Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands

Storm-weary Philippines forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits
The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths, damaged thousands of houses and farmlands and affected more than 9 million people, including hundreds of thousands who fled to emergency shelters, after dumping from one to two months’ worth of rain in just 24 hours in some cities and towns.
Typhoon ‘Nika’ slams into Luzon, bracing the Philippines for a week of severe weather
After crossing the landmass of Luzon, the typhoon is expected to weaken into a severe tropical storm but could continue to pose risks as it moves westward into the West Philippine Sea. In response to the immediate threat, the Philippine government has ...
Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines
DILASAG - Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month.
Fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines
Typhoon Toraji hit the Philippines' north-east coast, packing maximum winds of 130kmh. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nika, fourth typhoon in a month in PH, makes landfall
Manila, Philippines–Thousands of villages were ordered to evacuate and ports shut down, officials said Monday, as the disaster-weary Philippines was struck by another typhoon — the fourth in less than a month.
Inquirer on MSN3h
Luzon Economic Corridor to carry on under Trump, says economic czar
The Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) project is expected to continue under the fresh administration of US President Donald Trump ...
Rappler10h
Luzon’s problems not ending with Nika as Ofel coming soon
The next tropical cyclone after Typhoon Nika (Toraji) is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday, November 12 ...
BusinessMirror4h
Cyclone Signal 4 in 7 Northern Luzon areas, two more coming
THE state weather bureau on Monday raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal 4 in seven areas in Northern Luzon as Nika, international code name Toraji, further intensified while traversing the Philippine ...
Inquirer on MSN18h
Nika now a typhoon, Signal No. 4 up in several Luzon areas
Several parts of northern Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 as Nika (international name: ...
Rappler5h
Typhoon Nika slightly weakens due to Luzon terrain but still bringing rain, winds
After making landfall in Aurora then crossing Isabela and Ifugao, Typhoon Nika (Toraji) moves over Mountain Province late Monday afternoon, November 11 ...
Amnesia-causing diatoms found in Luzon shellfish farms
The densely-populated island of Luzon is home to over half of the Philippines' population, many of whom consume shellfish on ...
philstar.com1d
More Luzon areas under Signal No. 2 as 'Nika' nears typhoon category
Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) has continued to intensify and is expected to reach typhoon strength ...
GMA Network1d
Signal No. 2 raised over 8 Luzon areas as Nika maintains strength
No. 2 was raised over eight areas in Luzon as Severe Tropical Storm Nika maintained its strength while moving over the ...
Manila Bulletin3h
‘Nika’ weakens as it exits Luzon landmass — PAGASA
weakened into a severe tropical storm after crossing the landmass of Luzon on Monday, Nov. 11. In its 8 p.m. bulletin, the ...