, anyone who asks the individual that fails to actualise the.... Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:05:00 +0200 allafrica en allafrica-86ded0c83bd55eaf7a4840dc3709ea9d Immigration Echo NaturalDisasters -17.8292 31.054 56.0 -4.0 39.9293 32.8533 51.4879 -0.177998 53.3416 -6.25735 37.944 23.6529 20150721100500 http://www.herald.co.zw/being-an-ambassador-for-your-country/ Nick Mangwana View From The Diaspora Failure in life, when not harnessed, tends to generate self-pity. One cannot have self-pity without finding someone else to blame for the condition they find themselves in. In most cases the easiest person to blame if one wants to play the victim is the State. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:56:00 +0200 herald en herald-8c4f85df30f222bc79eb5b8b5133f5cb Immigration Echo NaturalDisasters -17.8292 31.054 56.0 -4.0 39.9293 32.8533 51.4879 -0.177998 53.3416 -6.25735 37.944 23.6529 20150720235600 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2015/07/19-3-million-displaced-by-natural-disaster-in-2014/ Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014 and the trend shows no signs of letting up, displacement experts said Monday. And they say that more often than not the fact that millions of lives are devastated by earthquakes and flooding is because of man-made factors, rather than Mother Nature. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:02:00 +0200 unmultimedia-en en unmultimedia-en-6eb1732b9a25fab7731a65514210afd6 UNbodies Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 34.147678 -85.684219 46.20153 6.1666667 35.2086 110.727 20150720190200 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english/2015/07/19-3-million-displaced-by-natural-disaster-in-2014/ A child lies injured after an Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake during a visit by former US President Bill Clinton. Photo: UN Photo/Logan Abassi. Natural disasters forced more than 19 million people from their homes in 2014 and the trend shows no signs of letting up, displacement experts said Monday. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:59:00 +0200 unmultimedia-en en unmultimedia-en-50ec61d664c91612e6b5743fc6a43b9d UNbodies Echo NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 18.54299 -72.343102 34.147678 -85.684219 41.743549 -111.835899 46.20153 6.1666667 35.2086 110.727 20150720175900 http://www.thenation.com/article/can-living-with-long-term-drought-cause-trauma/ I’m going to put on the table, how are children impacted by sustained drought? When we looked at the impact of Hurricane Katrina or the BP oil spill on children, there were unexpected findings having to do with child health and children’s performance at school. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:39:00 +0200 thenation en thenation-b839e5ea6ba7f985da0716d08a0f3a8e ManMadeDisasters Immigration PublicHealth NaturalDisasters 30.4652 -91.1534 40.066248 -79.910783 47.663333 -122.648611 40.198889 -79.521111 33.5193 36.3135 20150720163900 http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article27519238.html#storylink=rss For three years, state lawmakers have received mounting evidence about a scam in which frazzled homeowners are unknowingly signing away their insurance benefits to shady vendors during home repair emergencies. This spring’s annual legislative session melted down with lawmakers again failing to enact.... Mon, 20 Jul 2015 01:25:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-5a22207e131683d7397d1f163d4167e1 NaturalDisasters Consumers 26.698771 -80.052933 28.01586 -82.452377 20150720012500 http://www.4-traders.com/PGE-CORPORATION-13946/news/PGE--Summer-thunderstorm-hits-SLO-County-20713582/ July 19 --The remnants of a Pacific hurricane have brought much-needed rain and show of lightning and thunder to San Luis Obispo County in a rare July storm that is setting records across Southern California and knocked out power to more than 10,000 customers here Sunday morning. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:45:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-d0c5b234f42fb445dcea5b3b33121f48 NaturalDisasters 35.488461 -120.668602 35.101778 -120.608751 35.635948 -120.695396 35.553885 -120.708444 35.553459 -121.079002 35.654171 -120.374001 20150719214500 http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-more-rain-and-thunderstorms-los-angeles-20150719-story.html Warm, muggy conditions over SoCal are the remnants of a tropical storm off Baja California. Moisture left over from a tropical storm off Baja California continued to stream through Southern California on Sunday and is expected to bring a new wave of scattered showers and thunderstorms, beginning.... Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:13:00 +0200 latimes en latimes-3e37387b4162114404585588dec84823 NaturalDisasters 34.0222 -118.244 29.7718 -95.4071 20150719211300 http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150718/southern-california-endures-wildfires-lightning-beach-closures A fast-moving storm rumbled through Southern California on Saturday producing thunder, lightning that closed beaches from Malibu to Long Beach, power outages and flash-flood warnings, but it helped firefighters get a handle on two major fires in the Inland Empire. And today’s forecast calls for much of the same. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 08:12:00 +0200 dailynews en dailynews-2a6c94d5d04ace69f106d164bfb733ce NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 32.7593 -117.115 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 33.77993 -118.328102 34.53738 -117.301804 38.441399 -122.697701 37.638333 -120.901111 20150719081200 http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150718/lightning-closes-beaches-cuts-power-to-10000-as-storm-drenches-southern-california Posted: 07/18/15, 3:20 PM PDT Updated: 1 min ago # Comments LOS ANGELES — Beaches from Long Beach to Zuma were closed by lifeguards in the morning and again in the afternoon today, when lightning flashed and unusual summer clouds dropped scattered heavy rain, a gift from a dying Mexican hurricane. Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:28:00 +0200 dailynews en dailynews-dc1ef90523f2b010164175fa66cfa31e NaturalDisasters 34.0134 -118.493229 34.136064 -118.821306 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 33.77993 -118.328102 45.4357 12.3369 18.05464 -92.14843 37.638333 -120.901111 20150719002800 http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20150718/lightning-storm-closes-los-angeles-county-beaches Posted: 07/18/15, 9:44 AM PDT Updated: 58 secs ago # Comments LOS ANGELES - Beaches from Redondo to Zuma were closed by lifeguards today, when lightning flashed and unusual summer clouds dropped scattered heavy rain, a gift from a dying Mexican hurricane. Heavy rain fell at Malibu and Santa Monica during the 8 a. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 18:55:00 +0200 dailynews en dailynews-8cd89bd30379b822d2a7ad1648389ccd NaturalDisasters 34.0134 -118.493229 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 29.000879 -108.556503 45.4357 12.3369 37.638333 -120.901111 32.51984 -116.759598 20150718185500 http://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/5734842-ajax-man-volunteering-with-red-cross-in-fire-ravaged-saskatchewan/ AJAX -- It’s a passion and “the most rewarding thing you can do.” For two weeks, Guy Lepage is volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan. The province is battling extensive forest fires and thousands have fled or have been evacuated because of the danger. Mr. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:23:00 +0200 durhamregion en durhamregion-9ae1e85b87f87d0e8f963e155a1456de Echo NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 30.404169 -88.907913 41.731854 -73.913381 52.579498 -0.243074 31.790833 -93.627778 40.6222 -73.9878 20150718122300 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/07/17/house-democrats-to-hold-forum-on-climate-in-annapolis/ Meghan McCorkell joined the Eyewitness News team in July 2011 as a... Read More ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Could parts of Maryland be underwater in the next few years? Some scientists warn the state is one of the most vulnerable to climate change, with sea levels rising rapidly, especially in the Chesapeake Bay. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:36:00 +0200 baltimore-cbslocal en baltimore-cbslocal-ce0fe6cbec8706e949e9e2b77ee675b1 NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange 36.678812 -76.308771 37.972401 -75.847198 38.9586 -76.4918 20150718003600 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/07/17/house-democrats-to-hold-forum-on-climate-in-annapolis/ Meghan McCorkell joined the Eyewitness News team in July 2011 as a... Read More ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Could parts of Maryland be underwater in the next few years? Some scientists warn the state is one of the most vulnerable to climate change, with sea levels rising rapidly, especially in the Chesapeake Bay. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:46:00 +0200 baltimore-cbslocal en baltimore-cbslocal-061e86efc3d79e4ce6836711e8cc90a9 NaturalDisasters Environment ClimateChange 36.678812 -76.308771 37.972401 -75.847198 38.9586 -76.4918 20150717234600 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article27449038.html#storylink=rss Eastern Miami-Dade and Broward counties have fallen into extreme drought conditions, water managers warned Thursday. One measure of the severity: about 85 percent of Miami-Dade’s groundwater monitoring wells are at their lowest levels in a century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:51:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-a46d03962d07ee404b209c457ff36b7e FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters Environment 26.698771 -80.052933 20150717015100 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/16/opinions/shriver-katrina-response-children/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent%29 But when Mahoney and her family finally returned to their house, they found her father's remains inside. Her dad -- her best friend -- had drowned, his body too decomposed to bury. Since then, Mahoney has avoided returning to her childhood home, and, 10 years later, she says she doesn't know if she.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:45:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-d57d33729fd951ff76fb747aa7c0adee Echo NaturalDisasters 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 29.9564 -90.0987 31.565357 -93.474864 20150716154500 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20150716/aston-binghams-need-help HAYES, Clarendon: Sixty-six-year-old Aston Bingham lives alone in an old, lean wooden shed with holes almost as many as a strainer. Living in the small community surrounded by sugar cane farm lands in Newlands, Hayes, Clarendon, for more than 10 years, Bingham said his one-room board dwelling is.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:42:00 +0200 jamaica-gleaner en jamaica-gleaner-0e4c4f6c8c459a82b3b071a02aef4d84 NaturalDisasters 17.9875433303283 -77.2794195567897 20150716074200 http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2015/07/15/mobile-home-residents-getting-help-eviction-nears/30219827/ Mesa United Way led similar fundraisers following the 9/11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and last year's Mesa floods. "Our role is to provide an opportunity for individuals who want to step forward and help, to make sure funds are properly accounted for and make it where they're supposed to," Wollam said. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:28:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-869583082c2b5b6a69aee2a7da836589 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20150716062800 http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28490720/relief-efforts-continue-after-brainerd-lakes-windstorm?source=rss NISSWA, Minn. -- Aid workers and law enforcement surged into the area hit by Sunday's windstorm as they urged curious rubberneckers to stay out. The American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Crow Wing County sheriff's office and emergency management operated from a relief center set up at Timberwood.... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:35:00 +0200 twincities en twincities-88a572cfe484d7c9ccac1da4abecbba3 NaturalDisasters Echo 46.530338 -93.709877 46.500027 -94.297279 46.35297 -94.199982 33.688481 -112.244464 20150716053500 http://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/05/us/hawaii-storms/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent%29 But the state finds itself prepping ahead of what could be a pair of back-to-back smacks from Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio. Even if these two storms weaken or don't make landfall -- as is usually the case around Hawaii -- they can still cause damage, including flooding and debris, experts warn. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 03:03:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-efa650917e4e634d2ed413bfe565ab53 NaturalDisasters 43.6633 -116.680603 19.718069 -155.0896 20150716030300 http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/el-ni%C3%B1o-may-mean-fewer-storms-1.1912730 ST. THOMAS - A strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could reduce the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean this season, according to the Climate Prediction Center. However, catastrophic storms can occur the same year as El Niño. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:27:00 +0200 virginislandsdailynews en virginislandsdailynews-3daf8a3470f76e5c85d88a7dae893982 NaturalDisasters 41.777519 -114.749603 30.2804 -97.7334 32.420521 -107.585701 37.97895 -121.261002 20150716002700 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carolyn-s-miles/the-government-is-leaving_b_7795254.html Featuring fresh takes and real-time analysis from HuffPost's signature lineup of contributors. The Government Is Leaving Children at Risk -- Are You? It's been 10 years since Hurricane Katrina revealed how ill-prepared our nation was to protect children from disaster. New research shows that far too little has changed. