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The Philippines braces for 20th tropical cyclone this year as Tino looms

Tropical Cyclone Tino formed to the east of the Philippines at the weekend, lprompting a nationwide alert. Locally known as Kalmaegi, the storm is strengthening quickly and could reach typhoon status before making landfall early this week, which would make it the 20th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year. The weather system entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, with sustained winds of 52mph (84km/h) and 65mph gusts.
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6 days ago
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Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm

A slow-moving Category 5 hurricane is poised to hit Jamaica, bringing catastrophic flooding, landslides, storm surge, widespread power outages, and severe infrastructure damage.
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6 days ago
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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica with life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic flooding, landslides, extreme winds and heavy rain; will impact Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas.
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1 month ago

A year after Helene, a group of raft guides embarks on a river clean-up mission

Hurricane Helene's flooding devastated the Nolichucky River gorge, forcing long closures, extensive debris removal, and economic shifts for local whitewater outfitters and guides.
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2 months ago

Vietnam prepares to evacuate half a million people ahead of Typhoon Kajiki

Vietnam mobilised over 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel and ordered large-scale evacuations ahead of Typhoon Kajiki’s expected landfall.
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