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The article explores why disaster risk in the Philippines is not solely determined by exposure to natural hazards like tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon. It suggests other factors contribute to a community's vulnerability.
Hong Kong's Observatory warns that the El Nino weather phenomenon could transform the predicted four to seven tropical cyclones this year into super typhoons.
The US Government has announced its backing for an expanded humanitarian response effort following Tropical Cyclone Maila. This support aims to provide aid and assistance to affected regions and communities.
A low pressure area, formerly Tropical Cyclone Caloy, is projected to dissipate by the weekend and is not expected to directly impact the Philippines. The state weather bureau announced fair weather for Wednesday.
A low-pressure area has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone outside of the Philippine area of responsibility, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has warned that the country may experience fewer but stronger tropical cyclones during the upcoming El Niño phenomenon.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, identified as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year, severely impacted remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean. The storm caused widespread damage, including flipped cars and ripped roofs, as it pounded the region with ferocious winds.
Record-setting Tropical Cyclone Maila is heading towards far north Queensland, Australia, a region still recovering from the impact of Tropical Cyclone Narelle just weeks ago.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, now a Category 3 storm with winds exceeding 150km/h, is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, where forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to the North Island.
Northland, New Zealand, is under an orange heavy rain warning, while MetService is also tracking tropical cyclones in the South Pacific, including Vaianu. Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Maila is now posing an increasing threat to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has intensified to a Category 2 storm and is currently tracking west-northwest of the Yasawa and Mamanuca island groups. Residents in the Fiji region are advised to monitor official updates.
The sky over Western Australia turned a striking bright red as Tropical Cyclone Narelle approached the region, creating a dramatic visual phenomenon.
The sky in parts of Western Australia turned vivid red as tropical cyclone Narelle approached the continent, with many describing the event as 'apocalyptic'.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been downgraded to a tropical low after bringing widespread devastation to Western Australian coastal towns, destroying homes and disrupting LNG production. Severe weather warnings remain, with flash flooding threatening regions as the system continues to weaken.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has intensified, raising fears it could reach Category 5 as it continues to cut a path down the Western Australian coastline.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has crossed Australia's Northern Territory coast as a category three system, bringing severe weather to areas already affected by recent rains and flooding.
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau announced on Thursday the decommissioning of seven tropical cyclone names from its regular roster.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has retired seven tropical cyclone names, including Tino and Uwan, and announced their replacements on its official list.
Australia's rain-battered far north, particularly near Cairns, is now preparing for a possible tropical cyclone expected to cross the coast in the coming days.
Tropical Cyclone Horacio in the Indian Ocean has been labeled the 'strongest storm of 2026', primarily due to peak wind estimates during its rapid intensification.
Impressive satellite images capture Typhoon Jangmi as it moves across the Philippine Sea. The tropical cyclone, active from late May to early June 2026, is heading towards Southeast Asia.
A Low Pressure Area (LPA) located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is currently affecting parts of Mindanao and Visayas with its trough, though it is not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours.
MANILA, Philippines — Three possible low-pressure areas (LPAs) may develop over the Pacific Ocean during the last week of May, although the chances of these intensifying into tropical cyclones remain…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) within and outside the Philippine area of responsibility. These LPAs are currently not expected to develop into tropical cyclones or directly impact the country.
A farm support drive in Fiji has received a strong response from farmers in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.
The Fiji government has initiated a farm recovery program to assist agricultural sectors affected by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has brought destructive 115mph winds to the Solomon Islands, with the storm expected to continue moving south-westwards.
As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu approaches, an explainer details what tropical cyclones are and the meaning behind their various categories. The information aims to help the public understand the potential impact and severity of such weather events.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is set to intensify, prompting gale warnings for Fiji waters and posing a high risk of flooding across the islands.
A historically warm March across nine US states has resulted in critically low snowpack, raising concerns about an increased wildfire risk. High temperatures are also observed in other parts of the Pacific, where a rare tropical cyclone has formed.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has announced that a tropical cyclone is expected to form within the month.
