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HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Solomon Star, Aug. 6, 2015) – The uncommon severe weather pattern, unusual high tides, extreme rough seas, strong currents and daily heavy downpour accompanied by gale-force winds that continue to....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:50:00 +0200pidp-fe35ef0d0a9a7102416656d012ff5056pidpen-9.62239171888818 160.15841165124NaturalDisasters20170611025000http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/284937The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) sent a team to Niue recently to look at how it could support the Pacific Island country in the aftermath of a natural disaster. A four-member NZDF team worked with Niue government and local officials and surveyed the critical infrastructure, logistics and....Fri, 09 Jun 2017 01:41:00 +0200voxy-c9b0ffbf01a216ddfbba200c4f5931bevoxyen-18.1426 178.431NaturalDisastersPacific Island20170609014100http://www.kswo.com/story/35620615/us-economy-takes-4bn-hit-from-may-severe-weather-insurance-payouts-approach-3bn-according-to-aon-catastrophe-reportInformation contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact SOURCE Aon plc. pressreleases@franklyinc.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:34:00 +0200kswo-4747f860ea5a84fb7e4f9a6d2fac1f8bkswoen-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersAndrew Wragg20170608183400http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-economy-takes-4bn-hit-from-may-severe-weather-insurance-payouts-approach-3bn-according-to-aon-catastrophe-report-300471147.html. Report reveals that Sri Lanka floods killed more than 200 people during the month. CHICAGO June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural....Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:57:00 +0200prnewswire-34e2f00c2b356f0de9acd8061b9cdd8fprnewswireen-5.83333 -37.45NaturalDisastersAndrew Wragg20170608175700http://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2017/06/07/sri-lanka-un-assists-storm-victims-seeks-to-contain-diseases-39spiralling-out-of-control39/Source: United Nations 3. Headline: Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases &#39spiralling out of control&#39. 6 June 2017 – In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while....Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:38:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-08f9d4fcbfe2a986c3c1394e1b6b5308foreignaffairs-nzen16.8722 96.1249UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesUnited NationsDisaster Management CentreUNICEFEmergency20170606193800http://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2017/06/07/sri-lanka-un-assists-storm-victims-seeks-to-contain-diseases-spiralling-out-of-control/Source: United Nations 2. Headline: Sri Lanka: UN assists storm victims, seeks to contain diseases ‘spiralling out of control’ 6 June 2017 – In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while seeking....Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:38:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-d6ede605d42eb913cac502ecc1c3ba3bforeignaffairs-nzen16.8722 96.1249UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesUnited NationsDisaster Management CentreUNICEFEmergency20170606193800http://www.india.com/news/india/floods-in-assam-destroys-homes-crop-damaged-in-four-districts-2207917/Guwahati, June 6: Assam on Tuesday was hit severely by the floods compelling to migrate 59 thousand families from the flooded districts of Lakhimpur, Karimganj and Darrang districts. The floods may expand its area after the Monsoon may reach the state in next fifteen days.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:56:00 +0200india-e6d60ac4a5eac8d2a031ca98555e232findiaen24.666639 92.573753NaturalDisastersFlooding20170606185600http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=569136 June 2017 #150 In the aftermath of a devastating tropical storm in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies are working to provide shelters and other emergency kits while seeking to contain a mosquito water-borne disease that is starting to “#8220spiral out of control.”#8221.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 18:35:00 +0200un-org-9b9b3d1f6b384710dfdaa54c562014d6un-orgen16.8722 96.1249UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesUnited NationsDisaster Management CentreUNICEFEmergency20170606183500https://www.caymancompass.com/2017/06/04/editorial-gimme-shelter-tis-the-season-for-preparedness/Are the storm shutters up? Do you have a working flashlight? Have you stocked up on batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food and other supplies? Most importantly, do you have a plan of action in case disaster approaches? It’s that time of year again: The Atlantic hurricane season began Thursday,....Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:59:00 +0200caycompass-1d074c3eb53749c5ad295f7c34571a57caycompassen32.3011 -64.7993NaturalDisasters20170604225900http://jis.gov.jm/met-service-forecasts-normal-hurricane-season-2/Story Highlights The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says Jamaicans must prepare for above-normal activity for the 2017 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 - November 30. Mr. Thompson reminded Jamaicans that the forecast “does not indicate how many of these systems will or could....Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:03:00 +0200jis-fe05d39440807c6f3090c8cd5ee3e4f0jisen18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisasters20170604100300http://jis.gov.jm/met-service-forecasts-normal-hurricane-season/Photo: Rudranath Fraser Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, addressing the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month and observance of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season on Thursday (June 1) at Jamaica House. Story Highlights The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met....Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:39:00 +0200jis-7e548da85adb9dc8ee207572cea44a66jisen18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisasters20170602163900http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20170602/met-service-forecasts-above-normal-hurricane-seasonThe Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says Jamaicans must prepare for above-normal activity for the 2017 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, said some 11 to 17 tropical systems are expected for the season.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:58:00 +0200jamaica-star-6a7bc347d45c8b87f5a89431b102d12ajamaica-staren18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisasters20170602155800http://www.nola.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/06/hurricane_forecast_new_orleans.htmlNo tropical storms or hurricanes are expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico during the first weekend of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters said Friday morning (June 2). Thursday marked the start of the season. (Image via National Hurricane Center) No tropical storms or hurricanes are....Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:25:00 +0200nola-4252beefc3e92da3a183198a2d0fc998nolaen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane Center20170602142500http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/jun/02/center-to-sharpen-hurricane-alerts-2017/MIAMI -- Some coastal residents put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to give those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm force winds may hit particular communities to help them....Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:21:00 +0200arkansasonline-6a695207c7335da87595b3ebc8ba4c9barkansasonlineen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonHurricane CenterJohn KellyRick KnabbDan BrownRick ScottHomeland SecurityNational Hurricane CenterThe Weather ChannelWeather ChannelNASA20170602112100http://www.ibtimes.com/when-does-hurricane-season-start-atlantic-pacific-storm-forecasts-predict-many-2546701Calling it hurricane season is a bit misleading since it’s more like a hurricane half-year. In the Atlantic it starts every June 1 and runs through the summer and well into the fall, officially ending after November. Forecasts indicate the next six months might be rough.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:27:00 +0200ibtimes-mx-65fdbeed10dadfa5feb86cca5ead4c53ibtimes-mxen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersWashington PostThe Washington Post20170602002700http://www.ibtimes.com/when-does-hurricane-season-start-atlantic-pacific-storm-forecasts-predict-many-2546701Calling it hurricane season is a bit misleading since it’s more like a hurricane half-year. In the Atlantic it starts every June 1 and runs through the summer and well into the fall, officially ending after November. Forecasts indicate the next six months might be rough.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:08:00 +0200ibtimes-e13f73c89ee3f183e7991bcad8724fdaibtimesen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersWashington PostThe Washington Post20170602000800http://www.khou.com/news/local/when-lifting-the-limits-of-bureaucracy-can-save-your-life/444856995HOUSTON/MIAMI - As today is the official start of the 2017 hurricane season for the Atlantic basin (even though we've already had Tropical Storm Arlene, back in April), I wanted to recognize the National Hurricane Center for seeing the light, and finally lifting a major, critical and once-crippling....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 23:13:00 +0200khou-91c8190461f2057d3866fc454fca90ackhouenFloodingNaturalDisastersHurricane KatrinaNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceHurricane CenterHurricane Sandy20170601231300http://thegardenisland.com/news/national/new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-prep/article_a7ef5e5c-a16e-574a-b92a-0cd8a1b0a6e7.htmlThe forecasters' advisories will be fueled by more data than ever, thanks to new weather satellites and an expanded network of underwater gliders. On the official start of hurricane season Thursday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly at the Miami center to encourage residents to prepare and heed warnings.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:37:00 +0200thegardenisland-c8822c7887abb98530bec6aaf097ef73thegardenislanden23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonJohn KellyThe Weather ChannelHomeland SecurityRick KnabbDan BrownRick ScottWeather ChannelNASA20170601223700http://www.eastoregonian.com/new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-prep-eo-ap-webfeeds-news-nation-world480ba27255fc4b3c859cfe1ebeb1c7d2MIAMI (AP) � Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm force winds may hit particular....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:29:00 +0200eastoregonian-262bb66006b0c2cd3ad68aa977d4efa2eastoregonianen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonJohn KellyNational Hurricane CenterThe Weather ChannelHomeland SecurityRick KnabbHurricane CenterDan BrownRick ScottWeather ChannelNASA20170601222900http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/01/new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-prep.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fnational+%28Internal+-+US+Latest+-+Text%29MIAMI – Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm force winds may hit particular communities....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:01:00 +0200foxnews-a4db201e82963d7ff7785e19070b131ffoxnewsen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonJohn KellyNational Hurricane CenterThe Weather ChannelHomeland SecurityRick KnabbHurricane CenterDan BrownRick ScottWeather ChannelNASA20170601190100http://www.wftv.com/news/florida/new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-prep/528687848MIAMI (AP) - Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm force winds may hit particular....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:51:00 +0200wftv-22d6e8d010331b5fb1380afe4733e1fdwftven23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonJohn KellyNational Hurricane CenterThe Weather ChannelHomeland SecurityRick KnabbHurricane CenterDan BrownRick ScottAssociated PressWeather ChannelNASA20170601185100http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-prep/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_allMIAMI (AP) — Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm force winds may hit particular....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:39:00 +0200seattletimes-01cb7623c12f2d106f3b99213180bae5seattletimesen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersBryan KoonJohn KellyNational Hurricane CenterThe Weather ChannelHomeland SecurityRick KnabbHurricane CenterDan BrownRick ScottWeather ChannelNASA20170601183900http://www.news4jax.com/weather/early-season-predictions-preparationsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Rebecca Barry - The 2017 Hurricane Season begins on June 1st, but one storm is already behind us. Tropical Storm Arlene, only the second named Atlantic tropical system to form in April since the advent of the satellite era (1960), formed Thursday April 19th in the central....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:09:00 +0200news4jax-439f5a7d89c16b86cce10a319a914b2enews4jaxen30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersColorado State University20170601160900http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Hurricane_rains_could_be_a_blessing_or_curse__forecaster?profile=1470KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — A regional climatologist is predicting above normal activity this hurricane season, which they say will be a blessing to countries that have been experiencing very long drought, but have warned of the dangers associated with heavy rainfall.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:57:00 +0200jamaicaobserver-e0d6418c027051838ab16d8070baf26djamaicaobserveren37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersEl Niño20170601015700http://htsstlucia.org/hurricane-season-starts-thursday-01-june/PRESS RELEASE: HURRICANE SEASON STARTS ON THURSDAY 01 JUNE 2017. The hurricane season for our region which covers the North Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico starts tomorrow, Thursday 01 June 2017. So far, this year we have had one off-season, short lived tropical storm, Arlene,....Wed, 31 May 2017 17:07:00 +0200htsstlucia-23818554f2318731928274221445bb82htsstluciaen13.8940560073926 -60.9652955270048NaturalDisastersEmergencyColorado State University20170531170700http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2437309&CategoryId=12395DHAKA – At least five people were killed and 10 injured after cyclone Mora hit southwestern areas of Bangladesh, where around two million people were evacuated, police told EFE on Tuesday. Police sources said four people died after several trees fell in the southeastern districts of Cox’s Bazar and....Wed, 31 May 2017 10:04:00 +0200laht-e514f0e163b318b3eabdf32fd5c72942lahten16.8722 96.1249NaturalDisastersMigrationRefugee CampMuhammad Ali20170531100400http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/30/atlantic-hurricane-season-2017-what-should-know.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fnational+%28Internal+-+US+Latest+-+Text%29Pictured is a graph from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) showing that an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is predicted for this year. (NOAA) The hurricane season for the Atlantic starts Thursday and continues through the end of November. Here's what you should know about the potential coming storms.Wed, 31 May 2017 00:15:00 +0200foxnews-9795520ddd070667306ec3789c3bb155foxnewsen42.084202 -71.395943NaturalDisastersEl NiñoFederal Emergency Management AgencyGerry BellEmergencyAssociated Press20170531001500http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/weather-alert-now-get-sms-from-dmd/articleshow/58916170.cmsPATNA: The state disaster management department on Tuesday launched an SMS-based system for sending weather-related alerts issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) to people in order to ensure preventive measures. Senior DMD officials said around 3.Tue, 30 May 2017 22:47:00 +0200timesofindia-6f14f465a0a6945a8fd848e39a7b5df5timesofindiaen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersMeteorological Department20170530224700http://www.efe.com/efe/english/portada/at-least-5-dead-thousands-evacuated-after-cyclone-mora-hits-bangladesh/50000260-3281526?utm_source=wwwefecom&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssAt least five people were killed and 10 injured after cyclone Mora hit southwestern areas of Bangladesh, where around two million people were evacuated, police told EFE on Tuesday. Police sources said four people died after several trees fell in the southeastern districts of Cox's Bazar and....Tue, 30 May 2017 15:55:00 +0200efe-0b4e8c93edeca844cee2b96cbb2ef1c1efeen16.8722 96.1249MigrationNaturalDisastersRefugee CampMuhammad Ali20170530155500http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASAs_CYGNSS_Satellite_Constellation_Begins_Public_Data_Release_999.htmlOn May 22, NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) began regular production of its science data products - measurements of ocean surface wind speed and roughness - with public release of these data facilitated by the NASA Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.Tue, 30 May 2017 12:57:00 +0200terradaily-01a906cb9a16d1a9ec43ccd9c05e8381terradailyen-18.90765 47.527679NaturalDisastersNASA20170530125700http://in-cyprus.com/bangladesh-braces-as-cyclone-takes-aim-live/Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some coastal areas....Tue, 30 May 2017 07:09:00 +0200in-cyprus-ed36288d13b1334c7867a7d69ad475a1in-cyprusen22.991859 91.389702NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited Nations20170530070900http://www.india.com/news/india/cyclone-mora-named-by-thailand-this-is-how-cyclones-are-named-2182642/A cyclone dubbed Mora, also known as Cyclone Mora, hit the southern coastal areas of Bangladesh on Tuesday morning. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Agency, Cyclone Mora is expected to make heavy landfall near the southeastern tourist city of Cox’s Bazar and the seaport city of Chittagong.Tue, 30 May 2017 07:09:00 +0200india-8788629b3efa4c4f28617e1fb56b950cindiaen16.5783225556221 79.543280723376NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterMeteorological AgencyHurricane Center20170530070900http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/05/30/thousands-evacuated-along-coasts-as-bangladesh-braces-for-cyclone-moraHundreds of thousands of people have been moved to safety in coastal districts as the Met Office has upgraded the cyclone warning to Great Danger No. 10, the highest level of warning. According to the Met Office, Mora is expected to make landfall on the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar coast early Tuesday,....Mon, 29 May 2017 23:25:00 +0200bdnews24-100cd80c21f851a66c1d772150de4abcbdnews24en22.45956 91.100151NaturalDisastersMet OfficeSyed MohammadRed CrescentMohammadAwami LeagueOmar FarukMohammad Hashim20170529232500http://saudigazette.com.sa/world/asia/cyclone-churns-toward-bangladesh-sri-lanka-flood-toll-rises-177/DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka — An intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed more than 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that....Mon, 29 May 2017 23:18:00 +0200saudigazette-419d28093b974096b50b1d53cc74fb63saudigazetteen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisasters20170529231800http://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh/DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka: An intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh yesterday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed more than 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some....Mon, 29 May 2017 20:29:00 +0200kuwaittimes-ef50ed73b82440b0c5a7fc53114f499dkuwaittimesen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited Nations20170529202900http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-floodslandslides-singapore-red-cross-sends-aidSingapore, 29 May 2017 - In response to the severe floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, homegrown humanitarian organisation Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will contribute US$50,000 in relief supplies in the first instance. Additionally, the Singapore Government will donate US$100,000 to launch SRC’s public fundraising appeal.Mon, 29 May 2017 20:11:00 +0200reliefWeb-49ece605c963e5a7d1af33c037864399reliefWeben1.36100915482186 103.810788264244NaturalDisastersRed Cross20170529201100http://timesofoman.com/article/110082/World/Asia/Storm-likely-to-hit-Bangladesh-coast-Tuesday-morning-after-Sri-Lanka-sees-worst-disaster-from-torrenDhaka/Agalawatte (Sri Lanka): Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year,....Mon, 29 May 2017 19:04:00 +0200timesofoman-49eb29588c6acdf2fab146d15327130ftimesofomanen22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529190400http://news.trust.org/item/20170529083603-73hb0/Floods reached roof level and cut off access to many rural Sri Lankan villages, disrupting life for half a million people. * Sri Lanka sees worst disaster from torrential rains since 2003. * Bangladesh still recovering from flash floods in April. * Storm likely to hit Bangladesh coast Tuesday morning.Mon, 29 May 2017 17:59:00 +0200trust-edcce6b562f708571079a055e0b106abtrusten22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersNick MacfieUnited Nations20170529175900http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bangladesh-raises-highest-danger-warning-as-cyclone-takes-aim/ar-BBBDr4gBangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some coastal areas....Mon, 29 May 2017 17:32:00 +0200msn-uk-bfb8678c91d2dee6c8eff640d2c964d1msn-uken22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529173200http://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1182792&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, SRI LANKA – An intensifying cyclone churned north toward Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed almost 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some....Mon, 29 May 2017 17:13:00 +0200japantimes-747868df7969876a3fd2a8c1abfbdf1ajapantimesen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529171300http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-bangladesh-raises-highest-danger-warning-as-cyclone-takes-aim-2454707Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some coastal areas....Mon, 29 May 2017 17:12:00 +0200dnaindia-8070c177054d27c85248795e89a86723dnaindiaen23.7413220196728 91.7378283779723UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529171200http://nation.com.pk/international/29-May-2017/cyclone-churns-toward-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-at-least-201-in-sri-lanka-indiaA severe and intensifying cyclone churned north toward Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some low-lying coastal....Mon, 29 May 2017 17:09:00 +0200nation-6f497c71cc9fc15cb1755ba6437405a0nationen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529170900http://wsau.com/news/articles/2017/may/29/cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-almost-200-in-sri-lanka-india/By Ruma Paul and Dinuka Liyanawatte. DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ (Reuters) - Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned toward its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday.Mon, 29 May 2017 16:13:00 +0200wsau-1c474836203db18eaef70ba2dc1be973wsauen22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529161300http://in.reuters.com/article/us-sri-lanka-disaster-idINKBN18O0PNDHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned toward its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year,....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:51:00 +0200reuters-in-eb68feae3c583423a003b279f5d62200reuters-inen22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529155100http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-at-least-201-in-sri-lanka-india-2454637A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some low-lying coastal....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:42:00 +0200dnaindia-27b190eb657fdf97299dd03ec2674c84dnaindiaen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529154200http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-bangladesh-raises-highest-danger-warning-as-cyclone-takes-aim-2454707Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some coastal areas....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:42:00 +0200dnaindia-4bcf79fe821eff34d2a4faafdcd923e0dnaindiaen22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529154200http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-wrapup-4-bangladesh-raises-highest-danger-warning-as-cyclone-takes-aim-2454702Bangladesh raised its storm danger signal to the highest level of 10 on Monday as a severe and intensifying cyclone churned towards its low-lying coast and was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some coastal areas....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:42:00 +0200dnaindia-946ecd05970ac7719b137ab18e6f5d74dnaindiaen22.991859 91.389702UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529154200http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-wrapup-3-cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-at-least-201-in-sri-lanka-india-2454612A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some low-lying coastal....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:42:00 +0200dnaindia-daf0c0b5c6c29311b2ea194b710e1714dnaindiaen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529154200http://in.reuters.com/article/us-sri-lanka-disaster-idINKBN18O0PNDHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north toward Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned....Mon, 29 May 2017 15:01:00 +0200reuters-in-02a025d9ead36119922c155349f88993reuters-inen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529150100http://news.trust.org/item/20170529083603-73hb0/Floods reached roof level and cut off access to many rural Sri Lankan villages, disrupting life for half a million people. (Raises death toll, paragraphs 1 and 4; adds Bangladesh comment, paragraphs 14-15) * Sri Lanka sees worst disaster from torrential rains since 2003. * Bangladesh still recovering from flash floods in April.Mon, 29 May 2017 14:57:00 +0200trust-7772ed734d566627dbce4c0530fdc4cftrusten25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529145700http://wsau.com/news/articles/2017/may/29/cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-almost-200-in-sri-lanka-india/By Ruma Paul and Dinuka Liyanawatte. DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ (Reuters) - A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north toward Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast.Mon, 29 May 2017 14:45:00 +0200wsau-b162921dc289af9618aecfcd77b340a1wsauen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529144500http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sri-lanka-disaster-idUSKBN18O0PN?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north toward Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned....Mon, 29 May 2017 14:30:00 +0200reuters-02a025d9ead36119922c155349f88993reutersen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529143000https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/cyclone-churns-toward-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-rises-in-sri-lanka/article35142545/A severe and intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed at least 201 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some low-lying coastal....Mon, 29 May 2017 14:22:00 +0200theglobeandmail-e04fedf5f91deab46bcc1686258c2b75theglobeandmailen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529142200http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-wrapup-2-cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-almost-200-in-sri-lanka-india-2454429An intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed almost 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some low-lying coastal areas were....Mon, 29 May 2017 12:37:00 +0200dnaindia-24e0ec83ef2d7c63ab42d18f24216ce3dnaindiaen25.198009 85.521896UNbodiesNaturalDisastersUnited Nations20170529123700http://news.trust.org/item/20170529083603-73hb0(Recasts; adds Bangladesh, paragraphs 2, 3, 13) * Sri Lanka sees worst disaster from torrential rains since 2003. * Bangladesh still recovering from flash floods in April. * Storm likely to hit Bangladesh coast Tuesday morning. By Ruma Paul and Dinuka Liyanawatte.Mon, 29 May 2017 11:53:00 +0200trust-5fa3f559ad3c93aa4a8003ab7c7b0a19trusten25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529115300http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-almost-200-in-sri-lanka--india-8892468DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/: An intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed almost 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, warned that some....Mon, 29 May 2017 11:34:00 +0200channelnewsasia-0f817cd71eaa9e10df6c6a000a23ff13channelnewsasiaen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited NationsNick Macfie20170529113400http://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2017/05/29/cyclone-churns-towards-bangladesh-as-storm-toll-reaches-almost-200-in-sri-lanka-india/and dinuka liyanawatte DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka/ (Reuters) - An intensifying cyclone churned north towards Bangladesh on Monday after heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunderstorms in eastern India killed almost 200 people, with more torrential downpours forecast.Mon, 29 May 2017 11:19:00 +0200thestar-my-4432dff923e26078dcd6514ade991081thestar-myen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersUNbodiesNick MacfieUnited Nations20170529111900https://www.caymancompass.com/2017/05/28/noaa-predicts-above-average-hurricane-season/Maryland’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-average hurricane season this year – starting June 1 – with between 11 and 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes. In a formal statement, lead seasonal forecaster Gerry Bell said “the....Mon, 29 May 2017 00:40:00 +0200caycompass-8c787f00761d13bdf4330ed6a0195991caycompassen39.0515445200672 -76.8034133702488NaturalDisastersEl NiñoEl NinoGerry BellNational Weather ServiceMichael BellSimon BoxallCSUHurricane WilmaEmergencyPhilip KlotzbachColorado State University20170529004000http://english.aawsat.com/theaawsat/lifestyle-culture/natural-disasters-doubled-past-40-years-reveals-atlas-human-planet-2017London- One out of three people in the world is exposed to earthquakes, a number which almost doubled in the past 40 years, according to the latest release of “Atlas of Human Planet 2017” prepared by the European Commission Joint Research Centre. In a press release, Atlas pointed out that around one....Fri, 26 May 2017 08:28:00 +0200aawsat-386a74951ba30977bdc50b33d3c26098aawsaten37.944 23.6529CrisisResponseECnewsNaturalDisastersEU-ChinaEU-JapanEU-LatinAmericaJoint Research CentreEuropean Commission20170526082800http://www.ibtimes.com/hurricane-season-2017-what-are-chances-2543841As summer approaches so does hurricane season for the Atlantic and the East Coast of the United States. Each year storms that form in the tropics and eventually make landfall threaten residents in the Caribbean and along the Gulf Coast and Eastern seaboard. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov.Fri, 26 May 2017 01:21:00 +0200ibtimes-mx-946b711d0a9d365de2502c56db51404eibtimes-mxen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Hurricane CenterGerry BellHurricane Center20170526012100http://www.ibtimes.com/hurricane-season-2017-what-are-chances-2543841As summer approaches so does hurricane season for the Atlantic and the East Coast of the United States. Each year storms that form in the tropics and eventually make landfall threaten residents in the Caribbean and along the Gulf Coast and Eastern seaboard. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov.Fri, 26 May 2017 01:00:00 +0200ibtimes-ec2297353833db10d0079e3b7258b289ibtimesen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Hurricane CenterGerry BellHurricane Center20170526010000http://www.eagletribune.com/cnhi_network/scientists-at-work-forecasting-the-atlantic-hurricane-season/article_e6f60c5a-7e6e-52a8-814a-058f7f5f3020.htmlJune 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through the end of November. It’s a busy time for us at the Tropical Meteorology Project in Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science, where we are issuing our 34th annual Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecast.Thu, 25 May 2017 21:49:00 +0200eagletribune-d6f751feeff4553099aca99456c87c42eagletribuneen29.7718 -95.4071NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachWilliam GrayHurricane CenterCSUColorado State University20170525214900http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASAs_CYGNSS_Satellite_Constellation_Begins_Public_Data_Release_999.htmlOn May 22, NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) began regular production of its science data products - measurements of ocean surface wind speed and roughness - with public release of these data facilitated by the NASA Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.Thu, 25 May 2017 09:07:00 +0200spacedaily-01a906cb9a16d1a9ec43ccd9c05e8381spacedailyen-18.90765 47.527679NaturalDisastersNASA20170525090700http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/herself-and-other-animals/article18560074.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_SyndicationZookeeper V Egambaram proffers a plastic bottle filled with buttermilk to Gauri and Kombi, the zoo’s resident chimpanzee couple. Kombi, the male, sips thirstily, looking uncannily like a particularly hairy version of an actor in a soft drink commercial. Gowri, on the other hand, is in a petulant mood.Wed, 24 May 2017 15:19:00 +0200Hindu-aba91ff7671d0c898527c10e06819665Hinduen13.0615 80.2478NaturalDisastersJ Jayalalithaa20170524151900https://www.qt.com.au/news/recovery-bill-blow-out-cowboy-tradesmen-to-blame/3180958/CYCLONE Debbie's $2billion recovery bill has blown out due to "rogue" outfits and "cowboy" tradesmen charging up to a 400 per cent mark-up on rebuilding costs two months after the natural disaster. One insurer, in Australia's largest general insurance group, has told cyclone-devastated home owners....Mon, 22 May 2017 22:13:00 +0200qt-bf8b8182474b478344bb686900d7dce8qten-20.4037 148.580704NaturalDisastersInsurance Council20170522221300http://thegardenisland.com/news/state-and-regional/forecaster-hawaii-will-have-a-lot-of-cyclones-this-year/article_4709d31d-b580-5927-8bc1-ad5f05c6e1f6.htmlJon Jelsema says El Nino weather conditions foreshadow a busy hurricane season that officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, the Maui News reports ( http://bit.ly/2rGKQBV ). He says a typical year for tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Basin is four to five storms, but this year could reach up to eight.Mon, 22 May 2017 18:31:00 +0200thegardenisland-794af54cb4c4da4d0b47b36a700eeb75thegardenislanden20.881559 -156.672806NaturalDisastersEl NinoHurricane CenterCivic CenterAssociated Press20170522183100http://newsok.com/forecaster-hawaii-will-have-a-lot-of-cyclones-this-year/article/feed/1234681?