Hurricane: News
06 Dec 2024
Climate ChangeYear ender 2024: Natural disasters cost world $310 billion
Natural disasters caused global economic losses of $310 billion in 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year, according to a report by Swiss Re.
02 Oct 2024
AppleThis feature on iPhones is saving lives post Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene in the US, a cool feature on iPhones has become a lifesaver for those caught in the storm.
10 Jul 2024
LifestyleShould you buy a travel insurance when planning a trip
Travel insurance is a crucial consideration for vacationers seeking to safeguard their trip investments against unforeseen circumstances.
17 Dec 2023
ArgentinaArgentina: Severe storm hits port city Bahía Blanca, 13 dead
At least 13 people were killed in Argentina on Saturday after a violent storm tore through the port city of Bahía Blanca, The New York Times reported, citing officials.
30 Aug 2023
FloridaUS: Hurricane Idalia intensifies, Florida on high alert; evacuation ordered
A high alert has been sounded in Florida, United States, as Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall as an "extremely dangerous" storm on the Big Bend Coast on Wednesday morning (local time), CNN reported.
21 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaTropical Storm Hilary, 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit California
Tropical Storm Hilary, previously a Category 4 hurricane, hit southern California in the United States (US) on Sunday.
08 May 2023
NASANASA's latest satellites will help track hurricanes better: Here's how
NASA has launched two small satellites into the low Earth orbit (LEO) which can help better monitor hurricanes.
29 Sep 2022
CubaHurricane Ian hits Florida, causes unprecedented damage, power outage
Said to be the most damaging in a long time and classified as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Ian made landfall near the city of Fort Myers, along southwest coast of Florida on Wednesday, said the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).
13 Sep 2021
ShanghaiShanghai curtails transport as Typhoon Chanthu closes in
Flights and train service are being canceled in Shanghai, China's largest city, as Typhoon Chanthu approached the mainland on Monday after bringing heavy rain and winds to Taiwan.
03 Sep 2021
New JerseyStorm Ida kills 45 people across six US states
Flash floods and tornadoes have killed at least 45 people across six American states as remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to wreak havoc.
02 Sep 2021
New Jersey9 killed in flash floods in New York, New Jersey
At least nine people have died after flash floods and tornadoes hit the states of New York and New Jersey in the United States.
30 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaUS: Hurricane Ida kills 1; power outage across New Orleans
Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday in the American state of Louisiana, bringing gusty winds and continuous downpour.
17 Sep 2019
WWEWWE: Ranking the upset wins which worked for superstars
WWE has a number of superstars who are acrobatic, as they give their all to perform the best form of pro-wrestling in the ring.
03 Aug 2019
WWEWWE: Five instances where women defeated men
WWE has been the leader of pro-wrestling industry for decades, owing to its ability to showcase the best form of matches.
22 Jun 2019
WWEFive moves which have been banned by WWE
WWE is probably the most famous form of sports entertainment.
15 Oct 2018
Portugal27 injured as hurricane Leslie slams into Portugal coast
A weakened hurricane Leslie slammed into the coast of Portugal, leaving 27 people injured as it uprooted trees, brought down power lines, and smashed store windows with gusting winds and heavy rain.
11 Oct 2018
Donald TrumpUS: One dead as monstrous Hurricane Michael tears into Florida
Hurricane Michael claimed its first life after roaring ashore in Florida, flooding homes and streets and toppling trees and power lines in the Gulf of Mexico beachfront area where it made landfall as a raging Category 4 storm.
13 Sep 2018
FlorenceHurricane Florence to devastate the US east coast starting today
An enormous hurricane called Florence is headed towards the East Coast of the United States and is expected to make landfall on Thursday along the North Carolina coast.
17 Oct 2017
IrelandHurricane Ophelia: Ireland battered by storm; proceeds to England/Scotland
Remnants of the powerful Hurricane Ophelia battered Ireland and parts of Wales as it made landfall yesterday.
13 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpTrump faces backlash after threatening to abandon hurricane-hit Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump said federal aid can't continue "forever" to Puerto Rico, a US territory facing a humanitarian crisis after being hit by two hurricanes.
09 Oct 2017
Elon MuskTesla and Google come to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico's aid
Hurricane Maria has had its toll on Puerto Rico. Majority of the area still lacks power, there's an acute shortage of running water and the communication services are in a disarray.
08 Oct 2017
Costa RicaAfter Harvey and Irma, US mainland hit by Hurricane Nate
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma ripped through Texas and Florida respectively, Hurricane Nate has made landfall in the state of Louisiana.
