Philippines braces for approaching storm
The death toll from Typhoon Molave has risen to 22 in the Philippines, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on October 30, while another storm is on the way.
People in the Philippines evacuate to avoid Storm Molave (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - The death toll from Typhoon Molave has risen to 22 in the Philippines, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on October 30, while another storm is on the way.
The NDRRMC said in an updated report that four were still missing and 39 injured after the typhoon pounded the Philippines from October 25-27.
Typhoon Molave, the 17th tropical cyclone lashed the Philippines this year, displaced over 775,513 people in 2,469 villages in seven regions on the main island of Luzon and the central Philippines, and triggered flooding and landslides.
Meanwhile, PAGASA, the country's weather bureau, announced on the same day that the Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Goni that is forecast to make landfall on the eastern shore of the Luzon island on November 1 night or the next morning. Some of the provinces pummeled by Molave are in its path.
About 20 typhoons and tropical storms batter the Philippines each year.
The country has frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its location in the "Pacific Ring of Fire" and Pacific typhoon belt./.
The NDRRMC said in an updated report that four were still missing and 39 injured after the typhoon pounded the Philippines from October 25-27.
Typhoon Molave, the 17th tropical cyclone lashed the Philippines this year, displaced over 775,513 people in 2,469 villages in seven regions on the main island of Luzon and the central Philippines, and triggered flooding and landslides.
Meanwhile, PAGASA, the country's weather bureau, announced on the same day that the Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Goni that is forecast to make landfall on the eastern shore of the Luzon island on November 1 night or the next morning. Some of the provinces pummeled by Molave are in its path.
About 20 typhoons and tropical storms batter the Philippines each year.
The country has frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its location in the "Pacific Ring of Fire" and Pacific typhoon belt./.
You should also see
Vietnam urged to build legal corridor for AI industry
Vietnam needs a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) to help this industry develop strongly, while minimising risks, according to insiders.
See more
ASEAN
Canada, ASEAN consolidate climate change response, economic cooperation
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and the ASEAN Alliance on Carbon Markets (AACM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the implementation of carbon crediting programmes across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN
ASEAN youth empowered to unleash potential: ASEAN chief
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reaffirmed ASEAN leaders' commitment to empowering the youth to unleash their full potential when he had a dialogue with ASEAN youth in Hanoi on April 22 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum (AF 2024).
World
Thailand urged to increase proportion of renewable power generation
The Thai Government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP).
World
Indonesia lifts tsunami alert given after Ruang volcano’s eruption
The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) of Indonesia on April 21 lifted its tsunami advisory issued previously following the eruption of Mount Ruang in Sitaro district of North Sulawesi province.
World
Thailand expects to export 1 million tonnes of durian this year
Thailand expects to export about 1 million tonnes of durian, valued at an estimated 130 billion THB (3.53 billion USD) this year, with most of the shipments to China, according to Minister of Agriculture Thammanat Prompao.
