Tag: Cyclones
Gutted Innisfail pub finally pulled down
One of the last visual reminders of the destructive impact of Cyclone Larry on the far north Queensland town of Innisfail has been pulled down.[MORE]
Bangladeshis await aid after 2007 cyclone
More than a 250,000 families in southern Bangladesh have received no assistance in rebuilding their homes a year after a cyclone killed 3,500 people, an aid group said.[MORE]
Paloma downgraded to tropical storm over Cuba
Hurricane Paloma weakened as it stalled over south-eastern Cuba after battering the island with lashing rain and gale-force winds.[MORE]
1 million evacuated as hurricane batters Cuba
Hurricane Paloma toppled trees, damaged homes and knocked over a communications tower as it ripped through Cuba, after striking the southern coast with 195 kilometre per hour winds as the island's third major storm of the year.[MORE]
Cuba evacuates thousands as Hurricane Paloma nears
Authorities in Cuba are evacuating tens of thousands of people from low-lying coastal areas ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Paloma.[MORE]
Hurricane Paloma heads for Cuban coast
Cuba put aside the work of recovering from the two powerful hurricanes that have already struck this storm season to prepare for Hurricane Paloma spinning toward the eastern half of the island.[MORE]
Tropical Storm Paloma becomes Caribbean hurricane
Tropical Storm Paloma has strengthened into a hurricane in the Caribbean on a path that threatens Cuba, US forecasters said.[MORE]
Not enough cyclone shelters in Darwin
The CLP has warned of a dangerous shortage of cyclone shelters in Darwin.[MORE]
Govt to provide $6.5 million NT disaster relief
The Federal Government has announced more than $6.5 million in natural disaster relief money for the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Pet cyclone protection saves human lives, says expert
As the cyclone season begins across northern Australia, policy makers around the country are being urged to prioritise companions and animals in preparing for natural disasters.[MORE]
Hurricane Norbert kills 3 in Mexico
Hurricane Norbert killed three people as it swept over Mexico, pelting rain and swelling rivers after tearing across the Baja California peninsula, police said.[MORE]
3,000 evacuated as hurricane smashes Mexico
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters on Mexico's pacific coast after a powerful hurricane made landfall. [MORE]
Darwin Council calls for pre-cyclone clean-up
Darwin City Council wants householders outside of the northern suburbs to scour their yards for junk that could become airborne debris during a cyclone.[MORE]
WFP struggles to find Haiti aid
The World Food Program (WFP) only has resources to help flood victims in Haiti through November and needs more money for the Caribbean country hit by four storms, the director of the UN agency said.[MORE]
Canadian provinces braces for Hurricane Kyle
Authorities in Canada are on alert as Hurricane Kyle approaches the country's Maritime provinces.[MORE]
Typhoon Jangmi batters Taiwan coast
Hundreds of people evacuated their homes as Typhoon Jangmi pounded Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain, causing a major landslide and forcing the cancellation of flights.[MORE]
Darwin 'not prepared for category 5 cyclones'
A cyclone action group says thousands of lives are being put at risk this cyclone season because public shelters in the Northern Territory aren't up to scratch.[MORE]
Ike death toll rises in Texas
The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Ike has risen to 30 in Texas.[MORE]
Texas rushes Ike relief as health crisis looms
Texas officials have warned of a possible health crisis and urged thousands to leave the island city of Galveston, where relief supplies are scarce after the onslaught of Hurricane Ike.[MORE]
Texas gay bar with Tina Turner tributes is Ike haven
As Galveston told its remaining residents to leave the Texas island devastated by Hurricane Ike, gay bar Robert's Lafitte was planning a pre-curfew drag show and Tina Turner sing-along.[MORE]
Millions without power as Ike death toll climbs in US
Millions of people remain without power and water as deadly Hurricane Ike barrelled up from the Gulf Coast into the mid-west of the US, reportedly leaving more than 15 dead across nine states.[MORE]
Week-long curfew in Ike-devastated Houston
Week-long nighttime curfew declared in Houston as Texas recovers from devastating Hurricane Ike.[MORE]
Stranded freighter forced to ride out Ike
Hurricane Ike has forced US Coast Guards to abort the rescue of a freighter drifting in the Gulf of Mexico.[MORE]
Texans urged to flee as Ike menaces coast
Authorities have urged residents to flee the Texas coast, as Hurricane Ike nears.[MORE]
Ike gathers speed as it heads towards Texas
Hurricane Ike will mushroom into a powerful Category 3 storm as it slowly swirls west across the Gulf of Mexico before slamming into the oil-rich Texas Coast early on Saturday (local time), the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) forecast.[MORE]
