Kalmaegi toll at 204 as new typhoon nears Philippines
Authorities in the Philippines have urged residents to prepare for Typhoon Fung-Wong, days after storm-weary regions recover from Kalmaegi's devastation.
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One million flee as super typhoon threatens Philippines
One million people are being evacuated as the Philippines braces for another super typhoon, days after Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the country.
A million displaced as ‘super typhoon’ hits Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, leaving at least two people dead and forcing more than a million to flee.
Emergency declared in Philippines as 241 dead, missing
A state of emergency has been declared in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi left more than 240 people dead and missing.
Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for ‘risking lives’
A state government is leading the charge for changes to the Bureau of Meteorology's new website, saying its launch might put lives at risk during storm season.
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica
Jamaica is waking to scenes of destruction after a record-strength hurricane pummelled the Caribbean island before slamming into neighbouring Cuba.
Dozens dead after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has thrashed cities and isolated communities in the Caribbean, leaving dozens of people dead and a long recovery ahead in devastated areas.
Hurricane Melissa picks up pace after belting Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa is accelerating as it rolls over open ocean towards Bermuda after leaving a trail of destruction and dozens dead across the Caribbean.
Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north
At least 49 people are confirmed dead and tens of billions of dollars of damage remains after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean.
Warning after deaths of surfer and friend in wild winds
Police tried in vain to save a surfer in rough waters and the friend who swam to his rescue, prompting a warning to stay safe in punishing heat and wild winds.
Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods
At least 19 people have died and 21 others remain missing in Vietnam following Typhoon Bualoi.
At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Vietnam, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents.
Super Typhoon Ragasa batters HK, kills dozens in Taiwan
Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in southern China, where nearly two million people have been evacuated.
Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir
Heavy rains across the Himalayan mountains have killed at least 34 people in the last 24 hours in India.
Hurricane Erin forecast to churn up dangerous swells
Hurricane Erin is barrelling towards the US east coast, with its damaging tropical-force winds predicted to bring large swells and life-threatening rips.
Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous seas to US east
Hurricane Erin has forced tourists to evacuate North Carolina's Outer Banks with forecasters predicting waves up to six metres and dangerous rips.
‘Sorrow everywhere’: Pakistan floods kill hundreds
The death toll from heavy rain in Pakistan has jumped to over 200 after rescuers recovered dozens more bodies from homes destroyed by floods and landslides.
Hurricane Erin to create dangerous surf along US coast
Erin has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane and will whip up dangerous surf along the US East Coast this week even though it isn't forecast to make landfall.
‘Hectic period’ for emergency crews facing wild weather
Residents in parts of Australia are facing a weather onslaught after floods and snowstorms stranded cars and cut power to homes over the weekend.
At least 30 dead as rain turns Beijing into rain trap
A year's worth of rain falling in only days has caused deadly flooding and landslides around the Chinese capital - and there are more falls to come.
Researchers taking the wind out of cyclone devastation
Australian researchers believe aerosols maybe the key to disrupting the formation of and ultimately taming killer tropical cyclones before they come ashore.
At least 111 dead in northern Nigeria flooding
At least 111 people have been confirmed dead in central Nigeria after flash floods submerged a market town.
Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support
While the government focuses on preventing more deaths and supplying those cut off by floods, devastated locals wait to hear what extra support they will get.
Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up
Hundreds of homes have been declared uninhabitable after deadly floods swept through coastal communities, leaving tens of thousands of people isolated.
Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up
The army has been dispatched to help with a mammoth clean-up effort after flooding wiped out at least 400 homes on Australia's east coast.
Are cyclones worsening with climate change?
Tropical cyclones have become less frequent in Australian waters but experts say claims that they're not intensifying miss important context.
Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.
More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery
A flood-weary region that has cleared out waterlogged belongings is preparing again for river levels to rise after a deluge with more rain on the way.
‘Here we go again’: more flooding for weary residents
Residents who have finished cleaning up from a recent disaster have watched with growing anxiety as river levels rise again after a deluge sparked more floods.
Relief for flood-weary regions as eroded beaches reopen
Showers are set to ease for a few days in a flood-struck region after days of heavy rain as beaches reopen along a storm-damaged coastline.
Flood saturates farthest inland town with rains to come
Flooding has reached Queensland's farthest inland towns, with waters cutting off roads and telecommunications the state's southwest.