Tag: Typhoon
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UK and France Strike ISIS Target in Syria in Joint RAF and French Air Action
A Coordinated International Strike Targets ISIS in Syria In a notable display of alliance cooperation, the United Kingdom and France carried out a joint airstrike against an Islamic State (ISIS) target in Syria on Saturday evening. The operation involved Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons joining French aircraft in a coordinated attack, underscoring continued Western efforts…
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Cebu Open to Tourists: DOT Reassures Visitors After Earthquake and Typhoons
Overview: Cebu Remains Open and Ready for Visitors The Department of Tourism (DOT) has reassured travelers that Cebu Province remains open to tourism despite a series of natural events, including Super Typhoon Uwan, widespread flooding from Typhoon Tino, and a magnitude 6.9 earthquake offshore. Officials emphasized that Cebu remains a safe and welcoming destination with…
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and Impacts
Introduction: A record-breaking storm in perspective Super Typhoon Uwan, known locally as Fung Wong in some advisories, has grabbed headlines for its colossal size. At its peak, the storm stretched across more than 1,800 kilometers in diameter, dwarfing many other tropical cyclones this year. While size alone doesn’t guarantee destruction, it shapes rainfall patterns, wind…
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Fast Facts: What science says about Super Typhoon Uwan
Understanding Uwan’s Record Size Super Typhoon Uwan dwarfed many storms this year in sheer width, with a diameter surpassing 1,800 kilometers at its peak. In meteorological terms, size refers to the extent of cloud cover and the gale- or cyclone-force wind field, not just the strongest winds near the center. When a storm’s circulation spans…
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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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Sea Alert as Fung-wong Moves Northward: What Mariners Need to Know
Live Update: Fung-wong Advances North, Sea Alert Remains in Effect The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a sea alert for Typhoon Fung-wong as the powerful storm shifts its path northward, threatening vessels operating in waters near the Pratas Islands. The renewed alert underscores heightened risk for maritime traffic, fishing fleets, and offshore operations in…
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Wong Could Trigger Sea Warning by Monday: Taiwan Braces for Fung-Wong
Overview: Fung-Wong Approaches Taiwan Taiwan could see a sea warning as early as Monday as Typhoon Fung-Wong strengthens and moves closer to the island, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecasters warn that northern and eastern Taiwan are likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall, high winds, and rough seas as the storm nears. The…
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Philippines Typhoon Death Toll Rises as Storm Wreaks Havoc
Overview: Devastating impact of a powerful typhoon A deadly typhoon swept across the Philippines, leaving at least 66 people dead and triggering mass evacuations as communities grappled with flooding, landslides, and prolonged power outages. Emergency responders warned that the death toll could still rise as rescuers reach hard-hit areas and more rain threatens to lash…
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Deadly Philippine Typhoon Leaves Dozens Dead as Storm Wreaks Havoc
Overview: A Typhoon Cresting Across the Philippines A powerful typhoon swept across parts of the Philippines, leaving at least dozens dead and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. As rescue teams work through damaged districts, officials are warning that the storm’s intensity and the scale of destruction may worsen in the coming hours.…
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Devastating Typhoon Leaves Dozens Dead in the Philippines as Storm Wreaks Havoc
Overview: A Typhoon Leaves a Nation Reeling A powerful typhoon struck the Philippines, claiming at least 66 lives and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes. Emergency services say the death toll is likely to rise as rescuers reach affected communities that were hit hardest by the strong winds and torrential rains. Meteorologists warned…