Downpour to continue through weekend under influence of Typhoon Haikui

2023-08-29T10:29+0200koreatimes (en)

Sporadic rain that started nationwide Tuesday is forecast to continue through the weekend as the country is expected to come under the influence of Typhoon Haikui, the state weather agency said. Low atmospheric pressure that was passing through North Korea dumped heavy rains over the country's....

Downpour to continue through weekend under influence of Typhoon Haikui

2023-08-29T09:51+0200yonhap (en)

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Sporadic rain that started nationwide Tuesday is forecast to continue through the weekend as the country is expected to come under the influence of Typhoon Haikui, the state weather agency said. Low atmospheric pressure that was passing through North Korea dumped heavy....

Heavy Rains to Continue Until Weekend

2023-08-29T07:35+0200chosun (en)

Rain will drench the entire country until the weekend. It will be carried by a low-pressure front, particularly in central parts, Gyeonggi Province and mountainous areas in the southern provinces and on Jeju Island combined with strong winds from the lower layers of the atmosphere.

Typhoon Saola likely to come closest to Taiwan Thursday

2023-08-28T13:07+0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Multiple forecasts are predicting Typhoon Saola will come closest to Taiwan on Thursday (Aug. 31), when heavy rain is likely for eastern and southern parts of the country. As of 5 a.m. on Monday (Aug. 28), Saola was 740 km south-southeast of Eluanbi moving east-southeast at 11....

Up-to-date Weather News: Typhoon Updates and Forecasts

2023-08-28T05:10+0200archyde (en)

2023-08-28 02:01:00. 2023/08/28 11:01 Weather news As of 9:00 on August 28 (Monday), Typhoon No. 10 (Damrei) is rapidly moving northward over the east coast of Tohoku. Some of the rain clouds outside the typhoon may cover the Pacific Ocean side of northern Japan , but the impact is expected to be limited as the typhoon gradually moves away.

Typhoon and tropical storm could affect Taiwan mid-week

2023-08-27T06:43+0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) Typhoon Saola (TD9) could affect southern Taiwan in the middle of the week, Tropical Storm Damrey (TD10) is heading toward Japan , while another tropical depression (TD12) requires observation. According to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), TD12 continues to develop and strengthen.

Sea warning for Typhoon Saola possible tomorrow 2023-08-27 Tropical Storm Saola has been upgraded to a typhoon and would head toward Taiwan next week, most likely prompting at least a sea warning, the Central Weather Bureau said yesterday.As of 2am yesterday, Typhoon Saola was 410km southeast of the....

2023-08-26T18:04+0200taipeitimes (en)

A sea warning would most likely be issued for Taiwan next week, and a land warning is also possible, it said. Daniel Wu (吳德榮), a former bureau Weather Forecast Center director who is an adjunct associate professor of atmospheric sciences at National Central University, said that the projections are....

Saola strengthens into typhoon; Taiwan sea warning likely

2023-08-26T07:21+0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Aug. 26 (CNA) Tropical Storm Saola has become a typhoon and will head towards Taiwan next week, most likely prompting a sea warning for the country, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Saturday. As of 2 a.m. Saturday, Typhoon Saola was located about 410 kilometers southeast of Hengchun....

2023/08/26 07:12 Weather News: Typhoon Updates and Forecast

2023-08-26T04:07+0200archyde (en)

2023-08-25 22:12:00. 2023/08/26 07:12 Weather news As of 6:00 on Saturday, August 26, two typhoons, Typhoon No. 9 (Saolah) and Typhoon No. 10 (Damrei), are in the Pacific Ocean. Typhoon No. 9 in the west was slowly advancing east of the Philippines, gaining “strong” strength at 21:00 last night. On the other hand, Typhoon No.

DSWD prepositions 10k food packs in ‘Goring’-affected Batanes

2023-08-25T10:33+0200tribuneonline (en)

The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Friday said it has prepositioned some 10,000 family food packs, through its Cagayan Valley regional office, in the island province of Batanes, which is under the direct path of Tropical Storm “Goring”.

PAGASA: Goring intensifies, another cyclone seen near PAR

2023-08-25T10:03+0200tribuneonline (en)

Tropical storm “Goring” (Saola) continues to intensify as it moves southwestward of the country, while another cyclone has been monitored near the Philippine area of responsibility. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said....

