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Topic: disasters

A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?

A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?

Hannah Beech and Jason Gutierrez, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 03 11:56 AM

Climate change is exacerbating the Philippines’ exposure to natural disasters, making it one of the most vulnerable countries on the planet, scientists say. Read more »

Tsunami alert for Alaska after major 7.5 magnitude quake

Tsunami alert for Alaska after major 7.5 magnitude quake

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 07:26 AM

LOS ANGELES - A tsunami alert was issued Monday after a major 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Alaska, US agencies said. Read more »

M5.6 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro; intensity felt in Metro Manila

M5.6 quake jolts Occidental Mindoro; intensity felt in Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 05:20 AM

A magnitude 5.6 quake rocked Looc town in Occidental Mindoro before dawn Monday but is not expected to cause any damage.  Read more »

Landslide kills 11 in Nepal, as 27 missing

Landslide kills 11 in Nepal, as 27 missing

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 14 09:20 PM

The Himalayan nation has been badly hit by landslides and floods, with at least 191 people killed and 54 missing since monsoon began mid-June. Read more »

'Dapang-dapa pero hindi titigil': ABS-CBN News public service arm to continue ops

'Dapang-dapa pero hindi titigil': ABS-CBN News public service arm to continue ops

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 03:31 PM

The public service arm of ABS-CBN's integrated news division will continue to provide aid to those in need, its head said Monday despite the network's significantly reduced operations following its broadcast franchise denial.   Read more »

No more window hours for Taal evacuees

No more window hours for Taal evacuees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 04:49 PM

TANAUAN, Philippines - Philippine officials ordered a crackdown Monday on people being allowed daily visits to the homes they fled after Taal volcano erupted, citing threats it could still explode at any time.  Read more »

Giant hail, 'apocalyptic' dust storms batter bushfire-weary Australia

Giant hail, 'apocalyptic' dust storms batter bushfire-weary Australia

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 04:12 PM

SYDNEY -"Apocalyptic" dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas of Australia over the weekend, with thunder and giant hail battering the east coast, as extreme weather patterns collided in the bushfire-fatigued country. Read more »

Mindanao quakes: Structures should be safe if PH Building Code truly followed, says engineer

Mindanao quakes: Structures should be safe if PH Building Code truly followed, says engineer

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 30 05:28 PM

With the series of strong earthquakes that hit parts of Mindanao this year, there is increasing worry about the safety of structures in quake-hit areas. Read more »

Ursula eyewall threatens Mindoro provinces; storm-force winds to hit Batangas

Ursula eyewall threatens Mindoro provinces; storm-force winds to hit Batangas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 26 08:12 AM

Destructive winds and intense rainfall are set to affect Caluya Islands in Antique as Typhoon Ursula made its sixth landfall Wednesday, weather bureau PAGASA said. Read more »

LOOK: Ursula leaves trail of destruction in Biliran town

LOOK: Ursula leaves trail of destruction in Biliran town

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 25 12:42 PM

At least 40 families lost their homes in a village in Kawayan town, Biliran province Christmas eve due to the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula.  Read more »

PH 2nd most affected by disasters, extreme weather worldwide: climate index

PH 2nd most affected by disasters, extreme weather worldwide: climate index

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 08:34 PM

The Philippines was the second most affected country when it comes to weather-related losses in 2018, according to the recently released Global Climate Risk Index. Read more »

WATCH: Heavy rains lash Quezon province

WATCH: Heavy rains lash Quezon province

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 09:27 AM

Heavy winds and rain lashed Tayabas City in Quezon province Tuesday as Typhoon "Tisoy" (international name: Kammuri) continued its onslaught.  Read more »

WATCH: Tisoy pummels Legazpi airport

WATCH: Tisoy pummels Legazpi airport

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 08:17 AM

Typhoon Tisoy caused major damage at Legazpi airport Tuesday, ripping off portions of the roof, breaking glass fixtures and damaging seats at the airport arrival area.  Read more »

More areas under signal no.2 ahead of Ramon landfall

More areas under signal no.2 ahead of Ramon landfall

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 07:08 PM

More areas were placed under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2 on Monday as Tropical Storm Ramon maintained its strength before making landfall, the state weather bureau said. Read more »

Flood, fire and plague: Climate change blamed for disasters

Flood, fire and plague: Climate change blamed for disasters

Robert Birsel, Reuters
Posted at Nov 14 08:00 PM

The Lancet medical journal published a study this week saying climate change was already harming people's health by increasing the number of extreme weather events and exacerbating air pollution. Read more »

Cyclone Bulbul death toll rises to 12 in Bangladesh

Cyclone Bulbul death toll rises to 12 in Bangladesh

Reuters
Posted at Nov 11 05:10 PM

DHAKA - The death toll from Cyclone Bulbul rose to 12 in Bangladesh and five fishermen are still missing, government officials said on Monday. Read more »

Yolanda's ground zero in virtual reality

Yolanda's ground zero in virtual reality

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 11:07 AM

In commemoration of the sixth year anniversary of Yolanda's landfall, non-profit group Postcards from Disasters allows us to see this in a different light. The group offers an interactive tour into Yolanda's ground zero so Filipinos may never forget the lessons from this disaster.   Read more »

De Lima wants 5-day paid calamity leave for disaster victims

De Lima wants 5-day paid calamity leave for disaster victims

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 05 11:27 PM

Workers affected by natural disasters should be entitled to a 5-day calamity leave, according to a bill filed by detained Senator Leila de Lima. Read more »

Fire, miscarriage, death: Mindanao quake rattles residents

Fire, miscarriage, death: Mindanao quake rattles residents

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 09:35 AM

Residents fled to higher ground and hospital patients poured out into the streets after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of southern Mindanao Wednesday night. Read more »

Richer nations urged to boost protection against wild weather as losses jump

Richer nations urged to boost protection against wild weather as losses jump

Laurie Goering, Reuters
Posted at Oct 12 12:18 PM

Economic losses caused by the most extreme weather events, from hurricanes to wildfires, are surging fastest in parts of the world outside the tropics - places that once saw relatively few such disasters, scientists and statisticians have warned. Read more »

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