Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
MANILA/TAIPEI/SEOUL/TOKYO – As super typhoon “Kong-rey” continues its path through East Asia, it has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea, prompting urgent preparations in Japan for the storm’s arrival. In the Philippines, “Kong-rey” unleashed … Continue reading Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam
HANOI – Typhoon Yagi, one of the most formidable storms to strike Vietnam in the past ten years, made landfall on Saturday, unleashing winds that surpassed 150 km/h and leaving a path of devastation in its wake. The northern regions … Continue reading Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam
Philippines: 31 million people affected by typhoon
Manila – A super typhoon weakened after barreling through the southern part of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, with officials reporting at least four deaths, power outages, infrastructure damage and flash floods. Goni is among the strongest … Continue reading Philippines: 31 million people affected by typhoon
Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
MANILA – A typhoon that struck the central Philippines over Christmas has killed at least 13 people, disaster agency officials said on Thursday. Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon kills at least 13
Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people
Manila – A powerful typhoon killed four people in the Philippines and prompted authorities to close the country’s largest airport due to powerful winds and heavy rains. Typhoon Kammuri, known locally as Tisoy, made landfall on the southeastern part of Luzon, … Continue reading Philippines: Typhoon Kammuri kills four people