Tropical Storm Goring strengthens further, starts bringing rain

2023-08-25T07:08+0200rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Goring (Saola) continued to strengthen on Friday morning, August 25, with its outer rainbands already beginning to affect a few areas in Northern Luzon. In a press briefing past 11 am on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services....

Tropical Storm Saola forecast to turn toward Taiwan early next week

2023-08-25T05:00+0200taiwannews (en)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) The latest forecast models predict that Tropical Storm Saola will circle off the northeast coast of the Philippines for five days as it continues to strengthen before heading northwest toward Taiwan on Aug. 29, but its path after that date is still uncertain. At 2 a.m. Friday (Aug.

10k food packs prepositioned by DSWD in Goring-affected Batanes

2023-08-25T03:57+0200reliefWeb (en)

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Cagayan Valley regional office, has prepositioned some 10,000 family food packs (FFPs) in the island province of Batanes, which is now under the direct path of Tropical Storm (TS) Goring.

Le signal n°1 est en hausse dans davantage de zones alors que la tempête tropicale Goring s’intensifie légèrement

2023-08-25T02:39+0200nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Le signal d’alerte n°1 est de plus en plus répandu dans de nombreuses régions alors que la tempête tropicale Goring gagne en intensité. Les habitants des zones côtières doivent maintenant se préparer à affronter des vents violents et de fortes pluies qui pourraient causer des inondations et des dégâts matériels importants.

Signal No. 1 up in more areas as Tropical Storm Goring slightly intensifies

2023-08-25T01:31+0200rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines – More areas were placed under Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Goring (Saola), which slightly intensified before dawn on Friday, August 25. After a slight weakening on Thursday evening, August 24, Goring’s maximum sustained winds increased back to 75 kilometers per hour from 65 km/h.

Hurricane cleanup volunteers finish up in Cape Breton

2023-08-25T01:13+0200barrie (en)

As the Maritimes enter the peak of hurricane season, there was an event on Thursday to mark the end of the cleanup of destruction left by Fiona nearly a year ago. This month the Mennonite Disaster Service officially finished their work on the island. “Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart....

Goring batters Batanes, another cyclone nears PH

2023-08-25T00:16+0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Tropical storm Goring (Saola) continues to threaten Batanes Friday morning while another cyclone has been spotted near the Philippine area of responsibility. As of 3 a.m. Friday, Goring was estimated based on all available data at 220 km east southeast of Basco, Batanes with maximum sustained winds....

Santa Catalina’s Preparations for Hilary Turned Out Unnecessary

2023-08-25T00:15+0200governing (en)

In the end, the storm that dumped record rainfall totals and swamped communities across Southern California, especially in the desert, left the renowned tourist destination unscathed. Thousands of tourists left Catalina by Sunday afternoon on Catalina Express boats for the 20-plus-mile crossing to the mainland.

Border gates in Arizona remain open —despite only 1.6 inches of rain since July 15

2023-08-24T22:52+0200nypost (en)

The floodgates to the US are still open and allowing a steady flow of migrants in — but not letting much rainwater out. Three days after The Post exposed 114 gates in the Arizona border wall have been welded wide open, , nothing has changed. New images taken Thursday show brazen human smugglers in a....

NATO reports 'large scale' Russian air activity in European airspace

2023-08-24T22:24+0200tengrinews (en)

NATO said Wednesday it had tracked and intercepted four groups of Russian warplanes "conducting significant military manoeuvres" in European airspace over the past two days, The planes, which included strategic bombers, fighters and tanker aircraft, were detected over the Baltic Sea, North....

Incendies dévastateurs à Hawaï: à cause du réchauffement climatique, vraiment ?

2023-08-24T18:20+0200francesoir (fr)

LĀHAINĀ - Au cœur du Pacifique, isolé dans le triangle polynésien dont il compose la partie nord, l'archipel d'Hawaï se compose de huit îles. Parmi ces dernières, figure Maui qui a subi du 8 au 10 août derniers plusieurs incendies dévastateurs. Des théories non démontrées sont apparues sur les....

