Macau: Aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans.

Macau: Super Typhoon Ragasa Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans. Ragasa is expected to make landfall in western Guangdong Province in the afternoon.

Philippines: At Least 6 Dead, Thousands Evacuated in Major Flooding

Major flooding hit the Philippines, leaving at least six people dead and several missing and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate from the Metro Manila area as of Tuesday, July 22. This video shows severe flooding in Cainta, Rizal.

Philippines: Prolonged Rains Causes Widespread Flooding in Pangasinan

Prolonged and continuous rains caused widespread flooding in Pangasinan on Monday, July 21. Roads were closed in several areas and power outages were reported in some areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands 4

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning, October 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Krathon brought heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides in the northern islands, leaving at least 2 people dead.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands 5

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning, October 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Krathon brought heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides in the northern islands, leaving at least 2 people dead.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands 3

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning, October 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Krathon brought heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides in the northern islands, prompting officials to evacuate residents and shut down schools and inter-island ferries.

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

(230717) -- MACAO, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police officer guides tourists as Typhoon Talim approaches in Macao, south China, July 17, 2023. China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) declared a "state of immediate prevention" early Monday due to the approaching of typhoon Talim. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8, the third-highest level, at 5:30 a.m. local time and issued a blue storm surge warning. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

(230717) -- MACAO, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists walk in rain as Typhoon Talim approaches in Macao, south China, July 17, 2023. China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) declared a "state of immediate prevention" early Monday due to the approaching of typhoon Talim. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8, the third-highest level, at 5:30 a.m. local time and issued a blue storm surge warning. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

(230717) -- MACAO, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local residents walk in rain as Typhoon Talim approaches in Macao, south China, July 17, 2023. China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) declared a "state of immediate prevention" early Monday due to the approaching of typhoon Talim. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8, the third-highest level, at 5:30 a.m. local time and issued a blue storm surge warning. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

CHINA-MACAO-TYPHOON-ALERT (CN)

(230717) -- MACAO, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Traffic police officers work in rain as Typhoon Talim approaches in Macao, south China, July 17, 2023. China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) declared a "state of immediate prevention" early Monday due to the approaching of typhoon Talim. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau hoisted Signal No. 8, the third-highest level, at 5:30 a.m. local time and issued a blue storm surge warning. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

3 dead, hundreds displaced after landslide hits East Java, Indonesia

STORY: 3 dead, hundreds displaced after landslide hits East Java, Indonesia DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of landslide 2. various of shelter STORYLINE: Local authority in East Java, Indonesia has set an emergency status following the flood and landslide hit Lumajang Regency on Friday. National Disaster Mitigation Agency Center on Saturday said the emergency status aimed to accelerate the response in affected locations. According to the agency, three people died and six bridges were broken due to the flood of cold lava runoff from its nearby volcano, Mount Semeru. The flood and landslide also forced more than 500 people to take refuge in the shelters. Authorities have deployed heavy equipment to open access to the isolated location. The disaster mitigation agency of Lumajang stated it managed to open access at KM 59 on the Lumajang-Malang road. Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency released an alert for extreme

Indonesian expert warns of early arrival of El Nino

STORY: Indonesian expert warns of early arrival of El Nino DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:19 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of BMKG 2. various of streets in Jakarta 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ARDHASENA SOPAHELUWAKAN, Head of Center for Applied Climate Information Services at BMKG STORYLINE: Indonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysical agency BMKG has announced that the Southeast Asian country is expected to experience El Nino phenomenon in the second half of this year with its peak coming in August. Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo said that extreme hot weather caused by El Nino phenomenon is predicted to drag up to 870,000 hectares of agricultural lands in Indonesia into drought and crop failures. SOUNDBITE (English): ARDHASENA SOPAHELUWAKAN, Head of Center for Applied Climate Information Services at BMKG "Basically El Nino is an interesting phenomenon. It's a coupled ocean and atmosphere phenomenon so when this large mass of warm oce

Up to 870,000 hectares of land face drought in Indonesia due to El Nino

STORY: Up to 870,000 hectares of land face drought in Indonesia due to El Nino DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: WEST SUMATRA, Indonesia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fields in West Sumatra, Indonesia STORYLINE: Extreme hot weather caused by El Nino phenomenon is predicted to drag up to 870,000 hectares of agricultural lands in Indonesia into drought and crop failures, Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo said Tuesday. "The extreme El Nino has the potential to cause not only drought, but also crop failures, land fires and pest attacks, for 560,000 to 870,000 hectares of agricultural lands across the country," Limpo said during a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta. Indonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysical agency BMKG has previously announced that the Southeast Asian country is expected to experience El Nino phenomenon in the second half of this year with its peak coming in August. Limpo said that in order to reduce negative consequences and maintain

Death toll of Indonesia's quake rises to 268, 151 still missing

STORY: Death toll of Indonesia's quake rises to 268, 151 still missing DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the earthquake and rescue operations 2. various of Indonesian president Joko Widodo visiting Cianjur 3. various of local hospital STORYLINE: An official of the National Disaster Management Agency told a press conference on Tuesday that the death toll from Monday's earthquake in west Indonesia has reached 268 while 151 others are still missing. The search and rescue operations for the quake victims are still underway. Earlier on Tuesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked the authorities to prioritize the operation and to rescue the victims first. When visiting the quake-affected areas, the president said the government would compensate the houses damaged by the tremors. New houses to be built must be able to resist earthquake tremors, said the president. According to Indonesia's meteorological, climatological and geophysical agenc

KENYA-NAIROBI-GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY-UNVEILING

KENYA-NAIROBI-GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY-UNVEILING

(220621) -- NAIROBI, June 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (R, front) listens to an introduction during the official unveiling of the Joint National and Resource Mapping (JNAM) projects in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 21, 2022. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday launched the final report of the nationwide airborne geophysical survey and inaugurated seven other ground-breaking projects that provide current and comprehensive geospatial data covering the entire country. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

Geophysical Institute ASCR

Geophysical Institute ASCR

The Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences building in Prague, Czech Republic, December 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

The Department of Seismology of the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences building in Prague, Czech Republic, December 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

The Department of Seismology of the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences building in Prague, Czech Republic, December 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

The Department of Seismology of the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences building in Prague, Czech Republic, December 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

Geophysical Institute ASCR, Department of Seismology

The Department of Seismology of the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences building in Prague, Czech Republic, December 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

6 Japanese men detained in China

6 Japanese men detained in China

Goro Sasaki (R), chief of NC Geophysical Survey Co., attends a press conference on May 22, 2017, in Funabashi, near Tokyo, announcing that four of the six Japanese men detained in China for suspected involvement in "illegal activities" are his company's employees. Sasaki said the charges against them were unfounded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

6 Japanese men detained in China

6 Japanese men detained in China

Goro Sasaki (R), chief of NC Geophysical Survey Co., attends a press conference on May 22, 2017, in Funabashi, near Tokyo, announcing that four of the six Japanese men detained in China for suspected involvement in "illegal activities" are his company's employees. Sasaki said the charges against them were unfounded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo