Tag: Storm Preparedness
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Bay of Plenty Braces for Heavy Rain: Fresh Warnings This Week
Overview: A Week of Wet Weather Ahead Residents of the Bay of Plenty should brace for a spell of heavy rain as MetService issues a fresh warning for the region. An easterly front tracking over the Tasman Sea is expected to push a moist air mass toward New Zealand, bringing periods of significant rainfall on…
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California Faces Rain as Supermoon Triggers King Tides
Overview: A rare celestial event meets a wet-weather system As Northern California contends with a potent atmospheric river, a nearby celestial phenomenon amplified the risk along the state’s coastline. The supermoon — the closest this year to Earth — arrived with a surge of tides, known as king tides, compounding the potential for flooding, beach…
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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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Jakarta Rain This Afternoon: BMKG Warns of Lightning and Strong Winds
Weather Alert: Jakarta Faces Rain This Afternoon Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a weather outlook for Jakarta and its surrounding areas, predicting a shift to moderate to heavy rain from midday through the afternoon on Sunday, 2 November 2025. The forecast also highlights the potential for lightning and gusty winds as…
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LPA Eyes Entry into PAR, Could Become Ramil and Grab 2025’s 18th Cyclone Status
LPA Likely to Enter PAR and Could Become Ramil A low pressure area (LPA) that has been monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) shows a significant chance of entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Forecasters say it could develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. If…
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Typhoon Ragasa Expected to Strike Hong Kong with 210km/h Winds
Tropical Storm Ragasa: A Growing Concern for Hong Kong Tropical Storm Ragasa is poised to unleash its fury on Hong Kong this Wednesday, bringing with it gale-force winds expected to reach up to 210 km/h (130 mph). This wind speed surpasses the 185 km/h (115 mph) recorded during Super Typhoon Hato in 2017, positioning Ragasa…
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Tropical Storm Ragasa: Expected Impact on Hong Kong
Introduction to Tropical Storm Ragasa Tropical Storm Ragasa is garnering attention as it approaches Hong Kong, with projections indicating winds could reach an alarming 210km/h (130mph) on Wednesday. This anticipated speed surpasses the maximum winds experienced during Super Typhoon Hato in 2017, which clocked in at 185km/h. This article delves into the implications of Ragasa’s…