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:54:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-919c8c0edd4e03ecc25bdc4758f2d722 NaturalDisasters Echo 29.9564 -90.0987 47.910833 -118.291389 44.158333 -120.488333 20150715175400 http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2015/07/15/serena-chase-inspirational-romance-recs-warren-st-amant-vogt/30139517/ The Wonder of You by Susan May Warren What it's about (courtesy publisher Tyndale House): Mortified after her semester abroad is cut short, Amelia Christiansen returns to Deep Haven, certain she isn't brave enough for the adventures she's dreamed of. The last thing she expects is for the man who.... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:13:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-df06b0ec56c8f16622b98b8b65ee6344 NaturalDisasters 42.493 -83.028197 42.0746200841834 -93.5000382397323 41.743549 -111.835899 44.059502 -121.311798 30.3911 -86.474409 20150715061300 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/report-10-years-after-hurricane-katrina-us-children-still-at-risk-300113239.html WASHINGTON July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten years after Hurricane Katrina exposed the widespread neglect of children in U.S. emergency planning, most recommendations of the national commission created to address those gaps remain unfulfilled, a new Save the Children report shows. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:30:00 +0200 prnewswire en prnewswire-3d8044768842fec5eac66ff5bff5ec82 Echo NaturalDisasters 38.3674896628687 -92.4772212027288 38.9051 -77.0162 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 42.0746200841834 -93.5000382397323 38.48469926726 -98.3802155777595 47.910833 -118.291389 47.4440060338142 -100.468718017172 20150715003000 http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2015/07/14/appeals-court-upholds-katrina-insurance-fraud-verdict-lets-plaintiffs-to-seek/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxbusiness%2Flatest+%28Internal+-+Latest+News+-+Text%29 JACKSON, Miss. – Whistleblowers who sued State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. can seek more evidence of fraud against the U.S. government after 2005's Hurricane Katrina, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. In its decision, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 22:14:00 +0200 foxbusiness en foxbusiness-0e9a870962b8282e9724035cb43ecadf FightagainstFraud NaturalDisasters 30.404169 -88.907913 32.3186 -90.2033 30.405609 -88.829887 20150714221400 http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/covington_gets_289571_grant.html The city of Covington has received a $289,571 grant to purchase emergency generators for seven major lift stations in the city. The back-up generators will help keep city sewage service operational in the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disaster that results in widespread loss of power. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 19:17:00 +0200 nola en nola-972f0ef2a5e2fa7d5a58bc83d8ac8a8c NaturalDisasters 30.47999 -90.107277 39.450642 -91.054787 30.788333 -92.948333 20150714191700 http://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/hurricanes/strong-el-ni241o-may-mean-fewer-hurricanes/2237225 It sounds like every Floridian's dream, but this year, it may become a reality thanks to a predicted El Niño effect. When water temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean climb above normal, higher jet-stream winds and more rain tend to sweep across the United States in a weather phenomenon dubbed El Niño. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:23:00 +0200 tampabay en tampabay-4d118dbe907049db921314c359b84466 NaturalDisasters 40.666367 -74.194157 41.777519 -114.749603 25.8321 -80.2702 40.9125 -80.530556 33.695278 -88.604444 32.420521 -107.585701 28.01586 -82.452377 20150714042300 http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/a-chilling-update-on-the-ticking-seismic-bomb-off-the-u-s-northwest-coast/?partner=rss&emc=rss The Cascadia fault off the Northwest Coast has generated a sequence of great earthquakes over millenniums. , seismologists say. Credit USGS.gov Another is due When the next very big earthquake hits, the northwest edge of the continent, from California to Canada and the continental shelf to the.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:05:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-f8fb6a3357bd50f33b810b031f318064 NaturalDisasters 47.273382 -122.484905 38.9051 -77.0162 44.051849 -123.082603 47.6762 -122.297 38.855 -94.611667 45.3742 -75.6507 41.66695 -83.419425 47.0437 -122.892 37.7483 -122.413 38.032222 -101.098611 44.9562 -122.991 43.218333 -116.551389 35.6831 139.809 45.4422 -122.642 20150714020500 http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/a-chilling-update-on-the-ticking-seismic-bomb-off-the-u-s-northwest-coast/?partner=rss&emc=rss The Cascadia fault off the Northwest Coast has generated a sequence of great earthquakes over millenniums. , seismologists say. Credit USGS.gov Another is due When the next very big earthquake hits, the northwest edge of the continent, from California to Canada and the continental shelf to the.... Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:04:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-33667a2645e8a0577cd8d3aca4dfea79 NaturalDisasters 47.273382 -122.484905 44.051849 -123.082603 38.9051 -77.0162 35.6831 139.809 38.855 -94.611667 47.6762 -122.297 45.4422 -122.642 45.3742 -75.6507 47.0437 -122.892 41.66695 -83.419425 37.7483 -122.413 44.9562 -122.991 43.218333 -116.551389 20150714010400 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article27160528.html#storylink=rss El Niño is hot. And that’s good news for the Atlantic. Hurricane forecasters who earlier this year predicted that a potent Pacific El Niño would make for a slow Atlantic hurricane season say the weather pattern that stirs up warm water on the other side of the country is shaping up to be among the strongest in 50 years. Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:24:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-0591ad057ca9a7f837e7d36c64f2d860 NaturalDisasters 42.276940250017 -71.8398719201185 20150713232400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3159501/Fishermen-FOOT-LONG-Asian-tiger-shrimp-scientists-marvel-new-facility-grown-species-preys-smaller-crustaceans.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Fishermen find FOOT LONG Asian tiger shrimp that escaped from 'experimental' lab The Trout River Fish Company received a foot long shrimp, known as the Asian tiger shrimp The rare creature is showing up more in U.S. waters and is worrying shrimpers; The large animal is known to prey on smaller.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:07:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-129a09d2e345509f9d32ca09880a28c0 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 47.5652 -52.7343 18.364391 -66.561529 15.2987 -61.3943 13.455 -16.5887 18.4893 -69.8993 26.698771 -80.052933 30.3236 -81.6779 20150713220700 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3159501/Fishermen-FOOT-LONG-Asian-tiger-shrimp-scientists-marvel-new-facility-grown-species-preys-smaller-crustaceans.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The Trout River Fish Company received a foot long shrimp, known as the Asian tiger shrimp The rare creature is showing up more in U.S. waters and is worrying shrimpers; The large animal is known to prey on smaller shrimp; Scientists say the species escaped from an experimentation facility in the.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:21:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-d60f7bfcf99e3d19495d3764b55ea829 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 47.5652 -52.7343 18.364391 -66.561529 15.2987 -61.3943 13.455 -16.5887 18.4893 -69.8993 26.698771 -80.052933 30.3236 -81.6779 20150713212100 http://www.tcpalm.com/weather/weather-any-storms-monday-could-be-strong-radar_84712402 Copyright 2015 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Melbourne reports that i solated showers and lightning storms are expected to develop along the west coast sea breeze that will.... Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:41:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-2e74e45241c8e294e17bad3ee80f662c NaturalDisasters 25.70545 -80.352561 35.204571 -75.693222 26.683333 -80.28 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 27.445999 -80.345108 28.114987 -80.640115 23.30514 -106.476799 28.60029 -81.362694 18.05464 -92.14843 -37.853 145.075 20150713194100 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/11/asia/asia-weather-typhoon-chan-hom/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_world+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+World%29 Chan-hom hit Zhoushan -- part of eastern China's densley populated coastal Zhejiang province -- with winds of around 100 mph, the equivalent of a Category 2 hurricane , state-run media outlet Xinhua reported. No casualties were immediately reported from the storm, which has dropped 4 inches of rain in some areas since Friday, Xinhua said. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:07:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-9dd38659ed9fa691a809a9eb00804a07 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20150712140700 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/12/surviving_hurricane_katrina/ On-Call Jim Thompson got in touch with The Register about the mother of all On-Call stories, recalling the time he received a message asking him to come back to New Orleans because a storm called “Hurricane Katrina” was on its way and looked bad. It's nearly 10 years since Katrina raged, so Jim.... Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:20:00 +0200 register en register-13c883c132c1a4c7b917665b8ef4d35a NaturalDisasters 27.53965 -82.558199 43.6093 -116.214 29.9564 -90.0987 42.906944 -111.53 20150712102000 http://www.ibtimes.com/typhoon-chan-hom-batters-china-coast-forcing-evacuation-11-million-people-2004429 About 1.1 million people were evacuated from China's coast as a powerful typhoon made landfall in Zhoushan city, in the Zhejiang province, crippling local transportation and devastating large strips of farmland, Chinese news agencies reported. So far, no casualties have been reported. Sat, 11 Jul 2015 22:55:00 +0200 ibtimes-mx en ibtimes-mx-70ed86ca6eb78ebb2342761b19f0da49 NaturalDisasters 26.4956867417201 127.966421510425 35.2086 110.727 20150711225500 http://www.ibtimes.com/typhoon-chan-hom-batters-china-coast-forcing-evacuation-11-million-people-2004429?rel=latest1 About 1.1 million people were evacuated from China's coast as a powerful typhoon made landfall in Zhoushan city, in the Zhejiang province, crippling local transportation and devastating large strips of farmland, Chinese news agencies reported. So far, no casualties have been reported. Sat, 11 Jul 2015 22:27:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-70ed86ca6eb78ebb2342761b19f0da49 NaturalDisasters 26.4956867417201 127.966421510425 35.2086 110.727 20150711222700 http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/318499/typhoon-chan-hom-slams-eastern-china-and-039-s-zhoushan-city/ (CNN)A powerful Typhoon Chan-hom slammed into the Chinese island city of Zhoushan on Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds in an event that has prompted hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Chan-hom hit Zhoushan -- part of eastern China\'s densley populated.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 20:42:00 +0200 TheFrontierPost-en en TheFrontierPost-en-60bc4667993b32cbc98df14a8e73b4df NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150711204200 http://www.krcrtv.com/news/typhoon-chanhom-slams-eastern-china/34110856 (CNN) - A powerful Typhoon Chan-hom slammed into the Chinese island city of Zhoushan on Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds in an event that has prompted hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Chan-hom hit Zhoushan -- part of eastern China's densley populated.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:58:00 +0200 krcrtv en krcrtv-1b4d6f41bc29fe99eb10e6b990b5dd68 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150711155800 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/11/asia/asia-weather-typhoon-chan-hom/index.html?eref=edition A powerful Typhoon Chan-hom slammed into the Chinese island city of Zhoushan on Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds in an event that has prompted hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Chan-hom hit Zhoushan -- part of eastern China's densley populated coastal.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:24:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-3bea672a05100f0a37c2903b8d2a3eab NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 35.2086 110.727 20150711152400 http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20150711_Get_ready_for_muggy_wet_weekend.html?id=313640361&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+staradvertiser_rss+%28Staradvertiser+Headlines%29 Remnants of former Tropical Storm Ela are expected to drift over the islands this weekend, touching off heavy humidity and spotty rainfall. National Weather Service forecasters say the storm's leftovers will open into a trough that will disrupt tradewinds, while moisture linked to the weather system.... Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:09:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-56d3737b72f413d5ddb0d1fbc7d58115 NaturalDisasters 20.89208 -156.468201 19.718069 -155.0896 20150711140900 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/battle-of-britain/11732823/I-enjoyed-the-Battle-of-Britain-The-Few-gather-for-75th-anniversary.html The ranks of The Few only ever amounted to just under 3,000, but 75 years on their numbers are thought to have dwindled to only 25 survivors around the world. (top row left to right) Duke of Gloucester, Princess Alexandria, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Wessex, Countess of Wessex, Duke of Kent, (bottom.... Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:05:00 +0200 telegraph en telegraph-fcf679d7a4cad7e65e1b77c07d906d17 NaturalDisasters 51.897178 -0.715264 51.4879 -0.177998 51.386613 -0.422033 51.299255 -0.780011 50.4166667 -4.75 50.913499 0.489892 48.8521 2.34899 55.968 -3.21391 54.245819 -0.782004 52.2163 0.119851 51.8578 -2.23891 20150710220500 http://phys.org/news/2015-07-satellite-newborn-tropical-depression-01c.html NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured this infrared image of Tropical Depression 1C and 2C in the Central Pacific Ocean at 1200 UTC (8 a.m. EDT) on July 10. Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project. NOAA's GOES-West satellite saw that Hawaii is in the middle of a triangle of tropical cyclones. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:48:00 +0200 phys en phys-6ed925691351be986e2e0aa8035765aa NaturalDisasters 19.286168728198 166.639288252638 38.994833 -76.885732 20150710214800 http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/07/10/hurricane-season-is-here-why-and-your-family-need-evacuation-plan.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fopinion+%28Internal+-+Opinion+-+Mixed%29 Hurricane season is upon us for another year, and NOAA has come out with their predictions of below average season. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of these early predictions, because I feel it might make people less inclined to “prepare” for something that experts say has a lower chance of happening. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:41:00 +0200 foxnews en foxnews-b3b713001bf928caad360f799b3e9e1c NaturalDisasters 41.6232624088692 -72.7257246078136 29.9564 -90.0987 20150710214100 http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2015/08/wdsu_katrina_anniversary_cover.html NBC affiliate will launch its Katrina anniversary coverage in newscasts Monday evening (Aug. 3), the station announced Friday. A series of two- to three-minute stories will air during the 5 and 6 p.m. weekday newscasts (with some repeats during morning newscasts) throughout the month, leading up to a week of half-hour specials beginning Aug. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:36:00 +0200 nola en nola-f747919ae0c27df9f848d3fa13e14d4c NaturalDisasters 53.807806 -2.355671 53.594932 -1.69625 37.97895 -121.261002 32.19 -92.583611 20150803083600 http://www.kuam.com/story/29692280/2015/08/03/adelup-plans-boot-drives-for-saipan-typhoon-relief Governor Eddie Calvo and Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio have been in contact with Acting CNMI Governor Ralph Torres to what assistance is needed in the wake of the damage caused by Typhoon Soudelor. For now the Lt. Governor is taking the lead to organize boot drives for Saipan. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:56:00 +0200 kuam en kuam-cb0a704169a4a2702d70095644726ac6 NaturalDisasters 6.91771 158.185 49.0833333 25.9483333 20150803085600 http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/280406/state-of-emergency-in-cnmi-after-typhoon A state of emergency has been declared for the Northern Marianas a day after Typhoon Soudelor hammered Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the northern islands. It had winds of up to 170 kilometres an hour at its centre. Forecasters say it is intensifying but is now out to sea. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:55:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-0bf4e03ce1f6f9e2a96c3fd5da3156d4 NaturalDisasters 20150803085500 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-28-july-3-august-2015 MYANMAR. Heavy rains during the last two weeks have caused floods and landslides in several parts of the country. On 31 Jul, the President’s Office announced natural disaster zones in Chin State, Sagaing Region, Magway Region and Rakhine State. As of 2 Aug, the Government has reported over 200,000 people affected and 36 people killed. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:59:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-fd3fb7f164e897972ac267b3c62bfd6f UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 24.7254089724142 93.8901806068904 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 -2.278995 138.037994 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 -3.852876 135.017807 28.28236 83.866028 -2.924714 104.850318 -5.233667 145.788895 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 27.55724 77.78598 35.2086 110.727 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150803105900 http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/935176.shtml Heavy monsoon rains have left at least 47 people dead and affected more than 210,000 others in 12 out of Myanmar's 14 states and regions since June, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement said on Monday. At least 20 people were killed by floods in Myanmar's western Rakhine state,.... Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:08:00 +0200 globaltimes en globaltimes-22ac45d2a9c82837b349ee3cbb3f41ed NaturalDisasters 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.65 93.616667 20150803110800 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-08/03/c_134476050.htm YANGON, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Heavy monsoon rains have left at least 47 people dead and affected more than 210,000 others in 12 out of Myanmar's 14 states and regions since June, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement said on Monday. At least 20 people were killed by floods in.... Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:10:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-365ede36ee7e2b601e96cb8a449c4521 NaturalDisasters 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.65 93.616667 16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746 20150803111000 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/books/review/walter-mosley-on-louisiana-literature.html?partner=rss&emc=rss I am what you might call a grandchild of Louisiana. My father was born there as were many of his friends and relatives. Most of my neighbors in Los ­Angeles came from there too — black rural folk who had traveled west through southern Texas on their migration to escape the South’s heavy hail of racial hatred. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:53:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-e1824c0772477827227a881a97b38279 NaturalDisasters 40.066248 -79.910783 32.231944 -87.41 34.0222 -118.244 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 48.8521 2.34899 39.188889 -94.801389 37.2502247 -119.7512643 30.004431 -91.820793 32.90501 -92.244034 52.5163 13.3276 31.496667 -92.859167 41.8955 12.4906 39.450642 -91.054787 9.02150442757426 -79.1031930917412 29.9564 -90.0987 32.3186 -90.2033 41.8265 -87.6413 41.751944 -77.557778 44.158333 -120.488333 20150803115300 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/saipan-typhoon-soudelor_55bf338ae4b0b23e3ce32c16? A photo posted by Amber Reyes (@_bamms_) on Aug 2, 2015 at 7:59pm PDT After conditions subsided Monday morning, Ralph Torres, acting governor for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, declared "a state of disaster and significant emergency" for Saipan, the largest island of the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:36:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-1b935e7f04ff2c3b3e230b2881fe556f NaturalDisasters 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150803173600 http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/long-range-cost-to-ease-tampa-flooding-250-m/2239781 First, it's long-range. We're talking years. Next, it will cost you. The owner of a medium-sized home in Tampa now pays $36 a year for storm water services. If a plan heading to the City Council on Aug. 27 is passed, everyone would pay more, and homeowners in much of the city could pay up to $180 a year. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:37:00 +0200 tampabay en tampabay-2d7576c1af5c28fac49f413cf08c68db NaturalDisasters 32.157829 -94.799103 41.3907 -81.7275 41.592267 -81.519442 28.01586 -82.452377 20150803173700 http://www.manilatimes.net/lies-wont-work-with-the-united-nations/206202/ IN his report on the state of the nation (SONA) last Monday, July 27, President BS Aquino 3rd discussed briefly the progress of disaster management in the country, and coping with disasters like super typhoon Yolanda. He said: “In the area of disaster management: Because of concern for one another,.... Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:13:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-08e5180eca9685e9ea27f71098b0799c UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 6.90553 122.068604 8.586528 125.715302 10.49386 119.893402 11.24775 125.003502 10.30723 123.898399 20150803181300 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/235415629 'Catastrophic' floods in Myanmar hit most vulnerable, including children 8211 UN agencies. U.N. - Top Stories Tuesday 4th August, 2015 3 August 2015 -- Myanmar has suffered heavy rains, winds and flooding since Cyclone Komen made landfall in Bangladesh on 30 July, causing landslides and damage in.... Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:43:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-0feee56620b72039db31bbff72f97ee3 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 23.7099 90.4071 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 20.13908 92.894753 20150803234300 http://www.npr.org/2015/08/03/429028402/from-the-eye-of-the-hurricane-to-near-oblivion-katrinas-forgotten-town?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast 10 years ago, the eye of the storm made landfall near a tiny speck of a town at the mouth of the Pearl River on the Louisiana border with Mississippi. To say Katrina — one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history — nearly wiped Pearlington, Miss. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:56:00 +0200 npr en npr-95dd08a9568026c3ef0591d902c0b27a NaturalDisasters 26.167459 -98.050217 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 33.122778 -90.190833 30.246389 -89.435833 30.225 -89.483611 44.630542009564 -90.0224474579782 35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945 31.565357 -93.474864 30.308611 -89.33 39.450642 -91.054787 30.24837 -89.601168 29.9564 -90.0987 36.340191 -94.127159 30.372195 -89.747964 36.807121 -97.287109 20150803235600 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/15811-rakhine-death-toll-rises-to-35-as-government-begins-air-drops.html At least 35 people have died in heavily flooded Rakhine State, a government official said yesterday, while another six remain missing. U San Shwe Aung (centre, in blue), permanent secretary of the Ministry for Border Affairs, drops supplies from an air force helicopter to flooded villages in Rakhine State yesterday. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:53:00 +0200 mmtimes en mmtimes-76c3a2aca385b49da39f61bc1f9b49b3 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 20.870001 92.527451 20.13908 92.894753 20150804015300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/70814999/Super-Typhoon-Soudelor-is-the-strongest-storm-on-Earth-this-year Since Soudelor reached the equivalent of a Category 5 intensity storm, with maximum sustained winds of 249kmh or greater, it has become the sixth such storm on Earth this year. The average number of these fierce storms is just 4.6 per year. One factor that helps to account for the five Category 5.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 03:05:00 +0200 Stuff en Stuff-d34e827e2fa098d50e7b0783674b4324 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 27.995501 116.352097 20150804030500 http://www.azcentral.com/story/weather/2015/08/03/super-typhoon-soudelor-pacific-taiwan/31073349/ The Earth's most powerful storm of 2015 — Super Typhoon Soudelor — is now roaring through the western Pacific Ocean with winds of 178 mph, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said Monday. The storm already ripped into Saipan, one of the Northern Mariana Islands, a 48,000-population U. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 05:08:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-103fb1f720484f86e7bae8731c91db5e NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150804050800 http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2015/08/post-katrina_new_orleans_schoo.html A photo from Aug. 18, 2005, the first week of the first KIPP charter school in New Orleans, shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit. KIPP now runs 10 schools in the city, part of the enormous changes in education that followed the storm. (John McCusker, The Times-Picayune archives) We are not aware of.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 06:22:00 +0200 nola en nola-beb5a9fd4fa90a5f5af05a16ceac7db9 NaturalDisasters 39.450642 -91.054787 29.9564 -90.0987 33.750278 -94.728889 42.103111 -102.871902 20150804062200 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2015-08/34545606-hurricane-electric-expands-global-network-with-new-point-of-presence-at-telenor-serbia-data-center-004.htm Latest PoP will enable global Internet backbone to meet the growing demand for high speed connectivity in Europe. Hurricane Electric, the world's largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, has further extended its global network with the opening of a new Point of Presence at Telenor Tier3 Data Center,.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:33:00 +0200 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-76a3388f38a7459f050ce44dad83ee3a NaturalDisasters Telecommunications InformationSociety 40.066248 -79.910783 37.534481 -121.994613 44.802416 20.465601 45.44952 -95.005676 37.176689 -113.2855 20150804093300 http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/super-typhoon-soudelor-powers-towards-taiwan-may-boost-el-nino-20150804-gir3jd.html A satellite image shows the weather system north of Australia. The storm is expected to track towards northern Taiwan and hit mainland China in about four days' time, although it will have weakened by then, NASA said. Soudelor means a legendary ruler in the Pohnpeian language, which is spoken in the.