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A senior National Weather Service forecaster says Hawaii will have an above-average year for tropical cyclones that could cause significant damage. Jon Jelsema says El Nino weather conditions foreshadow a busy hurricane season that officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, the Maui News reports (http://bit.Mon, 22 May 2017 02:38:00 +0200newsok-baee5269d64d12c519096fe0b16ea36cnewsoken20.881559 -156.672806NaturalDisastersEl NinoHurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceCivic Center20170522023800https://www.qt.com.au/news/rogue-tradies-are-gouging-cyclone-debbie-victims/3180537/CYCLONE Debbie's $2 billion recovery bill has blown out due to "rogue" outfits and "cowboy" tradesmen charging up to a 400 per cent mark-up on rebuilding costs two months after the natural disaster. One insurer, in Australia's largest general insurance group, has told cyclone-devastated home owners....Sun, 21 May 2017 21:54:00 +0200qt-6a1b2970150e8acc49563883772fac60qten-18.875139 144.164093NaturalDisastersInsurance Council20170521215400https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/05/19/21-dead-from-a-single-lightning-strike-and-four-more-new-weather-mortality-records/On Dec. 23, 1975, a strong storm bubbled up over what is now Zimbabwe. It wasn’t uncommon — sub-Saharan Africa, with its very warm and very humid air, is a breeding ground for thunderstorms. Odds are the rain was torrential and thunder would have been cracking loudly, because people in the Manica Tribal Trust Lands sought shelter in huts.Fri, 19 May 2017 21:34:00 +0200WashingtonPost-02c1c9d401bb84d1f8d5fcebfa227751WashingtonPosten28.83666 78.768158NaturalDisastersWorld Meteorological OrganizationThomas Peterson20170519213400http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/japans-jfe-aims-to-widen-coking-coal-sources-after-australian-cyclone/18/05/2017. Freight News JFE Holdings Inc, Japan’s second-biggest steelmaker, aims to buy more coking coal outside of Australia to offset price risks for the steel ingredient that were made evident by a big cyclone in March, its president said on Wednesday.Thu, 18 May 2017 11:58:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews-ba9836bf36fb7c34e56e00de90e90b41hellenicshippingnewsen55.7388 37.6665TAXUDNaturalDisastersBowen BasinJFE HoldingsDonald Trump20170518115800http://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-jfe-holdings-coal-idUSKCN18D14WTOKYO JFE Holdings Inc, Japan's second-biggest steelmaker, aims to buy more coking coal outside of Australia to offset price risks for the steel ingredient that were made evident by a big cyclone in March, its president said on Wednesday. "The biggest reason for volatility of coking coal prices is....Wed, 17 May 2017 12:52:00 +0200reuters-4af025c038ba338a57f8fa2e6eb558dareutersen55.7388 37.6665TAXUDNaturalDisastersBowen BasinJFE HoldingsDonald Trump20170517125200http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,243561.htmlTHE Met Office has declared the start of the 2017 rainy season saying an early tropical wave arriving across the Atlantic Ocean had brought 11 mm of rainfall yesterday. It said it has been tracking the tropical wave across the Atlantic for several days.Sat, 13 May 2017 07:19:00 +0200newsday-tt-ad8316088a8a0d4158b6cce0e92832d6newsday-ttenNaturalDisastersMet Office20170513071900http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/each-block-to-get-weather-forecast-system-harsh-vardhan-117051201639_1.htmlUnion minister Harsh Vardhan today announced that under the National Monsoon Mission (NMM) weather forecast systems will be provided at the block level in the next two years. "We have launched the Rs 400 crore National Monsoon Mission under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji.Fri, 12 May 2017 20:26:00 +0200business-standard-04e0b9943bd752a6e537d81231ce3455business-standarden19.4425124955208 76.0782089786436EnvironmentNaturalDisastersHarsh VardhanNational Council20170512202600http://www.lexpressmada.com/blog/actualites/gastronomie-la-table-depicure-un-eclat-de-saveurs/Le dîner des Épicuriens a offert un bonheur divin samedi soir, au Carlton Madagascar. Quatre chefs ont été mis à l’honneur pour revisiter les classiques d’Auguste Escoffier. En tenue de lumière, composée d’une toque, d’une veste Escoffier, d’une écharpe ornée d’une petite casserole, quatre disciples....Mon, 22 May 2017 12:49:00 +0200lexpressmada-f28e4dcb81d069e88f0cfb18bbfcf500lexpressmadafr43.7198 7.26145Gastronomy – the table of Épicure, an outburst of flavoursGastronomy – the table of Épicure, an outburst of flavoursNaturalDisastersAgnès Sorel20170522124900http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2017/06/06/2003671987On Friday, northern Taiwan was hit by torrential rain, turning Keelung and the north coast into disaster areas. According to an initial report issued by the Central Emergency Operation Center, one person died, two went missing and five were injured, while 3,800 people had to be evacuated.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:05:00 +0200taipeitimes-8e2444bbf3cce2ef24c764e057687ce9taipeitimesen25.123417 121.735174FloodingNaturalDisastersDevelopment ProgramEmergencyTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport20170605200500http://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2017/06/06/hurricane-and-typhoon-season-2017-travel-alert/Source: United States Department of State. Headline: Hurricane and Typhoon Season 2017 Travel Alert. The Atlantic Basin, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea: Hurricane Season in the Atlantic began June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction....Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:44:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-878f3a7a439c85e3720d61f7bba7cec0foreignaffairs-nzen35.6831 139.809NaturalDisastersFederal Emergency Management AgencyNational Weather ServiceHurricane CenterEmergencyUnited States Department of State20170605174400http://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2017/06/04/a-century-of-storm-signalling/Source: Hong Kong Information Services. Headline: A century of storm signalling. Hong Kong people are familiar with the Hong Kong Observatory’s typhoon warning system. However, they might not know a typhoon gun was fired to warn the public of impending tropical cyclones in the past.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-f19fffbf80d45c02e0490cb0754a9eebforeignaffairs-nzenNaturalDisastersHong Kong ObservatoryMarine Department20170604020000http://www.manilatimes.net/training-center-product-ph-bahrain-partnership/328458/SUBIC BAY FREEPORT: The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday opened a vocational training center here built in partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain Royal Charity Organization (RCO). Senator Richard Gordon, also PRC chairman, led the ribbon-cutting during the inauguration of the center assisted by Bahrain RCO Secretary General Dr.Sun, 21 May 2017 16:56:00 +0200manilatimes-61ac175c8f6abf6d29c8bcbca2646919manilatimesen26.2149 50.5879NaturalDisastersRichard GordonCharity OrganizationRed Cross20170521165600http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2017/05/20/lifestyle/looking-back-final-days-dojunkai-apartments/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+japantimes+%28The+Japan+Times%3A+All+Stories%29All cities change, but the 20th century saw Tokyo undergo more destruction and rebuilding than in any other period since its founding. The capital was devastated first by natural disaster and then aerial bombardment, and was subsequently re-imagined in the frenzy of construction that typically follows such calamity.Sat, 20 May 2017 16:20:00 +0200japantimes-846e6d0f6169bffbf8ba2398930c0440japantimesen48.8521 2.34899NaturalDisastersEdo PeriodOlympic GamesWorld WarWorld War II20170520162000http://www.manilametro.com/news/253248282/red-cross-to-offer-vocational-courses-in-subic-and-leyteMANILA, May 19 -- Carpentry, commercial cooking, electrical installation - these are just a few of the courses that can be offered by the newly constructed Philippine Red Cross' (PRC) vocational training centers in Subic and Leyte. Building the training centers is one of the Haiyan recovery projects....Fri, 19 May 2017 00:15:00 +0200manilametro-60a09abba6bfb96079ef72d78c739edcmanilametroen26.5333333 -78.7NaturalDisastersEducationFilterRichard GordonCharity OrganizationRed Cross20170519001500http://www.msn.com/fr-fr/actualite/culture/netflix-annule-sense8-et-provoque-un-ouragan-sur-la-toile/ar-BBBOexO© Murray Close/Netflix Netflix annule "Sense8" et provoque un ouragan sur la Toile. Le voyage avec les Sensates se termine. Netflix a annoncé jeudi qu'elle annulait la série «Sense8» après deux saisons, mettant fin à l'aventure des huit êtres originaires des quatre coins du globe reliés entre eux....Sat, 03 Jun 2017 11:12:00 +0200msn-fr-b7d417e4e000b7dd6518d5f1e7daf77cmsn-frfr52.373 4.89483Netflix cancels "Sense8’ and causes a hurricane on the web ParismatchNetflix cancels "Sense8’ and causes a hurricane on the web ParismatchNaturalDisastersÁngel SilvestreMiguel Ángel SilvestreAngel SilvestreMiguel Angel SilvestreMax RiemeltDonald Trump20170603111200http://www.parismatch.com/Culture/Medias/Netflix-annule-Sense8-et-provoque-un-ouragan-sur-la-Toile-1275578Le voyage avec les Sensates se termine. Netflix a annoncé jeudi qu'elle annulait la série «Sense8» après deux saisons, mettant fin à l'aventure des huit êtres originaires des quatre coins du globe reliés entre eux par leurs émotions : Nomi (Jamie Clayton), Lito (Miguel Ángel Silvestre), Riley....Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:15:00 +0200parismatch-9d9f3c8b2f1e2c3242024701010d4ffaparismatchfr52.373 4.89483Netflix cancels "Sense8" and causes a hurricane on the webNetflix cancels "Sense8" and causes a hurricane on the webNaturalDisastersÁngel SilvestreMiguel Ángel SilvestreMax RiemeltDonald Trump20170602111500http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/jun/10/gas-boom-risks-jams-at-texas-port-20170/A boom in natural gas exports from the U.S. Gulf Coast is raising the prospect of traffic jams at one of America's busiest ports. Weather delays from fog and storms are nothing new at the Houston Ship Channel, which links the oil and gas fields of Texas and Louisiana to the rest of the world.Sat, 10 Jun 2017 09:15:00 +0200arkansasonline-25f3d52bd880f89b6a1bc828cee168fdarkansasonlineen9.00288 -79.5172NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane Center20170610091500http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-natural-gas-boom-could-snarl-traffic-at-one-of-americas-busiest-ports/Weather delays from fog and storms are nothing new at the Houston Ship Channel, which links the prolific oil and gas fields of Texas and Louisiana to the rest of the world. But as more cargoes of liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals head across the globe from newly built plants, the tanker....Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:09:00 +0200hellenicshippingnews-86073a972dc9a0db8c0ec7dbfd3d9b35hellenicshippingnewsen9.00288 -79.5172NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane Center20170609120900https://patch.com/floridaMotorists are being asked to avoid a stretch of Bloomingdale Avenue following a serious injury crash Tuesday night. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service couldn't say with certainty when we can expect to see our next beautiful beach day. Heavy rain has caused flooding along some....Fri, 09 Jun 2017 05:38:00 +0200patch-fec2d90adc475e70643f613b33af7f85patchen27.92945 -82.291513NaturalDisastersNational Weather ServiceColorado State University20170609053800http://www.sunherald.com/news/business/article155067269.html#storylink=indepGovernment forecasters have predicted a busy Atlantic hurricane season in 2017, with an above-normal number of storms likely. If you live on or near the Coast, don’t put off making sure your home is ready. When a powerful storm is bearing down, it may be too late to protect your property.Fri, 09 Jun 2017 05:20:00 +0200sunherald-5b8817a10c554162b5ad7c614dc52a2fsunheralden28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterWINDOWSFlorida International UniversityHurricane Center20170609052000http://jis.gov.jm/odpem-always-prepared-disasters-director-general/Photo: Rudranath Fraser Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, addresses the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month and the start of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season at Jamaica House on June 1.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:48:00 +0200jis-3a61581ee39e1a588e696d9ab12e37aejisen18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersClive DavisEmergency20170608214800http://www.wftv.com/weather/interactive-drought-map-improvement-across-central-florida-following-abundant-rain/531238358The severe drought across Central Florida, the result of below average rainfall during the dry season and the driest April in 121 years, has improved after nine days of constant rain. The region which was under an extreme drought, extending from Lake Okeechobee northward to Orange County, is now under a severe drought.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:53:00 +0200wftv-688d5f75da0debd8a1c438fee710944bwftven-37.853 145.075NaturalDisastersOrlando International AirportLake Okeechobee20170608185300http://tass.com/society/950462MOSCOW, June 8. /TASS/. Rosgosstrakh, one Russia’s largest insurance companies, estimates that the May 29 hurricane in the Moscow Region caused more than 25 million rubles ($439,000) worth of damage. "The overall damage has been preliminarily assessed at more than 25 million rubles," the company said in a statement on Thursday.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:29:00 +0200itartass_en-3ae1ee58b96bc98b24150ec28d38ab60itartass_enen55.7388 37.6665NaturalDisasters20170608102900http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/ODPEM_always_prepared_for_disasters,_says_director_general__?profile=1470KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, is assuring citizens that the agency is always in a high state of readiness to respond to disasters.“The ODPEM is ready to face all adversities,” he said.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 05:49:00 +0200jamaicaobserver-2019143a333a3b7e64f68c5a7be4edc8jamaicaobserveren18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersClive DavisEmergency20170608054900http://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/va-hospital-hosts-drill-to-train-hundreds-in-event-of-hurricane-disasterA first-ever hurricane disaster drill was held by the Palm Beach Veterans Hospital Local agencies preparing for the worst by holding a first-ever hurricane disaster drill Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:03:00 +0200wptv-a39225dda362f39292c318065111a369wptven26.268917 -80.25904NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceHomeland SecurityHurricane CenterEmergencyRed CrossSalvation Army20170608020300http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-hunter-planes-provide-crucial-information-during-storm-season/MIAMI -- An important part of the nation's hurricane program is keeping an eye on what a storm is doing long before any potential landfall. While sattelites can see storms from up above, meteorologists say you really need to fly through a storm in order to see how strong it actually is.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:35:00 +0200CBSnews-c94d090d792f9bdce0a823d00df2810eCBSnewsen25.8321 -80.2702FloodingNaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterFederal Emergency Management AgencyBay TimesTampa Bay TimesHurricane CenterEmergencyAir Force20170607213500http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2017/06/corps_of_engineers_budget.htmlBy The Times-Picayune Editorial Board Despite promising to shore up the nation's infrastructure, President Donald Trump is recommending a $1 billion cut to the Corps of Engineers' budget for levees, ports and other projects. If Congress goes along with his budget proposal, Louisiana will suffer.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:23:00 +0200nola-0751ec06e80b001288feeba2a7b4e12dnolaen29.582569 -90.703911NaturalDisastersJohn Bel EdwardsLake BorgneHurricane IsaacJohn the BaptistDonald TrumpBill CassidySteve Scalise20170607132300http://antiguaobserver.com/nods-ready-for-hurricane-season/Seven days into the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the list of shelters is yet to be published. Director of National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), Philmore Mullin said although all the state agencies involved in the relief efforts to include NODS, the Defence Force and the Emergency....Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:29:00 +0200antiguaobserver-cddd8991345e7cc42748de4094d2e2f3antiguaobserveren46.492829 -87.350898NaturalDisastersEmergency20170607112900http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2017/6/5/flagler_man_who_lost.html?cid=rssSome of the thousands of books destroyed when ocean water flooded Steve Bolter's Flagler County home during Hurricane Matthew last year. Many were covered in mold and mildew. (Photo courtesy of Steve Bolter) FLAGLER COUNTY -- A Flagler County man lost thousands of rare books worth thousands of dollars because of Hurricane Matthew.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0200mynews13-4f95690970d1d2fac81bc8690733b3e8mynews13en28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisasters20170606200000http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/climate-change-2017-atlantic-hurricane-season-170605112745578.htmlJune 1 is the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, which covers the North Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, and it runs until November 30, 2017. That doesn't mean to say we cannot see a tropical storm or hurricane develop outside of these dates.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 09:46:00 +0200aljazeera-en-57b117f3284d3faedca6cec456c8f38ealjazeera-enen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776EnvironmentClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEl NinoAl JazeeraHurricane CenterStorm AnaNational Hurricane CenterCSUColorado State University20170606094600http://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane-matthew/4-men-honored-for-saving-mans-life-during-hurricane-matthewST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. Ethan Calloway - Two police officers and two average citizens were honored for their roles in saving a man’s life during Hurricane Matthew. The ceremony was held at Monday night’s St. Augustine Beach City Commission meeting. In all the stories that came out of Hurricane....Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:14:00 +0200news4jax-a4fa9359f2d821995b6b5af6486e4646news4jaxen41.645142 -87.445923NaturalDisasters20170606051400http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2017/6/5/flagler_man_who_lost.html?cid=rssFLAGLER COUNTY -- A Flagler County man lost thousands of rare books worth thousands of dollars because of Hurricane Matthew. He is advising people to never take any storm lightly. Hurricane Matthew hit the Florida east coast in 2016; Steve Bolter's Flagler home took on 21 inches of water Bolter lost....Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:55:00 +0200mynews13-fb2aeebb053187ac2d48c3f7a79a48admynews13en28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisasters20170606035500http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/After-18-months-hurricane-vulnerability-11197122.phpAt the time, we were investigating what will happen the next time a massive hurricane hits Houston, and because the city is home to a massive oil refining complex, we knew a big oil spill was one likely consequence. It's happened before: During Hurricane Katrina, rushing water caused one refinery's....Mon, 05 Jun 2017 21:36:00 +0200chron-8db541527f415050573be4cfc162665achronen29.7449 -95.234221PetroleumRefineriesMaritimeSafetyWorldEnvironmentNaturalDisastersTerroristAttackManMadeDisastersEnvironmental Protection AgencyHurricane KatrinaBarack ObamaHomeland SecurityGoogle20170605213600http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=13783&SEO=more-hurricanes-predicted-this-season-in-the-atlantic-oceanWashington, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Meteorologists at the NOAA Climate Prediction Center said today that the Atlantic Ocean could face another hurricane season above normal this year. According to experts from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for the already-initiated....Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:53:00 +0200plenglish-b1d3bc02602735550c0b83d2f9ebbad1plenglishen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellPrensa Latina20170605175300http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/the-901/2017/06/05/9-01-storm-aftermath-grizzlies-side-hustle-and-more/369945001/Good morning in Memphis, where The 9:01 returns from a week off. The 9:01 returns from week-long vacation hiatus … sort of. After arriving home yesterday afternoon to a refrigerator of spoiled food and other post-storm complications, consider today’s column more of a yawn and a stretch.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:23:00 +0200commercialappeal-f3082b36767f012cef200f7f6a0ca54bcommercialappealen34.272072 -88.720512NaturalDisasters20170605162300http://www.nola.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/06/hurricane_update_new_orleans_j.htmlNo tropical storms or hurricanes are expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico, the north Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the next five days, forecasters said Monday morning (June 5). (Image via National Hurricane Center) No news is good news when it comes to hurricane updates.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:15:00 +0200nola-57e10c38b0e5d5659f663db562725975nolaen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterHurricane Center20170605141500http://jis.gov.jm/review-drain-gully-systems/Photo: R. Fraser Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), listens keenly to the Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry, at the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month and observance of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season on June 1 at Jamaica House.Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:03:00 +0200jis-86b5966d1f532594f61de895e942567ajisen18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersFloodingWayne HenryDesmond McKenzie20170604100300http://www.haitian-truth.org/will-four-hours-in-haiti-influence-homeland-security-secretary-kelly-on-tps/“We asked him to go to Haiti and survey the conditions on the ground so that he can make an assessment as to Haiti’s ability to absorb deportees back to Haiti,” she said. “This defeats the purpose.” Steven Forester, a Miami-based immigration advocate with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in....Sat, 03 Jun 2017 22:08:00 +0200haitian-truth-c93a124a095b2d04eb91040b9055ee43haitian-truthen36.970556 -87.476944MigrationHaitiReconstructionNaturalDisastersSean PennKen KeenHomeland SecurityPentagon20170603220800https://www.sanpedrosun.com/weather/2017/06/02/2017-hurricane-season-expected-active/The 2017 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season officially started on Thursday, June 1st, and meteorologists are predicting a very active season. A total of fourteen named storms, are expected this season, with seven turning into hurricanes and three of them expected to turn into major hurricanes.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 05:43:00 +0200sanpedrosun-8195be414f528e15523f2b846a4506aasanpedrosunen17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Weather ServiceEmergencyRed Cross20170603054300http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_reviewing_drain_and_gully_systems?profile=1470KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — A review of the country's drain and gully systems is being undertaken by the technical staff at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA).“We are serious about ensuring that flooding does not remain a....Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:15:00 +0200jamaicaobserver-7c895aa61df1606972e7c598662fca97jamaicaobserveren18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersFloodingDesmond McKenzie20170603011500http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Atlantic-Hurricane-Season-Begins-Thursday-Above-Normal-Season-Expected-425499564.htmlThe forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season which begins Thursday and officially runs to Nov. 30 is suggesting a higher than normal number of storms this year. (Published Thursday, June 1, 2017) The Atlantic Hurricane season began Thursday and officially runs to Nov. 30.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:03:00 +0200nbcdfw-a9c728ce61c8db85a7c44e73731d67cdnbcdfwen29.26723 -94.832485NaturalDisastersEl NiñoHurricane Ike20170602110300https://www.annistonstar.com/news/nation_world/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-with-to/article_0b15f55a-bfab-5ad2-9397-bb3686e59c05.htmlWarm sea surface temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Niño will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, NOAA announced Thursday, saying that 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes are possible.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:05:00 +0200annistonstar-b25e12d300d9bb1c704a1e60895f6c11annistonstaren27.92945 -82.291513NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellPhil KlotzbachColorado State University20170602090500http://missoulian.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-with-to/article_7a0c2db3-a7ce-5eac-bb41-7c444de0c0f3.htmlMissoula, MT (59801) Today. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 76F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 46F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:47:00 +0200missoulian-d191f4d413aefe7700d9960ebed06cdemissoulianen46.860519 -114.019501NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellColorado State University20170602084700http://wcfcourier.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-with-to/article_46b27847-5477-52bb-b3f3-acd2d08d2274.html"The outlook reflects our expectation of a weak or non-existent El Niño, near or above average sea surface temperatures across the Atlantic, and average or weaker than average vertical wind shear," said Dr. Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:47:00 +0200wcfcourier-424be7a5d0e0bbd5118d500271bb5a47wcfcourierenNaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellColorado State University20170602084700http://www.hiawathaworldonline.com/news/national/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-with-to/article_b9b4a744-fb62-538c-b699-17dd135b92b1.htmlWarm sea surface temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Niño will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, NOAA announced Thursday, saying that 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes are possible.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:38:00 +0200hiawathaworldonline-57df727f18ce97b277b6ede322029c60hiawathaworldonlineen30.154167 -84.964444NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellPhil KlotzbachColorado State University20170602083800http://siouxcityjournal.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season-with-to/article_fd7d2f68-6193-51fa-ba18-836d1a9c6c5e.html"The outlook reflects our expectation of a weak or non-existent El Niño, near or above average sea surface temperatures across the Atlantic, and average or weaker than average vertical wind shear," said Dr. Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:37:00 +0200siouxcityjournal-424be7a5d0e0bbd5118d500271bb5a47siouxcityjournalenNaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellColorado State University20170602083700http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/147102Catherine Cumberbatch, Chief Met, Belize Met Service. “The 2017 forecast, ladies and gentlemen, is going for a slightly above normal hurricane season. That mean, what we usually expect from the norm – that means the season will be a little more active.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:53:00 +0200channel5belize-c51817f1fe6e2a320c8a81a01f957d3dchannel5belizeen17.495621 -88.181572NaturalDisastersEl Nino20170602075300http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Atlantic-Hurricane-Season-Begins-Thursday-Above-Normal-Season-Expected-425499564.htmlThe forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season which begins Thursday and officially runs to Nov. 30 is suggesting a higher than normal number of storms this year. (Published 6 minutes ago) The Atlantic Hurricane season begins Thursday and officially runs to Nov. 30.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 03:12:00 +0200nbcdfw-3be2aaf1f0053155b1084e10971e23b7nbcdfwen29.26723 -94.832485NaturalDisastersEl NiñoHurricane Ike20170602031200http://www.thespec.com/news-story/7348549-in-brief-new-hurricane-advisories-will-give-deadlines-for-storm-preparation/Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try to give those people a deadline this year. Forecasters at the hurricane centre in Miami will issue experimental advisories showing when tropical-storm....Fri, 02 Jun 2017 01:43:00 +0200thespec-662eb2c5cef6f585285f676eb0fb5148thespecen55.7388 37.6665PeaceKeepingNaturalDisastersUNbodiesJohn KellyNational Hurricane CenterFBIJulian AssangeThe GuardianNigel FarageUnited NationsHomeland SecurityHurricane CenterRick ScottDonald Trump20170602014300http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170601/met-office-endorses-hurricane-forecast-above-normal-seasonThe Meteorological Service Division has endorsed the forecast of the Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for an above-normal 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season. It says most of this activity is predicted to occur during the peak months of the hurricane season, which are August, September and October.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 22:44:00 +0200jamaica-gleaner-3b5b85faa5fac5d71046a564b8ab274djamaica-gleaneren18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersMet Office20170601224400http://www.wcnc.com/weather/2017-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-june-1/444822525NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Although there are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic at this time, the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season officially began Thursday, June 1. It runs through Nov. 30, For 2017, forecasters predict a good chance of an above-normal season. A normal season produces 12 named storms.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:38:00 +0200wcnc-118451e070cac8f7cc663c38e51a3993wcncen28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersEl Niño20170601193800http://www.13newsnow.com/mb/weather/hurricane-center/2017-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-june-1/444714715NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Although there are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic at this time, the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season officially began Thursday, June 1. It runs through Nov. 30, For 2017, forecasters predict a good chance of an above-normal season. A normal season produces 12 named storms.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:19:00 +020013newsnow-429faa785decdefd9ac18cb6e497a9a813newsnowen41.89476 -84.036369NaturalDisastersEl NiñoHampton Roads20170601191900http://www.live5news.com/story/35565358/update-one-person-killed-in-four-vehicle-crash-involving-darlington-county-school-busHARTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) One person was killed and two others were injured in a four-vehicle wreck involving a Darlington County school activity bus Thursday morning. According to a Darlington County Schools news release, there were no students on board at the time of the wreck. It happened at 7:53 a.m.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:03:00 +0200live5news-96816dc7094c155bd4c9ddb569f59c60live5newsen34.362671 -80.076698NaturalDisastersCarolina Highway Patrol20170601190300https://patch.com/florida/sarasota/hurricane-experts-adjust-2017-atlantic-forecastSARASOTA, FL — Like it or not, the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season is now under way and will last for months. Just in time for the kickoff, the Tropical Meteorology Project team at Colorado State University has released updated predictions for the season, which runs through Nov. 30.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:47:00 +0200patch-9b832892cbe0d6f495466cb66309c045patchen35.346809 -101.384598NaturalDisastersEl NinoNational Hurricane CenterGerry BellHurricane CenterCSUColorado State University20170601184700http://www.wptv.com/news/state/hurricane-season-starts-todayThursday officially begins the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) Image copyright 2016 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Palm trees blow in the rain and wind from Hurricane Matthew, October 7, 2016 in Ormond Beach, Florida.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:59:00 +0200wptv-dc1db4130136953edc49d2d9bcf62717wptven29.29415 -81.094599NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Hurricane CenterJohn KellyHomeland SecurityGetty ImagesHurricane CenterRick Scott20170601175900http://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/hurricanes/hurricane-season-begins-colorado-states-latest-forecast-rises-as-el-ni241o/2325832After first forecasting a below-average hurricane season, researchers at Colorado State University have upped their seasonal outlook and now predict a more active season. The culprit responsible for the increase in forecasted hurricane activity: the hurricane-suppressing El Niño, which scientists....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:29:00 +0200tampabay-97baf23edcf7534dca40beabbfcbb7d7tampabayenNaturalDisastersEl NiñoPhil KlotzbachColorado State University20170601172900http://www.click2houston.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season(CNN) - Warm sea surface temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Niño will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, NOAA announced Thursday, saying that 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes are possible.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:23:00 +0200click2houston-d2fb514239cf88170f78c15004c204e0click2houstonen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NiñoPhil KlotzbachHurricane WilmaGerry BellColorado State University20170601172300http://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season(CNN) - Warm sea surface temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Niño will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, NOAA announced Thursday, saying that 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes are possible.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:14:00 +0200clickondetroit-d2fb514239cf88170f78c15004c204e0clickondetroiten28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellPhil KlotzbachHurricane WilmaColorado State University20170601171400http://www.news4jax.com/weather/noaa-predicts-an-above-average-atlantic-hurricane-season(CNN) - Warm sea surface temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Niño will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, NOAA announced Thursday, saying that 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes are possible.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:12:00 +0200news4jax-d2fb514239cf88170f78c15004c204e0news4jaxen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NiñoPhil KlotzbachHurricane WilmaGerry BellColorado State University20170601171200https://thedailyherald.sx/islands/66452-office-of-disaster-management-are-you-prepared-for-the-2017-atlantic-hurricane-seasonGREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season kicks off on Thursday, June 1st, and according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, it will be a busy season – above-normal. NOAA forecasts between 11 to 17 named storms, of....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:45:00 +0200thedailyherald-2b727049b0444acdc878f960bce7d6e0thedailyheralden29.886034 -90.067275NaturalDisastersChristian FellowshipBaptist Church20170601164500http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2017/06/hurricane_forecasters_more_tha.htmlHurricane forecasters: More than ever, don't let your guard down. Updated on June 1, 2017 at 8:05 AM Posted on June 1, 2017 at 7:47 AM Hurricane Hermine became the first hurricane to impact Florida in a decade when it struck the Big Bend area last year. It's been even longer since Alabama has been in the bull's-eye of a hurricane.