Tag: flooding
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Typhoon Kalmaegi Ravages Philippines as Emergency Declared Ahead of Vietnam Approach
Overview: Kalmaegi’s Path and Immediate Aftermath Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of the strongest storms to strike the Philippines this year, has caused extensive casualties and damage as it moved through central provinces. Philippine authorities reported a rising death toll and dozens still missing as rescuers race to reach affected communities. In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi Claims 26 Lives in Philippines as Floodwaters Ravage Communities
Overview of the Disaster Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines with powerful winds and relentless rain, triggering catastrophic floods that have claimed at least 26 lives, disaster response officials said. The storm’s impact was felt most acutely in low-lying areas where swollen rivers breached banks, sweeping through neighborhoods and inundating homes, streets, and infrastructure. As…
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Weather Bomb Heads Toward Newfoundland: Outages & Flooding
Overview: A Severe Weather Event on the Atlantic Edge A rapidly intensifying weather system, described by meteorologists as a “weather bomb,” is forecast to slam Newfoundland and parts of Atlantic Canada with powerful winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous sea states. The storm is expected to cross the island province by late Tuesday evening, bringing the…
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Weather Bomb Set to Slam Newfoundland: Outages, Flooding Suspected
Overview: A Challenging Storm for Newfoundland and Atlantic Canada A rapidly intensifying weather system, described by forecasters as a
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Weather Bomb Threat: Newfoundland Braces for 120+ km/h Winds, Flooding, and Massive Waves
Overview: A Rapidly Intensifying Weather Event A rapidly intensifying weather system, dubbed a “weather bomb” by forecasters, is forecast to slam Newfoundland late Tuesday evening, bringing extreme winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous sea conditions. Meteorologists warn that this storm could cause widespread outages, coastal flooding, and significant disruptions across Atlantic Canada. What to Expect in…
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Hurricane Melissa Strikes Caribbean: Photos and Aftermath
Overview: A Week of Impact as Hurricane Melissa Moves Through the Caribbean From October 23 to October 30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa carved a path across the Caribbean, delivering one of the most powerful blows in more than a century. The storm’s ferocity left a trail of damaged homes, flooded streets, and disrupted livelihoods across Jamaica,…
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Weekend Weather Warnings Ireland: Orange and Yellow Alerts
Overview: Irish Weekend Weather Warnings Met Éireann has issued a series of rain warnings for parts of Ireland this weekend, with orange alerts for Cork and yellow warnings for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford. In addition, a small craft warning remains in effect off the coast and a separate yellow gale warning covers a broad…
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Outcry and Floods: Philippines Confronts a Corruption Scandal Tied to Disasters
Introduction: A Nation on the Edge In the Philippines, a deadly flood season has become inseparable from a growing political crisis. After the death of health worker Christina Padora in Bulacan—electrocuted by a live wire amid waist-deep waters—the country’s anger shifted from isolated tragedies to a widening reckoning over the integrity of flood-control spending. Authorities…
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Philippines Flood Scandal Triggers Nationwide Outrage Over Corruption
Outcry Over Flood Control Scandal Grows The Philippines is witnessing a surge of anger as allegations of corruption in flood-control projects come to light, after the death of health worker Christina Padora in Bulacan highlighted the deadly costs of substandard infrastructure. What began as reports of “ghost projects” and inflated prices has morphed into a…
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Atmospheric River Slam: How Bad Will the SoCal Storm Get?
SoCal Braces for an Atmospheric River An atmospheric river slammed into Southern California in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing scattered downpours, powerful winds, and warnings of flooding. The storm also triggered tornado warnings along parts of the Central Coast and prompted evacuation advisories in burn-scarred neighborhoods, including the Palisades, Eaton in Altadena, Hurst in…