Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows the inside of a local supermarket crowded with shoppers preparing for the typhoon in Cebu City on November 3.

Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

Recap: Huge Blackout Strikes Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28. The blackout, which lasted for more than half a day, affected millions of people, disrupting public transportation, knocking out traffic lights, and triggering panic buying.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 3

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 2

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29. The video shows people in Madrid cheering as the electricity was restored.

Portugal: Nationwide Blackout Causes Panic Buying at Supermarkets

Massive power outages hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, causing flight cancellations and affecting transport, telephone lines, and traffic lights in major cities. Supermarkets closed, and people formed long lines to buy essentials such as canned food, long-life milk, and bottled water.

Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

Vanuatu: Cars Line Up For Gas After Powerful Earthquake

A powerful earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17, causing at least 14 deaths. This video shows long lines of cars and trucks outside a gas station in Port Vila after the quake.

US: Florida Residents Form Long Lines To Get Sandbags In Preparation For Hurricane Milton

Residents in Sarasota County, Florida waited for hours to get sandbags on Monday, October 7 to prepare for Hurricane Milton. This video shows long lines of vehicles waiting at Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota.

US: Floridians Rush To Stores For Supplies In Preparation For Hurricane Milton 2

Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly, becoming a Category 5 storm, making its way toward Florida, and is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast. Mandatory evacuations are underway along areas of Florida's west coast. People have rushed to stores to stock up on supplies, including food and water, and long lines formed at gas stations in preparation for the hurricane.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon 6

Residents rushed to supermarkets, and shelves were seen empty at stores across Taiwan as Typhoon Krathon is forecasted to make landfall on Thursday, October 3.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon 5

Residents rushed to supermarkets, and shelves were seen empty at stores across Taiwan as Typhoon Krathon is forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday, October 2.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon 3

Residents rushed to supermarkets, and shelves were seen empty at stores across Taiwan as Typhoon Krathon is forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday, October 2.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon 4

Residents rushed to supermarkets, and shelves were seen empty at stores across Taiwan as Typhoon Krathon is forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday, October 2.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon 2

Supermarket shelves were seen empty across Taiwan on Monday, September 30, as shoppers rushed to get groceries ahead of Typhoon Krathon's forecasted landfall.

Taiwan: Shoppers Rush To Supermarkets Ahead Of Typhoon Krathon

Supermarket shelves were seen empty across Taiwan on Monday, September 30, as shoppers rushed to get groceries ahead of Typhoon Krathon's forecasted landfall.

Tunisia plagued by milk shortage as farmers cut production due to rising costs

STORY: Tunisia plagued by milk shortage as farmers cut production due to rising costs DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of empty milk shelves in the supermarket 2. various of staff distributing milk 3. various of signs STORYLINE: Tunisia has been plagued by milk shortage for months as production costs for dairy farmers have risen rapidly due to the increasing feed prices in the international market. Thus, many Tunisian dairy farmers reduced production, resulting in a sharp drop in milk production across the country. To prevent people from panic buying, many stores imposed purchase restrictions. Each customer can only buy two boxes of milk at a time. Tunisians hope that the government can introduce measures to solve the milk supply problem as soon as possible. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Beijing ensures sufficient supply of daily necessities amid COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: Beijing ensures sufficient supply of daily necessities amid COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU HEJIAN, spokesperson for the municipal government 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG GUIBING, Supermarket manager 　 STORYLINE: As Beijing takes strict measures to battle a COVID-19 resurgence, the city has reassured its residents that there's no need to worry about a lack of supply of daily necessities. 　　 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU HEJIAN, Spokesperson for the municipal government "Beijing will ensure adequate supplies for people's livelihoods. Delivery and express services will not stop. Please shop rationally, and there's no need for panic buying." Supermarkets and grocery stores are open just as usual in Beijing, with sufficient supplies stocked. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG GUIBING, Supermarket manager in Beijing　 "Last night we accelerated replenishment, and today's replenishment volume is 3 to 5

Myanmar assures public of sufficient fuel supply

STORY: Myanmar assures public of sufficient fuel supply DATELINE: April 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Yangon CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people buying fuels at petrol stations STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC) said late Tuesday that they have enough fuel supply as panic buying occurred at petrol stations amid worries about fuel shortage. According to a release from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, 45 million gallons of petrol and 70 million gallons of diesel are currently in Myanmar. Meanwhile, two ships loaded with fuel are not still unloading at the port due to the Myanmar Thingyan holidays, the release said. A spokesperson of the SAC's Information Team said fuel imported by the companies will also be on its way to Myanmar. On Tuesday morning, photos and videos posted on social media showed long queues of vehicles at petrol stations across the country, and hardly hit people worried about fuel shortages. People who shared their experienc

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Photo taken in March 2020 shows toilet paper almost gone from shelves at a supermarket in New York due to panic buying amid the spread of the coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Photo taken Feb. 29, 2020, shows toilet paper almost gone from shelves at a drugstore in Sendai, northeastern Japan. Many supermarkets and drugstores in Japan have run short of the product due to panic buying on fears it will follow face masks in selling out amid the spread of the coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Photo taken Feb. 29, 2020, shows toilet paper almost gone from shelves at a drugstore in Sendai, northeastern Japan. Many supermarkets and drugstores in Japan have run short of the product due to panic buying on fears it will follow face masks in selling out amid the spread of the coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Photo taken Feb. 29, 2020, shows toilet paper almost gone from shelves at a drugstore in Sendai, northeastern Japan. Many supermarkets and drugstores in Japan have run short of the product due to panic buying on fears it will follow face masks in selling out amid the spread of the coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo