Typhoon Jenny strengthens before leaving PAR
MANILA, Philippine — Typhoon Jenny (international name: Koinu) further intensified early Thursday ahead of its exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the state weather agency said.
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Typhoon 'Jenny' maintains strength; Signal No. 3 still up over Batanes area
THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Wednesday that Typhoon «Jenny» continues to maintain its strength as it accelerates toward southern Taiwan.
800 feared dead as ferry capsizes in typhoon which has devastated the Phillippines
Fears are growing for more than 700 passengers and crew on board a ferry which capsized during a typhoon in the Philippines. Rescue teams last night tried to reach the stricken MV Princess of Stars but their efforts were hampered by high winds and heavy rain.
Thousands flee super-typhoon Megi in Philippines
Thousands took shelter in school buildings today as the Philippines was hit by a «super typhoon».At least three people died, with one man being killed while trying to rescue his water buffalo from a swollen river and electricity was cut off across Isabela province, 200 miles north-east of Manila.Thousands of army reserves were on standby, said Benito Ramos, a disaster response official. «This is like preparing for war,» he said.
Typhoon Nesat brings death and destruction to Philippines
Apowerful typhoon struck the Philippines today killing at least seven people and leaving swathes of the capital under water.The army struggled to evacuate residents of Manila as waves crashed over sea walls and left people wading through waist-high waters.Low-lying areas were flooded with hospitals, hotels and the US embassy compound closed. The first reported death was a one-year-old who drowned after falling into a river.
Cholera threatens millions left homeless by typhoon
Four million Filipinos made homeless by Typhoon Haiyan were today facing a growing threat from water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.Dr Julie Hall of the World Health Organisation said it was impossible to say how many had no access to clean water supplies 10 days after the typhoon struck leaving 5,000 people dead or missing. Cholera killed 8,000 after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.The Briton, Who's representative in the capital Manila, said the storm had «ripped through the middle of the country, adding: „We know that four million people have been displaced.“Some of them will have access to clean water supplies, some will have access only intermittently and some will be struggling.
RAF plane departs for Philippines to help with Typhoon devastation
An RAF plane will take off for the Philippines today to help with the relief effort following the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan.The C-17 transport plane filled with heavy duty vehicles and medical supplies will leave RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire this morning as part of Britain's emergency response to the disaster.The aircraft, being operated by No 99 Squadron, is due to land in the Philippines around 24 hours later.Its load includes two JCB diggers, two Land Rovers and a forklift truck emblazoned with stickers reading «UK aid from the British people».Flight Sergeant Tony Rimmer, load master at Brize Norton, said: «You feel like you're doing your part to help. It's a small part but we try to do our best.»We've had no shortage of volunteers to carry out the task that we've got to do."A 12-strong team of British doctors, surgeons and paramedics landed in the capital Manila yesterday to help treat survivors of the typhoon, the Department for International Development (DFID) said.Their arrival in the Philippines came as Prime Minister David Cameron announced the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious is being sent there.The vessel, which was taking part in exercises in the Gulf, will arrive in the disaster zone to support the humanitarian operation by November 25, replacing HMS Daring which has already been deployed to the Philippines.The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has said its charity appeal to help the 11.5 million people affected by the disaster has raised £23 million in two days and the Government has given more than £20 million in aid.Mr Cameron, who announced the deployment of HMS Illustrious yesterday during a visit to India, said: «What happened in the Philippines is an absolute tragedy.