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:35:00 +0200al-8e94cd73da60b8343590a31e17e7810dalen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersEl NinoNational Weather ServicePrivacy PolicyNASA20170601153500http://www.wptv.com/news/state/hurricane-season-starts-todayThursday officially begins the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) Image copyright 2016 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Palm trees blow in the rain and wind from Hurricane Matthew, October 7, 2016 in Ormond Beach, Florida.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:54:00 +0200wptv-b76baac9b632d960904bbc530d1e9fd7wptven29.29415 -81.094599NaturalDisastersEl NiñoNational Hurricane CenterJohn KellyHomeland SecurityGetty ImagesHurricane CenterRick Scott20170601135400http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/opinion/readers/2017/06/01/remembering-true-meaning-memorial-day/355992001/. In his article "Honoring the fallen means honoring the right to protest" Viewpoint 5/27/17, Nate Boyer seems to suggest that service as a Green Beret gives one a privileged insight into national policy and instills a moral superiority that makes them better judges of how Americans should respond to disrespect for our nation and flag.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:39:00 +0200commercialappeal-861c4fc43e7895705fe0a5d37076298ecommercialappealen32.694501 -97.12751NaturalDisastersTom LeeColin] Kaepernick20170601133900http://www.13newsnow.com/weather/hurricane-center/2017-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-june-1/444714715NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Although there are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic at this time, the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season officially began Thursday, June 1. It runs through Nov. 30, For 2017, forecasters predict a good chance of an above-normal season. A normal season produces 12 named storms.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:16:00 +020013newsnow-214b134b2454b2891d9de341363fcd4c13newsnowen28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersEl NiñoHampton Roads20170601131600http://wncn.com/2017/06/01/2017-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-today-at-least-4-hurricanes-predicted/Each year ahead of hurricane season, experts at N.C. State, Colorado State and NOAA release predictions for the upcoming season. Researchers at N.C. State say this hurricane season looks to be close to “normal” with 11 to 15 named storms and four to six of those becoming hurricanes.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:56:00 +0200wncn-cf50c85ac44b31fe4d8a5a88d6505b5cwncnen38.9985488169502 -105.547819987437NaturalDisasters20170601125600http://www.live5news.com/story/35562780/hurricane-season-begins-and-forecasters-say-its-likely-to-be-above-normalCHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - The 2017 hurricane season starts Thursday and forecasters say it will likely be above-normal. Experts predict two to four major hurricanes, five to nine hurricanes and 11 to 17 named storms. An average season produces three major hurricanes, six hurricanes and 12 named storms.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:58:00 +0200live5news-9be12bed76fbfa42e4ef29b2d78a8e9flive5newsenNaturalDisastersEl NinoGerry Bell20170601115800http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/forecaster-says-hurricane-season-rains-could-be-a-blessing-or-curse_100555?profile=1470KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — A regional climatologist is predicting above-normal activity this hurricane season, which he says will be a blessing to countries that have been experiencing very long drought, but have warned of the dangers associated with heavy rainfall.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:08:00 +0200jamaicaobserver-61b59d0e685c2dc30304026345d1b7a4jamaicaobserveren37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersEl Niño20170601080800http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/147102Jun 1, 2017 June to November, the Hurricane Season is Here! The Hurricane Season is here and the Met Service says that this year is forecasted to be active. The above normal season will see fourteen named storms and three are expected to turn into major hurricanes.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:29:00 +0200channel5belize-9df54d63eb2b610a4f682745ac1f82fdchannel5belizeen17.495621 -88.181572NaturalDisastersEl Nino20170601072900http://www.news4jax.com/news/storm-damage-reported-in-orange-parkORANGE PARK, Fla. News4Jax.com Staff - Severe thunderstorms early Tuesday evening left a trail of damage and debris across the Clay County area, including 45 damaged homes, emergency operations center officials said. Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan at first thought a "spin-up"....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 05:49:00 +0200news4jax-fa207f6e77f1f91f385162bf477e2644news4jaxen10.6572 -61.4836NaturalDisastersFlorida Highway PatrolEmergencyRed Cross20170601054900http://www.wsfa.com/story/35560062/emergency-response-agencies-hold-preparedness-meetings-ahead-of-hurricane-seasonCOFFEE COUNTY, AL (WSFA) - Coffee County leaders met to start preparing for hurricane season Wednesday morning. "Preparedness and disaster planning is of utmost importance in our community since we know firsthand the devastation that can be brought by natural disasters," said Enterprise Mayor William Cooper.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:40:00 +0200wsfa-f9248a2bace2478855880d5530d990d1wsfaen31.329809 -85.846454NaturalDisastersJames BrownEmergency20170601024000http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article153464229.html#wgt=trending“We asked him to go to Haiti and survey the conditions on the ground so that he can make an assessment as to Haiti’s ability to absorb deportees back to Haiti,” she said. “This defeats the purpose.” Steven Forester, a Miami-based immigration advocate with the Institute for Justice & Democracy in....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:06:00 +0200miamiherald-af5b06e742bc0608be39e1eea768f9b6miamiheralden31.980556 -92.176667MigrationNaturalDisastersHaitiReconstructionHomeland Security20170601020600http://www.sunherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article153677409.html#storylink=indepThe Atlantic hurricane season is a little more than two weeks away, so now is a good time for homeowners along the coast to check their insurance coverage. The annual hurricane season runs for six months, from June through November. “A good place to start is your deductible,” said Amy Bach,....Thu, 01 Jun 2017 01:20:00 +0200sunherald-7469cd2955dee8412d3d67377778a653sunheralden32.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178NaturalDisastersNational Weather ServiceInsurance Information InstituteColorado State University20170601012000http://www.nj.com/ocean/index.ssf/2017/05/first_mounds_of_sand_pumped_ashore_to_start_massiv.html. Gallery: Replenishment begins in Ortley Beach. -- The first mounds of sand for one of New Jersey's largest beach replenishment projects started being pumped onto Ortley Beach this week as Shore towns on the northern Ocean County peninsula, which for decades had fought hard against engineered beaches, relented after Hurricane Sandy.Wed, 31 May 2017 22:27:00 +0200nj-e159334c540a4220e4e579f77ec59ddcnjen40.0925 -74.045579FloodingEnvironmentNaturalDisastersChris ChristieUnited States ArmyHurricane SandySuperstorm SandyBob Martin20170531222700http://www.live5news.com/story/35558496/lowcountry-town-hard-hit-by-hurricane-matthew-hoping-to-be-spared-this-seasonCOLLETON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - A Lowcountry town hard hit by Hurricane Matthew is hoping to be spared during the new hurricane season that begins Thursday. Matthew ripped through the community in October, 2016 costing the town about $1.5 million in tourist dollars.Wed, 31 May 2017 22:21:00 +0200live5news-d2f848f85a63a77ce737e1705f657a2clive5newsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisasters20170531222100http://www.wyff4.com/article/top-6-tips-to-keep-safe-in-a-hurricane/9956099GREENVILLE, S.C. Hurricane season starts Thursday. While hurricanes don't always have as great an impact on the western Carolinas as they do on the coast, they can still be devastating. To help keep the community safe, the American Red Cross is urging everyone to be proactive.Wed, 31 May 2017 19:33:00 +0200wyff4-b101b43f0cb1b87544e8cd3a5089b8c6wyff4enNaturalDisastersRed Cross20170531193300http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/c-spire-offers-consumers-and-businesses-important-reminders-and-tips-on-how-to-use-their-communication-devices-in-emergency-situations-during-2017-hurricane-season-300466277.htmlRIDGELAND, Miss. May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season just around the corner, C Spire is offering consumers and businesses in storm-prone areas some important emergency reminders and tips on using essential telecommunications before, during and after any storm or natural disaster.Wed, 31 May 2017 17:34:00 +0200prnewswire-0aa63b14582fd0346cd4a460737feb79prnewswireenNaturalDisasters20170531173400http://www.nbcdfw.com/weather/stories/Atlantic-Hurricane-Season-Begins-Thursday-Above-Normal-Season-Expected-425499564.htmlThe Atlantic Hurricane season begins Thursday and officially runs to Nov. 30. The forecast for the upcoming season, which peaks in August and September, is suggesting a higher than normal number of storms this year. (The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began May 15th and is already off to an active start).Wed, 31 May 2017 16:57:00 +0200nbcdfw-331cdcff93f385c99940109fe2fe2b01nbcdfwen29.26723 -94.832485NaturalDisastersEl NiñoHurricane Ike20170531165700http://www.voanews.com/a/us-homeland-security-chief-to-visit-haiti/3879003.htmlHomeland Security Secretary John Kelly is visiting Haiti on Wednesday for discussions on international cooperation. Kelly is to meet with Haitian government officials including President Jovenel Moïse, the department’s website said in a Tuesday evening post.Wed, 31 May 2017 15:47:00 +0200voanews-2a46b63bcb674c200f752e7855e1a5f8voanewsen38.9051 -77.0162UNbodiesPeaceKeepingNaturalDisastersJohn KellyUnited NationsHomeland SecuritySandra HonoréThe HeraldMiami Herald20170531154700http://www.nola.com/300/2017/05/hurricane_betsy_new_orleans_05312017.htmlThe Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us. Today, the series continues with a remembrance of 1965's Hurricane Betsy. THEN : On the morning of Sept.Wed, 31 May 2017 12:28:00 +0200nola-1f9c33b4301f99c067dfaf151f6a8203nolaen29.224335 -90.00287NaturalDisastersHurricane KatrinaMike ScottLyndon Johnson20170531122800http://thegardenisland.com/lifestyles/opinion/prepare-now-for-hurricane-season/article_58920921-c71f-58be-af48-526dc5578f76.htmlThe worst things you can do are assume Kauai will not be hit by a hurricane and not prepare. Yes, you are right that chances are a hurricane will not make landfall here. But, as history has shown — an example being Hurricane Iniki in 1992 that was initially expected to pass by but changed direction — hurricanes are unpredictable.Wed, 31 May 2017 12:20:00 +0200thegardenisland-368f44bc00fe455a079d6624a377e33fthegardenislanden52.529017 -0.395906NaturalDisastersNational Weather ServiceHurricane CenterEmergency20170531122000http://www.news4jax.com/news/storm-damage-reported-in-orange-parkORANGE PARK, Fla. News4Jax.com Staff - Severe thunderstorms followed by a possible tornado early Tuesday evening left a trail of damage and debris across the Orange Park area. Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan at first thought a "spin-up" tornado had developed, but the damage....Wed, 31 May 2017 07:41:00 +0200news4jax-7dff4d195fdf1fd5dcb28e645b2f29a2news4jaxen28.087629 -97.822777NaturalDisastersFlorida Highway PatrolEmergency20170531074100http://www.news4jax.com/news/storm-damage-reported-in-orange-parkORANGE PARK, Fla. News4Jax.com Staff - Severe thunderstorms followed by a possible tornado early Tuesday evening left a trail of damage and debris across the Orange Park area. At this time, Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist John Gaughan at first thought "a spin-up tornado had developed, but the damage appears to be too widespread".Wed, 31 May 2017 05:43:00 +0200news4jax-fb35d9f6c23d7d9c5a8ef00a57c76d56news4jaxen28.087629 -97.822777NaturalDisastersFlorida Highway PatrolEmergency20170531054300http://gina.gov.gy/caribbean-state-media-reps-engage-in-improved-meteorology-journalism/The meeting with the media is part of a series of meetings being held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines by the CIMH. The CIMH is hosting the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum wet season (CARICOF) 2017. While making an official statement before the commencement of the media meeting, St.Wed, 31 May 2017 05:14:00 +0200gina-ea545497a05a3dac9d08d6e9df4c8568ginaen32.420521 -107.585701MARS-STATNaturalDisastersAgricultureRalph GonsalvesGross Domestic ProductEarly Warning20170531051400http://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane-season-arrives-after-2016-wakeup-callA little more than a month later, Hurricane Matthew, a more powerful storm, moved along the East Coast. Although it did not make landfall in Florida, it caused extensive damage, particularly in Northeast Florida, with some $1.18 billion in property insurance claims, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation.Wed, 31 May 2017 03:14:00 +0200news4jax-1642c17813f548e114a6dd9c72d9903enews4jaxen30.363469 -92.916758NaturalDisastersEl NinoBryan KoonFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyFlorida Power20170531031400http://www.13newsnow.com/weather/hurricane-season-starts-june-1/444269906If you're reading this on the KING 5 app, click here. The 2017 hurricane season outlook is now out. We’re going to talk about what scientists are expecting when it comes to the hurricane season which runs from Thursday through November. For the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters predict a good chance of an above-normal season.Wed, 31 May 2017 01:36:00 +020013newsnow-4411ec9b86c113f8316fdb6f39a01c0413newsnowenNaturalDisastersEl Niño20170531013600http://www.tribune242.com/news/2017/may/30/homes-still-unrepaired-after-hurricanes-in-2016/By KHRISNA VIRGIL. Deputy Chief Reporter. kvirgil@tribunemedia.net. WITH the 2017 hurricane season opening on Thursday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis noted yesterday that there are still homes in a state of disrepair following 2016's Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Joaquin in 2015.Tue, 30 May 2017 22:29:00 +0200tribune242-0bb51dd5414343d8a7e7c499f40fad5atribune242en37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersNational Emergency Management AgencyHubert MinnisPerry ChristieNational InsuranceEmergencyColorado State University20170530222900http://www.centraljersey.com/news/new-jersey-s-beaches-ready-for-summer/article_a3b7299d-bdde-5b80-9c0a-7f4dcd5eb9e3.htmlBy VASHTI HARRIS. Staff Writer. LONG BRANCH —Seeking to inform citizens about the current status of their beaches, the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium announced that New Jersey’s shores are ready for summer visitors. During its 15th annual State of the Shore event, Bob Martin, commissioner of the....Tue, 30 May 2017 21:12:00 +0200centraljersey-95482f83b8ad5b104d4acb1aae617db4centraljerseyen33.77993 -118.328102EnvironmentNaturalDisastersJon MillerSuperstorm SandyBob MartinColorado State UniversityJersey Department20170530211200http://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/bayarea/article/First-trolleys-since-Hurricane-Ike-to-roll-in-11167944.phpGALVESTON Galveston's rubber-tired trolleys, drowned and rendered inoperable by Hurricane Ike in 2008, are scheduled to return to island streets June 2. The city is offering fare-free trolley transportation during the summer as it continues a million-dollar restoration of each of its three historic....Tue, 30 May 2017 18:11:00 +0200houstonchronicle-4a72b2f2e5eb6887ec1f421b33122582houstonchronicleen29.26723 -94.832485NaturalDisastersHouston ChronicleHurricane Ike20170530181100http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/NOAA-predicts-busy-hurricane-season-11174673.phpThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a 45 percent chance of the hurricane season that begins June 1 being above normal, a 35 percent chance of a normal season and a 20 percent chance of a below-normal season. An average season is 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.Tue, 30 May 2017 18:11:00 +0200houstonchronicle-fe3228cb34a2f6b3007523af4233649ahoustonchronicleen37.97895 -121.261002NaturalDisastersEl NiñoGerry BellEmergencyColorado State University20170530181100http://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:33:00 +0200islandpacket-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132eaislandpacketen30.104362 -93.729789SocialSituationClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcologyEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530173300http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:19:00 +0200thenewstribune-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132eathenewstribuneen30.104362 -93.729789SocialSituationClimateChangeEnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcologyEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530171900http://www.sunherald.com/news/business/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:16:00 +0200sunherald-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132easunheralden30.104362 -93.729789EcologyEnvironmentSocialSituationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530171600http://www.bradenton.com/news/business/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:09:00 +0200bradenton-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132eabradentonen30.104362 -93.729789EcologyEnvironmentSocialSituationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530170900http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:09:00 +0200miamiherald-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132eamiamiheralden30.104362 -93.729789EcologyEnvironmentSocialSituationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530170900http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/texas/article/Some-Texans-monitor-rising-sea-levels-amid-11181964.phpGALVESTON, Texas (AP) Lalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:08:00 +0200beaumontenterprise-1127757bdea4d98a915ba2b86e195533beaumontenterpriseen30.104362 -93.729789EcologyEnvironmentSocialSituationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530170800http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/national-international/article153310424.html#navlink=SecListLalo Ojeda has lived with hurricanes all his life. The Houston Chronicle reports he was 14 when Hurricane Carla inundated Galveston Island in 1961. He evacuated as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the coast in 2005, then rode out the devastating Hurricane Ike in his Galveston home in 2008.Tue, 30 May 2017 17:08:00 +0200kansascity-0dc4c34a1712261ffdb48f2fa25132eakansascityen30.104362 -93.729789EcologyEnvironmentSocialSituationNaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmental Protection AgencyDonald TrumpHouston ChronicleHurricane RitaHurricane IkeJohn Nielsen-Gammon20170530170800http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201706110008.aspxTaipei, June 11 (CNA) A depression located in the South China Sea developed into a tropical storm on Sunday afternoon, but will not impact Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau said. Tropical Storm Merbok, the second in this year's typhoon season, is moving in a north-northwest direction at 21....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:22:00 +0200focustaiwan-6d93bbe82ae3f6a524a16f70debd6249focustaiwanen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersChen Wei-ting20170611132200http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/11/c_136357221.htmGUANGZHOU, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Merbok, the second typhoon of the year, has formed and will hit the southern Chinese province of Guangdong Monday, the provincial weather forecast bureau said Sunday. The typhoon, packing maximum winds of around 65 kilometers per hour, is expected to make....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:26:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-329c0250db54033bc7bfb346fc785431xinhuanet_enen39.63681 118.859802NaturalDisasters20170611142600http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-11/detail-ifyfzaaq6054937.shtmlGUANGZHOU, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Merbok, the second typhoon of the year, has formed and will hit the southern Chinese province of Guangdong Monday, the provincial weather forecast bureau said Sunday. The typhoon, packing maximum winds of around 65 kilometers per hour, is expected to make....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:35:00 +0200sinacom-en-838ded3fefb0aafdd1ce59a35ba34da3sinacom-enen51.1894 71.4321NaturalDisasters20170611143500http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097796/hong-kong-enjoys-final-day-sunshine-aheadThe Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon No 1 standby signal at 7.40pm on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok came within 540km of the city. As of Sunday night, it was forecast to move north at about 20km/h across the northern part of the South China Sea and was scheduled to make landfall within....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:57:00 +0200scmp-682d30484de2d7ffb4944d8b824a9642scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170611145700http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097796/hong-kong-enjoys-final-day-sunshine-aheadThe Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 standby signal at 7.40pm on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok came within 540km of the city. As of Sunday night, it was forecast to move north at about 20km/h across the northern part of the South China Sea and was scheduled to make landfall within 200km of....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:29:00 +0200scmp-2ff3a7f57d9edc8511f7a1c92959d856scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong ObservatoryMarine Department20170611162900http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/11/c_136357423.htmBEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory on Sunday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 600 km to the east of....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:32:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-68f66898684c4c9a21b58d1779d2ae44xinhuanet_enen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170611173200http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/11/content_41006981.htmLe deuxième typhon de l'année, Merbok, s'est formé et touchera la province méridionale du Guangdong lundi, a indiqué dimanche le bureau provincial des prévisions météorologiques. Le typhon, accompagné de rafales de vent d'environ 65 km/h, devrait toucher terre sur la côte entre le district de....Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:30:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-ec94a0ccebce63b1d05f216b696799a2french.china.org.cnfr39.63681 118.859802Typhoon Merbok hit southern chinaTyphoon Merbok hit southern chinaNaturalDisasters20170611173000http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0612/c90000-9226935.htmlGUANGZHOU, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Merbok, the second typhoon of the year, has formed and will hit the southern Chinese province of Guangdong Monday, the provincial weather forecast bureau said Sunday. The typhoon, packing maximum winds of around 65 kilometers per hour, is expected to make....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 02:29:00 +0200peopledaily-45d83652d633dc1514864553cd085dc1peopledailyen39.63681 118.859802NaturalDisasters20170612022900http://www.china.org.cn/china/2017-06/12/content_41007903.htmChina's national observatory on Sunday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 600 km to the east of Shanwei City, packing winds of....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 02:27:00 +0200china.org.cn-498805c77de6e7dcf25bef0171c03cf5china.org.cnen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612022700http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097888/hong-kong-observatory-considers-raising-typhoonThe Hong Kong Observatory said on Monday morning that it would consider raising the typhoon signal from No 1 to No 3 between 10am and noon as came closer to the city. Tropical Cyclone Merbok The Observatory said that as of 8am, Merbok was estimated to be about 270km south-southeast of Hong Kong.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 03:21:00 +0200scmp-d78fd65798d248625c5754dd2a45c1cdscmpenNaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612032100http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/12/c_136358761.htmBEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday night. At 8 a.m. Monday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 295 km to the....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:23:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-5108c572ca24875b131b3e465f5c01cdxinhuanet_enen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612052300http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/12/content_41008941.htmLe Centre météorologique national (CMN) de la Chine a émis dimanche une alerte bleue au typhon Merbok, qui devrait toucher lundi la province chinoise du Guangdong (sud). Dimanche, à 17h00, l'oeil du typhon Merbok, le deuxième de l'année, se trouvait au-dessus de la mer de Chine méridionale à quelque....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:15:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-95f0e96427d1142ab10042817337719afrench.china.org.cnfr22.54352 114.109596China issues an alert in typhoon Merbok blueChina issues an alert in typhoon Merbok blueManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters20170612051500http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097888/hong-kong-observatory-considers-raising-typhoonThe Hong Kong Observatory upgraded the typhoon signal from No 1 to No 3 at 10.40am on Monday as approached the city. Tropical Cyclone Merbok The Observatory said that, depending on Merbok’s movement and intensity changes, it would consider later on Monday afternoon if there was a need to raise the typhoon signal to No 8.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:34:00 +0200scmp-7f37c19359cb5b1d52e4585c7522d80cscmpenNaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612053400http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-12/detail-ifyfzaaq6120602.shtmlBEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- China's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday night. At 8 a.m. Monday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 295 km to the....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:44:00 +0200sinacom-en-aace495d2986b20a8944329310edc957sinacom-enen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612054400http://www.china.org.cn/china/2017-06/12/content_41010004.htmChina's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday night. At 8 a.m. Monday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 295 km to the south of Shenzhen, packing winds....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:47:00 +0200china.org.cn-0d86e7d50da4081595479f5c261e6600china.org.cnen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612054700http://www.india.com/news/agencies/typhoon-merbok-to-hit-china-2225721/Beijing, June 12 (IANS) China's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the Guangdong province on Monday night. Beijing, June 12 (IANS) China’s national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the Guangdong province on Monday night.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:53:00 +0200india-2527fea086fb133cb4910fa4e9f085ffindiaen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612065300http://french.china.org.cn/business/txt/2017-06/12/content_41010320.htmLe Centre météorologique national (CMN) de la Chine a émis dimanche une alerte bleue au typhon Merbok, qui devrait toucher lundi dans la nuit la province chinoise du Guangdong (sud). Lundi, à 08h00, l'oeil du typhon Merbok, le deuxième de l'année, se trouvait au-dessus de la mer de Chine méridionale....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:51:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-2d518006a5e6f1edd52dea0446e69056french.china.org.cnfr23.35548 116.675797Typhoon Merbok will affect Monday evening the south coast of chinaTyphoon Merbok will affect Monday evening the south coast of chinaManMadeDisastersNaturalDisasters20170612065100http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-06/12/content_29711905.htmBEIJING - China's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the southern Guangdong Province on Monday night. At 8 am Monday, the eye of Merbok, this year's second typhoon, was above the South China Sea some 295 km to the south of Shenzhen,....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:30:00 +0200chinadaily-d9ab31651b0a902e521665906662259achinadailyen23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisastersChina Daily20170612073000http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/typhoon-merbok-to-hit-china-117061200184_1.htmlChina's national observatory on Monday issued a blue alert for typhoon Merbok, which is expected to hit the Guangdong province on Monday night. At 8 a.m., the eye of the storm, this year's second, was above the South China Sea some 295 km to the south of Shenzhen, packing winds of up to 20 metres....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:08:00 +0200business-standard-6a4f8f78d9dc10b7189b5da153486f15business-standarden23.35548 116.675797NaturalDisasters20170612080800http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097888/hong-kong-observatory-considers-raising-typhoonThe Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing a typhoon signal No 8 “within the next few hours”, as Tropical Cyclone Merbok draws closer to the city, replacing Monday morning’s sunny skies with squally afternoon showers. The signal No 3 currently in force indicates that winds with mean speeds of....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:34:00 +0200scmp-2d6238520c6a1a2bf56d5f87585d92f8scmpenNaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612083400http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-06/12/content_29713745.htmGUIZHOU - Continuous torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in Southwest China's Guizhou province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.3 million yuan (2.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:31:00 +0200chinadaily-45bb230755083f544a1d9b6a838da836chinadailyen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170612093100http://www.china.org.cn/china/2017-06/12/content_41011249.htmContinuous torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.3 million yuan (2.7 million U.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:28:00 +0200china.org.cn-6f0f63da4f3dfb64367d5a251b0e2f69china.org.cnen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170612092800http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097888/hong-kong-observatory-considers-raising-typhoonThe Hong Kong Observatory has announced that typhoon signal No 8 is expected to be issued at or before 5.30pm on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok draws closer to the city, replacing sunny skies with squally showers. The signal No 3 currently in force indicates that winds with mean speeds of 41 to....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:06:00 +0200scmp-69d06b1039c94f7700a034f77df802c7scmpenNaturalDisastersHong Kong ObservatoryCathay Pacific20170612100600http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-12/detail-ifyfzaaq6151687.shtmlGUIZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Continuous torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:07:00 +0200sinacom-en-11500a34a2727814a8de6dca187c3b9csinacom-enen28.5687 77.2168NaturalDisastersRoland Garros20170612100700http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/12/c_136359256.htmGUIZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Continuous torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:03:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-7e6cfd1012480e182b2f9b7935668414xinhuanet_enen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170612100300http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nation/Torrential-rain-triggers-disaster-in-southwest-China/shdaily.shtmlCONTINUOUS torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.3 million yuan (2.7 million U.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:39:00 +0200shanghaidaily-edf754b474c220d159d837bd7230f955shanghaidailyen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170612103900http://www.ibtimes.sg/hong-kong-braces-itself-typhoon-merbok-approaches-11282Hong Kong is bracing itself for heavy rainfall and strong winds as Tropical Storm Merbok, that is moving towards the southern Chinese territory, is approcing its landfall. On Monday, the Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3, its second-lowest warning and said that local winds....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:44:00 +0200ibtimes-sg-df43cbc4e7aed4c69e66fccf46b9818fibtimes-sgen3.15021 101.708NaturalDisastersHong Kong ExchangesHong Kong ObservatoryMarine Department20170612114400http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097971/hong-kong-observatory-issues-typhoon-signal-no-8The Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon signal No 8 at 5.20pm on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok , the city’s first major storm event of the year, draws closer. At 5pm, Merbok was estimated to be about 90km south-southeast of Hong Kong, and headed towards the coast of Guangdong at a speed of about 20km/h.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:42:00 +0200scmp-a405c3ec011d03fbe3c35bd1505c355dscmpenNaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612114200http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/12/content_41011953.htmDes pluies torrentielles continues, qui se sont abattues dans la province chinoise du Guizhou (sud-ouest) depuis vendredi, ont affecté 40.000 personnes, causant des dégâts matériels. De fortes pluies ont frappé 142 bourgs, inondé des terres agricoles, endommagé des habitations, forcé l'évacuation de....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:42:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-835b73b84dcca3ae823824aa34dd8916french.china.org.cnfr22.760639 113.247597Torrential rain hits south-western chinaTorrential rain hits south-western chinaNaturalDisasters20170612114200http://www.atimes.com/article/hk-raises-first-t8-signal-year-merbok-approaches/Typhoon signal no 8 goes up at 5:20pm as storm's centre expected to pass very close to territory tonight. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the first typhoon signal number 8 at 5:20pm on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok approaches Hong Kong, the public broadcaster RTHK reported.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:02:00 +0200asiatimes-7ef7d842020090782a17c3bf60bdf840asiatimesen32.787602 -89.242769NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612120200http://newsok.com/hong-kong-typhoon/article/feed/1048867?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29A man walks past a shop with tape sticking on window to protect from strong wind in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the number 8 storm signal, as Typhoon Nida is moving northwest across southern China, bringing high winds and heavy rain but no immediate reports of deaths or destruction.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:32:00 +0200newsok-0ec2548eb97da0e409c1e3ca91fb5a13newsoken35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersKin CheungHong Kong ObservatoryVincent Yu20170612133200http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/torrential-rain-triggers-disaster-in-china-117061200500_1.htmlContinuous torrential rains since Friday have affected some 40,000 people in China's southwestern Guizhou province. Heavy rains lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of people and causing direct economic losses estimated at $2.7 million, reports Xinhua news agency.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:12:00 +0200business-standard-72fdf83e52b99ec7d0a1185b60d577cdbusiness-standarden22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170612141200http://newsok.com/hong-kong-typhoon/article/feed/1048867?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fhome+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+Home%29A man walks past a shop with tape sticking on window to protect from strong wind in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the number 8 storm signal, as Typhoon Nida is moving northwest across southern China, bringing high winds and heavy rain but no immediate reports of deaths or destruction.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:13:00 +0200newsok-426a3be466fd253c712431ae9860507enewsoken35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersKin CheungHong Kong ObservatoryVincent Yu20170612151300http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/12/c_136360059.htmGUIYANG, June 12 (Xinhua) -- One person remains missing and 120,000 residents have damaged property after torrential rain since Friday in southwest China's Guizhou Province, the local government said Monday. Heavy rain lashed 16 counties and cities, inundating farmland, damaging houses, forcing the....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:30:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-2d79040527aeaf79828361646dd59422xinhuanet_enen40.092239 121.986504NaturalDisasters20170612163000http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/12/c_136360090.htmGUANGZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A drilling rig in the South China Sea mining what may represent a new generation of fossil fuel -- combustible ice -- emerged unscathed after an encounter with a full-blown typhoon Monday. A spokesperson for China Geological Survey, which operates the rig, told Xinhua....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:16:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-91f5e512d573d710c641fafd1eeeed21xinhuanet_enen35.2086 110.727AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20170612171600http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/12/content_41013316.htmUne personne est toujours portée disparue et 120.000 autres ont subi des dégâts matériels à cause des pluies torrentielles qui s'abattent depuis vendredi sur la province du Guizhou (sud-ouest de la Chine), a indiqué lundi le gouvernement local. Les pluies diluviennes ont frappé 16 districts et....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:12:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-0c5082c6ae874d63673579106c463295french.china.org.cnfr39.87833 115.307198Lead a person missing and 120,000 others affected by rain in GuizhouLead a person missing and 120,000 others affected by rain in GuizhouNaturalDisasters20170612181200http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097971/hong-kong-observatory-issues-typhoon-signal-no-8The Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon signal No 8 at 5.20pm on Monday as Tropical Cyclone Merbok , the city’s first major storm event of the year, drew closer. As of 8pm Monday, Merbok was just 30km southeast of Hong Kong and forecast to be headed for the city at a speed of 20km/h.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:25:00 +0200scmp-3583076fe6b569cce8e79e85e5a8297dscmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersCauseway BayHong Kong ObservatoryCathay Pacific20170612192500http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/13/c_136360213.htmGUANGZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- More than 120 flights had been delayed or canceled and train services had been suspended in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong as it braced for Typhoon Merbok's landfall late Monday. Airport authorities reported that 72 flights scheduled to depart from the city of Shenzhen had been canceled as of 4 p.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:30:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-e2bcbb2154222ff9324dfe0ee32c0197xinhuanet_enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisasters20170612193000http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2017061215580042.htmlTropical Storm Merbok formed in the South China Sea early on June 11 and NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed overhead as the storm moved toward China on June 12. On June 12, the Hong Kong Observatory posted a No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal. This indicates tropical storm-force winds with....Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:53:00 +0200sciencenewsline-c4df78fc99d4cfa6493c580ad5907a82sciencenewslineen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170612195300http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/1-missing-1-20-lakh-people-affected-by-heavy-rains-in-china-117061201200_1.htmlHeavy rains lashed various counties of China since last week, affecting about 1.20 lakh residents and causing damage to houses and farmlands, official media reported today. Heavy rain lashed 16 counties and cities, inundating farmland, damaging houses, forcing the evacuation of 1,079 residents and causing direct economic losses estimated at 48.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:12:00 +0200business-standard-f37137ec932fc823ea5486e05d1337c9business-standarden39.87833 115.307198NaturalDisasters20170612201200http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2097971/hong-kong-observatory-issues-typhoon-signal-no-8At least eight people were injured and several trees downed as Typhoon Merbok finally made landfall just before midnight Tuesday, skirting over the coast of Mirs Bay on Hong Kong’s northeastern flank and forecast to move further inland. The Observatory cancelled the No 8 storm signal early on....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:05:00 +0200scmp-c553f355f61b63052ffdb79ae7d9df04scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersCauseway BayCathay Pacific20170613000500http://french.xinhuanet.com/2017-06/12/c_136360166.htm(Xinhua/He Huan) GUIYANG, 12 juin (Xinhua) -- Une personne est toujours portée disparue et 120.000 autres ont subi des dégâts matériels à cause des pluies torrentielles qui s'abattent depuis vendredi sur la province du Guizhou (sud-ouest de la Chine), a indiqué lundi le gouvernement local.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 01:45:00 +0200french-news-62f444e8f327f6fed108945ff34ce26cfrench-newsfr40.092239 121.986504A person missing and 120,000 others affected by rain in GuizhouA person missing and 120,000 others affected by rain in GuizhouNaturalDisasters20170613014500http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-06/13/content_29720756.htmLeft: A rescuer checks a flooded vehicle in Guiyang, Guizhou province, on Monday. ZHAO HUI/CHINA DAILY. Right: Fishermen move their vessel to safety in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, before the arrival of Typhoon Merbok on Monday. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY. Guangdong province is taking preventive measures to minimize losses from a looming typhoon.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 02:14:00 +0200chinadaily-fa18f1c95c2f398516fe672c6f75245dchinadailyen25.73731 112.715202NaturalDisastersCHINA DAILYChina Daily20170613021400http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2098035/schools-closed-flights-disrupted-strong-windHong Kong woke up on Tuesday morning to a combination of weather alerts, comprising a No 3 strong wind signal, red rainstorm, thunderstorm and landslip warnings, in the wake of Typhoon Merbok, which left almost 400 flights disrupted and kindergarten and special school classes suspended. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the lowered signal at 4.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:13:00 +0200scmp-916e820be81c2111067263170bf5fdeascmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20170613031300http://www.china.org.cn/china/2017-06/13/content_41015622.htmA drilling rig in the South China Sea mining what may represent a new generation of fossil fuel -- combustible ice -- emerged unscathed after an encounter with a full-blown typhoon Monday. A spokesperson for China Geological Survey, which operates the rig, said that the storm blew past the area....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:41:00 +0200china.org.cn-14d2a982b3fde0f57cc42df2352160bechina.org.cnen35.2086 110.727AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20170613034100http://www.china.org.cn/china/2017-06/13/content_41015239.htmOne person remains missing and 120,000 residents have damaged property after torrential rain since Friday in southwest China's Guizhou Province, the local government said Monday. Heavy rain lashed 16 counties and cities, inundating farmland, damaging houses, forcing the evacuation of 1,079 residents....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:41:00 +0200china.org.cn-1c4b3a369e8333a211ecc095190f2be3china.org.cnen39.87833 115.307198NaturalDisasters20170613034100http://dailytimes.com.pk/world/13-Jun-17/torrential-rain-triggers-disaster-in-southwest-chinaGUIZHOU: Continuous torrential rain since Friday has left 40,000 people with damaged property in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Heavy rain lashed 142 townships, swamping farmland, damaging houses, forcing evacuation of 295 people and causing direct economic losses estimated at 18.3 million yuan (2.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:40:00 +0200dailytimesPK-f90c91c84609cb4bb5ed9df7193520f0dailytimesPKen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisasters20170613034000http://english.china.com/news/china/54/20170613/992175.htmlA drilling rig in the South China Sea mining what may represent a new generation of fossil fuel -- combustible ice -- emerged unscathed after an encounter with a full-blown typhoon Monday. A spokesperson for China Geological Survey, which operates the rig, told Xinhua that the storm blew past the....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:55:00 +0200china-8b1e5eb0c122f4858429a2194bc99a01chinaen35.2086 110.727AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20170613035500http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0613/c90000-9227666.htmlGuangdong province is taking preventive measures to minimize losses from a looming typhoon. The eye of Typhoon Merbok, this year's second but the first to hit China, was above the South China Sea some 90 kilometers south of Shenzhen at 6 pm on Monday, according to the National Meteorological Center.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:28:00 +0200peopledaily-839dab19ec231de6c08eb6dd4ca750aepeopledailyen22.760639 113.247597NaturalDisastersXinhua News AgencyNews AgencyChina SouthernChina Southern Airlines20170613042800http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-12/detail-ifyfzhpq6754038.shtmlGUANGZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A drilling rig in the South China Sea mining what may represent a new generation of fossil fuel -- combustible ice -- emerged unscathed after an encounter with a full-blown typhoon Monday. A spokesperson for China Geological Survey, which operates the rig, told Xinhua....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0200sinacom-en-8b5049fc9097c558dccf67ce8d7d3258sinacom-enen35.2086 110.727AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20170613050000http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-13/detail-ifyfzaaq6214950.shtmlGUANGZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- More than 120 flights had been delayed or canceled and train services had been suspended in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong as it braced for Typhoon Merbok's landfall late Monday. Airport authorities reported that 72 flights scheduled to depart from the city of Shenzhen had been canceled as of 4 p.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0200sinacom-en-e2bcbb2154222ff9324dfe0ee32c0197sinacom-enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisasters20170613050000http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0613/c90000-9227714.html(Photo/Chinanews.com) GUANGZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A drilling rig in the South China Sea mining what may represent a new generation of fossil fuel -- combustible ice -- emerged unscathed after an encounter with a full-blown typhoon Monday. A spokesperson for China Geological Survey, which operates....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:56:00 +0200peopledaily-03be2bf5b3f24ec6328f86965a54c15epeopledailyen35.2086 110.727AlternativeEnergyNaturalDisasters20170613045600http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-12/detail-ifyfzaaq6205506.shtmlGUIYANG, June 12 (Xinhua) -- One person remains missing and 120,000 residents have damaged property after torrential rain since Friday in southwest China's Guizhou Province, the local government said Monday. Heavy rain lashed 16 counties and cities, inundating farmland, damaging houses, forcing the....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:36:00 +0200sinacom-en-2d79040527aeaf79828361646dd59422sinacom-enen40.092239 121.986504NaturalDisasters20170613063600http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2098058/nearly-400-hong-kong-flights-disrupted-merbok-hitsHong Kong plane passengers endured travel woe as about 400 flights were disrupted overnight and into Tuesday morning by tropical storm Merbok , which battered the city on its way to the mainland. At least 44 flights to and from the city were cancelled.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:46:00 +0200scmp-1a85699fb92962bab2f1e11c00248f80scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong International AirportCathay Pacific20170613064600http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2098035/schools-closed-flights-disrupted-strong-windThe rainstorm warning was lowered to amber and all typhoon signals were taken down on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Merbok, which had left almost 400 flights disrupted and kindergarten and special school classes suspended, moved away from Hong Kong. The city had woken that morning to a combination of....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:46:00 +0200scmp-44ce53db776f24a76bb4f4bd304f84cdscmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170613064600http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/world-news/photos-typhoon-merbok-moves-away-from-hong-kong/photo-QxqIXTVDi3fM4Qv11F4YBK.html. Copyright © HT Media Limited All rights reserved.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:30:00 +0200HindustanTimes-78cbfbfde42514e3343c635e703eea2dHindustanTimesen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisasters20170613073000http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0613/c90000-9227821.html) 13:17, June 13, 2017. People's Daily Online Mining of combustible ice in the South China Sea was unaffected after a drilling rig encountered a full-blown typhoon that stirred tides up to 6.5 meters on June 12. As Typhoon Merbok blew past the area, all workers and equipment on board the rig remained safe.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:07:00 +0200peopledaily-5c03f6937eeb47c94bbf37d3c1e97b4bpeopledailyen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersPeople's Daily20170613080700http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2098035/schools-closed-flights-disrupted-strong-windThe amber rainstorm warning was taken down on Tuesday afternoon as Merbok, which had left almost 400 flights disrupted and kindergarten and special school classes suspended, moved away from Hong Kong. Merbok has been downgraded from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:16:00 +0200scmp-8f967927e1e994575b3163c4dd10e49fscmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170613081600http://www.atimes.com/article/flooding-hong-kong-merbok-triggers-heavy-rain/Floods, fallen trees and landslides were reported in different parts of Hong Kong on Tuesday morning after Tropical Storm Merbok lashed the city overnight and heavy rain continued in its wake. The downpour persisted into the morning, forcing the closure of kindergartens, special schools and afternoon classes.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:41:00 +0200asiatimes-37ad40cbd4f3620dfca011fa38a5349casiatimesen22.3072 114.177NaturalDisastersFloodingHong Kong ObservatoryPrincess MargaretCathay Pacific20170613084100http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/13/c_136362031.htmA billboard saying a seaside park closed due to Typhoon Merbok is seen in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 12, 2017. Typhoon Merbok, the second typhoon of the year, made landfall in Shenzhen at around 11 p.m. Monday, according to the National Meteorological Center.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-6334ff7ca2109edca4df4d10617b50f7xinhuanet_enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisasters20170613091200http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/13/c_136362113.htmSHENZHEN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rain continued Tuesday in Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city Monday night, and more than 100,000 people had been evacuated to safety by Tuesday morning. From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the city reported average precipitation of 81....