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:36:00 +0200 smh en smh-5006b80c37f2d588a4f78415d6a7eee2 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 -17.7404 168.321 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 20150804103600 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/weather/super-typhoon-soudelor-powers-towards-taiwan-may-boost-el-nino-20150804-gir3jd.html A satellite image shows the weather system north of Australia. The storm is expected to track towards northern Taiwan and hit mainland China in about four days' time, although it will have weakened by then, NASA said. Soudelor means a legendary ruler in the Pohnpeian language, which is spoken in the.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:34:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-5006b80c37f2d588a4f78415d6a7eee2 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 -17.7404 168.321 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 20150804103400 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/maritimes-must-remain-on-the-lookout-for-severe-weather-1.3178376?cmp=rss The Maritimes have been relatively unscathed so far this year by tropical storms, but a meteorologist says the region must remain on the lookout for severe weather for a few more months. There have only been three named storms since this season began in May and only one of those has had any affect.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:50:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-508ae42478c2b29a160287dab393f41d NaturalDisasters 46.500103925 -65.998782993 43.836071 -80.533211 44.68507 -63.535309 54.2499678342294 -62.0211544575692 20150804125000 http://www.misna.org/en/nature-and-environment/floods-call-for-international-assistance-04-08-2015-813.html Floods and mudslides caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains have left dozens dead and affected hundreds of thousands, submerging vast areas of the country. Four states and regions, Rakhine, Chin, Sagaing and Magway, have so far been declared natural disaster areas. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:08:00 +0200 misna-en en misna-en-a6a219d020ff736ff0b09949bcd14602 NaturalDisasters Echo 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 4.80615404188975 6.5077146882709 16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804130800 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/unhcr-assists-cyclone-flood-victims-myanmar-s-rakhine-and-kachin-states Cyclone Komen, which swept across western Myanmar states late last week is now known to have caused extensive damage, including to areas that are home to thousands of displaced people. UNHCR and partners are still assessing the impact on the existing displaced populations in Rakhine and Kachin.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:57:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-d4b7a50ad7dbe5a84752bb8f4d0ac135 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 20.870001 92.527451 25.29567 96.937943 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 13.7308 100.521 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804135700 http://phys.org/news/2015-08-offshore-farms-hurricanes-sustainability.html Some people object to offshore wind turbines, citing noise, the blight on pristine views, and the above-market costs to consumers, while others focus on their potential to harness the energy of strong ocean winds. Credit: iStock. Block Island, which is located 13 miles off the Rhode Island coast,.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:38:00 +0200 phys en phys-cc2ab41efac179175a024d1f6d8c744a EnvironmentalProtection Environment ClimateChange Consumers NaturalDisasters AlternativeEnergy PolicyConsumers PolicyEnergy PolicyEnvironment 38.350833 -83.953333 34.054412 -117.60581 42.3753 -71.1026 41.191667 -71.575 39.683333 -75.490833 44.18499 -76.43441 20150804143800 http://www.trust.org/item/20150804112320-m7vk3/ Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Cyclone Komen, which swept across western Myanmar states late last week is now known to have caused extensive damage, including to areas that are home to thousands of displaced people. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:40:00 +0200 trust en trust-6126a3d870049a15235a94371c4b51ab UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 20.870001 92.527451 25.29567 96.937943 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 13.7308 100.521 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804154000 http://www.unhcr.org/55c0ba8c9.html GENEVA, Aug 4 (UNHCR) Cyclone Komen which swept across western Myanmar last week has caused extensive damage, including to areas where thousands of displaced people are living, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Strong winds, heavy rains and serious flooding are still hampering assessment and.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 15:50:00 +0200 unhcr-org en unhcr-org-b5e92da54762d1e4585b42746172c4e3 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 20.870001 92.527451 25.29567 96.937943 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 46.20153 6.1666667 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804155000 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/wfp-philippines-brief-reporting-period-01-april-30-june-2015 COUNTRY STRATEGY. WFP activities in the Philippines focus on assisting poor, vulnerable and displaced populations affected by armed conflict and natural disasters in Visayas and Mindanao through general food distributions, food assistance for assets and training, school meals, and supplementary feeding. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:16:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-0563bde82307ce07af1813d4ea92716f Conflict NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20150804161600 http://www.manilatimes.net/probe-of-post-yolanda-rehab-programs-sought/206530/ A congressional inquiry into the multi-billion post-Yolanda repair and rehabilitation programs has been proposed in the House of Representatives. In proposing the investigation, Rep. Terry Ridon of Kabataan party-list, on Tuesday cited the United Nations Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani raising the.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:47:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-768ee48e709a9e2e9a3e15576c57bd34 UNbodies NaturalDisasters -22.95 34.583333 20150804164700 http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/1846338/super-typhoon-soudelor-biggest-storm-year-and-its-heading Super Typhoon Soudelor developed into the world's most powerful storm of the year yesterday as it took aim at Taiwan and the mainland after battering the Northern Marianas. The storm was roaring across the western Pacific Ocean packing wind gusts of up to 354km/h according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, which rated it a maximum category five. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 17:39:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-9704dd29d80e601e0109b6819d1a694e NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 -17.7404 168.321 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20150804173900 http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article29937549.html#storylink=rss South Florida has been fortunate to avoid a direct hit from a major hurricane for several years. But locals know not to let their guard down, especially as we head into the prime months for tropical systems. Hurricane preparation always includes food and water provisions. Without power, cooking can become a survival school. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 17:39:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-c31f81dd3cc493907a2660a774c3353b NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20150804173900 http://www.trust.org/item/20150804143637-mpnlp/?source=spotnewsfeed Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. GENEVA, Aug 4 (UNHCR) - Cyclone Komen which swept across western Myanmar last week has caused extensive damage, including to areas where thousands of displaced people are living, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:49:00 +0200 trust2 en trust2-2c2b22562c7ddd6be69a4c52c0700dfa UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 20.870001 92.527451 25.29567 96.937943 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 46.20153 6.1666667 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804184900 http://mvguam.com/local/news/41717-gpa-will-send-workers-to-saipan-to-help-with-recovery.html GUAM Power Authority employees will be sent to Saipan soon to help the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the wake of destruction by Typhoon Soudelor, according to a statement. GPA officials said 10 employees will be sent to help conduct assessments and help plan for equipment, materials and resources to begin restoration work. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:04:00 +0200 marianasvariety-guam en marianasvariety-guam-150e33b781da5fe05e4619ac30525e2a NaturalDisasters Echo AlternativeEnergy 15.20922 145.755203 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 39.4709 -0.367401 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150804190400 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/23/us/hurricane-katrina-statistics-fast-facts/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_latest+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Most+Recent%29 August 29, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina makes landfall as a Category 3 storm with 127 mph winds between Grand Isle, Louisiana, and the mouth of the Mississippi River at about 6 a.m. - Severe flooding damage to Gulfport, Mississippi, New Orleans, Louisiana, and areas in between. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:55:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-703b37587b2a2e725c07aa0bb9821939 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 29.9564 -90.0987 27.74635 -82.710199 20150804195500 http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/3-russian-mountaineers-die-on-kyrgyzstans-lenin-peak/526967.html Three Russian mountaineers died in Kyrgyzstan during an ascent of Lenin Peak, a 7,134-meter-high summit in the Pamirs, state-run news agency RIA Novosti reported Tuesday, citing spokespeople for the Kyrgyz army's General Staff. The circumstances of the mountaineers' deaths were not made public. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:15:00 +0200 MoscowTimes en MoscowTimes-5ad1a13f690b4886dec01f10db6d1677 NaturalDisasters 42.87 74.5879 20150804201500 http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/08/04/powerful-el-nino-could-mean-fewer-atlantic-hurricanes-experts-say/ This image shows the average sea surface temperature for February 2015 as measured by NOAA satellites. The large area of red (warmer than average) can be seen extending through the equatorial Pacific. (Credit: NOAA) Scientists are carefully monitoring the development of El Niño, noting that the.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:26:00 +0200 foxnews en foxnews-6a91a65da114a92288ca506d84e27322 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 38.9051 -77.0162 20150804212600 http://www.azcentral.com/story/weather/2015/08/04/atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-colorado-state/31117669/ All of the forecasts are in, and with the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season approaching, a quiet year still looks likely. The final "preseason" forecast from top experts at Colorado State University, released Tuesday, again calls for a "well below-average hurricane season for the Atlantic basin in 2015," researchers said. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:52:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-410bb418f583af48989eb6c68d534680 NaturalDisasters 20150804215200 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/235453159 Cyclone Komen further burdens thousands of displaced people in western Myanmar ' UN agencies. U.N. - Top Stories Wednesday 5th August, 2015 4 August 2015 -- Sweeping across western Myanmar last week, Cyclone Komen has caused extensive damage in the region, hampering assessment and relief efforts,.... Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:42:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-ff2c20753fafcabe74c2c144a1fd5e01 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Immigration Echo 20.870001 92.527451 26.0781656152771 97.3479351434145 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 46.20153 6.1666667 20.210421 93.14222 20.13908 92.894753 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150804234200 http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/lewis-diuguid/article29984442.html#storylink=rss The Literacy Campaign Museum in Havana helps people understand the enormous task Cuba launched in 1961 at the urgings of leader Fidel Castro to eliminate illiteracy. Lewis W. Diuguid The Kansas City Star. A young volunteer in 1961 helps two men in Cuba learn to read and write. The photograph is an exhibit at the Literacy Campaign Museum in Havana. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 02:03:00 +0200 kansascity en kansascity-b65198e8ab9517e128ec4e30ae609980 UNbodies NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 38.9941 -94.6266 -32.9377 -60.6639 29.9564 -90.0987 23.1168 -82.3886 20150805020300 http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/2015/08/04/evening-news-roundup-tuesday/31105865/ The summer every celeb couple decides to get a divorce. How many more D-Days can we endure? First Then . Now, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. This summer will go down as the season of horrifying celebrity breakups. Don't speak. We know what you're thinking. We shouldn't be incredulous when celeb couples split. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:02:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-b3e05203bc6aab76a321980c4e947a1a NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 38.6389 -90.342 35.6831 139.809 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 37.7483 -122.413 35.2086 110.727 20150805030200 http://www.azcentral.com/story/weather/2015/08/04/super-typhoon-soudelor-saipan-pacific-taiwan-china/31110629/ Food, water, cots, generators and other federal emergency supplies were rushed Tuesday from Hawaii and Guam to help Saipan after Super Typhoon Soudelor blasted through the tiny U.S. island in the Western Pacific. After hitting the island, the typhoon strengthened into the Earth’s most powerful storm.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 03:02:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-cbd636a8b02872eeb9520790ca05aace NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150805030200 http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2015/August/08-05-rl.htm News Release. U.S. Coast Guard Santa Rita, Guam. August 5, 2015 U.S. Coast Guard Sends Team To Saipan For Typhoon Recovery. With the support of Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam deployed nine Coast Guard members on Aug. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:13:00 +0200 pidp en pidp-08c2c4f5c0494034f27420a91bec7e80 NaturalDisasters 13.386111 144.668889 20150805051300 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/weather/super-typhoon-soudelor-stirs-monster-waves-powerful-thunderstorms-20150805-girx77.html "This super typhoon was generating extremely rough seas, with maximum significant wave height to 48 feet [14.6 metres]!" NASA said. The typhoon is tracking over mostly open ocean but will near Japan's remote Ishigaki island on Friday before passing over northern Taiwan. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:32:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-969ceff904730c186d66800359418b16 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 24.340565 124.156201 -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -35.3499 149.042 20150805053200 http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/super-typhoon-soudelor-stirs-monster-waves-powerful-thunderstorms-20150805-girx77.html "This super typhoon was generating extremely rough seas, with maximum significant wave height to 48 feet [14.6 metres]!" NASA said. The typhoon is tracking over mostly open ocean but will near Japan's remote Ishigaki island on Friday before passing over northern Taiwan. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:42:00 +0200 smh en smh-969ceff904730c186d66800359418b16 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 24.340565 124.156201 -17.7404 168.321 -9.62239171888818 160.15841165124 -35.3499 149.042 20150805054200 http://abc7ny.com/news/storms-knock-out-power-to-thousands-in-li-nj-possibly-until-friday/901657/ The severe thunderstorm that moved through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning brought with them thunder and intense lightning and led to tens of thousands of power outages across Long Island and New Jersey, and officials say full restoration might not be complete until Friday. Suffolk County was particularly hard hit. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:59:00 +0200 7online en 7online-0df1ab5d1c64819057e0ffa3d8b70423 NaturalDisasters 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 31.57202 -90.445686 20150805055900 http://www.iran-daily.com/News/123951.html Heavy rains and flooding caused by cyclone Komen in Myanmar affects camps housing thousands of Rohingya Muslims who were displaced by ethnic violence in the country’s Rakhine state, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said. “In 24 camps assessed so far, a quarter of the.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:46:00 +0200 iran-daily en iran-daily-17573118c2058342b2f8057567a7341a UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150805074600 http://www.kuam.com/story/29711663/2015/08/05/feds-guam-working-with-cnmi-government-to-provide-relief Living on Guam, our island people know all too well about surviving a typhoon. "We've gone through typhoons such as this and we're resilient in the part as we're affected as well we're trying to recover at the same time," said Brigadier General Johnny Lizama. "Well, this is what we're trying to do to help Saipan. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:19:00 +0200 kuam en kuam-9f683890d4220ee1d1a976a8d4b8ae48 CivilProtection NaturalDisasters 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150805081900 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/645168/biggest-storm-of-year-blasts-saipan-clips-philippines Food, water, cots, generators, and other emergency supplies were being rushed Wednesday from Hawaii and Guam to help Saipan after Earth's most powerful storm of 2015 -- Super Typhoon Soudelor -- blasted through the tiny US island in the Western Pacific. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:45:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-b76e004ebe484ba2fad3aeeb2635368b NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.6831 139.809 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150805104500 http://www.scidev.net/global/disasters/analysis-blog/cuban-lessons-disasters-migration-idmc.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global/global_rss.xml Natural disasters forced to flee their homes in 2014 and climate change is set to increase this number. That’s the conclusion of a report published last month by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). [1] With people estimated to be 60 per cent more likely to be displaced by disasters.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:13:00 +0200 scidev en scidev-5058d9e551587573d466bcd641edd5d5 NaturalDisasters 34.147678 -85.684219 38.669609 -88.493919 34.575 -106.748333 23.1168 -82.3886 38.471611 -99.5495 37.176689 -113.2855 20150805111300 http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/168411/hawaii-islands-bracing-for-tropical-storm-guillermo/ The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor and prepare for the arrival of Tropical Storm Guillermo in the main Hawaiian Islands and respond to damage in Guam and Saipan caused by Typhoon Soudelor on August 4. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Hawaiian Islands and high surf is expected on.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:34:00 +0200 worldmaritimenews en worldmaritimenews-860270f308d194df619b97cbfabfd11c NaturalDisasters 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150805123400 http://www.straitstimes.com/world/world-briefs-typhoon-soudelor-now-strongest-storm-this-year Typhoon Soudelor now strongest storm this year. WASHINGTON • Two people were killed and 15 injured when a circus tent collapsed at a carnival in New Hampshire. The collapse occurred as a severe storm hit the city of Lancaster in the north-eastern US state on Monday, and just as 250 people inside the tent were watching a show begin. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:59:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-711988ecca54a80be38ea2c1b74f3af6 NaturalDisasters Conflict 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 38.9051 -77.0162 35.6831 139.809 47.031111 -117.663333 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 -35.3499 149.042 20150805135900 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/treelings-launches-seed-bomb-campaign-on-eastern-shore-1.3179666?cmp=rss Along Highway 7 on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, Gail Martin hears music when she thinks about the "kabloom" that happens after she launches a seed bomb. What is a seed bomb, you ask? Gail Martin operates Treelings, a tree seedlings company near Moser River, with her husband Jurgen. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:18:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-376e6b0430f62e822f0370461598cd26 NaturalDisasters 39.143056 -94.861111 45.000150425 -62.998652994 32.766541 -101.452599 40.6222 -73.9878 37.486389 -99.895833 37.97895 -121.261002 37.176689 -113.2855 33.803333 -103.34 20150805151800 http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/15845-flooding.html Wednesday, August 5 Despite flooding occurring in 11 of Myanmar’s 14 states and regions, tourism to the country has not been affected and travellers are still visiting the most popular destinations, tour operators say. Wednesday, August 5 Heavy rain has been forecast for southern Myanmar in the.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:24:00 +0200 mmtimes en mmtimes-b25314f2eaf1cc7af8b8c8eff5b90350 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 20.870001 92.527451 17.31263 95.96344 20.14027 94.926959 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150805152400 http://www.nola.com/katrina/index.ssf/2015/08/wvue_katrina_anniversary_speci.html Email the author Follow on Twitter on August 05, 2015 at 9:17 AM, updated Fox network affiliate has scheduled Hurricane Katrina anniversary specials for Aug. 27 and 28, following "Life Beyond Katrina" newscast coverage that began airing in spring. One special will address the role of sports in the recovery. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:44:00 +0200 nola en nola-f0f179e6e2dba53669592062bf992309 NaturalDisasters 39.450642 -91.054787 32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102 32.19 -92.583611 20150805164400 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/08/05/stunning-gif-shows-moon-crossing-earth-from-new-satellite-1-million-miles-away/ a pretty amazing GIF from it’s brand new, solar wind-monitoring satellite DSCOVR. From one million miles away, the satellite captured the dark side of the moon as it passed in front of Earth on July 16. While DSCOVR’s main objective is to provide space weather data on potentially destructive solar.... Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:13:00 +0200 WashingtonPost en WashingtonPost-9ef87706463d0154318d74e8c7fdd46c NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 29.000879 -108.556503 20150805181300 http://www.azcentral.com/story/weather/2015/08/05/monster-storm-15-targets-taiwan-china/31154919/ The planet's biggest storm of the year roared toward Taiwan and China on Wednesday, weakening somewhat but still packing wind gusts of 150 mph. Super Typhoon Soudelor peaked as the equivalent of a Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 180 mph, earlier this week. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:40:00 +0200 azcentral en azcentral-5de438f3ce3e441fe2934736f94525ef NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150805184000 http://www.trust.org/item/20150805163950-gz8vh/ Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. In collaboration with a local partner, Malteser International is providing flood relief to an initial 300 families especially hard hit by severe flooding in its project area in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 19:16:00 +0200 trust en trust-cb4ab5c8ee843b29b2325217b67b52c3 NaturalDisasters 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 33.718151 73.060547 27.712 85.313 20.13908 92.894753 20150805191600 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/building-more-resilient-farming-communities-after-typhoon-haiyan To help build the resilience of small-scale rice-, corn- and coconut-based farming communities severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan, some 40,000 households have received recovery support in the form of water- and pest-resistant storage containers, along with training that will help farmers protect their seeds and reduce post-harvest losses. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:03:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-817a7a8a959e67cd62e3cef24cd92552 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 11.37315 124.489403 -41.3348 174.807 35.6831 139.809 11.15766 124.9953 53.3416 -6.25735 60.1733 24.9486 51.4879 -0.177998 59.9379 10.7123 45.3742 -75.6507 20150806000300 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-08-06/hiroshima-survivor-junko-morimoto-talks-about-the-day-the-atomic-bomb-landed-on-her-city/1478166 Hiroshima survivor Junko Morimoto, who now lives in Australia, vividly remembers the day the atomic bomb landed on her city, and what her life has been like since. Can you talk us through what you experienced on the day of the bombing? I was at home that day with my siblings — two older sisters and an older brother. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:19:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-f7d51a2806685eb4fe9bef65cab9cd6f NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 32.755278 -114.361389 -35.3499 149.042 20150806011900 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-06/hiroshima-survivor-junko-morimoto-talks-about-that-day/6675110 Hiroshima survivor Junko Morimoto, who now lives in Australia, vividly remembers the day the atomic bomb landed on her city, and what her life has been like since. Can you talk us through what you experienced on the day of the bombing? I was at home that day with my siblings — two older sisters and an older brother. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:41:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-5fde05958a617e4ebd527a0e7f33da6a NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 32.755278 -114.361389 -35.3499 149.042 20150806014100 http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/record-rain-a-dress-rehearsal-for-the-big-one-say-hillsborough/2240174 Is the county ready for the big one? "I consider this a dress rehearsal — a huge dress rehearsal," Commissioner Sandy Murman said. "If we had had wind, this really would have been a tough situation." Commissioners were briefed Wednesday on the county government's response. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 02:10:00 +0200 tampabay en tampabay-afabf015859cb00eb5eda5711a70cf85 NaturalDisasters 31.858299 -102.371201 20150806021000 http://www.nbcnews.com/news/photo/today-pictures-august-5-n404896 2 . Unused cooling towers loom over an informal settlement in Soweto, South Africa. During the apartheid era, the towers were part of a coal-burning plant that supplied power to the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg, while Soweto residents remained without electricity. Now the towers are decorated with lively murals. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 03:07:00 +0200 nbcnews en nbcnews-5ca7a87acd1e133f4ec8908a0a9e5de5 NaturalDisasters UNbodies SerbiaEU EU-Asia -26.1441 28.0502 34.5309 69.136757 -26.2776 27.8482 44.802416 20.465601 51.4879 -0.177998 48.8521 2.34899 22.8453000045168 79.4146374039252 37.97895 -121.261002 41.1457 22.5168 47.4976 19.0936 38.966282 -122.651604 20150806030700 http://bulatlat.com/main/2015/08/06/groups-hail-unsr-report-on-internal-refugees/ MANILA – Human rights group Karapatan said the statement issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (UN SRHRIDP) should be grounds to compel the military to pull out their troops in mining-affected communities that has displaced thousands of indigenous peoples from their ancestral domains. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 06:24:00 +0200 bulatlat en bulatlat-fe6b71e71bf28a2c735d5b41e16dec9b Echo NaturalDisasters UNbodies Society 6.420801 124.934799 6.228593 125.065201 20150806062400 http://www.IRINnews.org/report/101830/back-to-the-future-in-cyclone-struck-vanuatu TANNA, Vanuatu, 6 August 2015 (IRIN) - When Cyclone Pam bore down on Vanuatu in March, many modern buildings in the Pacific Island nation were completely destroyed. But Charlie Kalah’s hut made of materials harvested from the forest was left standing. "We were 15 of us squeezed in my Nimafiak,” said.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:47:00 +0200 irinnews en irinnews-cde5bfbf6a20e1a2796a2db5487df067 Echo NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid -17.7404 168.321 20150806074700 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1847010/typhoon-soudelor-still-threat-taiwan-despite Typhoon Soudelor may pick up strength again as it approaches Taiwan even as the Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the storm from a super typhoon to a severe one. A day earlier, the US navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Centre had also downgraded the storm from the level of a super typhoon despite winds remaining at a roaring 175 km/h. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:52:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-4e129fc86a5b9adf05dde068e227a1bc NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 39.4709 -0.367401 14.153611 145.203056 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 20150806085200 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1847001/hong-kong-downgrades-soudelor-severe-typhoon-may The Hong Kong Observatory has downgraded Soudelor from a super typhoon to a “severe typhoon” as its wind speeds continue to drop, but warned it could pick up again as it approaches Taiwan. The downgrade came one day after the US Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Centre also reduced its rating from a.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:52:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-06d8327be7d2e0d506c036c1facc194f NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20150806085200 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-villagers-face-floods-just-sand-bags-protection Hinthada, Myanmar | AFP | Thursday 8/6/2015 - 06:03 GMT. by Kelly MACNAMARA. Myanmar's president called Thursday for the evacuation of low-lying areas as the Irrawaddy river threatened to breach embankments, leaving villagers with just sand-bags to hold back churning waters that have hit much of the country. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:44:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-fcd85a130781f18386984c70bf32e8d7 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 21.0319 105.82 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 33.718151 73.060547 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150806094400 http://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/pact-mobilizes-provide-critical-assistance-myanmar-flood-victims International NGO’s unparalleled on-the-ground network already in many of hardest-hit areas. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA | August 5, 2015 – Pact, one of the longest serving international organizations in Myanmar, is mobilizing to provide immediate aid to victims of the recent devastating floods. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:44:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-f97e9d082a2c8f98bcafa8d3f84083c5 Echo NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150806094400 http://reliefweb.int/report/vanuatu/back-future-cyclone-struck-vanuatu TANNA, Vanuatu, 6 August 2015 (IRIN) - When Cyclone Pam bore down on Vanuatu in March, many modern buildings in the Pacific Island nation were completely destroyed. But Charlie Kalah’s hut made of materials harvested from the forest was left standing. "We were 15 of us squeezed in my Nimafiak,” said.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:44:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-c3e091153a4b3dc21263931e09aa01f6 Echo NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid -17.7404 168.321 20150806094400 http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-typhoon-soudelor-saipan-taiwan-20150805-story.html President Obama late Wednesday declared the Northern Mariana Islands a major disaster zone in wake of Typhoon Soudelor, which tore across Saipan late Sunday with winds of up to 100 miles an hour, destroying hundreds of homes and knocking the island’s main power station out of commission. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:08:00 +0200 latimes en latimes-12076be861d350bf3a1c98c07f588905 Echo NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 35.6831 139.809 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 37.5424 126.935 35.2086 110.727 55.7388 37.6665 20150806100800 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201508060018.aspx Taipei, Aug. 6 (CNA) Vegetable prices in local retail markets in Taiwan rose Thursday as Typhoon Soudelor approached the island, amid fears that the bad weather will cut supplies, market statistics showed Thursday. The statistics indicated that cabbages, one of the most-consumed vegetables in Taiwan, were selling at NT$100 (US$3. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:31:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-732949d32ac883b0856d572dc9f22fef NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20150806113100 http://tribune.com.pk/story/933207/myanmar-villagers-face-floods-with-just-sand-bags-for-protection/ HINTHADA, MYANMAR: Myanmar’s president called on Thursday for the evacuation of low-lying areas as the Irrawaddy river threatened to breach embankments, leaving villagers with just sand-bags to hold back churning waters that have hit much of the country. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:36:00 +0200 tribune en tribune-dce29c384ee1ba4bc24a26bbeb9691f5 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 21.0319 105.82 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 33.718151 73.060547 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150806113600 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/646688/myanmar-villagers-battle-floods-with-only-sandbags Myanmar's president called Thursday for the evacuation of low-lying areas as the Irrawaddy River threatened to breach embankments, leaving villagers with just sand-bags to hold back churning waters that have hit much of the country. Floods from a heavy monsoon season have cut through swathes of.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:49:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-dc3c294dc4377f83c5cd30942a1f4549 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 21.0319 105.82 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 33.718151 73.060547 28.5687 77.2168 27.712 85.313 20150806114900 http://www.undispatch.com/37556/ A quote from MSF at the end of this story suggest that rescue operations are being stretched thin. “Rescuers are searching for survivors after a boat carrying as many as 600 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. Officials initially feared hundreds had drowned but the UN.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:07:00 +0200 undispatch en undispatch-3ee0b8b5b657b9ac6eee4fd090939d4c NaturalDisasters TerroristAttack UNbodies Immigration Conflict 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 34.5309 69.136757 11.5647 104.913 3.15021 101.708 -22.7216 -43.4552 -3.3725 29.3561 33.334 44.3978 4.85 31.6 16.8722 96.1249 35.7745 51.4477 28.5687 77.2168 31.565357 -93.474864 35.2086 110.727 -2.00272421653044 29.9228185553401 27.712 85.313 32.8711 13.18 -33.475 -70.6475 10.49605 -66.898277 46.440833 -87.593056 34.588501 -94.251198 39.175388 -91.884277 -1.2702 36.8041 20150806120700 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-08/06/c_134488651.htm BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The government has warned coastal China to prepare for the arrival of typhoon Soudelor. The National Commission for Disaster Reduction and the Ministry of Civil Affairs demanded governments in east and south China activate contingency and early warning plans. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:56:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-71cb8e1fc8b6189caa2e110803bcb9ec NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.2086 110.727 20150806135600 http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/typhoon-soudelor-heads-towards-taiwan-china-n405016 The most powerful storm on the planet this year headed towards Taiwan and the east coast of mainland China on Thursday after leaving a trail of destruction in the the U.S. commonwealth of Saipan. Soudelor "will hit Taiwan as a major typhoon [early Friday] so we could see some significant flooding.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:00:00 +0200 nbcnews en nbcnews-26564bb70e8703b7e26b1c51a1cb1198 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 35.2086 110.727 20150806150000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-33802022#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa Aerial picture of one of the worst-affected flood areas in Sagaing region. Myanmar's president has called for people to leave low-lying areas in the flood-hit country as the Irrawaddy river threatens to breach embankments. The death toll from the floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rain.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:28:00 +0200 bbc en bbc-3f6bea67b8f8e3afc71d5f5ac0f0983a NaturalDisasters EuropeAid 35.6831 139.809 15.24894 97.856491 16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746 -35.3499 149.042 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 20150806152800 http://blogs.channel4.com/liam-dutton-on-weather/taiwan-braced-typhoon-soudelor/8930 Taiwan is braced for the arrival of Typhoon Soudelor, which is expected to slam into the island nation on Friday night, local time. Whilst the storm has weakened somewhat in the past 24 hours, it was at one point a Super Typhoon, equivalent to a category five hurricane. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:38:00 +0200 channel4 en channel4-720bf19b0a07592d30e6bbb232d6b357 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.2086 110.727 20150806163800 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-airlifts-food-medicines-to-flood-hit-myanmar/articleshow/48379698.cms India today airlifted several tonnes of rice, noodles and medicines to Myanmar which has been severely affected by cyclone Komen. ET SPECIAL: Love visual aspect of news? Enjoy this exclusive slideshows treat! NEW DELHI: India today airlifted several tonnes of rice, noodles and medicines to Myanmar which has been severely affected by cyclone Komen. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:32:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-a1ffc99fe75947488a1e46b0b9f7447f Echo NaturalDisasters 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 20.4790749979085 94.8180174904061 16.9854726086878 96.1675393143746 21.2341236281372 95.9858150444708 24.1735142409971 95.3270189310851 28.5687 77.2168 20150806183200 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201508060040.aspx Taipei, Aug. 6 (CNA) The military said Thursday that it has opened an emergency center and mobilized servicemen for disaster relief operations as Typhoon Soudelor nears and threatens to dump heavy rainfall around Taiwan beginning Friday. The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning earlier Thursday and a land warning in the evening. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:51:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-15bfdd8a5a20dbe67ec5aa2741125325 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 35.2086 110.727 20150806195100 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2015/08/06/pagasa-more-typhoons-hit-august-423177 TYPHOON Hanna may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this weekend, but ‘more Hannas’ will come this month, an official of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Anianita Fortich, officer-in-charge of Pagasa-Northern Mindanao,.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:49:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-1da0d63e268889805269516b69429bba NaturalDisasters 20150806194900 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=DPWH-planning-new-dike-to-go-with-P5-billion-Northern-Mindanao-dev%e2%80%99t&id=113038 According to the project brief, another dike is necessary at the tributary to protect areas that have in recent years been easily be reached water when the river overflows. There is no set date for implementation. “The changing course of the Iponan river through the years has (threatened) some low.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:04:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-368ead9be491d0dcf3df899114a659fa NaturalDisasters 51.244469 1.114972 20150806200400 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/6a14a7f7fb7c46b3a7ad703e3a2076e1/US--Hurricane-Forecast MIAMI Forecasters are even more confident that this Atlantic hurricane season will be a breeze. But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration still warns coastal residents to be vigilant as the six-month season hits its peak. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center on Thursday gave its forecast.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:05:00 +0200 therepublic en therepublic-f209c75f11391f8ad63c769015c216b4 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20150806200500 http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2015/08/joseph_morgan_trial.html said the fear of retaliation drove him to crawfish on his assertion seven years ago, when he told a detective he saw shoot and kill 16-year-old Gervais "Gee" Nicholas outside a Tulane Avenue dance club. A bouncer at the Chat Room at Tulane and South Lopez on the night of Jan. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:12:00 +0200 nola en nola-eb56a1ed2f8034005bc82ed72d718637 NaturalDisasters 40.666367 -74.194157 33.159981 -95.949532 36.206131 -88.420097 32.015724 -97.605734 29.9564 -90.0987 36.548056 -83.670833 29.806944 -98.023333 20150806201200 http://www.tcpalm.com/weather/hurricane/noaa-lowers-earlier-hurricane-prediction-for-2015-season_81140021 Copyright 2015 Journal Media Group. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s updated 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook calls for a 90 percent chance of a below-normal hurricane season. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:40:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-15ea5e2258ac05637297eaab919a4875 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 43.229568 -105.259697 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 37.176689 -113.2855 20150806204000 http://www.krcrtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-calm-2015-hurricane-season/34573670 There is a 90% chance of a below-normal hurricane season and a lower chance of expected storm activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center, which has updated its 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:14:00 +0200 krcrtv en krcrtv-0f34a78731f29c91c315de11e41fd71f NaturalDisasters ClimateChange Environment 14.6096 121.006 37.663889 -84.466389 39.450642 -91.054787 32.420521 -107.585701 20150806211400 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/08/06/the-global-threat-to-river-deltas-and-the-people-who-live-on-them/ Flood waters from the Mississippi River swell some of the tributaries along Eagle Lake Road in north Warren County near Vicksburg, Miss,. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, causing some flooding of farm lands. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) A river delta is, by definition, a place in flux — coastal land.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:24:00 +0200 WashingtonPost en WashingtonPost-c991dc375d155479b0399b0676f2a998 NaturalDisasters AlternativeEnergy 30.64497 -91.153198 64.6272593107728 -152.920097083281 39.450642 -91.054787 22.679489 90.643913 29.9564 -90.0987 29.579651 -96.334503 32.35273 -90.877892 28.5687 77.2168 31.993931 -83.197067 37.273056 -91.848056 20150806212400 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/08/06/noaa-as-certain-as-it-gets-about-a-quiet-atlantic-hurricane-season/ Don’t expect a lot of hurricanes late this summer and fall, but don’t let your guard down. That’s the screaming message of the updated Atlantic hurricane forecast released today by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center now says there is a 90.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:24:00 +0200 WashingtonPost en WashingtonPost-0e1001f6a3894782fc94800c05f8ec6a NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 43.229568 -105.259697 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 20150806212400 http://www.manilatimes.net/myanmar-warns-of-spreading-flood-danger/207007/ HINTHADA, Myanmar: Myanmar’s president called Thursday for the evacuation of low-lying areas as the Irrawaddy river threatened to breach embankments, leaving villagers with just sand-bags to hold back churning waters that have hit much of the country. Floods from a heavy mon-soon season have cut.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 22:09:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-4d3a84350d75733997f43074abc381f7 NaturalDisasters UNbodies 19.7234646819127 93.7566215683482 22.1680845396144 93.5113936893772 20150806220900 http://www.manilatimes.net/7-dead-1-missing-in-bukidnon-flash-floods/207076/ The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Northern Mindanao reported that at least seven people have died while one person is missing after flash floods hit two cities in Bukidnon on Tuesday. The flash flood struck three villages in Valencia City and two villages in Malaybalay City that swept eight people, including two elementary pupils. Thu, 06 Aug 2015 22:09:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-266ea8f9bc3ea2e814e494c094366e0b NaturalDisasters 39.4709 -0.367401 8.158616 125.133003 20150806220900 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2015/08/07/442666/More-carriers.htm TAIPEI -- More local airlines said Thursday they will reschedule some flights on Friday in anticipation of inclement weather brought by Typhoon Soudelor. China Airlines said its flights CI308/CI309 between Taipei and Kaohsiung will be canceled. Mandarin Airlines also said its flights AE280/AE281.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 22:22:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-111805fa3143f9ccbfd2fe180005c8e2 NaturalDisasters 22.1974146319777 113.546684894216 25.035089 121.506699 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.6831 139.809 20150806222200 http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/08/causeway_crossover_being_enlar.html on August 06, 2015 at 2:47 PM. Follow on Twitter Construction crews this week began driving concrete pilings into the bottom of the lake for a significant expansion of a crossover about 8 miles from the shoreline. Metairie The $8.2 million project, paid for mostly by federal funds, is aimed at.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:23:00 +0200 nola en nola-32e0560320f90091380b991cc6185f31 NaturalDisasters 30.362471 -90.074852 29.997601 -90.177396 39.450642 -91.054787 20150806232300 http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/FREE-summer-holidays-activities-Thanet/story-27559262-detail/story.html ALREADY stumped for ideas to entertain the kids during the summer break? Here are five ideas that won't cost you a penny. Go on a walking trail. Making sure the kids let off plenty of steam over the summer break is always a good idea, so why not take them out on a long, but picturesque walk? The.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:22:00 +0200 thanetgazette en thanetgazette-8866f4f05b51f5822ff8cabf7c985452 NaturalDisasters 51.326966 1.359312 50.940319 -2.266263 51.275768 1.326536 20150806232200 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article30262764.html#storylink=rss As the of peak the hurricane season approaches, forecasters predicted with confidence on Thursday that storm activity would remain low this year. “We have an even higher confidence that this year’s hurricane season will be below normal,” said Gerry Bell, the lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at the.... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:28:00 +0200 miamiherald en miamiherald-02dec1dc09b71a855902bd1d242e0372 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 38.996062 -76.934785 20150806232800 http://www.sunherald.com/2015/08/06/6354417/noaa-confident-in-below-average.html#storylink=rss Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are now very sure that this Atlantic hurricane season will be below average, lowering their prediction for how many storms are expected to form. Gerry Bell, NOAA’s lead seasonal hurricane forecaster, said there is greater confidence that there will be fewer storms this year. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:05:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-7f5a0175dc7a12d61f2e4e1fc4240c40 NaturalDisasters 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945 20150807000500 http://phys.org/news/2015-08-hurricane-season-weaker.html US weather forcasters said Thursday there is a 90 percent chance that the 2015 hurricane season in the Atlantic, which runs through November 1, will be less active than normal. Earlier predictions had placed the likelihood of a below-normal season at 70 percent, but the latest projections raise that likelihood to a record high confidence level. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 01:16:00 +0200 phys en phys-f01ea924dbaf742b988eb054bb33c55f NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 43.229568 -105.259697 31.4943738356216 -99.3600411817029 37.176689 -113.2855 20150807011600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/taiwan-typhoon-idUSL3N10I19T20150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector (Corrects name of 2009 typhoon in paragraph five) TAIPEI Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 05:45:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-949e079c2470b999714549f6ff9d50ce NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807054500 http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2015/08/07/Taiwan-braces-as-strongest-typhoon-in-two-years-churns-towards-island/ TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:01:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-6d886311974537e186a8ad4ee0618f47 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807060100 http://www.4-traders.com/MICROSOFT-CORPORATION-4835/news/Microsoft--Affordable-Cloud-based-Disaster-Recovery-Available-to-NYC-area-Businesses-20825251/ (PRWEB) August 07, 2015. A Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution provided by Hoboken, NJ , IT managed services provider (MSP), eMazzanti Technologies, is helping New York City area small and midsize businesses reduce the cost of expensive disaster recovery solutions that many have.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:18:00 +0200 4-traders en 4-traders-6f5df8bc7ab4e5e857d9c71d288fe195 NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20150807061800 https://in.news.yahoo.com/taiwan-braces-strongest-typhoon-two-years-churns-toward-031433087.html TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan canceled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:16:00 +0200 news-yahoo-in en news-yahoo-in-aa11ca3ddc5c70c0ab92d2906f385f28 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807061600 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/1847323/taiwan-braces-strongest-storm-two-years-typhoon-soudelor-churns Flights and school classes were cancelled in Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Soudelor approached the island. Photo: EPA. Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:55:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-ad76bcc080b517793bbdfd78f935a1f3 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807065500 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/uk-taiwan-typhoon-idUKKCN0QC08920150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews TAIPEI Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in choppy waters.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:09:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-63512f3623c5caae795e9ba93aa7b95a NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807070900 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/taiwan-braces-as-strongest-typhoon-in-two-years-churns-towards-island/article7511103.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in choppy waters off the.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:56:00 +0200 thehindu en thehindu-5f7599736d4064b2fcbfee1a4cc0732b NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807065600 http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKCN0QC08920150807 TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:19:00 +0200 reuters-af en reuters-af-6d886311974537e186a8ad4ee0618f47 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807071900 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/us-taiwan-typhoon-idUSKCN0QC08L20150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews TAIPEI Taiwan canceled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in choppy waters.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:23:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-dcb3b846a9c80af2696ca025939cf1b1 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807072300 http://reliefweb.int/report/northern-mariana-islands-united-states-america/disaster-declaration-obama-oks-saipan-aid The availability of water and gasoline has improved, but Saipan residents still struggle with rationed necessities and could lack of power for weeks. While island residents were under water and gasoline rationing, President Obama swiftly approved the request of the Commonwealth of the Northern.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:31:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-d38871bba84a4d4b9666e3d0b482209d NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 15.1909951745138 145.758211438541 41.645142 -87.445923 13.4402033779116 144.776219013027 40.866945 -82.317606 20150807073100 http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/taiwan-braces-as-strongest-typhoon-in-two-years-churns-towards-island/article7511103.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in choppy waters off the.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:29:00 +0200 Hindu en Hindu-5f7599736d4064b2fcbfee1a4cc0732b NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807072900 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/taiwan-braces-as-strongest-typhoon-in-two-years-churns-towards-island/articleshow/48385405.cms Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island. TAIPEI: Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:52:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-f256a8f828c8146f009199eff0b497c1 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807075200 http://www.trust.org/item/20150807030631-myrre/ (Corrects name of 2009 typhoon in paragraph five) TAIPEI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:15:00 +0200 trust en trust-fc42e0cfb93a9e2276db722c5220052e NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807081500 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/186739-girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor bore down on the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said Friday. Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor has since weakened but.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:35:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-003632ec6c360d516cd07a772ed3c8c5 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807083500 http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4688468,00.html . Reuters Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Typhoon Soudelor has already claimed its first victims, with two people dead and one missing in choppy.