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Tropical Storm “Ramon” slightly weakens; three areas still under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 even as Tropical Storm “Ramon” slightly weakened. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao, and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, and Dinapigue), and Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) with Tropical Storm “Ramon,” last spotted 460 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing […]

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Heavy snow leaves one dead, 300,000 homes without power in France

PARIS, France (AFP) — Heavy snowfall across a large swath of southeast France has left one person dead and cut power to some 300,000 homes, with icy conditions snarling train and road traffic Friday. A 63-year-old man was killed Thursday evening in the Isere department after a snow-laden tree fell on him while he was trying to clear away another downed tree, local officials said. Grid operator Enedis said 300,000 homes were without electricity Friday, […]

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Venice faces more floods as state of emergency declared

by Alexandria Sage with Ella Ide in Rome VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Flood-hit Venice was bracing for another exceptional high tide Friday, as Italy declared a state of emergency for the UNESCO city where perilous deluges have caused millions of euros worth of damage. Churches, shops and homes in the city of canals have been inundated by unusually intense “acqua alta”, or high waters, which on Tuesday hit their highest level in half a century. […]

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Improved weather expected in Polillo Islands; Signal No. 1 still hoisted over three areas

(Eagle News) –Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan and Dinapigue) and Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) are still under the storm signal as  the center of Tropical Storm “Ramon,” last spotted  420 kilometers east northeast of […]

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Signal No. 2 still hoisted over Catanduanes; N. Aurora, five other areas under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News) — Less areas now remain under storm signals even as Tropical Storm “Ramon” continued to move north-northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 has been lifted in Sorsogon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar, but it remains hoisted over the eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Dinapigue), Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan), Polillo Island, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Albay. Signal No. 2 is still up over Catanduanes. […]

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Climate change, corruption blamed for Venice flood devastation

  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 […]

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Signal No. 2 still hoisted over Catanduanes; More areas under Signal No. 1 as TS “Ramon” maintains strength

(Eagle News)–More areas have been placed under storm signals as Tropical Storm “Ramon” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Catanduanes, while the eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Dinapigue), Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, Dinalungan), Polillo Island, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon and Eastern Samar and Northern Samar are under Signal No. 1. Today, light to moderate with intermittent heavy rains will […]

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Signal No. 2 still hoisted over Catanduanes due to TS “Ramon”; six areas under Signal No. 1

(Eagle News)–Tropical Cyclone Wind  Signal Number 2 remains hoisted over Catanduanes as Tropical Storm “Ramon” continues to move west-northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar on the other hand are under Signal No. 1 as “Ramon,” last spotted 355 kilometers east of Legazpi City, Albay or 300 km East of Virac, Catanduanes, packed maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near […]

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Catanduanes now under signal no. 2 as storm “Ramon” slightly slows down

  (Eagle News) – Tropical Storm “Ramon” has slightly slowed down as it moved west-northwestward, as the country’s weather bureau raised tropical cyclone wind signal number 2 in Catanduanes, while signal number 1 is in effect over more areas in Luzon and Visayas. PAGASA said that “between today and tomorrow afternoon, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains may be experienced over eastern portion Cagayan and Isabela, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes.” “Light to […]

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7 areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as “Ramon” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Seven areas are now under tropical cyclone wind signal number one as “Ramon” intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar are under the alert as “Ramon,” last spotted  385 kilometers east northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar or 450 km east of Catarman, Northern Samar, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph […]

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Venice underwater as exceptional tide sweeps through canal city

by Ella IDE VENICE, Italy (AFP) — Venice was hit by the highest tide in more than 50 years late Tuesday, with tourists wading through flooded streets to seek shelter as a fierce wind whipped up waves in St. Mark’s Square. The exceptionally intense “acqua alta,” or high waters, peaked at 1.87 meters (six feet) as the flood alarm sounded across the Italian city of canals, the tide monitoring center said. “We’re currently facing an […]

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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 saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga City within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Dinagat Islands and Sulu. “All are […]

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