Typhoon Ketsana kills more than 300 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippine capital. Officials in San Francisco Bay Area report quiet night after a tsunami advisory issuedHALF MOON BAY, Calif. — Officials in the San Francisco Bay Area have reported a quiet night after a tsunami advisory was issued Tuesday for the coastal areas of California and Oregon. Officials say the death toll in Philippines flooding climbs to 240MANILA, Philippines — Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people, with 37 others missing. Tsunami Watch issued for Indonesia, India, Thailand, MalaysiaA Tsunami watch has been issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center / NOAA / NWA, following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off Southern Sumatra, which affected Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The Tsunami watch is in effect for Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Calif. residents want federal investigation of initial response to massive LA-area wildfireLOS ANGELES — People affected by the massive wildfire that burned about 250 square miles northeast of Los Angeles are calling for a federal investigation into what they say was a poor initial response to the blaze. Southern California wildfires staying tame despite high heat; dangerous weather persistsMOORPARK, Calif. — All but the most remote sections of a pair of major Southern California wildfires were contained Saturday, but officials warned that dangerous fire weather would persist through the weekend. Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 82 people and flattening villagesQuake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 82 APIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled massive tsunami waves at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 82 dead and dozens missing. Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing up to 20 peopleLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims “are everywhere” in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Associated Press reporter Keni Lesa said three or four villages on the popular tourist coast near the southern town of Lalomanu on Samoa’s main island of Upolu had been “wiped out” by waves that roared ashore early Wednesday. Philippine storm leaves 106 dead and missing; rescue effort intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers plucked bodies from muddy floodwaters and saved drenched survivors from rooftops Sunday after a tropical storm tore through the northern Philippines and left at least 106 people dead and missing. Philippine flood victims seek aid in the palace and overseas; death toll hits 246MANILA, Philippines — Flood victims trudged through ankle-deep sludge to crowded relief centers in the Philippines on Tuesday, as the death toll rose to 246 from water that inundated the homes of nearly 2 million people. Tsunami hits American Samoa, no injuries reportedPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A tsunami swept into Pago Pago (Pan-go, pan-go) in American Samoa shortly after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 shook the Pacific area. 7.6 and 5.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Rocks Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore
Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 140, leave scores missing; new storm brewsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 140 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns. Philippine storm leaves 75 dead and missing as rescue intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers plucked bodies from muddy floodwaters and scrambled to save drenched survivors on rooftops Sunday after a tropical storm tore through the northern Philippines and left 75 people dead or missing in the region’s worst flooding in more than four decades. Philippine storm toll rises to 140 dead, scores missing; government seeks international helpMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has appealed for international help after massive flooding set off by a tropical storm at the weekend left at least 140 dead. Typhoon Ketsana kills almost 300 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippines capital. Powerful earthquake triggers Tsunami in American Samoa, killing at least 14PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on two South Pacific island chains early Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and leaving dozens of others missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 240, leave scores missing; new storm brewsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 240 people dead in the Philippine capital and surrounding towns. Samoan reporter: Tsunami victims ‘are everywhere’ in local hospital, with up to 20 deadLALOMANU, Samoa — A Samoan reporter says tsunami victims “are everywhere” in a hospital near a hard-hit area and the dead could number up to 20. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 39 and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 39 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Dozens die as strong quake strikes Samoas, causing residents to flee from tsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing dozens of people and leaving several workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. At least 23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana roars into Vietnam after deadly path in PhilippinesHANOI, Vietnam — Typhoon Ketsana roared into central Vietnam on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people as it brought flooding and winds of up to 90 mph (144 kph), disaster officials said. Some 170,000 were evacuated from its path. Obama announces mid-October visit to Gulf Coast, his first to areas hit by Hurricane KatrinaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he’ll visit the Hurricane Katrina-damaged Gulf Coast by mid-October. Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from TsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. Scores killed in quake, ensuing tsunami at Samoa islands in South PacificAPIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled massive tsunami waves at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 82 dead and dozens missing. CBS’ ‘Survivor’ production in Samoa not affected by Pacific Ocean earthquake, tsunamiLOS ANGELES — “Survivor” is safe in Samoa. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 34 and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. A look at other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamisA look at other earthquakes that have triggered tsunamis in previous years: Philippine storm leaves 72 dead and missing as rescue intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers stepped up their efforts in the northern Philippines on Sunday as the skies started to clear a day after a tropical storm tore through and left more than 70 people killed or missing in the worst flooding in more than four decades. Southern California wildfire almost fully surrounded; firefighting costs top $6 millionMOORPARK, Calif. — A 27-square-mile wildfire in Southern California is 95 percent contained. |
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