A weather expert explains how tropical cyclone Narelle created the dramatic blood-red skies in Western Australia, which garnered significant international media attention.
Australian police shot dead Dezi Freeman in Victoria, ending a months-long manhunt for the fugitive wanted for killing two officers in August. The suspect was located and killed by police.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has caused significant outages at major liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities in Australia, further disrupting global energy markets already affected by other supply shocks. These disruptions impact a substantial portion of global LNG consumption, with Australia's biggest natural gas plants now offline.
Vulnerable residents from aged care homes in Katherine, Australia, some under public guardianship, were evacuated and housed in an open-sided basketball court due to the threat of flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which reintensified on Saturday, is expected to track across the Top End throughout Sunday and Monday.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is continuing to track west across the Cape York Peninsula as a serious category 3 system.
The timing of a potential summit between former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is drawing significant attention and analysis in Taiwan.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced that a tropical cyclone is expected to form and make landfall in the country this month.
Tropical Cyclone Horacio is expected to pass within 200 km of Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, potentially bringing strong winds, dangerous seas, and heavy showers.
The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, announced that a low pressure area (LPA) currently outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has a significant chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) continues to track multiple low-pressure areas (LPAs), with one currently spotted within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but deemed unlikely to intensify into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours.
The state weather bureau Pagasa announced that a low-pressure area within the Philippine area of responsibility will not directly affect the country's landmass and is unlikely to redevelop into a tropical cyclone.
Fijian communities have planted 80,000 mangroves as part of an effort to restore their coastline, a decade after it was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Winston.
An explainer examines how climate change is making weather forecasting more challenging and how new technologies are transforming the field. It uses examples like Wellington floods and tropical cyclones to illustrate the complexities.
The United States and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are providing assistance to Papua New Guinea following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Maila, aiding in recovery and relief efforts.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, described as potentially life-threatening, is tracking towards New Zealand, set to touchdown in Northland this weekend, prompting authorities across the North Island to prepare for the storm. MetService has indicated a high likelihood of issuing severe weather warnings as forecasts become clearer.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu (also referred to as Vainu) continues to intensify, leading to school closures across Fiji and prompting close monitoring for its potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand's North Island, where locals are now bracing for its arrival.
The Fiji Meteorological Service announced that Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is not expected to have a direct impact on the country.
Meteorologists are forecasting a severe Category 3 cyclone to hit Fiji, prompting authorities to close schools and universities as a precautionary measure and issue warnings for flash floods.
Tropical cyclone Narelle has caused significant damage and disrupted mining and gas operations across Western Australia, with reports of blood-red skies preceding the powerful system's arrival after traveling over 6,500km.
Skies in Western Australia turned red ahead of a tropical cyclone that tracked across the country, impacting operations at Mitsui Australia's Waitsia gas plant, which is now working to restaff.
Western Australia experienced dramatic red skies and dust storms ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which subsequently caused widespread power outages and led to the closure of the Karratha LNG plant, restricting already stretched fuel supplies.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has intensified off Western Australia, continuing its unusual path across the continent, with meteorologists noting such repeated impacts are uncommon. While not expected to directly hit Perth, the city may experience heavy rainfall.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened to a tropical low after bringing heavy rain to the Northern Territory, but is expected to intensify again with Perth as a possible target.
The Philippine state weather bureau, PAGASA, has officially decommissioned seven tropical cyclone names from its roster due to the severe impacts of the 2025 season.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has been downgraded to a category 4 storm and is set to make landfall at 7am (AEST) in far north Queensland, with authorities warning of strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and coastal storm surge.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is projected to become a Category 5 cyclone offshore before making landfall in far north Queensland, with authorities warning it could be the largest system in living memory.
Tropical Cyclone Urmil is tracking near Fiji, bringing heavy rainfall and prompting flood warnings across several river catchments, including the closure of Rakiraki town due to rising water levels.
Cyclone Gezani has caused at least 59 deaths and displaced thousands in an island nation, coming shortly after Tropical Cyclone Fytia also caused significant casualties and displacement.