'Reclamation projects thwart storm surges'
THE Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) insisted on Monday that reclamation projects provide protection from storm surges and do not aggravate flooding.
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Hurricane Debby: Florida on alert, braces for heavy rains and catastrophic flooding
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The center of Hurricane Debby is expected to reach the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday bringing potential record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge as it moves slowly across the northern part of the state before stalling over the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Debby moving toward Florida with hurricane warnings
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby north of Cuba on Saturday and was predicted to become a hurricane as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico on a collision course with the Florida coast.
Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badosa for Washington title
WASHINGTON, United States — Two-time reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka struggled after a three-and-a-half hour rain delay and was upset by Marie Bouzkova in the WTA and ATP Washington Open semifinals Sunday (Manila time).
From gold to 'I do': China's badminton player wins gold, gets engaged
PARIS, France — China's Huang Yaqiong won Olympic badminton mixed doubles gold on Friday before she was surprised by a marriage proposal from her off-court partner.
Biles seeks more Olympic gymnastics glory as athletics kicks off in Paris
PARIS – Simone Biles seeks to make more history in her glittering Olympic gymnastics career by recapturing the all-around title on Thursday, as the athletics program kicks off at the Paris Games.
Typhoons forming closer to coast due to climate change — study
SINGAPORE, Singapore — Typhoons in Southeast Asia are forming closer to coastlines, intensifying more rapidly and lasting longer over land due to climate change, according to a joint scientific study released on Wednesday.
Carlos Yulo storms back from pommel horse setback, but still misses all-around podium in Paris
MANILA, Philippines -- Almost, but not quite for Carlos Yulo.