Category Red Alert

Red Alert Issued Due to Tropical Storm Earl Approaching The Caribbean Islands

A tropical storm, dubbed Earl and packing nearly hurricane-force winds, was to hit northern Central American countries Wednesday, prompting warnings and emergency planning by authorities.   Earl was moving slowly westward across the Caribbean and was expected to drive across…

Rains trigger more landslides in northern Chin State, Myanmar

After five days of heavy rain, landslides struck northern Chin State yesterday, breaking down transportation in the area.   The landslides hit Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and some northern parts of Tiddim and Tonzang townships. Houses were damaged…

Typhoon Nida hits Hong Kong, bringing it to standstill

Human chain saves woman from floods in Maryland, USA

Deadly Flooding Rips Through Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

A deadly flood ripped through the center of Ellicott City, Md., on Saturday night, killing two people and shattering store fronts in the historic town west of Baltimore, officials said.   A man and a woman died in the flooding,…

Severe floods kill scores, displace tens of thousands in China

Heavy rain in China has killed at least 154 people and forced tens of thousands from their homes, according to state media reported.   About 114 people were killed and 111 others missing in the northern province of Hebei after…

Devastating typhoon Nepartak wreaks havoc in Eastern China

Destruction & Devastation: Typhoon Nepartak slams into Taiwan

Super Typhoon Nepartak Heading For Taiwan

People in Taiwan are being warned to brace themselves for the arrival of Super Typhoon Nepartak.   Authorities have urged residents to take precautions as fierce winds and torrential rain are expected to batter the island from Thursday evening.  …