Disaster
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The death toll from devastating Typhoon Lionrock in northern Japan rose to 14
Sep 2, 2016News Hour: The death toll from a devastating typhoon in northern Japan rose to 14, officials said Friday, as another powerful storm approached the country’s south. Two bodies were found separately near rivers on the island... -
17 people unaccounted for in Japan after Typhoon Lionrock tore through the northern part of the country
Sep 1, 2016News Hour: 17 people were unaccounted for in Japan on Thursday after Typhoon Lionrock tore through the north of the country,leaving 11 people dead and some 1,600 cut off in isolated communities,officials said, reports BSS. Ten... -
Hurricane Madeline heads toward Hawaii
Aug 31, 2016News Hour: Hurricane Madeline showed power as it churned toward Hawaii on Tuesday, peaking at a dangerous Category Four strength before slackening, US weather officials said, reports BSS. The storm, which is expected to pass near... -
6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea
Aug 31, 2016News Hour: A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning was issued, reports BSS. The tremor was estimated at a depth of close to 500 kilometers (around... -
Typhoon Lionrock on course for a direct hit on northeastern Japan
Aug 30, 2016News Hour: A strong typhoon was on course on Tuesday for a direct hit on northeastern Japan, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast, reports BSS. Typhoon Lionrock was 170 kilometres... -
At least 16 people died in fire broke out at a warehouse in Moscow
Aug 27, 2016News Hour: At least 16 people died in a fire that broke out at a Moscow warehouse on Saturday morning, Russian authorities said, reports BSS. “When the fire was being put out, a room that had... -
3 killed in fire broke out in hospital in Murshidabad, India
Aug 27, 2016News Hour: At least two persons have been killed and several others injured in a major fire that broke out at a government hospital in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal Saturday, a senior police... -
Two earthquakes hit northern state in India
Aug 27, 2016News Hour: Two earthquakes hit the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, a senior disaster management official said, reports BSS. However, there have been no reports of any casualty or damage to properties in... -
Tropical Storm Lester off the northwest Mexican coast strengthened to hurricane status
Aug 27, 2016News Hour: Tropical Storm Lester off the northwest Mexican coast strengthened to hurricane status on Friday, the US National Hurricane Center said, reports BSS. The center of Lester is located some 550 miles (885 kilometers) southwest... -
Earthquake in Italy kills at least 73 people
Aug 24, 2016News Hour: A powerful earthquake devastated a string of mountain towns in central Italy on Wednesday, trapping residents under rubble, killing at least 73 people and leaving thousands homeless, reports Reuters. The quake struck in the...
