Floods
Record rains in central Vietnam have triggered flash floods, killing at least nine people and leaving five others missing. The floods, which have inundated over 103,000 homes, mostly in tourist destinations, have caused widespread damage and disruption to transportation and power grids. The disaster agency has warned of a
Storm damage
Jamaica prepared for the worst as Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago, made its way towards the island. The storm was expected to make landfall in the early hours of Tuesday, causing catastrophic damage and a life-threatening storm surge of up
Floods
Heavy rainfall in the Visayas is expected to continue within the next 12 hours, sparking a fresh warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) for possible flash floods. The warning comes as the region is still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil, which dumped
Floods
Hurricane Melissa continued to strengthen late Sunday, bringing a threat of catastrophic flooding to parts of the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that the storm could grow even stronger, possibly reaching Category 5 status by Monday, with maximum sustained winds expected to
Child health
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, is forecasted to strengthen to a Category 5, with sustained winds of at least 157 mph, posing a severe threat to the Caribbean region. The storm is expected to bring intense weather to countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, potentially
Floods
Hurricane Melissa continued to strengthen late Sunday, bringing a threat of catastrophic flooding to parts of the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that the storm could grow even stronger, possibly reaching Category 5 status by Monday, with maximum sustained winds expected to
Rain
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclone by Monday morning, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph and gusting to 110 kmph. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and adjoining South
Floods
Tropical Storm Melissa is poised to wreak havoc on the northern Caribbean, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flooding, landslides, and life-threatening flash floods. The storm, which has already killed four people, is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing with it heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Jamaica and Haiti
Power failures
A powerful storm swept through Seattle on October 25, leaving thousands of residents without power and causing widespread damage. The storm, which brought strong winds and rain, resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man in an unrelated incident. The peak gusts recorded near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were 60
Rain
Tropical Storm Melissa is currently lashing Jamaica and parts of the northern Caribbean, bringing life-threatening and potentially catastrophic impacts to the region. The storm is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 or stronger hurricane by Sunday afternoon, with Jamaica bearing the brunt of the storm's extreme
Floods
Tropical Storm Melissa, already responsible for four deaths, is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall in central Jamaica on Tuesday. Forecasters warn of potentially catastrophic flooding across the northern Caribbean, with up to 89 centimeters of rain (35 inches) expected in Haiti. Jamaica's residents are
Storm damage
Two depressions are brewing over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, with the one over the Bay of Bengal expected to intensify into a cyclone and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast as a severe cyclonic storm. According to the India Meteorological Department, the severe cyclone is expected to cause
