Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 6

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 5

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

Canadian gymnast with Japanese ancestry at world c'ships

Canadian gymnast with Japanese ancestry at world c'ships

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Kenneth Ikeda (L), a member of the Canadian gymnastic team whose parents are Japanese, talks with his father and coach Mitsugu Ikeda at the world gymnastic championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Oct. 18, 2010.

Canadian gymnast with Japanese ancestry at world c'ships

Canadian gymnast with Japanese ancestry at world c'ships

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Kenneth Ikeda (L), a member of the Canadian gymnastic team whose parents are Japanese, talks with his father and coach Mitsugu Ikeda at the world gymnastic championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Oct. 18, 2010. (Kyodo)