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-a1ddc700fcebb4a8b8a7236373c292e3xinhuanet_enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersMigration20170613091200http://english.china.com/news/china/54/20170613/992683.htmlTorrential rain continued Tuesday in Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city Monday night, and more than 100,000 people had been evacuated to safety by Tuesday morning. From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the city reported average precipitation of 81 mm, with 219 mm reported in....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:31:00 +0200china-4861438ce41a98cb8d6867827d726b4fchinaen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersMigration20170613093100http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-13/detail-ifyfzaaq6300523.shtmlA billboard saying a seaside park closed due to Typhoon Merbok is seen in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 12, 2017. Typhoon Merbok, the second typhoon of the year, made landfall in Shenzhen at around 11 p.m. Monday, according to the National Meteorological Center.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:31:00 +0200sinacom-en-1e15c5b5acba7144d11253710872cd42sinacom-enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersRoland Garros20170613093100http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0613/c90000-9227881.htmlSHENZHEN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rain continued Tuesday in Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city Monday night, and more than 100,000 people had been evacuated to safety by Tuesday morning. From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the city reported average precipitation of 81....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:41:00 +0200peopledaily-fc5890a45fb8381e77d65c66056adec9peopledailyen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersMigration20170613094100http://www.4-traders.com/CHINA-SOUTHERN-AIRLINES-C-6497362/news/Typhoon-Merbok-slashes-its-way-into-S-China-24584759/Guangdong province is taking preventive measures to minimize losses from a looming typhoon. The eye of Typhoon Merbok, this year's second but the first to hit China , was above the South China Sea some 90 kilometers south of Shenzhen at 6 pm on Monday , according to the National Meteorological Center.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:59:00 +02004-traders-dea090ee01aaad26cd94961c51f43f614-tradersen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersXinhua News AgencyChina DailyNews AgencyChina SouthernChina Southern Airlines20170613095900http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-crime/article/2098099/five-suspects-loose-after-police-foil-hk14-million. While most Hongkongers took shelter indoors as Tropical Storm Merbok raged, a group of smugglers braved the bad weather in a bid to smuggle electronic products into the mainland by sea on Monday night. Their attempt was foiled by marine police, who confiscated more than HK$1.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:52:00 +0200scmp-bc6557fcf5ae5b3405b16c67692e25e8scmpenNaturalDisasters20170613095200http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/13/content_41018501.htmDes pluies torrentielles ont continué de s'abattre mardi sur la ville de Shenzhen après que le typhon Merbok a touché terre dans la ville lundi soir, forçant l'évacuation de plus de 100.000 personnes, selon un bilan établi mardi matin. De lundi matin à mardi matin, la ville de Shenzhen a enregistré....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:17:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-adddf5d5a0a76ebc650c6db25911a1c5french.china.org.cnfr22.54352 114.109596China: 100.000 people evacuated because of typhoon merbokChina: 100.000 people evacuated because of typhoon merbokManMadeDisastersMigrationNaturalDisasters20170613101700http://french.xinhuanet.com/2017-06/13/c_136362209.htmSHENZHEN, 13 juin (Xinhua) -- Des pluies torrentielles ont continué de s'abattre mardi sur la ville de Shenzhen après que le typhon Merbok a touché terre dans la ville lundi soir, forçant l'évacuation de plus de 100.000 personnes, selon un bilan établi mardi matin.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:16:00 +0200french-news-58841c1162fa5ce6769fcc3c44975cc8french-newsfr22.54352 114.109596China: 100.000 people evacuated because of typhoon merbokChina: 100.000 people evacuated because of typhoon merbokManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersMigration20170613101600http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0613/c90000-9227937.htmlOn the evening of June 12, Typhoon Merbok landed on Dapeng Peninsula in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. The strongest winds reached speeds of 23 meters per second. Heavy rain is predicted to last until June 14. After hitting Guangdong, the typhoon will continue on to Fujian and Jiangxi provinces.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:29:00 +0200peopledaily-a383a332cf10aff5a51448e3d3a0c951peopledailyen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersFlooding20170613102900http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-over-1-lakh-evacuated-in-chinese-city-due-to-torrential-rains-2470738Torrential rains continued to lash southern Chinese city of Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall, forcing evacuation of over one lakh people and disrupting flight operations. From yesterday to today morning, Shenzhen city reported average precipitation of 81 mm, with 219 mm reported in the....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:04:00 +0200dnaindia-6baaa6bd5463c2c6a6b329538ebb1baednaindiaen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersMigrationFlooding20170613110400http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/100-000-evacuated-as-typhoon-makes-landfall-in-china-117061300529_1.htmlOver 100,000 people were evacuated to safety on Tuesday morning after typhoon Merbok made landfall in China's Shenzhen city. From Monday morning to early Tuesday, the city reported an average precipitation of 81 mm, with 219 mm reported in the area where the typhoon made landfall on Monday night, according to disaster management officials.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:29:00 +0200business-standard-ad3782c7bc6a6eba90aa707ddf02acbbbusiness-standarden22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisasters20170613112900http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/over-1-lakh-evacuated-in-chinese-city-due-to-torrential-rains-117061300508_1.htmlTorrential rains continued to lash southern Chinese city of Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall, forcing evacuation of over one lakh people and disrupting flight operations. From yesterday to today morning, Shenzhen city reported average precipitation of 81 mm, with 219 mm reported in the....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:29:00 +0200business-standard-ccf61256b20e64ed209810b6c2e2d003business-standarden22.54352 114.109596MigrationNaturalDisastersFlooding20170613112900http://www.cnews.fr/monde/video/le-typhon-merbok-frappe-le-sud-de-la-chine-176571?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+itele%2Flaune+%28i%3ETELE+-+Une%29L'ouragan tropical "Merbok" a frappé mardi matin la province du Guandong, dans le sud de la Chine. Le deuxième typhon de l'année a provoqué des pluies torrentielles et des vents violents, mais Hong Kong n'a pas subi dommages importants. L'intensité de l'ouragan a commencé à faiblir à mesure qu'il....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:47:00 +0200itele-8f003288dbc57c4e57afdee4b293699fitelefr35.2086 110.727Typhoon "Merbok 'hits southern ChinaTyphoon "Merbok 'hits southern ChinaNaturalDisasters20170613114700http://khovar.tj/eng/2017/06/100-000-evacuated-as-typhoon-merbok-lands-in-south-china/DUSHANBE, 13.06.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. Torrential rain continued Tuesday in Shenzhen after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city Monday night, and more than 100,000 people had been evacuated to safety by Tuesday morning, according to Xinhua. From Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the city....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:40:00 +0200khovar-en-5ff7792bb2c935134e4dbc53d3d15678khovar-enen35.2086 110.727MigrationNaturalDisasters20170613124000http://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/chine/hong-kong/video-en-timelapse-des-images-du-typhon-merbok-qui-a-deferle-sur-hong-kong_2234119.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5bmonde%5dAux abris ! Les habitants de Hong Kong ( Chine) se sont calfeutrés chez eux, lundi 12 juin, dès que l'alerte au typhon Merbok a été lancée. Mais au bout de quelques heures, le cyclone est reparti, sans avoir fait de dégâts majeurs. Les écoles, les marchés financiers et les centres d'affaires ont rouvert dans la journée de mardi.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:56:00 +0200francetvinfo-6ab077a02f77404917a6b9c32e619e14francetvinfofr35.2086 110.727Video. In "timelapse", images of typhoon Merbok which swept over Hong KongVideo. In "timelapse", images of typhoon Merbok which swept over Hong KongNaturalDisasters20170613125600http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/2098035/schools-closed-flights-disrupted-strong-windHeavy rain pounded Hong Kong in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Merbok on Tuesday, disrupting air traffic, causing flooding and forcing the closure of kindergartens and special schools. The Airport Authority said that by 5pm, 501 flights to and from the city were delayed or cancelled on Tuesday,....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:42:00 +0200scmp-9c3aab09ff8a1855ec9a98b6df5e2492scmpen22.440259 114.015559FloodingNaturalDisasters20170613144200http://www.ibtimes.sg/typhoon-merbok-hits-hong-kong-and-southern-china-11352Hong Kong was hit by strong winds and heavy rain driven by Typhoon Merbok. The city avoided major damage as the storm made its way across the region. Elsewhere, flights have been cancelled and school days suspended in the Guangdong province in southern China, as the typhoon moves inland.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:52:00 +0200ibtimes-sg-19dd4ff4e0a7839190f66b26ba6e1442ibtimes-sgen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersKim Jong-nam20170613155200http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/13/c_136362875.htmWUHAN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Six people have been killed in central China's Hubei Province since last Friday in heavy rain, the local government reported Tuesday. The downpour caused flooding and other geological disasters in at least eleven cities in the province.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:34:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-6c8f12815dbb76f0950e450daee75f07xinhuanet_enen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170613163400http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/13/content_41020306.htmSix personnes ont trouvé la mort dans la province chinoise du Hubei (centre) depuis vendredi dernier à cause des pluies torrentielles, a rapporté mardi le gouvernement local. Les précipitations ont causé des inondations et d'autres catastrophes géologiques dans au moins onze villes de la province. Plus de 1.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:31:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-b3c04c3d8b0ac00c7ab16216caa44ee1french.china.org.cnfr35.2086 110.727Torrential rain are six dead in central ChinaTorrential rain are six dead in central ChinaNaturalDisasters20170613173100http://www.shanghaidaily.com/nation/100000-people-evacuated-in-Shenzhen-downpour/shdaily.shtmlTORRENTIAL rain continued in Shenzhen yesterday after Typhoon Merbok made landfall in the city on Monday night, with more than 100,000 people evacuated to safety by yesterday morning. Between Monday morning and yesterday morning, the city reported average precipitation of 81 millimeters, with 219....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:34:00 +0200shanghaidaily-bbddefeda94d5ac0840468195df22a93shanghaidailyen22.54352 114.109596FloodingNaturalDisasters20170613193400http://abcnews.go.com/International/video/typhoon-turns-hong-kong-stairs-waterfall-48012761{"id":48012761,"title":"Typhoon turns Hong Kong stairs into waterfall","duration":"0:53","description":"Typhoon Merbok brought torrential rain to Hong Kong, turning staircases into waterfalls and roads into rivers.","url":"/International/video/typhoon-turns-hong-kong-stairs-waterfall-48012761","secti....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:51:00 +0200ABCnews-88746689e6bf158e738c656bd9290baeABCnewsen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557NaturalDisasters20170613205100http://www.ibtimes.co.in/typhoon-merbok-hits-hong-kong-and-southern-china-730647Hong Kong was hit by strong winds and heavy rain driven by Typhoon Merbok. The city avoided major damage as the storm made its way across the region. Elsewhere, flights have been cancelled and school days suspended in the Guangdong province in southern China, as the typhoon moves inland.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:49:00 +0200ibtimes-in-77589fa776b5395b221d764cf187b1c9ibtimes-inen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170613204900http://reliefweb.int/report/china-hong-kong-special-administrative-region/relief-fund-farmers-affected-typhoon-merbokLocal farmers who suffered serious losses caused by Typhoon Merbok can register with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) from tomorrow (June 14) to June 22 for assistance from an emergency relief fund. An AFCD spokesman said today (June 13) that an appropriate amount of the....Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:38:00 +0200reliefWeb-81446ebc828bf7592761b31cb7fd8ae2reliefWeben35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersAgriculture20170613233800http://french.xinhuanet.com/2017-06/13/c_136362995.htmWUHAN, 13 juin (Xinhua) -- Six personnes ont trouvé la mort dans la province chinoise du Hubei (centre) depuis vendredi dernier à cause des pluies torrentielles, a rapporté mardi le gouvernement local. Les précipitations ont causé des inondations et d'autres catastrophes géologiques dans au moins onze villes de la province.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:42:00 +0200french-news-9e1f72d4c10cafc471cde040a63e0988french-newsfr35.2086 110.727Torrential rain are six dead in central ChinaTorrential rain are six dead in central ChinaNaturalDisasters20170614014200http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-06/14/content_29732678.htmSailing may have been the best way to get to work in Shenzhen on Tuesday morning, as torrential rain flooded thoroughfares, overpasses and the city's biggest subway interchange station. The rains came as Typhoon Merbok made landfall on Monday night. From 7 am on Monday to 7 am on Tuesday, Shenzhen reported average precipitation of 8.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:48:00 +0200chinadaily-a60790aef23933b8633470aa00444861chinadailyen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisastersXinhua News AgencyNews Agency20170614024800http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-13/detail-ifyfzaaq6355680.shtmlWUHAN, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Six people have been killed in central China's Hubei Province since last Friday in heavy rain, the local government reported Tuesday. The downpour caused flooding and other geological disasters in at least eleven cities in the province.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:51:00 +0200sinacom-en-6c8f12815dbb76f0950e450daee75f07sinacom-enen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170614055100http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/14/c_136366010.htmGUANGZHOU, June 14 (Xinhua) -- No casualties have been reported in south China's Guangdong Province after it was lashed by Typhoon Merbok, the local government said Wednesday. However, heavy rain has destroyed 32 houses, flooded 13,000 hectares of farmland and forced 12,000 residents to be....Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:12:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-24f7118173bbfcffbe9991d205380c5axinhuanet_enen22.54352 114.109596NaturalDisasters20170614181200http://english.sina.com/news/2017-06-14/detail-ifyhfpat4775247.shtmlGUANGZHOU, June 14 (Xinhua) -- No casualties have been reported in south China's Guangdong Province after it was lashed by Typhoon Merbok, the local government said Wednesday. However, heavy rain has destroyed 32 houses, flooded 13,000 hectares of farmland and forced 12,000 residents to be....Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:11:00 +0200sinacom-en-33c0802319b9a9cf2fd638c76f7051d7sinacom-enen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20170614181100http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=14286&SEO=china-confirms-million-dollar-economic-losses-due-to-typhoon-merbokChina Confirms Million-dollar Economic Losses Due to Typhoon Merbok China Confirms Million-dollar Economic Losses Due to Typhoon Merbok China Confirms Million-dollar Economic Losses Due to Typhoon Merbok. Beijing, June 15 (Prensa Latina) China has confirmed the evacuation of 12,000 Guandong....Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0200plenglish-69fda338d3e55ceb264ca54ebbd2594fplenglishen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersPrensa Latina20170615190000http://french.china.org.cn/china/txt/2017-06/16/content_41042495.htmDes orages dans la province chinoise du Guangdong (sud) ont provoqué l'annulation de 227 vols et le retard de 88 vols à l'aéroport international Baiyun de Guangzhou. Les conditions climatiques difficiles se sont améliorées dans la soirée. Selon le bilan établi vendredi à 19h25, le nombre des vols retardés à baissé à 71.Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:26:00 +0200french.china.org.cn-0541d00c43ddb624c8a0a545eb1b9c4afrench.china.org.cnfr35.2086 110.727Thunderstorms disrupt 300 flights in southern ChinaThunderstorms disrupt 300 flights in southern ChinaNaturalDisasters20170616172600