Typhoon Prompts Evacuations

Strong typhoon prompts more evacuations in Philippines, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks

The fifth major storm in three weeks has hit the northeastern Philippines, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to help the government ease the plight ...

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits

A new typhoon has made landfall in the northeastern Philippines, which has been battered by earlier storms

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions

Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm

The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley

While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Taiwan, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas

World - ABC News - October 31

Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years.

Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey

A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Karaoke and Kong-rey: Taiwan sings through biggest typhoon in decades

A ‘typhoon day’ has come to mean one thing for many – a chance to indulge their favourite pastime. The winds of typhoon Kong-rey howled through the streets of the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.

Israel warns entire Lebanon city of Baalbek to evacuate

Israel's military has issued an evacuation warning for the city of Baalbek in Lebanon, the Associated Press reports. This comes as more details emerge about a new Hezbollah leader. CBS News' Holly ...

Israel Orders Residents of Baalbek in Eastern Lebanon to Evacuate

Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.