Severe Tropical Storm Nuri to Strike Hong Kong Today

Update 3 0200z 22nd August 08:    Typhoon Nuri has weakened into a severe tropical storm but is still due to make a direct hit on Hong Kong this afternoon and into the evening bringing high winds...

Styrofoam Homes: Typhoon-Resistant and Smurflike

A quick article about styrofoam home kits, currently on sale in Japan. These are touted as the home of the future, but several have made Smurf comments. Fair enough, but they look more Logan's Run on the...

China evacuates over 2,00,000 people as typhoon approaches

Typhoon Fung-wong has passed through Taiwan after killing two people and sparking flash floods forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from their homes across the island. Now  late yesterday, the...

Powerful typhoon makes landfall in Taiwan

Within a week of tropical storm killing more than 19 people , a powerful typhoon Fung Wong  has landed in the east coast of  Taiwan today. The typhoon has forced normal life activity and schools,...

Over 270,000 Evacuated as Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong Hits China

Update #5: July 29th 0330UTC (11.30am Taiwan/China time)Severe tropical storm Fung-wong slammed into China's Fujian province late last night just south of Fuzhou. Packing sustained winds of 55 knots, gusting up...

Typhoon FUNG-WONG (IGME) making landfall over Taiwan

HUKOU, TaiwanThe typhoon is stalled along our coast, gathering strength from the Pacific ocean.  We're stuck in the leading edge while high winds and rain bands threaten us with impending doom. ...

Tropical Storm Kalmaegi On Course to Strike Shanghai

UPDATE #3:    Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through Taiwan yesterday unleashing torrential rains and ferocious winds over 90 miles per hour. The BBC are reporting six people killed and four more are missing....

Typhoon KALMAEGI (HELEN) now over NW Taiwan

TAIWAN:Widespread flooding has been reported due to heavy rainfall from typhoon Kalmaegi (Helen).  Clip shows a daring rescue from a television report.

Eurofighter Typhoon Begins Air Surveillance in Austria

"As of 01 July, Eurofighter Typhoon will take over the protection of Austrian airspace under the leadership of the Joint Armed Forces Command, Graz, and the Air Surveillance Command, Wals, of the Austrian military. The Republic of Austria became the first export customer for...

155 Dead and Hundreds More Missing as Typhoon Fengshen Crosses the Philippines

Typhoon Fengshen has left a trail of destruction during its 48 hours passage of the Philippines. Reuters are reporting that the storm has killed at least 155 people and hundreds more are missing after a ferry...

'Titanic' saved their lives

Some films move societies.  Others save lives.  And despite its platitude, there are scenes in the movie 'Titanic' that have been key to their survival.  28 men and women drifted for more than 22 hours before reaching the shores of...

NEWS UPDATE : The US send NAVY SHIP to RESCUE in MV PRINCESS TRAGEDY- ROMBLON

PHILIPPINES: The US NAVY send troops of rescuers with helicopters to help find missing casualties. The Chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross reported to the Vice Pres Noli De Castro confirming the help send by the US. The ship may arrive late monday or early...

Over 800 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Philippines Typhoon

The death toll in the Philippines could rise sharply after a typhoon hit over the weekend. At least 100 people were killed when streets flooded after powerful winds and torrents of rain blew through the area.A boat carrying 850 people capsized and while search and rescue...

Dangerous Typhoon FENGSHEN (FRANK) now over Metro Manila-Bulacan

A dangerous typhoon is approaching Taiwan. From the looks of things, it will sneak around the west side and hit our most populous areas - with no protection from the mountains! Bushman's Typhoon Blog: Typhoon FENGSHEN (FRANK) now over Metro Manila-Bulacan [Update #007] "+...

UPDATE: FENGSHEN DEATH TOLLS ARISE to OVER 845 CASUALTIES PLUS 1 FISHING VESS...

As the storm passes by, it left more casualties increased to OVER 845 casualties from MV PRINCESS of the STARS owned by SULPICIO LINES. Based on its manifest book, the records shows that there are more 100...

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