‘Two genders', 'reverse racism’: How Vivek Ramaswamy emerged as surprise ‘winner’ at Republican debate

2023-08-24T16:20+0200livemint (en)

Vivek Ramaswamy in his distinctly Trumpian and conspiratorial fashion on Wednesday declared ‘We live in a dark moment’. The US presidential candidate, who is running third in Republican polling, gained attention for his comments on 9/11 attacks, for calling himself 'skinny guy with a funny last name'.

As the Maui fires raged, senior victims had to fend for themselves

2023-08-24T12:04+0200WashingtonPost (en)

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The cheerful lilt of Hawaiian music was flowing through Marjorie St. Clair’s apartment when she paused to bring her plants inside, away from the fierce winds of a distant hurricane. Reality flipped upside down. The sky outside was onyx, her smoke alarm began shrieking, her two cats....

Tropical Storm Franklin batters Dom Rep

2023-08-24T07:34+0200jamaicaobserver (en)

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tropical Storm Franklin unleashed heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, after making landfall in the country's southern region, killing at least one person and injuring two others. The storm was expected to swirl for most of the....

In the first seven months of this year, there were 7,1243 geological disasters in China, resulting in 52 deaths

2023-08-24T07:17+0200tellerreport (en)

2023-08-24T05:17:27.527Z. Highlights: In the first seven months of this year, China successfully predicted a total of 7 geological disasters, avoiding 132,1606 possible casualties. In response to the 16 provinces affected by multiple rounds of heavy rainfall and typhoons "Dusuri" and "Kanu", 73 geological disaster prevention level III.

Combative Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as surprise focal point of GOP debate

2023-08-24T06:58+0200observer (en)

Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur running third in Republican polling , emerged in the absence of Donald Trump as a surprise focus of the first debate of the Republican primary, showing scant respect for other candidates and drawing heavy fire in return.

Combative Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as surprise focal point of GOP debate

2023-08-24T05:59+0200guardian (en)

Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur running third in Republican polling , emerged in the absence of Donald Trump as a surprise focus of the first debate of the Republican primary, showing scant respect for other candidates and drawing heavy fire in return.

Fox News Actually Asked GOP Candidates About Climate Change — And It Didn’t Go Well

2023-08-24T05:12+0200huffpostmaghreb (en)

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season on Aug.

Fox News Actually Asked GOP Candidates About Climate Change — And It Didn’t Go Well

2023-08-24T05:05+0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season on Aug.

Orange County beach cities escape serious damage from Hilary

2023-08-24T03:02+0200daily-pilot (en)

Huntington Beach paced the area, seeing 2.4 inches of rainfall during the storm, according to data collected by Orange County Public Works. Costa Mesa received 2.13 inches of rain, Laguna Beach had 2.01 inches, and Newport Coast had 1.89 inches. The area typically sees only trace amounts of rainfall in August.

Havana Weather for August 24-30

2023-08-24T02:40+0200havanatimes (en)

Havana photo by Juan Suarez. Cyclonic activity continues in the Atlantic… By Adrian Fuentes. HAVANA TIMES – In the last twenty-four hours, numerous rains have been recorded in much of the western part of the country, being isolated in areas of the capital.

At least 1 dead, 1 missing as Tropical Storm Franklin batters Dominican Republic

2023-08-23T21:32+0200jamaicaobserver (en)

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tropical Storm Franklin unleashed heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday after making landfall in the country's southern region, killing at least one volunteer with the country's Civil Defense agency.

Lahaina inferno began after firefighters departed ‘contained’ scene

2023-08-23T19:43+0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

More than eight hours before a deadly fire swept through the town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, a small brush fire broke out on the edge of a residential neighborhood located a little more than 1 mile away from the town’s historic waterfront. Firefighters spent hours dousing the blaze with water and carving....

Five have died from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida this year, new data shows

2023-08-23T17:38+0200washtimes (en)

Flesh-eating bacteria continues to be a fatal problem in Florida, causing 26 cases of necrotizing fasciitis and five deaths so far this year, according to from state health officials. The bacteria, scientific name Vibrio vulnificus, can be ingested by eating raw shellfish, oysters in particular, as....

