Typhoon Santi (Mirimae) : All Souls Day typhoon expected to bring floods and landslides

Michael Cohen 3 years ago Region: Philippines

Typhoon Mirinae Aka Typhoon Santi the Philippine AOR (Area of Responsibilty) name is forecast to hit Luzon Island threatening Central, Northern, and National Capitol Region areas on Luzon. Island The forecast is grim... more

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In Philippines, Typhoon Disasters and Climate Change

Global Voices 3 years ago Region: Philippines

Two deadly storms struck Philippines in the last two weeks killing more than 500 people. The first storm triggered the worst flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The flooding disaster affected more than 3 million... more

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Help Victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Romeo Navidad 3 years ago Region: Philippines

The world knows how the Philippines is now suffering as a consequence of typhoon “Ondoy” that ravished the country. Up to this writing, so many people are stuck on houses’ rooftops and remain to be r... more

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Ill-Fated Vessel 4th for the Shipping Lines

Mr Oldtowner 4 years ago Region: Philippines

Sulpicio lines, the owner of the ill-fated M/V Princess of the Stars made a new record for having the most ships sunk in sea disasters. Despite of the operational lapses in the past, Sulpicio lines continued to operate unt... more

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Typhoon Frank Batters RP

Mr Oldtowner 4 years ago Region: Philippines

Strong winds and heavy rains repeatedly hit the Philippine archipelago for two days as typhoon Frank unleashed its might, causing deaths and damages to agriculture and infrastructures in Western Visayas and the rest of Lu... more

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An Unseen Hand Warns Myanmar's Junta

Al Jeratso 5 years ago Region: Myanmar

An unseen Hand must have given a warning to the military junta in Myanmar to soften its hardline stance on those who rise up against its undemocratic policies. This, after a strong cyclone lashed and killed at least 4,000 ... more

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One Million Evacuated in China as Typhoon 'Morakot' Hits

Mohan Nepali 3 years ago Region: Nepal

The typhoon named Morakot speeding at about 120 kilometers per hour have caused extensive damages in the West China, according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. Over 505,000 from Fujian and 490,000 inhabitants o... more

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Taipei battens down the hatches

Jacqueline O'Donnell 5 years ago Region: Taiwan

Saturday afternoon and the streets of Taipei are empty. Few shops have opened for the day - just Carrefour, the many Seven-elevens that proliferate the capital and a few restaurants. Shoppers and workers alike have stayed... more

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