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40 dead and thousands homeless after Chinese snowstorms

By: dustgeer

Up to 40 people have been killed and thousands more left homeless after unusually early winter blizzards hit north-central China. The heavy snowfalls caused nearly 10,000 buildings to collapse and destroyed almost 500,000 acres of winter crops, Chinese officials said. More than 158,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes. ...

14 days ago

Heavy snow storm in China kills 38

By: intellectual

BEIJING: Early and heavy snow storms in north China have killed 38 people, destroyed nearly 300,000 hectares of winter crops, and caused nearly 7 billion yuan (about one billion US dollars) of direct economic losses as of 2 p.m. Sunday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The deaths occurred in mainly in Hebei Province and Henan ...

13 days ago

Tropical Storm "Santi" Exits Philippines

By: insulin

 "Santi" is the fourth Tropical Storm that hits the island of Luzon Philippines on Saturday.The storm killed almost 14 people, 4 missing and 4 injured in Southern Tagalog. Almost 2,853 famillies were affected by the typhoon.It is said that "Santi" will be leaving the Philippines Sunday afternoon. In Camarines Norte,the damages is worth ...

28 days ago

Tropical storm makes landfall near Mazatlan

By: AliceCullen

Baja resorts spared, but Rick could dump 6 inches of rain in some areas LOS CABOS, Mexico - Tropical Storm Rick hit Mexico's Pacific coast just north of the resort of Mazatlan on Wednesday. It toppled trees and signs, after sparing Los Cabos on the Baja California peninsula a direct blow. The center of the storm made landfall around 10 a.m. ...

about 1 month ago