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RIO DE JAINEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rains have claimed six lives in southeast Brazil, firefighters said Saturday. Footage on social media showed streets in Espirito Santo state turned into rivers and cars being swept away by raging, muddy water. In one clip, the water almost reaches the roof of a gas station. The fatalities happened in the towns of Iconha and Alfredo Chaves, with three deaths in each […]
by Ella IDE Agence France Presse VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Much of Venice was left under water after the highest tide in 50 years ripped through the historic Italian city, beaching gondolas, trashing hotels and sending tourists fleeing through rapidly rising waters. The government in Rome was expected to declare a state of emergency at a cabinet meeting on Thursday after Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as “a blow to the heart […]
by Daniel Silva Agence France Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday visited the country’s flood-stricken southeastern regions as the death toll rose to six and train and air services were disrupted for a third day. Some of the heaviest daily rainfall on record has inundated areas in the regions since Wednesday, causing chaos on the roads, cutting public transport and prompting rivers to burst their banks. Flash floods […]
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Floods in northeastern Thailand have submerged homes, roads and bridges, leaving more than 23,000 people in evacuation shelters as anger grows over the government’s “slow” emergency response. Torrential rain has lashed the country for the last two weeks, causing flash floods and mudslides in almost half its provinces, with families evacuated from their homes in boats or makeshift rafts. Since August 29, 32 people have been killed in the deluge, […]
MUMBAI, India (AFP) — Three people were killed and dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed after severe flooding in India’s financial hub Mumbai, with authorities warning of more heavy monsoon rains on Thursday. Mumbai — home to 20 million people — has been hit by torrential downpours over the past two months amid the annual monsoon deluge. Non-stop rain over several hours on Wednesday paralysed traffic, halted trains and delayed airport operations at […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Nueva Viscaya, particularly in Kayapa; in Ifugao particularly in Hungduan, Banaue; in Mt. Province, particularly in Sagada, Bontoc; and in Kalinga, particularly in Lubuagan. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for one to two hours and may affect […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over 10 areas as Tropical Depression “Jenny” moves away from N. Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Jenny,” whose center is located 215 kilometers west northwest of Dagupan City, Pangasinan, is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon or evening. “Jenny” is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph as it moves […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been lifted in all areas as “Jenny,” now a tropical depression, crosses the mountains of N. Luzon and leaves the landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Jenny” emerged over the Lingayen Gulf around 3 a.m. today. “Jenny” is highly likely to reintensify into a tropical storm, PAGASA said. Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Jenny” has maintained its strength as it moved closer toward Central Luzon on Tuesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, while Signal No. 1 was in place in Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, the northern portion of […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Metro Manila as Tropical Depression “Jenny” moves in a westward direction on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Apart from Metro Manila, Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, the northern portion of Quezon including Polillo Islands, Cavite, Laguna, Camarines Norte, northeastern portion of […]
(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moved toward the southern Taiwan and Batanes area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was hoisted over the Babuyan Group of Islands and Batanes, where “Ineng” is expected to be the closest to tomorrow morning. Signal No. 1 on the other hand has been hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, […]