04 Oct 2017
Donald TrumpTrump appears to complain about Puerto Rico hurricane relief cost
US President Donald Trump has praised his administration's response to the category-four Hurricane Maria which pummelled Puerto Rico.
30 Sep 2017
White HouseHurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico is running out of cash
The tiny island territory of Puerto Rico was recently hit by Category-IV Hurricane Maria.
23 Sep 2017
Puerto Rico70,000 lives imperiled by imminent dam failure in Puerto Rico
A failing dam in the Hurricane Maria-hit island of Puerto Rico has caused "extremely dangerous" flooding, leading to emergency evacuations.
21 Sep 2017
Puerto RicoHurricane Maria leaves whole of Puerto Rico without power
The US territory of Puerto Rico was bludgeoned by Hurricane Maria weeks after being devastated by Hurricane Irma.
20 Sep 2017
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico, Virgin Islands brace for category-5 Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria is bearing down on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico after inflicting "widespread damage" on the Caribbean island of Dominica.
19 Sep 2017
Puerto RicoHurricane Maria devastates Dominica, edges towards other Caribbean islands
Hurricane Maria has been downgraded to a category-four storm, the second highest level.
18 Sep 2017
Puerto RicoAfter Irma, powerful Hurricane Maria proceeding towards the Caribbean
Caribbean islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma may have to bear the brunt of another powerful storm.
13 Sep 2017
Emmanuel MacronPrisoners escape in Hurricane Irma-hit British islands, hunt is on
Several prisoners remain on the run after over 100 of them escaped while Hurricane Irma pummelled the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the Caribbean.
12 Sep 2017
FloridaTwo-thirds of Hurricane Irma-hit Florida left without electricity
Thousands of Floridians who had to evacuate inland ahead of the category five Hurricane Irma, have returned to shattered homes.
11 Sep 2017
FloridaTesla "remotely" increases range of vehicles to help Irma victims
Every small help is important during a crisis. Elon Musk's Tesla did its bit by pushing an over-the-air update to some of its vehicles in Florida, so that they can cover more range than usual.
11 Sep 2017
FloridaHurricane Irma makes landfall, leaves Florida in tatters
Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys yesterday morning, marking its much-dreaded arrival to the US.
10 Sep 2017
FloridaHurricane Irma evacuation: Florida running out of time
After sowing the seeds of destruction in Cuba, Hurricane Irma is powering towards Florida and is expected to make landfall soon.
09 Sep 2017
FloridaFlorida braces for 'devastation' before category five Hurricane Irma's landfall
The head of the US federal emergency agency Brock Long said the category five Hurricane Irma will either "devastate" Florida or its neighboring states.
08 Sep 2017
FloridaHurricane Irma devastates Caribbean, is expected to hit Florida
Hurricane Irma has lashed the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, after causing widespread destruction across the Caribbean that's left at least 14 people dead.
08 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpUS Senate approves $15bn hurricane relief package, raises debt ceiling
The US Senate has passed a $15.25 billion relief package for Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
07 Sep 2017
Sri LankaEver wondered how hurricanes around the world get their names?
In Texas, Hurricane Harvey has wrecked havoc. Hurricane Irma has slammed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and is moving towards Florida.
07 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpCategory 5 Hurricane Irma reduces two Caribbean islands to rubble
The category five Hurricane Irma has caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, killing at least nine people and reducing islands to rubble.
03 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpTrump hails Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts during Texas visit
President Donald Trump has hailed the relief response to Hurricane Harvey during his visit to the flood-hit state of Texas.
02 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpTrump requests Congress to release $7.8bn funds for hurricane victims
President Donald Trump has requested Congress to release initial funds worth $7.8 billion to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Harvey-hit states of Texas and Louisiana.
31 Aug 2017
TexasChemical plant hit by Hurricane Harvey in Texas explodes
At least two explosions rocked a flooded chemical plant near the Hurricane Harvey-hit city of Houston, Texas.
30 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpNight curfew declared in hurricane-hit Houston to stop looting
A night-time curfew has been declared in Houston, Texas, as the city battles the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
29 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpHouston reels under 'unprecedented' flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey
Texas is expected to face worsening "catastrophic" flooding in coming days in the wake of the category four Hurricane Harvey, which was downgraded to a tropical storm.
25 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpCategory 2 Hurricane Harvey intensifies before making landfall in Texas
Forecasters said Hurricane Harvey, a category 2 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, as it makes landfall late Friday or Saturday.
