Chinese state TV: At least 18 dead, 14 missing during typhoon

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 09:24:14 +0000

Chinese state TV: At least 18 dead in typhoon, 14 missing

BEIJING — At least 18 people were killed Saturday after Typhoon Lekima struck China’s coast south of Shanghai, knocking down houses and trees, state TV reported. Another 14 people were missing after Lekima hit land at 1:45 a.m. on Saturday in Zhejiang province, the report said. It said more than 200 houses collapsed and 3,200 […]

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Typhoon Hanna gains strength; Rainy Thursday in Luzon seen

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 22:58:39 +0000

 MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Hanna (international name: Lekima) intensified further on Thursday, with monsoon rains expected over most parts of Luzon.

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Rain likely in Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon on Aug 8 – Pagasa

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:23:28 +0000

Rain likely in Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon on Aug 8 – Pagasa

Moderate to heavy rains may be expected in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon tomorrow, August 8, the state weather bureau said.

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Pagasa: Hanna now a typhoon; Rainy Wednesday in parts of Luzon, Visayas

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:24:30 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Hanna (international name Lekima) has intensified into a typhoon, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. 

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New LPA spotted as ‘Hanna’ further intensifies – Pagasa

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:13:38 +0000

New LPA spotted as 'Hanna' further intensifies – Pagasa

The state weather bureau is monitoring a new low pressure area over the West Philippine Sea, as Tropical Storm Hanna slightly strengthened.

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Red Cross: Brace for typhoon season, prepare emergency kits

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 02:26:19 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging the public to prepare a 72-hour safety kit in preparation for the rainy season.

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New cyclone kills 3 in Mozambique; UN warns of flooding

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:01:45 +0000

New cyclone kills 3 in Mozambique; UN warns of flooding

JOHANNESBURG – The second powerful cyclone to strike Mozambique in just six weeks ripped off roofs and killed at least three people on Friday as the United Nations warned of “massive flooding” ahead.

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Typhoon likely to enter PAR by Wednesday or Thursday — Pagasa

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 03:23:26 +0000

Typhoon likely to enter PAR by Wednesday or Thursday — Pagasa

A new typhoon was spotted moving towards the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said Monday.

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Duterte wishes for typhoon names like ‘Leni’

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:52:07 +0000

Duterte wishes for typhoon names like ‘Leni’

President Rodrigo Duterte said in jest Friday he would prefer typhoons be named like “Leni,” expressing displeasure over the use of “Usman.”

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