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Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Philippines, Nine Lakh Evacuated Why in the News ? Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines, forcing evacuation of over nine lakh people, killing two, and disrupting air traffic. The typhoon, with winds up to 230 kmph, caused flooding, landslides, and major damage before weakening over Luzon Island. As extreme weather events …
Read MoreCategory Five Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica Today Why in the News? The Category Five Hurricane Melissa, packing winds up to 175 mph, is set to make landfall in Jamaica today. The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has warned of catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surges, prompting evacuations and high alert across the island. In response …
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Ragasa (2025): Key Features & Naming System In September 2025, Super Typhoon Ragasa struck several East Asian regions, including the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and southern China. Originating around September 17 in the western Pacific as a tropical depression, Ragasa intensified rapidly over warm ocean waters to become a severe typhoon. According …
Read MoreHurricane Erin Downgraded but Threatens Caribbean Islands Why in the News ? Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, rapidly intensified into a Category-5 storm before being downgraded to Category-4 by the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). It now threatens the Caribbean islands with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Current Situation and Impact Hurricane …
Read MoreTyphoon Danas Batters Taiwan, Causes Deaths, Injuries Why in the News ? Typhoon Danas struck Taiwan, causing severe damage, disruptions, and casualties. As it weakened into a tropical storm, it left 2 dead and over 500 injured, prompting massive transportation cancellations and warnings of continued heavy rain and strong winds. Human and Infrastructure Impact: Typhoon …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Hurricane Beryl is moving towards Jamaica, prompting warnings of dangerous winds and storm surge. The storm has already caused seven fatalities and significant destruction. What is a Hurricane? A powerful tropical storm with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low atmospheric pressure. Known as hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern North Pacific, …
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