Catalina got a scary Hilary warning. But the island was prepared

2023-08-23T16:12+0200eagletribune (en)

The warning sounded around 10 a.m. Saturday — a shrill cellphone chime advising thousand of residents and visitors to evacuate Santa Catalina Island ahead of Tropical Storm Hilary's anticipated arrival. "Due to a forecast of storm impacts and possibly prolonged utility outages, Catalina Island....

Catalina got a scary Hilary warning. But the island was prepared

2023-08-23T12:06+0200latimes (en)

In the end, the storm that dumped record rainfall totals and swamped communities across Southern California, especially in the desert, left the renowned tourist destination unscathed. Thousands of tourists left Catalina by Sunday afternoon on Catalina Express boats for the 20-plus-mile crossing to the mainland.

Ministry of Natural Resources: The soil moisture content in some mountainous areas of North China and Northeast China is saturated, and the risk of geological disasters is high

2023-08-23T07:31+0200tellerreport (en)

2023-08-23T05:29:43.868Z. Highlights: China is still in the main flood period, heavy rainfall, floods, typhoons and other disasters in many places across the country. The risk of collapse, landslide and chain disasters in local areas was high. The first is to strengthen the prevention of....

Ministry of Natural Resources: From January to July this year, 1 geological disasters were successfully forecasted

2023-08-23T06:49+0200tellerreport (en)

Chinanews.com, August 8 -- On August 23, the Ministry of Natural Resources held a regular press conference in August. Xiong Zili, Director of the Department of Geological Exploration and Management of the Ministry of Natural Resources, introduced the geological and marine disasters from January to....

U.S. tidal flooding breaks records as El Niño forecast to bring even more in 2024

2023-08-23T00:00+0200upi (en)

Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Tidal flooding along the East and West coasts of the United States reached record highs in eight locations over the past year as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts El Niño will push record flooding into 2024. NOAA released its 2023 Annual High Tide Flooding....

Using Solar Power to Mitigate the Impact of Extreme Weather Events and Natural Disasters

2023-08-22T20:34+0200renewableenergymagazine (en)

Green energy is crucial to maintaining the planet’s climate as fit for human life, but it can also help in a short-term pinch. What should you know to prepare? Here’s how solar power can mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and climate change. The Benefits of Solar Power for Extreme Weather Events and Natural Disasters.

Remnant rains from hurricane provide some wildfire relief

2023-08-22T19:02+0200eastoregonian (en)

Pacific Northwest, California wildfires. Major wildfires as of Aug. 21: Washington. • Airplane Lake, 47 miles northwest of Chelan, 900 acres, 0% contained. • Blue Lake, 23 miles northwest of Winthrop, 220 acres, 0% contained. • Crater Creek, 20 miles north of Oroville, 8,102 acres, 0% contained.

Los Angeles' Homeless Unaccounted for After Storm Hilary

2023-08-22T18:23+0200newsweek-USA (en)

Authorities and outreach groups in Los Angeles scrambled to help the city's homeless avoid the worst of Tropical Storm Hilary, but advocates have told Newsweek that some remained on the streets and lost everything. Hilary slammed into Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a hurricane on Sunday before crossing the border as a tropical storm.

Storm Harold Strengthens in Gulf of Mexico, Threatens South Texas with Heavy Rainfall

2023-08-22T10:57+0200breakinglatest (en)

“Storm Harold Set to Hit South Texas with Heavy Rain, National Hurricane Center Reports” Early Tuesday morning, Depression 9 intensified and transformed into Storm Harold as it made its way towards south Texas, bringing heavy rainfall, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Maui Survivors Bracing For High Rainfall Due To Tropical Cyclone Fernanda While Rehabilitation Efforts Ongoing

2023-08-22T08:25+0200natureworldnews (en)

Amid the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in the wildfire-stricken Maui, survivors are facing another threat of natural disaster due to post-Tropical Cyclone Fernanda. Citing information from the National Weather Service, the County of Maui said remnant moisture from Fernanda was forecasted to....

Hurricane Hilary Live Updates: Storm leaves California, threatening Oregon and Idaho states now

2023-08-22T07:55+0200wn (en)

Hurricane Hilary Live Updates: Hilary, the initial tropical storm to make landfall in Southern California in over eight decades, brought about extensive damage, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and a challenging rescue operation. A group of elderly individuals in a care home found themselves....