Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Slams Into Philippines, Two Dead, Millions Affected

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Slams Into Philippines, Two Dead, Millions Affected

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made landfall in the Philippines early Sunday, unleashing torrential rains and destructive winds that left at least two people dead and forced the evacuation of more than one million residents from coastal and low-lying areas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the typhoon one of the strongest […]

Jamaica Unveils Largest-Ever Hurricane Recovery Plan

Jamaica Unveils Largest-Ever Hurricane Recovery Plan

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has unveiled Jamaica’s largest ever hurricane recovery and reconstruction program following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which left damages estimated between $6 and $7 billion. The multi phase recovery plan is being hailed as a historic and comprehensive national effort. The initial stages focus on rehabilitating schools, small businesses, and […]

Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Kalmaegi as Farmers Fear More Flooding

Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Kalmaegi as Farmers Fear More Flooding

Vietnam is bracing for further devastation after Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall early Friday along the country’s central coast, bringing torrential rains, fierce winds, and renewed fears of flooding and landslides in regions already battered by weeks of severe weather. The storm, which has already claimed over 140 lives in the Philippines, struck north of Gia […]