Tag: disaster preparedness
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day, Going into the New Year: SA Weather Service
Overview: A Wet Christmas Ahead South Africans are bracing for more wet weather as the festive period approaches. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) announced during a media briefing that rain is expected to persist on Christmas Day and continue into the New Year. The developing climatic pattern, tied to a weakening La Niña phenomenon,…
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Rundu floods expose planning failures and housing strain
Rundu floods shine a harsh light on planning failures The recurring floods in Rundu have laid bare long-standing concerns about town planning and the resilience of infrastructure in Namibia’s Kavango East region. As waters rose and homes were damaged, residents voiced frustration that warnings and risk assessments that could have mitigated losses were not acted…
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Malaysia Issues Severe-Level Weather Alert as Continuous Rain Pummels Johor
Severe-Level Weather Alert for Johor Malaysian authorities issued a severe-level weather alert for parts of Johor on Wednesday as persistent rainfall intensified concerns about potential floods and disruptions. The alert, categorized as the middle tier on Malaysia’s three-level advisory system, indicated that heavy rains were expected to persist through Thursday and could impact daily life,…
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Alaska Native Village Eyes Relocation After Typhoon Halong
In the wake of Typhoon Halong, a Southwestern Alaska village weighs a new future As the remnants of Typhoon Halong swept into the Arctic-aligned coast of Alaska, remote villages like Kwigillingok faced a stark choice: stay put in increasingly unstable ground or plan a relocation that could safeguard homes, traditions, and livelihoods. In this small…
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Verbena intensifies into tropical storm; Palawan Signal No. 2
Overview: Verbena escalates to tropical storm status The Philippine weather agency announced that Cyclone Verbena has intensified into a tropical storm, with Signal No. 2 hoisted for the Calamian Islands and the extreme northern areas of mainland Palawan, including El Nido and Taytay. The development underscores an uptick in wind speeds and heavy rainfall potential…
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Verbena Strengthens into Tropical Storm; Signal No. 2 Raised for Calamian Islands and Parts of Palawan
Overview: Verbena Upgrades to Tropical Storm The tropical cyclone Verbena has intensified into a tropical storm as of the latest advisories from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). With this upgrade, authorities have issued Signal No. 2 for the Calamian Islands and the extreme northern mainland Palawan, including popular destinations such as…
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BPO Workers Protection Bill: Calamity-Proof Job Security
Protecting BPO Workers in Calamities: What Senate Bill No. 1493 Aims to Do Senate Bill No. 1493, filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, seeks to strengthen the welfare and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees. The proposed measure focuses on two critical areas: job security and safety during calamities and hazardous working conditions. As the…
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Two Major Earthquakes Possible in the Himalayas, Study Warns
Major Warning from a Four-Year Study A recent four-year study has raised alarms about the seismic future of the Himalayan region. Researchers warn that the area, already famous for devastating earthquakes, could experience two major quakes in the coming centuries, with the potential to reach a moment magnitude of 8.8. The findings add urgency to…
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and What It Means for the Philippines
Understanding Uwan: A Giant in the Pacific Super Typhoon Uwan, also known as Fung Wong in some naming lists, has captured global attention due to its extraordinary size. At its peak, Uwan reached a diameter of over 1,800 kilometers, making it one of the largest tropical cyclones observed this year. Size matters in tropical cyclone…
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Heavy Rainfall Warning: 25 Areas in Luzon and Visayas Hit by Fung-Wong Weather Alert
Overview of the Weather Alert A new heavy rainfall outlook issued by the country’s meteorological agency warns that twenty-five areas across Luzon and the Visayas are likely to experience heavy rains this Sunday due to the tropical system Fung-Wong. The advisory, released early Friday, calls on residents and local authorities to stay vigilant as downpours…