by Richard Carter Agence France Presse Rugby World Cup organisers gave the go-ahead for Japan’s crunch match against Scotland on Sunday despite the fall-out from Typhoon Hagibis, which swept through Japan causing widespread flooding and left at least seven people dead. The crucial game in Yokohama near Tokyo will determine the eighth and last quarter-final place and had been at the centre of an ugly war of words between organisers and Scotland who threatened to […]
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Three dead as Typhoon Hagibis batters Japan with ‘unprecedented’ rain
by Shingo Ito and Sara Hussein Agence France Presse Powerful Typhoon Hagibis barrelled through Japan Saturday, killing at least three people and lashing large parts of the country with “unprecedented” rain that caused floods, landslides and emergency disaster warnings. Around 7.3 million people were given non-compulsory evacuation orders, and more than 90 were injured, while 14 people were reported missing as flooding hit many towns and cities. Even before making landfall, Hagibis wreaked havoc on […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Maguindanao and North Cotabato within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Zamboanga del Sur; in Labason, Salug, Godod, Gutalac in Zamboanga del Norte; Bukidnon; Lanao del Sur; Lanao del Norte; Misamis Occidental; Davao City; Davao del Norte; Davao […]
Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today, Oct. 12. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as the northwest and southwest winds converge. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Zambales, other areas
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Zambales and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga and Cavite within the next two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Pasig, and Marikina in Metro Manila; in Capas, Tarlac; in Rodriguez, Antipolo, Tanay, San Mateo, Cainta, Angono, Taytay, Binangonan, Cardona in Rizal; and in […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bataan, Rizal, Zambales and Quezon within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Sur, Davao Occidental and Zamboanga City within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Tandag, Cagwait, San Agustin, San Miguel, Barobo, Tagbina, Hinatuan, Bislig in Surigao del Sur; in Mati City and Governor Generoso in […]
Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL as trough of “Hagibis” affects E. Mindanao
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in parts of the country as the trough of Typhoon “Hagibis” affects the eastern section of Mindanao. CARAGA, Davao region, and Northern Mindanao are experiencing the conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. The northeasterly surface windflow, it said, is […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also being experienced in Candelaria, Masinloc, Palauig, Iba, Santa Cruz, Botolan, Subic in Zambales; in Cainta and Taytay in Rizal; in Indang, Naic, Maragondon in Cavite; and in San Francisco and Quezon. PAGASA said these may persist within two hours and may affect […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are so far being experienced in Surigao del Norte, Carrascal in Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Island, and in Jabonga and Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte and in nearby areas. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised […]
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon, Laguna
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Quezon and Laguna. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the provinces within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected today
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The northern and eastern section of Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of […]