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:46:00 +0200 ynetnews en ynetnews-7e01ad4a4b0827897c545ee56c515e21 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807084600 http://thehimalayantimes.com/world/taiwan-braces-as-strongest-typhoon-in-two-years-churns-towards-island/ Fishing boats are docked at a harbour as Typhoon Soudelor approaches the northeastern coastal town of Nanfangao in Ilan county, northern Taiwan, August 6, 2015. REUTERS. TAIPEI Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:41:00 +0200 thehimalayantimes en thehimalayantimes-600cb6522faef5bec03c8b8e5009f1c2 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 24.766239 121.745102 35.2086 110.727 20150807084100 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/aug/07/typhoon-soudelor-girl-killed-taiwan-braces-severe-storm More than 2,000 people have been evacuated from outlying islands as authorities warn typhoon could strengthen before it makes landfall. Pedestrians in a downpour brought by Typhoon Soudelor in Taipei, Taiwan. Photograph: David Chang/EPA. Agence France-Presse. Friday 7 August 2015 07.07 BST Last modified on Friday 7 August 2015 07. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:08:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-9c5b2c522df1df2c2a6004c257e4c40a NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807090800 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan TAIPEI (AFP) - An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor bore down on the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said Friday. Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor has since.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:28:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-60e0b6be0466287b418779f9a9871906 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807092800 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-08-07/typhoon-soudelor-girl-8-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan/1479020 An eight-year-old girl has died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan during a typhoon, officials say. Typhoon Soudelor, billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, has forced thousands of people to flee and troops to be placed on standby. Authorities warned it may strengthen again before making landfall. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 09:56:00 +0200 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-cbe2d38276657283a73b48f1b5f6052f NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807095600 http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-08-07/typhoon-soudelor-girl-8-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan/1479020 An eight-year-old girl has died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan during a typhoon, officials say. Typhoon Soudelor, billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, has forced thousands of people to flee and troops to be placed on standby. Authorities warned it may strengthen again before making landfall. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:45:00 +0200 radioaustralia en radioaustralia-cbe2d38276657283a73b48f1b5f6052f NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807104500 http://www.trust.org/item/20150807030631-myrre/?source=search (Corrects name of 2009 typhoon in paragraph five) TAIPEI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years churned straight for the island and was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:10:00 +0200 trust2 en trust2-fc42e0cfb93a9e2276db722c5220052e NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807111000 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-07/girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan/6681514 Typhoon Soudelor: Girl, 8, dies as typhoon bears down on Taiwan. Updated August 07, 2015 17:17:07. An eight-year-old girl has died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan during a typhoon, officials say. Typhoon Soudelor, billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, has forced.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:07:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-0e1552e0fbc0397a921cd8e7b6043647 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807110700 http://www.voanews.com/content/typhoon-soudelor-to-make-direct-hit-on-taiwan/2905241.html Taiwan authorities closed offices and schools, and thousands of islanders fled to higher ground Friday ahead of the arrival of a massive storm. Typhoon Soudelor is expected to make a direct hit on Taiwan late Friday or early Saturday, and is already bringing heavy winds and torrential rain to the island. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:12:00 +0200 voanews en voanews-3c8cd62c1f3225adcf9dc93d80a87673 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 20150807111200 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201508070016.aspx Taipei, Aug. 7 (CNA) An 8-year-old girl who was swept out to sea on a beach in Yilan County on Thursday was still missing as of Friday afternoon despite rescue attempts by emergency workers earlier in the day, the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) said. The Coast Guard unit based in Suao Township said its boats were sent out at 6 a. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:45:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-6b6c7e1aafdb662cd9f549b1dce5b78f NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807114500 http://reliefweb.int/report/china-taiwan-province/girl-dies-typhoon-bears-down-taiwan Taipei, Taiwan | 08:34 GMT. An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor bore down on the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said Friday. Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:55:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-4c410d451ccb7b6ae4720e1712de37aa NaturalDisasters 28.89642 111.471397 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807115500 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/us-taiwan-typhoon-idUSKCN0QC08L20150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Authorities said 611 people had been moved, most from east coast areas, as Typhoon Soudelor approached. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:50:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-1c05f6488993173cdc204668aeeb3a26 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807115000 http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/1847323/taiwan-braces-strongest-storm-two-years-typhoon-soudelor-churns An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor churned straight for the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said today. Taiwan cancelled flights and school classes as the strongest typhoon to threaten in two years was expected to make landfall on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:07:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-7d0343ebe466e35fe536fc74d684e323 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807120700 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/1847354/hong-kong-hit-smog-and-heat-typhoon-brings-weather Hong Kong issued "very high" pollution warnings across the city as severe Typhoon Soudelor pulled in a mass of high pressure over the city, with the air quality index pointing to health risks. At 1pm today, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at some general stations and all roadside stations.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:07:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-50d4c2f919693336e58e893a1fd607a7 NaturalDisasters Environment 25.035089 121.506699 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20150807120700 http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan TAIPEI (AFP) - An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor bore down on the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said Friday. Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor has since.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:41:00 +0200 straitstimesSG en straitstimesSG-8bbe46fc86f69387f0559a34e254d76d NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807124100 http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asia/648340/girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor has since weakened but authorities warned it may strengthen once more before making landfall. The young girl became the first casualty of the impending storm after she was swept out to sea in eastern Yilan county on Thursday, authorities said. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:01:00 +0200 BangkokPost en BangkokPost-180d06a23280f6af071244517cba3c55 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807130100 https://in.news.yahoo.com/taiwan-braces-strongest-typhoon-two-years-churns-toward-031433087.html By Michael Gold and Yimou Lee. TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:22:00 +0200 news-yahoo-in en news-yahoo-in-8bd76fc2a183e6f180b16e55ec4bbea6 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807132200 http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/taiwan-typhoon-soudelor-forces-hundreds-to-evacuate-as-storm-churns-towards-island-1.3182552?cmp=rss Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Authorities said 611 people had been moved, most from east coast areas, as Typhoon Soudelor approached. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:55:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-d8aac00f5ba18a93beef88569dfed0d2 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807135500 http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/typhoon-soudelor-may-hit-taiwan-same-force-hurricane-katrina-n405816 Typhoon Soudelor could land a direct hit on the Taiwanese capital of Taipei with the same force as 2005's devastating Hurricane Katrina, forecasters warned Friday. "It is barreling down on Taiwan and winds will strengthen to around 130 mph by the time it hits at some point this afternoon U.S. time," Weather Channel forecaster Michael Palmer said. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:35:00 +0200 nbcnews en nbcnews-51eb602ee164861318265def93840ad8 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807143500 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/uk-taiwan-typhoon-idUKKCN0QC08920150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Authorities said 611 people had been moved, most from east coast areas, as Typhoon Soudelor approached. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:52:00 +0200 reuters-uk en reuters-uk-46f3bf8d1cf4c7a1e9cc27f387fd2c6a NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807145200 http://www.trust.org/item/20150807084513-lbfkn/ (Adds details, evacuation figures, previous TAIPEI) By Michael Gold and Yimou Lee. TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:33:00 +0200 trust en trust-cbcaa569e373b17d123ff3d9ab6542ae NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807153300 http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/07/asia/typhoon-soudelor/index.html?eref=edition Stuff from above 12 photos. Central News Agency reported Ash and volcanic gases rise from the Mt. Raung volcano's caldera and drift northwest on the Indonesian island of Java. This image was captured by the Landsat 8 satellite on July 27. Mt. Raung erupted at least 13 times in the past 25 years,.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:35:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-893fa9dcc448a2fab6d59261740f1aa2 NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 34.136581 -117.268501 -28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874 33.55201 133.5383 65.1772 -152.066101 33.26482 134.169693 55.7388 37.6665 20150807153500 http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/taiwan-evacuates-hundreds-as-typhoon-soudelor-churns-towards-island-20150807-giufaj.html Taipei/Yilan, Taiwan: Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Authorities said 611 people had been moved, most from east coast areas, as Typhoon Soudelor approached. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:51:00 +0200 brisbanetimes en brisbanetimes-96974b5bb52e1c731c27fa1b17329732 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 35.2086 110.727 20150807155100 http://dalje.com/en-world/two-drowned-one-missing-as-soudelor-approaches-taiwan/552327 Text. World The woman and one girl were confirmed killed, while another of the girls, aged 8, was missing. The third girl was rescued. The Central Weather Bureau said Soudelor was approaching from the east with maximum sustained winds of 170 kilometres per hour (kph), and gusts of over 200 kph. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 16:52:00 +0200 dalje-en en dalje-en-5296ae1db8dd82b03abe253bc1c1e3ed NaturalDisasters 23.7505409354667 120.969667883082 35.2086 110.727 20150807165200 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/07/taiwan-typhoon-idUSL3N10I2RG20150807?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector (Adds details, evacuation figures, previous TAIPEI) By Michael Gold and Yimou Lee TAIPEI/YILAN, Taiwan Aug 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan evacuated hundreds of people from their homes on Friday as the strongest typhoon to threaten the island in two years churned towards it and was expected to make landfall early on Saturday. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:00:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-ebba8325652cce2e7dafc8bd0a95f7bb NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4882531 120.4616868 46.306911 129.557693 35.2086 110.727 20150807170000 http://www.manilatimes.net/girl-dies-as-typhoon-bears-down-on-taiwan/207302/ TAIPEI: An eight-year-old girl died after being swept out to sea off Taiwan as Typhoon Soudelor bore down on the island, forcing thousands to flee and troops to be placed on standby, officials said Friday. Billed as the biggest typhoon of the year earlier in the week, Soudelor has since weakened but.... Fri, 07 Aug 2015 17:30:00 +0200 manilatimes en manilatimes-a006feb2e86d30277672c0bc6f507199 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 22.4882531 120.4616868 20150807173000