Tag: extreme weather
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French Premier Pledges Concrete Aid to Cyclone-Affected Mayotte
During a visit to the cyclone-impacted region of Mayotte, the French premier has pledged concrete aid to assist the area in its recovery. The commitment comes in response to the devastation caused by recent cyclonic activity, which has left the region in urgent need of support. The French government’s promise aims to address both the…
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Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Vietnam: Dozens Dead, 50,000 Evacuated Across Asia
Super Typhoon Yagi, described as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in decades, has caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple countries. Making landfall in Northern Vietnam with winds reaching up to 160 km per hour, the storm has uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and led to power outages. Prior to hitting Vietnam,…
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Taiwan Implements Nationwide Shutdown as Typhoon Gaemi Advances, Leaving Destruction in Its Wake
Taiwan has initiated widespread shutdowns in anticipation of Typhoon Gaemi, following the typhoon’s deadly passage through the Philippines which left 13 dead and caused significant flooding. The approaching storm has prompted the island to declare a “typhoon day,” leading to the closure of schools, offices, and the cancellation of domestic flights. Local media report two…
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Hurricane Beryl Upgraded to Category 5, Setting Records as It Devastates the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl, now intensified to a Category 5, has unleashed its fury on the Southeastern Caribbean, marking a historic moment as the earliest storm of its magnitude in the record books. With winds reaching up to 240 km per hour, the storm has already caused significant flooding and storm surges in Barbados and the Windward…