Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines

Filipinos cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines

Filipinos are cleaning up after the sixth major storm to pound the Philippines in a month uprooted trees, destroyed flimsy houses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. No immediate deaths have been reported, but there was "extensive" damage to structures. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 18, 2024 26

World

Typhoon Usagi hits Philippines, tracking towards Taiwan

Typhoon Usagi has swept through the north of the Philippines and is heading towards Taiwan. Authorities warned the storm could cause widespread flooding and landslides, with Usagi being the fifth typhoon in a month to hit the archipelago nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

November 15, 2024 33

Environment

Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in central Europe

Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption. Pablo Gutierrez reports. Deutsche Welle reports that severe flood warnings have been issued at around 100 locations across the Czech Republic, impacting most regions. Austria, Poland, and Romania are also experiencing significant flooding. DW provides the latest updates. The German government has pledged support to countries […]

September 16, 2024 61

Africa

Storm Alexis bring flood risk in north Africa

Intense rainfall and gusty winds could cause severe flooding in parts of northern Algeria over the next few days. The BBC’s Chris Fawkes has the details.

November 23, 2023 31